Garciems: Boardwalk, Dunes and Piejūra Nature Park

• The wooden walkway in Garciems is 650 metres long and leads from Aizvēju Street to the sea.
• There is a free car park at the starting point of the walkway, at the end of Aizvēju Street.
• The walkway leads through “Piejūra” Nature Park and along the Eimuru Canal.
• The highest coastal dune ridges along the walkway reach up to 16 metres above sea level.
• The walkway is suitable for walks with a pushchair.

The development of Garciems is connected with the Riga–Skulte railway line. In the 1920s and 1930s, the “Garciems” railway stop was established there. As a result, the village developed into a coastal destination for summer stays and recreation. This history complements today’s landscape experience without requiring you to reduce the place to a single type of travel.

The character of Garciems becomes especially tangible on the wooden walkway. The route runs through “Piejūra” Nature Park, follows the Eimuru Canal and ends at the sea. This gives anyone wishing to combine nature with a clearly defined route a distinct focus for their stay.

One of the most striking landscape features is the Parabolic Dune of Garciems. It developed over a period of 200 years, changing its location and relief in the process. It is also considered the largest dune formation along the entire coast of the Gulf of Riga. Together with the coastal dune ridges reaching up to 16 metres in height along the walkway, it creates a varied setting for exploring the surroundings.

The 650-metre route length helps you incorporate the visit concretely into your daily plans. A free car park is available at the starting point. For families or other travel groups wishing to walk with a pushchair, it is also relevant that the walkway is explicitly suitable for such walks.

At the end of the Garciems walkway is the virtual 3D augmented reality installation “Nēģi nāk” by artist G. Gabrāns. The installation expands the landscape visit with a digital art experience. The “Nēģi nāk” installation can be viewed using the SAN app and a smartphone’s navigation functions. This adds a specific technological and cultural element to the visit to the walkway.

If you are looking for accommodation in Garciems, you can base your choice on your planned travel interests. The landscape around the boardwalk, the dunes and the virtual installation offer different points of interest. Check which accommodation is suitable for your personal travel plans in Garciems.

For a broader comparison with other destinations, you can also view Carnikava, Gauja, Kalngale and Lilaste.

How long is the wooden walkway in Garciems?

The wooden walkway is 650 metres long. It leads from Aizvēju Street to the sea.

Is there a car park at the walkway?

There is a free car park at the starting point of the walkway, at the end of Aizvēju Street.

Is the walkway suitable for walks with a pushchair?

Yes. The Garciems walkway is suitable for walks with a pushchair.

How can you view the “Nēģi nāk” installation?

The virtual 3D augmented reality installation “Nēģi nāk” can be viewed using the SAN app and a smartphone’s navigation functions.

How high are the dunes along the walkway?

The highest coastal dune ridges along the wooden walkway reach up to 16 metres above sea level.

To the overarching travel overview: Carnikava Municipality.