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Abava Valley Nature Park protects one of Latvia's most significant ancient river valleys, formed by glacial meltwater. The valley is up to 2 km wide and 30 m deep, featuring sandstone outcrops, the Ab

Abava Valley

Augsdaugava Protected Landscape Area preserves the outstanding natural and cultural values of the upper Daugava valley in southeastern Latvia. The area encompasses river meanders, ancient forests, and

Augsdaugava

Augszeme Protected Landscape Area preserves the distinctive hilly terrain and natural landscapes of the upper Zemgale region. The area features mixed forests, small rivers, and traditional agricultura

Augszeme

Bernati Nature Park protects coastal ecosystems along Latvia's southwestern Baltic Sea coast, including marine areas that form part of a transboundary protected zone with Lithuania. The park features 

Bernati

Daugavas Loki Nature Park preserves the dramatic meanders of the upper Daugava River, featuring eight major bends that are among the most ancient formations of the Daugava valley. The park is on Latvi

Daugavas Loki

Daugava Valley Nature Park preserves a section of the Daugava River's primeval valley between Aizkraukle and Jaunjelgava, where ancient river terraces and natural flood dynamics are still preserved.

Daugava Valley

Doles Island Nature Park preserves the unique landscape and natural heritage of Dole Island in the Daugava River near Riga. The park features diverse wetland habitats, floodplain meadows, and forests 

Doles Island

Dviete Floodplain Nature Park preserves one of the largest and best-preserved natural river floodplains in Latvia and northern Europe. The park supports populations of wild cattle and horses, and is a

Dviete Floodplain

Embute Nature Park protects pristine ravines and forested slopes rich in mineral springs in southern Kurzeme. The park features unique geological formations and diverse forest ecosystems that support 

Embute

Gaizinkalns Nature Park encompasses Latvia's highest point at 311.94 meters in the Vidzeme Uplands. The park protects the hilly landscape of glacial origin, featuring mixed forests, meadows, and strea

Gaizinkalns

Gauja National Park is Latvia's largest and oldest national park, centered around the Gauja River valley. The park features dramatic sandstone cliffs, medieval castles, and diverse forest ecosystems. 

Gauja

Grini Strict Nature Reserve protects rare Atlantic heathland and bog ecosystems in western Latvia. The reserve is notable for its population of cross-leaved heath and sweet gale, species that are extr

Grini

Istra Rolling Hills Nature Park protects the glacial landscape between Lake Skaune and Lake Maroksna in the Latgale Uplands. The park features hilly terrain, diverse forests, and small lakes character

Istra Rolling Hills

Kemeri National Park is known for its extensive wetlands, mineral springs, and therapeutic mud deposits. The park features unique raised bogs with wooden boardwalks, ancient forest stands, and coastal

Kemeri

Krustkalni Strict Nature Reserve protects old-growth forests and wetland ecosystems on the border between the Vidzeme and Latgale regions. The reserve features undisturbed boreal forests, raised bogs,

Krustkalni

Lake Adamovas Nature Park protects the scenic landscape around Lake Adamovas and the Burzava Hills in the Latgale region. The park features diverse lake ecosystems, hilly terrain, and forests that sup

Lake Adamovas

Lake Cirisa Nature Park protects a characteristic Latgale lake landscape including Lake Cirisa and Lake Ruskuli, along with their surrounding boggy wetlands. The park preserves traditional rural lands

Lake Cirisa

Lake Dridza Nature Park surrounds Lake Dridza, the deepest lake in the Baltic States at 63.1 meters. The park features nine islands, diverse aquatic ecosystems, and surrounding forests that support ri

Lake Dridza

Lake Engure Nature Park protects one of the most important wetland and bird habitats in the Baltic region. Over 180 bird species nest within its territory, which encompasses the shallow coastal lake, 

Lake Engure

Lake Medumu Nature Park protects the scenic lake district around Medumu Lake in southeastern Latvia. The park features island ecosystems within the lake that serve as a botanical reserve, along with s

Lake Medumu

Milzukalns Nature Park protects a forested hill area with diverse plant communities and geological formations in western Latvia. The park is known for its scenic trails and natural heritage value.

