Discover Tūja: Beach, Nature and Excursions

Tūja combines a sandy seaside beach with nature experiences and excursion destinations for differently planned holiday days. At Tūja Beach, you can expect calm waves and extensive opportunities for walks along the seashore. Anyone looking for accommodation for a stay with plenty of time outdoors will find a clear focus here: the beach, coastal landscape and nature can all be incorporated into your own travel plans.

Beach and bathing spots

Tūja Beach is sandy and invites you to shape the day at your own pace. A walk along the seashore can be just as central as a relaxing time on the beach. The Krimalnieki bathing spot has an old stone pier. There is also a car park directly at the beach where buses and cars can be parked. This location therefore provides another specific point of reference for finding your way around the area.

At the Tūja bathing spot, the “Vidzemes akmeņainā jūrmala” nature reserve begins north of the Zaķupe River’s mouth into the sea. This location makes the connection between the river mouth, sea and protected landscape an important part of the Tūja experience.

Natural features with a character of their own

One of the distinctive landscape features is the “Vidzemes akmeņainais daiļdārzs” landscape garden, maintained by O. Kiršteins. It contains a natural ravine and offers views of the rocky Vidzeme coast. The Zaķi boulder, also known as the Zaķupe boulder, is another striking feature. This geological and geomorphological natural monument lies east of the village of Tūja and 150 metres north of the Zaķupe River. Anyone interested in geological formations and the distinctive features of a coastal landscape can consider these places as different focal points for exploration.

Recreational and cultural additions

There is a free seven-hole mini-golf course at Tūjas Dīķi. It is a recreational addition to beach walks and nature observation, and can fit particularly well into the day’s plans when a shared activity is desired alongside the landscape. A tourist information centre is also located at Tūjas Dīķi. There you can obtain information about Tūja and excursion opportunities in the surrounding area.

Another event with local connections is Tūjas svētki. This is an annual event in Liepupe Parish. If you would like to combine your trip with an event, these celebrations are among Tūja’s cultural points of connection mentioned here. The other experiences can be considered independently around the themes of beach, nature and excursion planning.

Getting there and finding suitable accommodation

Tūja is accessible by car and public transport. When choosing your base, it is worth clarifying your preferred holiday focus in advance: should the day be spent mainly on the sandy beach and by the seashore, or would you like to combine natural monuments, the landscape garden, mini golf and information about further excursions?

Tūja has campsites, guesthouses and holiday homes that are suitable for families and travellers who want to spend time close to nature. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can therefore first decide on their own mix of relaxation, activity and discovery.

Explore more destinations

For further travel planning, you can also explore Salacgrīva, Liepupe, Tūjasmuiža, Boķi, Birži, Jelgavkrasti and Svētciems.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Salacgrīva Municipality.