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travelBeginner2 min read10/18/2026

Fall Colors and Castles in Sigulda

Visit Sigulda in Latvia for colorful trees, old castles, and walks in nature.

Sigulda is a town in Latvia. People know it for its beautiful fall colors. Its trees turn yellow, orange, and red. The train trip from Riga takes about 70 minutes.

You can cross the Gauja River in a cable car. The ride takes seven minutes. You can see castles along the way. Then you can walk to Gutman's Cave. It is the largest cave in the Baltic countries. Visitors cut marks into its walls over hundreds of years.

Nearby, Turaida Castle dates from 1214. Its main tower has wide views. You can also buy a special walking stick in Sigulda. These sticks are a symbol of the town. Sigulda has many paths into Gauja National Park.

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