Priekuļi - Cesis

The Priekuļi Region – Where Nature, Heritage, and Community Thrive

The Priekuļi region unites four parishes, each rich in tradition, landmarks, and remarkable people.

This region comes to life through its diverse terrain – winding rivers, majestic cliffs, and a vibrant calendar of community festivals, lovingly nurtured by local talents through dance, song, and sport. Here, you can marvel at the breathtaking Līču–Laņģu Cliffs stretching for over a kilometre, and follow the winding course of the Gauja River and its tributaries, which together have shaped a landscape of remarkable diversity – filled with sandstone outcrops, caves, springs, and mighty boulders.

Līgatne Pārgauja Priekuļi Vecpiebalga Jaunpiebalga Amata Cēsis

Interesting facts

Priekuļi Sundial
The largest interactive sundial in Latvia
Lielā Ellīte
The only naturally preserved sandstone formation of its kind in Latvia
Priekuļi
was the site of Latvia’s first potato variety trials, held already in the mid-19th century
Eduards Veidenbaums
One of the pioneers of modern poetry in Latvian literature

Discover stories of proud manors and great poets, feel the magic of traditional bread baking with your own hands, and walk along trails that offer opportunities for birdwatching and soaking in the natural beauty of the landscape.

In the folds of Priekuļi, you’ll encounter ancient oaks, blooming meadows, forest thickets, a variety of rock formations, peaceful ponds, and the swift flow of the Gauja along its sandy banks – a true haven for nature lovers and culture seekers alike.

Liellā Ellīte
The only natural sandstone arches in Latvia. The formation includes a 23-meter-long cave, an arcade, and a spring.
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Liepa, Liepas pagasts
Liepa, Liepas pagasts
Eduards Veidenbaums Museum “Kalāči”
The exhibition tells the story of Eduards Veidenbaums - his poetry, personality, family, many talents, diverse interests, and brilliant mind. Visitors can also explore a gallery space featuring the most extensive collection of Vidzeme-style chests in Latvia, as well as a display of 19th- and 20th-century household items.
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"Kalāči", Liepas pagasts
"Kalāči", Liepas pagasts
Veselava Manor
The manor complex was built in the 1840s and has remained almost fully intact. The two-storey manor house, shaped like the letter "U", stands on a plot of land surrounded by a moat on all sides, evoking the appearance of a medieval fortified castle.
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"Viesturi" Veselava, Veselavas pagasts
"Viesturi" Veselava, Veselavas pagasts
Liepa Manor / Lindenhoff
At Liepa Manor, every breath of pure forest air is infused with culture and art. The estate’s authentic buildings invite visitors to feel and experience centuries-old stories woven into the fabric of history.
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Liepasmuiža, Liepas pagasts
Liepasmuiža, Liepas pagasts
Priekuļi Sundial
Nestled in the manor park is Latvia’s largest analemmatic sundial and a Health Trail, where visitors can discover Latvia’s healing plants, enjoy a natural foot massage, and absorb the energy of the earth with each step. Here you’ll also find Priekuļi’s Dūdieviņš – a sculpted boy standing atop a grey boulder, arms raised like wings, as if ready to soar into the sky. Locals and visitors alike come here to leave behind life’s burdens and gather inspiration for the journey ahead.
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Cēsu prospekts 7, Priekuļi
Cēsu prospekts 7, Priekuļi
Skangaļu Manor
This serene country manor, far from the rush of daily life, lies peacefully between the towns of Cēsis and Vaive. Since 1843, it has belonged to the Baltic German Knīrim family.
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Skangaļu muiža, Liepas pagasts
Skangaļu muiža, Liepas pagasts
Līču - Laņģu Cliffs
Nearby, discover the Līču–Laņģu Cliffs – a striking one-kilometre-long sandstone escarpment along the left bank of the Gauja River Valley. Though hidden from view from the river, it lies just a short distance away. The cliffs reach up to 30 metres high and are surrounded by a well-maintained, 7 km scenic walking trail.
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Līču Laņģu grava, Liepas pagasts
Līču Laņģu grava, Liepas pagasts

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