Gulbene

Latvia

Gulbene is a town (population about 9000) in Vidzeme, Latvia.

  • Tourist Information, Ābeļu 2, +371 4497729. Information on attractions in the region is available from the local tourist association office.

Tourist Information, Ābeļu 2, +371 4497729. Information on attractions in the region is available from the local tourist association office.

Gulbene Municipality History and Art Museum, Brīvības iela 10, +371 64473098.

Orthodox Church of St. Alexander of Neva, Vecstameriena, Stameriena parish, Gulbene region (10 km east of the centre, +371 28389893.

Narrow gauge railway engine A swan fountain in a park in Gulbene

Gulbene-Alūksne narrow gauge railway, Viestura iela 16G, +371 20228884, +371 64473037. 33 km in length, connecting [[Alūksne]] and Gulbene, this is the only narrow gauge railway in the Baltics

  • Green Market, Jaunatne park, +37120277265. Every 3rd Saturday from 9:00 – 13:00. Handmade and homemade goods.

Green Market, Jaunatne park, +37120277265. Every 3rd Saturday from 9:00 – 13:00. Handmade and homemade goods.

There are a number of cafés around town, including:

  • Manēža, Brivibas 18, +371 29205169.
  • Amro, Dzelzceļa 8, +371 29854894.
  • Schwanenburg, O. Kalpaka 27A, +371 26567044.
  • Fiesta, Brivibas 82, +371 29227177.
  • Flora Magnolija, Rigas 63, +371 26810475.
  • Jesēnija, Rigas 65, +371 64472078.
  • Pie Kamīna, Rigas 62, +371 64473249.
  • Pie Rūtas, Brivibas 35, +371 64472280.
  • Rankas Sieri, O. Kalpaka 29, +371 28355405.
  • Marķīzs, Brivibas 106, +371 28296909.
  • Kante, Miera 15A.
  • Pienenīte, Rigas 31, +371 64473428.

Manēža, Brivibas 18, +371 29205169.

Amro, Dzelzceļa 8, +371 29854894.

Schwanenburg, O. Kalpaka 27A, +371 26567044.

Fiesta, Brivibas 82, +371 29227177.

Flora Magnolija, Rigas 63, +371 26810475.

Jesēnija, Rigas 65, +371 64472078.

Pie Kamīna, Rigas 62, +371 64473249.

Pie Rūtas, Brivibas 35, +371 64472280.

Rankas Sieri, O. Kalpaka 29, +371 28355405.

Marķīzs, Brivibas 106, +371 28296909.

Kante, Miera 15A.

Pienenīte, Rigas 31, +371 64473428.

  • Alūksne – The destination of the narrow gauge train and located at the picturesque Lake Alūksne.
  • Cesvaine – This nearby village of is home to the eclectic 19th century Cesvaine Palace, and ruins of medieval castles. The oldest palace in the country, its magnificent landscapes of pine forests are cut by Gauja river.
  • Lake Lubānas – In the far southeastern corner of Vidzeme. The largest lake in Latvia by area, but also one of the shallowest ones with average depth just 3 m. A great place for windsurfing and under-ice fishing in winter.
  • Madona – A scenic town surrounded by hills, forests and lakes, and a winter sports centre.

[[Cesvaine]] – This nearby village of is home to the eclectic 19th century [[Vidzeme#See|Cesvaine Palace]], and ruins of medieval castles. The oldest palace in the country, its magnificent landscapes of pine forests are cut by Gauja river.