In Cēsis Castle and museum you can hear the story about the town and the people who have created the history of Vidzeme, Latvia and even Europe. The glory of centuries old buildings creates a unique harmony of eras from eight centuries. Art and history lovers can enjoy rousing exhibitions here, and the New Castle's Lademaher Tower offers an amazing view across the old town of Cēsis. You can feel the beauty of Romanticism, which is a delicate mixture of nature and aristocracy, in the New Castle and its parks.

In the castle ruins, you can walk along the ancient stone walls, climb the towers and visit open-air stage events.

The ancient stone and brick building of Karlamuiza Country Hotel near Cesis is decorated with climbing vine branches and surrounded by a wide apple orchard.