Kaijciems lies on the northern shore of Lake Sārums. The lake gives the village a clear connection to the surrounding landscape, while the topics mentioned range from the water to caves and local legends. When planning your trip, you can decide whether you are most interested in the lake, natural features or regional storytelling traditions.

Leisure on Lake Sārums

Paegļi campsite is on a peninsula in Lake Sārums. Leisure activities listed at Paegļi include walking, fishing and swimming. Before your trip, check whether swimming is currently available. A permit is required for fishing in Lake Sārums; bear this requirement in mind if fishing is part of your stay.

Further afield in the region, Sāruma campsite is on a peninsula in the central part of the lake. These are two distinct location descriptions: Paegļi is on a peninsula in the lake, while Sāruma is specifically located in the central part of the lake. Paegļi is also suitable for various sporting and leisure events. This means you can include the lake in your travel plans not only for its scenery, but also through the specific leisure activities mentioned.

Islands and local stories

Lielā sala is an island in Lake Sārums. According to a local legend, an island in the lake is called Velna saliņa, meaning “Devil’s Island.” Another story is associated with the spring near the houses of Okši: according to legend, the devil lights a fire there, causing the spring water to boil continuously. The names of the spring and the islands each have their own place in local folklore; the story of the boiling water is passed down as a legend.

Natural features in the surrounding area

Ezerala Cave, which has two underground lakes, is near the Vējiņi guesthouse. The 42-metre-long Upes Cave is also near the Brasla River. The Brasla route runs through Gauja National Park in the vicinity of Kaijciems and features numerous sandstone outcrops. Caves and sandstone outcrops are further named natural features of the area; they should be distinguished from places directly associated with Lake Sārums.

On a broader regional scale, Limbažu pagasts lies within the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve landscape protection zone. This connection adds a classification at the pagasts level to the local descriptions. It is in addition to the specific information about the lake, the caves and the Brasla route.

Choosing a place to stay

Vējiņi in Kaijciems has a pitch for motorhomes and caravans. Paegļi is described as a campsite on a peninsula in the lake. If you are travelling by motorhome or caravan, the pitch at Vējiņi is the option specifically mentioned for these types of vehicle; at Paegļi, the focus is on its lakeside location.

A 2017 municipal guide listed a sauna and boat rental at the Sāruma recreation complex. Before your trip, check whether these services are currently available.

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