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The Top 20 Lakes in Vidzeme

Looking to visit the best lakes in Vidzeme? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Vidzeme’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Sloka Lake Birdwatching Tower

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The birdwatching tower at Slokas Lake in Ķemeri National Park is a seven-meter-high platform on pontoons, accessible via a wooden walkway. From here, you can enjoy a wide view over …

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Slokas Lake Boardwalk Trail

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Amazing and easy forest trail through the swamp. During the rain season, the path is barely above the water, but that is exactly what makes this hike spectacular.

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Mežaparks

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The Mežaparks (translated forest park, in German: Kaiserwald) is a huge local recreation area in the north of Riga. Here you will find the zoo, the huge open-air stage and, …

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Lake Skaista

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Lake Skaista is located in the Cenas-Tīrelis bog area, one of the largest raised bogs in Latvia and an important nature reserve. The lake and the surrounding bog offer an …

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Maija Park Pond and Fountains, Cēsis

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Nice city park with fountains in the pond

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Seravots Sulphur Spring Observation Tower, Ķemeri National Park

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Hiking trails are manageable in length, beautiful landscape and the spring is interesting for a detour.

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View of Lake Melnezers

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Area of water surface – 10.3 ha
Mean depth – 1.4 meter
Maximum depth – 2.0 meter

Translation of the name "Melnezers" means Black Lake. The surrounding Raganu Bog (Witches' …

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Camping site by the lake in Latvia

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very well-kept campsite located directly on a beautiful lake; A grocery store in town within walking distance for everything you need, to Cessis by bike 9 km, but uphill and downhill, we had an e-bike, so there were no problems.

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Spoguļu Cliffs Oxbow Lake Viewing Platform

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Previously, one of the many bends of the River Gauja passed directly along the Spoguļu Cliffs, leaving visible traces in the rock face. Over the course of time, as the …

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Picnic Area by Lake Mazais Baltezers

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Accesible by car (It s only 20 min away from Riga). You can park your car right at the lake side. Nice place for tent and hamock camping. You can …

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Sloka Lake Birdwatching Tower

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