Ādaži on the Gauja

• Ādaži lies on the Gauja; Vējupe is one of the oxbow lakes on the river’s left bank.
• The Greenway is a walking and cycling route on the left bank between Ādaži and Carnikava, measuring 13.5 km in one direction.
• There is a car park for the Greenway in Ādaži at Gaujas iela 30.
• You can try E-FOIL at Vējupes Beach; there is a cable wakeboarding course nearby.
• Dzīvo Sapņu dārzs is a mini-zoo in the centre of Ādaži. In summer, children can feed and get to know domestic animals there.

The Gauja is Ādaži’s river connection; Vējupe refers to a different type of waterbody: one of the oxbow lakes on the river’s left bank. There are also picturesque wooded areas. River, oxbow lake and forest are thus distinct landscape features side by side. If nature and waterways are your main considerations when choosing a destination, these specific features can help you get a sense of Ādaži.

The Greenway adds to this picture as a walking and cycling route along the left bank of the Gauja between Ādaži and Carnikava. Its length of 13.5 km is for one direction. This information helps you estimate the distance for planning purposes without treating it as a round trip.

There are two different ways to get active on the water: you can try E-FOIL at Vējupes Beach, while a cable wakeboarding course is located near Vējupes. The activity descriptions and location details make it easy to tell the two apart.

The mini-zoo Dzīvo Sapņu dārzs is in the centre of Ādaži. As a summer activity, children can feed and get to know domestic animals there. If you are planning a specific visit, check the current visiting arrangements in advance; the activity described here is seasonal.

The Ādaži Castle District (Ādažu pilsnovads) was established in the 13th century. Another historical trace dates back to 1209: Jaunās dzirnavas, the New Mill, existed in Ādaži at that time and controlled the route to Riga. These two facts refer to different points in time in the area’s history. The Gauja Festival is also part of Ādaži’s history; the festival has been running since 2010.

The audio guide “ĀDAŽI – Manors, Raftsmen and Innovation” is available in Latvian and English. Its language options are specified, in addition to the information conveyed by the title.

Culinary topics include SOIRA cheese production: SOIRA uses organic milk from nearby dairy farms. The Ādažu čipsi Nutrition Class offers a different kind of insight. During its workshop, participants make crisps with a flavour of their own choosing; the experience also includes a virtual 360-degree tour of the production process, from potato sorting to the warehouse shelf. The workshop and virtual tour are different parts of the offering. If you plan to attend the Class, check the advance booking information beforehand.

The Greenway car park has a specific address in Ādaži: Gaujas iela 30. When considering the route itself, bear in mind that its one-way length is 13.5 km. For activities, it is worth keeping the relevant planning details in mind: the children’s activity at the mini-zoo is seasonal and takes place in summer, and the Nutrition Class has advance booking information. This will help you assess the different options according to your interests instead of treating them as one combined experience.

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How long is the Greenway in one direction?

The Greenway is 13.5 km long in one direction. It is a walking and cycling route along the left bank of the Gauja between Ādaži and Carnikava.

Which languages are available for the audio guide?

The audio guide “ĀDAŽI – Manors, Raftsmen and Innovation” is available in Latvian and English.

What does the Ādažu čipsi Nutrition Class include?

It includes a workshop where participants make crisps with a flavour of their own choosing, as well as a virtual 360-degree tour of the production process.

For the broader travel overview: Ādažu Novads.