Cesis

This app provides all the necessary information about Hanseatic city Cēsis!

Cēsis city guide is your personal pocket assistant! Planning a trip to the ancient Hanseatic city of Cēsis? Or you’re already here? Want to explore sightseeing as well as get information about events, routes, cafes, handicraft, hotels and other visual and written information for travelers? Practical tips, like ATM’s, bus and train stations, taxi service etc.? This fully offline city guide provides all in one!

Cēsis is truly not only one of the oldest – founded in 1206 - but also one of the most Latvian towns. Rich in picturesque landscapes and testimonies of the past, it embodies both an intriguing sense of antiquity and modern self-esteem. Cēsis and its district are among the most attractive temptations for travellers in Vidzeme. In all seasons people who appreciate the historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty of the landscape and the peaceful small town life rhythm, visit Cēsis.

Since long ago Cēsis is known as the town rich with its cultural and historical heritage, art treasures and excellent cultural traditions and it has not been concealed from the eyes of travellers. The values on which the district of Cēsis bases its future is culture, education, tourism and creative entrepreneurship.

Cēsis – it is a celebration – contemporary art exhibitions during Cēsis Art Festival time, medieval activities and knights in Medieval festival, and the warm summer evening concerts on open-air stage in the Castle Park. Cēsis – one of the most beautiful towns of Latvia. In summer it tempts with the unspoiled nature of the Gauja Valley, breath of the Middle Ages and modern art, and in winter - invites us to visit the largest ski centre in the Baltics which impresses with its variety of tracks and the longest descents in the region.