For active holidays Ski and recreation park “Ozolkalns” “Saulkrasti”, Drabešu pagasts, Amatas novads; +371 26400200; www.ozolkalns.lv Ozolkalns proudly offers the longest skiing tracks in Latvia - various natural downhill tracks till 500 m. Complex offers 6 slopes for different levels, including training and children tracks. Equipment rental, cafe are available for visitors as well as tips and tricks from skiing and snowboarding instructors. Cīrulīši nature trail by cross-country skis Cīrulīši, Cēsis (trail begins at Mūrlejas iela); +371 28318318; www.visit.cesis.lv Trail Cirulisi can be enjoyed not only by walking, but aslo by cross-country skis. The route goes close to river Gauja and provides a glimpse in development of the valley. Visitors can see significant natural objects such as Cirulisi and Bride’s cave as well as enjoy Mirror cliffs with a snow hat. Ruins of handmade bobsleigh track reminds about great sportsmen who built it in 1964. Ski - biathlon complex “Priekuļi” Priekuļi, Priekuļu novads; +371 25661300; www.occesis.lv Complex offers illuminated, various difficulty level tracks for cross-country skiers and skating area. Ski rental and locker rooms are available too. Swimming-pool “Rifs” Cēsu prospekts 46a, Priekuļi; +371 29227544; www.baseins-rifs.lv This is the right place for active recreation for any age. Enjoy your time at the big swimming pool, hydro pool with water jets, gym, aerobic halls or different type of sauna. Horseback riding Guest house “Laso”, “Alkšņi”, Priekuļu pag., Priekuļu novads; +371 29463284; www.laso.lv Visitors can reach the lake Ninieris and surrounding forest via horseback riding, but for beginners there will be special area inside the farm territory. Children will enjoy ride with a pony and donkey. It is possible to see little domestic animals. For family fun Winter recreation centre “Žagarkalns” For senses and soul Concert Hall of Vidzeme „Cēsis” Žagarkalns, Drabešu pagasts, Amatas novads; +371 26266266; www.zagarkalns.lv Zagarkalns is one of the leading hills in the winter entertainment sector in Baltics. Complex offers 10 tracks of different difficulty levels and lengths, equipment rental, shop, inventory maintenance as well as certified instructor service and children’s room so it is very comfortable for families with kids. During weekends 3-10 year old children can participate in skiing school. Raunas iela 12-1, Cēsis; +371 64119921; www.cesukoncertzale.lv Concert hall “Cesis” is attractive to cultural heritage and temporary art lovers. Repertory includes high quality concerts, theatre, movies and visual exhibitions. It is possible to book a guided tour. An excellent view point is at the 6th floor where Cesis Vine bar is located. Recreation complex and Zoo “Rakši” Pils laukums 3, Cēsis; +371 64123557; www.cesupils.lv Cesis Exhibition hall is located in the former stables/cart-house of Cesis castle manor. Exhibitions of Latvian classics and also contemporary artists in various forms of art can be seen here as well as chamber music concerts, lectures and theatre. Rakši, Drabešu pag., Amatas novads; +371 29263798; www.kamieli.lv In the open-air recreation complex you can see llamas, guanaco, alpacas, two humped and one humped camels even in the strongest frost. Make sure that you try the delicious pancakes made from camel milk at the cafe. Cēsis Castle complex Pils laukums 9, Cēsis; +371 28318318; www.cesupils.lv Cesis Medieval Castle visitors take a glimpse of the old times by exploring it with a lantern. The Cesis New Castle was the manor house for Count fon Sievers. Manor’s tower is great place to enjoy town’s panorama. One of the most exciting places to discover history for children is Family room - full of surprises. It is possible to explore Castle complex in a pre-booked guided tour. Children’s Science Centre “Z(in)oo” Cēsis Exhibition Hall Art space “Mala” Lielā Skolas iela 4, Cēsis; +371 28236453; www.facebook.com/telpamala “Mala” runs as an exhibition hall, a shop for Latvian design products and a cafe – reading room. The art gallery offers professional art exhibitions, concerts and souvenirs. Weaving studio “Vēverīšas” Rīgas iela 19 (3rd floor), Cēsis; +371 26054322; www.veverisas.lv One of the Latvian treasures - national costumes of different regions - is made in this studio. This is the right place to see variety of traditional clothes as well as purchase items by masters. You can also observe how Latvian ornaments are being weaved in textiles using a traditional loom. Poruka iela 8, Cēsis; +371 25400228; www.zinoo.lv Z(in)oo offers various exciting objects and activities that allow everyone to see and try out how different laws of nature work - from physics to illusions created by the body! This offer is enriched by travelling exhibitions and shows. Family house of sculptors Jansoni „Siļķes” Creative education centre “Little Wonderland” Manor Ungurmuiža Farm “Sandas” Raunas iela 7, Cēsis; +371 28308377, www.mazabrinumzeme.lv Come to understand achievements of human mind and canny hands! It is possible to see the development process of miniature world, scale 1:87, learn about technology and required skill behind it. This is a chance to explore the world with the bird’s eyes as well as learn traffic