Tūja Beach (Tūjas pludmale) is sandy, the waves are calm, and there are plenty of opportunities for long walks along the seashore. Other attractions include an old stone pier by the Krimalnieki bathing area, a landscape garden with a natural ravine, and a protected stretch of coastline. Tūja thus offers a range of ways to enjoy a seaside trip; camping sites, guesthouses and holiday homes are available for overnight stays.

Sandy beach, bathing area and coastline

Tūja Beach (Tūjas pludmale) is sandy, has calm waves and offers plenty of opportunities for long walks along the seashore. This makes Tūja an option for travellers who would like to combine a beach stay with walks along the shore.

A description from 2015 mentions an old stone pier and a car park right on the beach at the Krimalnieki bathing area. Buses and cars can be parked there. As the description dates from 2015, check the conditions at the car park and pier again before your visit.

At the Tūja bathing area, the “Vidzemes akmeņainā jūrmala” nature reserve begins north of the Zaķupe river mouth. The river mouth is a clear geographical reference point for the start of the protected coastal area.

Garden, ravine and natural monument

The “Vidzemes akmeņainais daiļdārzs” landscape garden, maintained by O. Kiršteins, features a natural ravine and offers views of the stony Vidzeme coastline. Its landscape features therefore differ distinctly from those of Tūja Beach: the garden is defined by the ravine and coastal views, while sandy ground and calm waves take centre stage at the beach.

The erratic boulder “Zaķi boulder”, also called “Zaķupe boulder”, is a geological and geomorphological natural monument. It lies east of the village of Tūja and 150 metres north of the Zaķupe River. The two names refer to the same boulder; its designation as a natural monument gives it a different focus from the garden, with its ravine and coastal views. This allows you to choose between landscape features: a named geological feature or a garden with several described elements.

Events, getting there and accommodation

Tūjas svētki is an annual event in Liepupe Parish and may be of interest when choosing your travel dates. If you would like to include the festival in your plans, check the dates for the relevant year before arranging your trip around it.

Tūja can be reached by car and public transport. If you plan to travel by public transport, check the relevant connections and timetables for your travel dates in advance.

Tūja has camping sites, guesthouses and holiday homes. These types of accommodation suit families and travellers who would like to spend time close to nature. To begin your search, you can decide which option best suits your trip: a camping site, guesthouse or holiday home. This lets you choose accommodation to match your preferred type of stay and the character of your trip.

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