Top Things to do in Vidzeme Region
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Vidzeme Region, Latvia
Discover the best top things to do in Vidzeme Region, Latvia including Gulbene Aluksne Narrow Gauge Railway, Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum, Banitis Steam Railway, Burning Conscience, Valmiermuiza Craft Brewery, The Secret Soviet Bunker, Nature Museum Environment Labyrinth, ZINOO Cesis, Ancient Jewellery Smithy, Ligatne Winery.
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1. Gulbene Aluksne Narrow Gauge Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By LindaKlavina - Latvia, null
The only narrow-gauge railway line that still provides regular passenger traffic. You have a chance to go on a ride twice a day. Enjoy rides with a diesel locomotive or you can look out for special rides with steam one. There are two interesting exhibitions in both cities - Alūksne and Gulbene. You should definitely visit them.
2. Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum
3. Banitis Steam Railway
4. Burning Conscience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Learn the harrowing resistance stories of the courageous individuals at the exhibition set up in an actual Soviet prison. The exhibition's multimedia displays provide deep insight into the local community's patriotism and motivation. A timeline covers major events from 1939 until 1957 and extracts from local newspapers draw parallels between propaganda of Nazi and Communist regime policies.
Reviewed By 954sanderv - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amazed by how this modern small scale history museum tells the story of the occupation and the Latvian resistance in such a strong, personal, well curated and beautifully (awarded) designed way. Of all things to see in Cesis, Burning Conscience is at the top of my list and I would highly recommend visitors to walk through the gate onto the courtyard and step into Elīna’s exhibition to learn everything about the recent history of Latvia and Cēsis in particular.
5. Valmiermuiza Craft Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Honouring traditions, Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery brews natural and non-pasteurized beer. In turn, the adjoining Beer Kitchen offers new combinations of flavours and emotions on a plate, characteristic of the season and with their roots in Latvia’s land. Here you have an opportunity to become acquainted with the cornerstones of brewing beer and to enjoy a story of harmony between beer and amazing dishes, allowing different flavours to play on your tongue!
6. The Secret Soviet Bunker
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By mattaQ273VD
Visited in sep 17 as part of a work visit , really humble and somewhat hair raising as to what lurks below, like walking back in time , even for the 80s 90s is like Britain in the 40s as to be expected by the Soviet Union. People live on site too
7. Nature Museum Environment Labyrinth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By LindaKlavina - Latvia, null
Museum is located in Alūksnes New Palace. You will get to know different minerals, lots of different birds' songs and information about wonders all over the world. You will be surprised about fluorescent mineral collection.
8. ZINOO Cesis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
ZINOO cesis is a curiosity and science center for kids, teenagers and families. We offer 200+ scientific exhibits and games. This is one of the best places to visit for families with kids when visiting town of Cesis. We have also shop of creative gifts. In our center you can see the first rocket of the Latvioan space mission. Free Wifi - wireless internet available. Coffee, tee and soft drinks available for purchase. Our guides are fluent in English. You are warmly welcome!
9. Ancient Jewellery Smithy
10. Ligatne Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Wine shop by the Ligatne Winery. Ligatne highly appreciated wines from berries, fruits and flowers. Apple vodka "Ferryman". Degustations for individuals and groups.
Reviewed By mariast813 - Vilnius, Lithuania
I have visited the winery in the end of August. This definitely should be on a map of wine lovers. In the shop made in the cave you can have a tasting of different wines and later on purchase the one you have liked. Few kilometers away is the winery itself with a little spoon factory where if arranged in advance you can have lunch made by a local village women, for additional fee see the winery itself and see the process of wood spoon making (if pre-arranged). I liked the idea that all family is in this business and if you are on your way from Riga to Tallinn or around Sigulda, it is a nice spot to color your day.