rules. “Jaunstilbi”, Raiskuma pagasts, Pārgaujas novads; + 371 29423270; www.gaujaskrasts.lv Farm owners offer exciting horseback riding through forest trails near lakes Driskins and Raiskums, up to 5 hours. Pony will be the most suitable for children. Time on sledges pulled by horse is really enjoyable during winter rich with snow. It is possible to see German swamp sheep, mini goat family, various domestic birds and even Vietnamese pig. Ieriķi, Drabešu pag., Amatas novads; +371 28396804; www.ierikudzirnavas.lv At the winter time watermill trail becomes a Light Park. Along the path visitors can enjoy unusual views of the small river Melderupe and its waterfalls enriched with colourful headlights, candles and torches. Illuminated stained-glass windows at the mill ruins create even a surreal atmosphere. Light park at Ieriki watermill trail Dzirnavu iela 33, Cēsis; +371 29124876; www.artsilkes.lv Family house/studio of sculptors Jansoni “Silkes” is a living gallery of three sculptor generations. During pre-booked excursion visitors can find out the process of creating art works. „Ungurmuiža”, Raiskuma pagasts, Pārgaujas novads; +371 22007332, www.ungurmuiza.lv Manor house and park greets its visitors in a noble way. Guests can enjoy warm winter drinks in a romantic atmosphere at the terrace and relax by skating on the park’s pond or by skiing through the old oak wood alley. Ungurmuiza invites to see thematic exhibitions and concerts too. Hotel “Jonathan Spa Estate” ”Ezerputni”, Amatciems, Amatas novads; +371 25606066; www.jonathanspahotel.com SPA hotel is located at the picturesque forest lake area near Cesis. Guests are indulged by relaxation at indoor swimming pool, saunas, shungite room and outdoor jacuzzi. The cosmetologist’s cabinet offers a wide range of facial and body treatments. For good sleep and recreation in sauna Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis Mazā Katrīnas iela 8, Cēsis Lielā Katrīnas iela 28, Cēsis Hotel “Hotel Cēsis” Hotel “Katrīna” Hotel “Gustavs” + 371 64120122 + 371 20008870 +371 26017771 Hotel ”Province” Niniera iela 6, Cēsis + 371 64120849 www.province.lv Hotel “Atpūta” Cīrulīšu iela 49, Cēsis +371 22844646 www.hotelatputa.lv Country hotel “Kārļamuiža” Kārļi, Drabešu pagasts, Amatas novads +371 26165298 Holiday house “Estere” Gaujas iela 50, Cēsis +371 29255649 Celmi, Rāmuļi, Vaives Holiday house “Celmi” pagasts, Cēsu novads Ata Kronvalda iela 43a, Guest house “arkHouse” Cēsis Alkšņi, Priekuļu pagasts, Guest house “Laso” Priekuļu novads Vaguļi, Priekuļu pagasts, Guest house “Pie Pētera” Priekuļu novads Skabārži, Drabešu Guest house “Zābaciņi” pagasts, Amatas novads Guest house Tālavas iela 3, Cēsis “Tālavas kalns” +371 26541266 www.karlamuiza.lv www.celmi.celotajs.lv + 37122438143 +371 29463284 www.laso.lv For delicious meal Restaurant "Izsalkušais Jānis” Valmieras iela 1, Cēsis +371 29262001 www.izsalkusaisjanis.lv Restaurant "MoMo" Raunas iela 12-3, Cēsis +371 20641016 www.restoransmomo.lv Cafe "Cafe 2 Locals" Rīgas iela 24a, Cēsis +371 28377783 Cafe "Vinetas un Allas kārumlāde" Rīgas iela 12, Cēsis +371 29392810 www.karumlade.precos.lv Cafe "Cēsu vīna bārs" Raunas iela 12-1, Cēsis +371 2 5515541 Cafe "Province" Niniera iela 6, Cēsis +371 64120849 www.province.lv Cafe "Aroma" Lenču iela 4, Cēsis +371 29102277 Cafe "Atpūta" Cīrulīšu iela 49, Cēsis +371 22844646 www.hotelatputa.lv Cafe "Birzmaļi" Jāņa Poruka 49, Cēsis +371 28304845 www.birzmali.lv Cafe "Retro" Raunas iela 10 (entrance +371 26595654 from the Izstādes iela), Cēsis Cafe "Pagrabiņš" Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis +371 64120125 Cafe "Vendene" Raunas iela 17, Cēsis +371 64161361 www.cesuvinabars.lv Cafe "SOLO" Jāņa Poruka iela 23, Cēsis +371 64107927 Pizzeria "Studio Pizza" Rīgas iela 20, Cēsis +371 20606000 www.studiopizza.lv +371 29119797, www.zabacini.viss.lv +371 28346374 Restaurant - bar "Pie Raunas vārtiem" Rīgas iela 3, Cēsis +371 64127172 +371 26407248 Bar "Cafe 7 Bar" Rīgas iela 7, Cēsis +371 20208749 bar "Bazaar" Rīgas iela 25, Cēsis +371 29966890 Guest house “Labā oma” Meža iela 2, Cēsis +371 27866750 www.labaoma.viss.lv Tavern "Glendeloka" Ata Kronvalda iela 2b, Cēsis +371 64161016 Apartment “Glūdas grava” Glūdas iela 6A, Cēsis +371 27036862, www.gludasgrava.lv +371 29671682 Camping “Ozolkalns” Ozolkalns, Drabešu +371 26400200 www.ozolkalns.lv pagasts, Amatas novads Hostel “Buts” Bērzaines iela 15, Cēsis Symbols: Family friendly Sauna +371 27898049 Cēsis Taxi service Stacijas laukums, Cēsis Cēsis www.glendeloka.lv +371 28348909 www.piepetera.lv Enjoy winter in www.glendeloka.lv +371 80 001 000 This brochure has been produced with the assistance of the Estonia – Latvia – Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme within European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument 2007 – 2013. Project “Via Hanseatica”. Cesis Culture and Tourism centre is fully responsible about its content. Advanced booking needed CĒSIS TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE PILS LAUKUMS 9, CĒSIS LV-4101, LATVIJA Publisher: Cēsis Tourism information centre, 2016 Prepared by: Ltd. “AUTOS” Design agency Photo: Cēsis Tourism information centre archive +371 28318318 +371 64121815 www.tourism.cesis.lv info@cesis.lv www.tourism.cesis.lv