Milzukalns

Moricsala Strict Nature Reserve is the oldest nature reserve in Latvia, established in 1912 on islands in Lake Usma. It protects ancient old-growth oak and mixed forests, as well as unique wetland hab

Moricsala

North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve is the only UNESCO biosphere reserve in Latvia, covering 4,576 km² of land and sea. It encompasses diverse landscapes including rocky seashores, ancient river valleys, 

North Vidzeme

Ogre Blue Hills Nature Park protects a chain of glacial esker hills covered with coniferous forests near the city of Ogre. The park features 18 protected plant species, six protected bird species, and

Ogre Blue Hills

Ogre Valley Nature Park protects the unregulated middle section of the Ogre River valley with its surrounding territory and biological diversity. The park features diverse riparian habitats and forest

Ogre Valley

Pape Nature Park protects coastal wetlands along Latvia's southwestern coast where wild horses, aurochs, and European bison have been reintroduced. The park encompasses Lake Pape, coastal dunes, and N

Pape

Piejura Nature Park stretches 36.6 km along the Gulf of Riga coast, protecting coastal forests, dune systems, and wetlands. The park covers 7% of Latvia's coastal zone and provides important habitats 

Piejura

Razna National Park is centered around Lake Razna, the second-largest lake in Latvia. The park features diverse landscapes including lakes, hills, and forests characteristic of the Latgale region. It 

Razna

Salaca Valley Nature Park protects a scenic river valley with sandstone outcrops, diverse forests, and the Salaca River, which holds the fourth largest wild Atlantic salmon spawning population in the 

Salaca Valley

Sauka Nature Park protects a diverse landscape of lakes, hills, and forests in the Selonia region of Latvia. The park features several glacial lakes, mixed forests, and traditional agricultural landsc

Sauka

Slitere National Park is located on the Cape Kolka peninsula and features unique coastal ecosystems. The park contains ancient Baltic Sea shorelines, pine forests, and coastal dunes. It is particularl

Slitere

Talsi Rolling Hills Nature Park protects one of the most geomorphologically diverse areas in northwestern Latvia. The hilly terrain features numerous small deep lakes, varied forest types, and diverse

Talsi Rolling Hills

Teici Strict Nature Reserve is the largest nature reserve in Latvia, centered on the Teici raised bog. The reserve protects vast wetland ecosystems, including bogs, fens, and forested swamps, providin

Teici

Tervete Nature Park features one of the rarest types of pine forest in Latvia, growing on ancient sand dunes. The park combines natural heritage with cultural attractions including wooden fairy-tale s

Tervete

Uzava Lowland Nature Park protects the Uzava River floodplain and surrounding coastal wetlands in western Latvia. The park is recognized as an Important Bird Area and features diverse floodplain meado

Uzava Lowland

Veclaicene Protected Landscape Area protects hilly glacial landscapes, lakes, and diverse forests near the Estonian border. The area features some of the most scenic terrain in Latvia's northeastern h

Veclaicene

Vestiena Protected Landscape Area protects the central Vidzeme Uplands, featuring the highest terrain in Latvia including rolling hills, small lakes, and diverse forests characteristic of the glacial 

Vestiena

Ziemalgauja Protected Landscape Area protects the scenic northern section of the Gauja River valley in Vidzeme. The area features diverse forest ecosystems, river landscapes, and geological formations

Ziemalgauja

Zvarde Nature Park protects forests and wetlands on the site of a former Soviet military bombing range. The decades of restricted access allowed natural ecosystems to recover, creating valuable habita

National Parks in Latvia

Top 10 Parks in Latvia

Salaca Valley

Teici

Abava Valley

Daugavas Loki

North Vidzeme

Augsdaugava

Krustkalni

Pape

Dviete Floodplain

Ziemalgauja

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Latvia

Teici

Pape

Dviete Floodplain

Krustkalni

Lake Dridza

Salaca Valley

Augsdaugava

Daugavas Loki

Grini

North Vidzeme

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