Sigulda, about 50 km from Riga, is known as “Latvia’s Switzerland” for its hilly Gauja valley. For a stag group it is the adrenaline day: the bobsleigh track, a cable car across the valley and, from May to October, bungee from the cable car.
Sigulda at a glance
53 km
from Riga
~1 h
by ViVi train
1,200 m
bobsleigh track with 16 turns
43 m
bungee from the cable car (May–Oct)
918 km²
Gauja National Park
What to do in Sigulda
🛷 Bobsleigh track
Ride all year: a wheeled summer bob, or from November to mid-March a soft bob on ice with 4–5 people at up to 80 km/h.
🚡 Cable car
Cross the Gauja valley to Krimulda in a cable car renovated in 2024.
🪂 Bungee and zipline
From May to October you can bungee 43 m from the cable car or zipline across the valley.
🏰 Castles
Turaida Castle, started in 1214, and the ruins of Sigulda’s medieval castle from 1207.
🌲 Gauja National Park
Latvia’s largest national park, with forest trails and river views.
A Sigulda day that works
Morning
Train or minibus
About an hour by train from Riga – or a minibus so the whole group arrives together.
Midday
Adrenaline
A bobsleigh ride, then the cable car across the valley – and bungee in summer.
Afternoon
Back for the night
Lunch in Sigulda and back in Riga by late afternoon for dinner and the night out.
Good to know
🚆 Check train times
Track works in 2026 change the timetable – check the ViVi app before you go.
👥 Group discount
Groups of 10 or more get 10% off general tickets at the bobsleigh track.
🔞 Age limits
The piloted winter bobsleigh is for riders aged 16 and over.
📅 Season matters
Ice rides run from November to mid-March; bungee and zipline from May to October.
🍺 Drink after
Do the adrenaline sober and save the beer for Riga.
Book your Sigulda day
FAQ
How far is Sigulda from Riga?
About 53 km – roughly an hour by train.
Can we do the bobsleigh all year?
Yes. There is a wheeled summer bob in the warm months and soft-bob rides on ice from November to mid-March.
Is the bungee open in winter?
No. Bungee and zipline run from May to October.
Is Sigulda worth it on a short weekend?
On a three-night weekend, yes. On two nights, do the bobsleigh and be back in Riga for dinner.
