Despite cold weather, snowfall, and blizzard-like conditions, an outdoor educational event in Cēsis was successfully carried out on 13 February 2026 within the Interreg Central Baltic project “Introduction of Nature and Culture Sites for Locals and Visitors” (INACS).

A cross-country skiing trail has been created in the Turaida Museum Reserve, and it will be available to visitors starting January 10 during museum opening hours, provided weather conditions are suitable.

As winter settles over Latvia, Gauja National Park transforms into a storybook landscape where pine forests glitter with frost and medieval towns glow beneath twinkling lights. Each December, this vast and enchanting region becomes one of the country’s most magical holiday destinations, offering visitors a blend of ancient traditions, cozy seasonal markets, and nature-filled adventures.

This week in Brussels, at a ceremonial event, Europe’s largest organisation of protected nature areas, the EUROPARC Federation, awarded the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism certificates. In the European Parliament, the certificate was awarded for the first time also by Gauja National Park (GNP) as a sustainable tourism destination in Europe.