Gauja National Park Gaujas Nacionālais parks

#europetrip Visiting Gauja National Park during the 'Golden Season' of autumn (late September/early October) is a visually stunning experience. The deciduous forests along the slopes of the valley explode into a breathtaking palette of red, orange, and gold, providing an incredible contrast to the dark green pine trees. The best views for photography are definitely from the Turaida Castle Tower and the Ķeizarskats (Emperor's Seat) viewpoint. The cooler, crisp air is perfect for long hikes, and the early morning mist rising from the Gauja River adds a magical, ethereal quality. If you want to capture spectacular European fall foliage, this park should be high on your #europetrip list. A perfect destination for breathtaking autumn landscape photography.