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Cēsis

Latvia travel guide

What to see in Cēsis

A medieval town with a castle of the Livonian Order and cobbled streets.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to October
Photo: User:Brunswyk · CC BY-SA 3.0

Cēsis highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Cēsis Castle

    Visited by lantern light.

  2. Old town

    Wooden houses.

  3. St John’s Church

    Gothic.

  4. Castle park

    With a lake.

  5. Gauja National Park

    Trails.

Day trips from Cēsis

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Cēsis

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Cēsis are from March to October.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from November to February

    Cold, dark winter

    Very short days and bitter cold; the coast is closed to tourism.

    What to do: Riga has a Christmas market in December; for beaches and nature, June to August.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a Latvian restaurant or Riga Central Market. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Latvia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Cēsis

What to see in Cēsis?

Cēsis Castle, Old town, St John’s Church, Castle park and Gauja National Park.

What to see in Cēsis in one day?

Don’t miss Cēsis Castle, Old town, St John’s Church, Castle park and Gauja National Park. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Cēsis?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Cēsis are from March to October.

What day trips can you take from Cēsis?

Cēsis.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.