Valmiera, the northern gateway to Gauja National Park, delights visitors with its beautiful nature and cultural and historical monuments, hosting interesting cultural and sporting events and providing breathtaking stories and legends.
Valmiera’s main ‘street’ is the River Gauja, which divides the city in two, one of which is called Pārgauja. Valmiera is located 107km from Riga. The River Gauja endows Valmiera with a naturalness that one can enjoy when walking along the Gauja’s banks; it takes just five minutes to reach the walking trails. Culture and art enthusiasts can enjoy performances in the Valmiera Drama Theatre and art exhibitions, which are available both in Valmiera Museum and Valmiera Community Centre. The art gallery known as ‘Gallery Laipa’, in its turn, provides an opportunity for everyone to express themselves in a creative way by engaging in various master classes.
Valmiera Hotels
Dikļi Manor$$$$
Dikļi Palace marries aristocratic grandeur and rural calm. Staying here is an experience: one walks through halls with ornate fireplaces, admiring art and antiques, then retreats at day’s end to a room that feels part museum, part luxury country escape. The restaurant menus favour local and seasonal ingredients, enhancing the sense that you’re immersed in place. Spa treatments and wellness areas offer indulgent moments—sauna, whirlpool or massage—amid the manor’s preserved eleg...
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