Gutmanis Cave
Gutmanis Cave
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  • Beatriz M
    Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Underwhelming
    The cave is a bit underwhelming. It is the widest cave in the Baltics, I think, but for people who have travelled a bit around the world and took tours in caves in which you can actually walk in, this will be nothing. But anyway, if it is on your way, you can take some photos. I visited it because it is a 20 min walk from the cable car station and on the way to Turaida castle so I would pass by it anyway on foot. From the cave to Turaida it is 30 min walk. The writings in the cave are from 18th century according to info I had. This can be something interesting.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written October 15, 2023
  • daveashuk
    Bristol, United Kingdom870 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A soft spot
    Not the largest of caves, compared to my local Cheddar caves, but worth a look when visiting Sigulda. There are hundreds of carvings into the very soft sandstone, I made an inscription at the smaller cave to the south of main one. You can take local minibus from station to Turaida castle for €0.70, there is a bus stop also by the caves, timetable from information centre at station. Or walk about 30-35 minutes from Turaida or Sigulda station.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 18, 2024
  • Deanosaur89
    Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Glad for the Quick Stop
    We liked how quite a few items in the Gauja Valley were connected and found it interesting. This is where the Rose of Turaida died back in 1620 and Turaida Castle as well as Sigulda Old Castle are both nearby and on either side of the valley from the Gutman Cave. There is a paid parking lot nearby which is free after 5:40 pm and the caves are a 5 minute walk from this parking lot. There is a nice underpass for pedestrians and the cave has a nice park in front of it. Entrance to the area is free and there is a staircase that leads up to the Krimuldas Castles ruins and the cable car that goes over the valley. We took a car when we went and saw the cave and the surrounding castles over the course of a couple of four hours. There are some very good restaurants in Sigulda and we visited one before we turned in for a night at a hotel near Cesis.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 20, 2024
  • audrius p
    Kaunas, Lithuania277 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of A kind cave in Baltic region by its size So A must see stop😊🤗
    One of A kind by size, Nice pic and stop to relax and Maybe enjoy Good hike. If stop ig For pic So wont take more than 20 min. But For hike you will need much more time. Enjoy the quite forest and nature. Search For For hidden caves
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 6, 2024
  • TheDumbuser
    Dudelange, Luxembourg70 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    King cave
    There are definitely bigger and more intense caves somewhere, but around here it is the king of caves and if you around then you take a visit to the king. There are hiking trails nearby and a nice park where to chill. If you don't like hiking, then I don't recommend to climb the stairs, because there are no special views up the hill. If you come by car, there is a paid parking lot across the street. The price for car is 2.50 local euros and in the parking lot there is an opportunity to buy Chinese goods.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 23, 2024
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TheDumbuser
Dudelange, Luxembourg70 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
There are definitely bigger and more intense caves somewhere, but around here it is the king of caves and if you around then you take a visit to the king. There are hiking trails nearby and a nice park where to chill. If you don't like hiking, then I don't recommend to climb the stairs, because there are no special views up the hill. If you come by car, there is a paid parking lot across the street. The price for car is 2.50 local euros and in the parking lot there is an opportunity to buy Chinese goods.
Written August 23, 2024
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Julia K
40 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Friends
The Gutman Cave is associated with a sad legend of the Turaida Rose. It is important to wear comfortable shoes because the area, unlike other regions of Latvia, is hilly (also known as Latvian Switzerland among the locals). Besides the cave, visitors can take a walk on the hills. The views are picturesque, and steps are built for easy ascent and descent. In autumn, the colorful leaves make it especially beautiful.
Written April 4, 2023
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
We liked how quite a few items in the Gauja Valley were connected and found it interesting. This is where the Rose of Turaida died back in 1620 and Turaida Castle as well as Sigulda Old Castle are both nearby and on either side of the valley from the Gutman Cave. There is a paid parking lot nearby which is free after 5:40 pm and the caves are a 5 minute walk from this parking lot. There is a nice underpass for pedestrians and the cave has a nice park in front of it.

Entrance to the area is free and there is a staircase that leads up to the Krimuldas Castles ruins and the cable car that goes over the valley. We took a car when we went and saw the cave and the surrounding castles over the course of a couple of four hours. There are some very good restaurants in Sigulda and we visited one before we turned in for a night at a hotel near Cesis.
Written April 20, 2024
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averyglenthorne
London, UK87 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
I visited in September 2022 and found this an anti-climax. The cave is within walking distance of Turaida Castle and also a longer walk - say 40 mins. and down a long and steep hill - from Sigulda. This does not appear to be served by any public transport.
Written September 27, 2022
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
The cave is a bit underwhelming. It is the widest cave in the Baltics, I think, but for people who have travelled a bit around the world and took tours in caves in which you can actually walk in, this will be nothing. But anyway, if it is on your way, you can take some photos. I visited it because it is a 20 min walk from the cable car station and on the way to Turaida castle so I would pass by it anyway on foot. From the cave to Turaida it is 30 min walk. The writings in the cave are from 18th century according to info I had. This can be something interesting.
Written October 15, 2023
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audrius p
Kaunas, Lithuania277 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
One of A kind by size, Nice pic and stop to relax and Maybe enjoy Good hike.
If stop ig For pic So wont take more than 20 min. But For hike you will need much more time. Enjoy the quite forest and nature. Search For For hidden caves
Written July 6, 2024
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Andrey
Dublin, Ireland52 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
The cave by itself is nothing special, but the park is great for a walk and you hike onto a hill, which I would recommend. A must-visit if at Turaida Castle
Written May 14, 2019
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Ieva K
Vilnius, Lithuania40 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Couples
We liked the cave, the teritory around it is also very nice and taken care of, however the parking costed 2.5€ and the whole visit lasted for <30mins.
Written August 1, 2020
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gotraveltheworld2014
Moron de la Frontera, Spain183 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Family
We spent about 10 minutes here. It isn’t a cave, more just a hole in the cliff side with a spring gurgling out. If you are driving by, stop and check out the old inscriptions, but don’t make this the meat of your day.
Written July 9, 2019
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Artūrs T
Riga, Latvia201 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
Latvia is a beautiful country with a lot of amazing places to see, but we don't really have anything mind blowing, so in regards to caves you shouldn't really expect too much. You can walk 2 k from parking to the caves, its calm and nice (as long as you don't visit in weekend, when there's a ton of people). Surroundings are pretty. Caves themselves are worth about 10 minutes of your time, but they're nice. You can walk around to other paths and see Gauja river, castle etc. Its quite nice. It is a big boom during autumn when the leaves are changing - Sigulda is the most popular destination due to it's amazing forests.
Overall -specifically going there for the first time makes sense. Going there again? Only if you're in the area.
Oh &almost forgot -there is a air van that takes you quite high across the river. Bravest can even bungee jump from there. Also there's a zip line. Near the caves there's also a cool park called Tarzans where you have multiple difficulty climbing paths - awesome.
Written July 3, 2019
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