Vārzas: bathing area, coastal path and Lauču erratic boulders

• The public bathing area of Vārzas is located north of the mouth of the Vidurga River on the Vidzeme coast of the Gulf of Riga.
• The bathing area is approximately 0.8 km long.
• From there, a prepared walking path along the seashore, approximately 1.5 km long, leads to the “Lauču akmens” recreation site.
• Several well-known Lauču erratic boulders are located in the surrounding area, including the Lielais Lauču dižakmens and the Mazais Lauču akmens.

The coastal location makes Vārzas a destination for travellers who want to combine a stay by the water with outdoor activity. The length of approximately 0.8 km describes the public bathing area itself; it is therefore useful information when incorporating the beach area into your daily plans. The adjoining walking path along the seashore is approximately 1.5 km long and leads to the “Lauču akmens” recreation site.

The section from the bathing area to the Lauču erratic boulders has walkways, changing rooms, bicycle racks and multifunctional platforms. Signposts on the beach indicate sights and their distances. The redesigned area also contains the “Logs” environmental installation, whose frame opens up a view of the landscape. A children’s play area is also available. This gives families a specific additional area for children alongside their time at the beach, without implying a general statement about the suitability of the entire location for every age group.

The Lielais Lauču dižakmens, an ellipsoid-shaped, reddish granite erratic boulder, is located near Vārzas. It is 4.3 m long, 3.1 m wide and 3.1 m high, and has been designated a natural monument since 2001. The Mazais Lauču akmens, a brownish, irregularly shaped granite block with steep sides, is also located in the surrounding area. Two large Lauču sea stones were pushed ashore by ice in 1853. These details make the erratic boulders independent destinations for trip planning focused on the coastal landscape and its geological formations.

During the bathing season, the bathing area has a tourist information point and equipment rental service. A lifeguard station with a medical point was established on the beach. At the same time, a lifeguard service was not guaranteed there in 2023. For your planning, you should place this time-specific information in the correct context and separately check the exact situation for your intended travel period. There is also a lifeguard station building at the bathing area; however, a lifeguard service was not guaranteed there in 2023.

The Vārzas bathing area can be reached from the A1 Riga–Tallinn road. To do so, turn towards Vārzas and continue via Tūjas iela. This keeps the search for suitable accommodation connected to the actual travel plans without promising a specific proximity.

For comparing other destinations, you can also visit Šķirstiņi, Lāde, Limbaži, Nabe, Lādezers, Kaijciems, Bīriņi and Ķirbiži. Use these pages if you want to base your travel decision not only on a single bathing area but on several destinations.

Where is the Vārzas bathing area located?

The public bathing area of Vārzas is located on the Vidzeme coast of the Gulf of Riga, north of the mouth of the Vidurga River.

How long is the Vārzas bathing area?

The public bathing area is approximately 0.8 km long.

Is there a seaside walking path in Vārzas?

A prepared walking path along the seashore, approximately 1.5 km long, leads from the bathing area to the “Lauču akmens” recreation site.

What services are available during the bathing season?

During the bathing season, there is a tourist information point and equipment rental service. In addition, walkways, changing rooms, bicycle racks and multifunctional platforms are available in the section from the bathing area to the Lauču erratic boulders.

Is the lifeguard service guaranteed in Vārzas?

A lifeguard service at the bathing area was not guaranteed in 2023. A lifeguard station with a medical point was established; the time-specific information about service coverage should be taken into account when planning your trip.

For the higher-level travel overview: Limbažu Municipality.