Fairytale forests

The amount of forests in Latvia is one feature that many visitors notice and quickly mention. And the Latvian people are delighted to live as close to nature as they can. Walk through the woods if you want to get close to the Latvian soul.

There are trees everywhere you go in Latvia, so the only way to properly appreciate them is to leave the country's capital, Riga, and head in any direction. A substantial number of lynx, beavers, and raptor birds are among the many animals that may be found in the forests, which make up around 45% of the country. The greatest locations to explore tree-lined pathways are in Gauja National Park, northeast of Riga, and Kemeri National Park, a sizable area of woodland and bog close to Jūrmala. Leafy trails go between the remains of three castles and down the Gauja River from Sigulda, the entrance of Gauja.

Additionally, regulations for wild camping are less rigorous than they are, say, in the UK. This implies that anyone can set up camp anywhere in Latvia, including in genuinely stunning and undeveloped areas. Naturally, you will need to exercise greater caution when visiting national parks. It can be seen as one of the Reasons to Visit Latvia.