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Žagarkalns in winter
Photo: Žagarkalns in winter · Guntars Mednis · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Verified Cēsis, Vidzeme

Žagarkalns

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A winter centre in Cēsis with several runs of varying difficulty on neighbouring slopes, from long gentle descents to steeper sections with sharp turns. It runs what latvia.travel calls the largest professional ski school in Latvia, and has equipment rental, two cafés, a children’s room and a ski-service point. Snow is stored over the summer for an early season start.

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What to expect

  • Weather-dependent: check before you go
  • Equipment rental on site
  • Dress for the weather

Good to know

Address
Dzidravota iela 1, Cēsis
Season
in winter, weather permitting
Price
Prices on the business website
Kids
Yes
Outdoors
Yes

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

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