Gūtmaņa ala

The widest and tallest cave in the Baltics, in the ancient Gauja valley near Sigulda. It began to form more than 10,000 years ago when post-Ice Age meltwater washed out the sandstone; it is Latvia’s oldest tourist attraction, and inscriptions on its walls date back to the 17th century. The legend of the Rose of Turaida is tied to the cave.

Attractions Outdoor & Nature

What to expect

Allow time to explore without rushing
Guided tours on request
Dress for the weather

Good to know

Address: Turaidas iela, Sigulda (Gaujas Nacionālais parks)
Website: tourism.sigulda.lv
Season: All year
Price: Prices on the business website
Kids: No
Outdoors: Yes

Details checked: October 2026. For current prices and opening hours, see the business website. Source: wikipedia.org.

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