Ligatne is one of the most beautiful nature corners in the Gauja National Park.
On the one hand, Ligatne is connected to the only paper producer in Latvia, on the other hand, to the old valley of Gauja River and Gauja National Park, but in the center of it there is Ligatne historical complex of paper industry with a unique “Historical center of Ligatne Paper Mill village”.
The historical development of the village of Ligatne Paper Mill is at least 200 years long. Ligatne is situated on 6 hills: Rigaskalns, Springukalns, Skolaskalns, Plucukalns, Kiberkalns and Remdenkalns, in the middle of which there is a valley named Zakusala.
For already 190 years the name of Ligatne has been related to the paper mill. Its historical center together with historical buildings of the mill is included in the list of cultural monuments of national importance.
There is a significant number of sandstone exposures, which we call cliffs and rocks, in Ligatne and its suburb. It is possible that it has the highest concentration of sandstone rocks in Latvia, which have been practically and successfully used by inhabitants of Ligatne and its suburb for many years for household and industrial needs creating cave systems and cellars.
Some rocks – Lustuzis, Anfabrika cliffs and Springu rocks are protected natural sites of national importance. Very interesting discoveries are related to caves and cellars located in cliffs. First of all, we should note that it is not a scourge of Soviet times, the tradition of use of natural advantages of Ligatne has much older history.

Individual guided excursions from 1st of May - 31st of October on Saturdays and Sundays at 12.00. Excursion begins from Ligatne Tourism Information Centre. Time: 1.5 h
Animals not allowed to enter

Ligatne Paper Mill was one of the oldest and richest paper producers in traditions not only in the Baltic States, but also in Europe. It was the only paper producer in Latvia and the most important waste paper recycler.
The company produced paper for schools and young artists, cardboard and paper cartridges, special purpose technical and packaging paper. Its history dates back to 1815 when the first sheets of paper were produced.

Individual guided excursions from 1st of May - 31st of October on Saturdays and Sundays at 12.00. Excursion begins from Ligatne Tourism Information Centre. Time:1h
Animals not allowed to enter

Local craftsmen will teach the visitors weaving with a loom, band weaving, spoon carving, birch-bark plaiting, wool felting, doll sewing and basket weaving.
Exhibitions of the works of local craftsmen and crafts workshops are regularly organised there.

Working in small groups held by professional craftsmen. Making suvenirs of your choice to keep.
Time 45min.-1h.
Excursions by prior arrangement (5 days before)