Highlights
St. Simon’s Church
The Valmiera St. Simon’s Church is one of the most important monuments of medieval architecture in Latvia, with valuable art monuments – medieval tombstones, an altarpiece by the painter Karl Christian Fogel – Fogelstein, the chancel made in 1739, the organ of the famous European artist Friedrich Ladegast and others.
Read moreExhibition “de Woldemer”
The museum’s new exhibition de Woldemer takes visitors into the story of ancient Valmiera. The oldest history of the town and castle, the world views of the Valmierians of the past, the might of the Hanseatic merchants and the skills of the craftsmen meet there. Accompanied by a guide or individually, you are welcomed to take a tour of the exhibition.
Read moreGauja tram
The Gauja river tram is a vehicle for entertainment and excursion trips along the Gauja, which on certain public times takes you on trips, allowing you to get to know the most significant sights of Valmiera from the main street of Valmiera – the river Gauja (in the section between the Kazu rapids and the Iron bridge). Its home, as well as the only starting and ending stop, is a boat dock in the old town of Valmiera. The tram is run by a guide, who makes the lazy leisure trip more exciting, supplementing it with various stories about Valmiera.
Read moreValmiermuiža Brewery
Valmiermuiža has always been a sophisticated stop. Every guest is welcomed here with hospitality and finesse – it has been received since the time of Peter August Friedrich.
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