By the sea at Vārzas

The public bathing spot at Vārzas is on the Vidzeme coast of the Gulf of Riga, north of the mouth of the Vidurga. It is about 0.8 km long, giving this coastal destination a clearly defined extent. The bathing spot and the seaside landscape are at the heart of a stay here; nearby, the Lauču erratic boulders offer another distinct aspect to explore.

Coastal path and getting your bearings

A prepared walking path leads from the bathing spot along the seashore to the “Lauču akmens” recreation site. The path is about 1.5 km long. Its named starting point and destination make it a separate way to combine time at the beach with a walk along the shore. The length of the path and that of the bathing spot describe two different aspects of the coastal area.

The bathing spot is accessible from the A1 Riga–Tallinn road: turn towards Vārzas and continue along Tūjas iela. In the beach area, signs point to attractions and give distances. This lets you find your way by reference to specific destinations rather than relying only on place names.

Beach facilities

The stretch between the public bathing spot at Vārzas and the Lauču erratic boulders has footbridges, changing cabins, bicycle racks and multifunctional platforms. These facilities are part of this beach section; the signs in the bathing spot area complement them with directions and distances to attractions.

The redesigned beach area features the environmental installation “Logs”. Its frame opens up a view of the landscape. There is also a children’s play area on the beach. During the bathing season, tourist information and equipment rental are available at the bathing spot. These services are seasonal and available during the bathing season—a key point if you plan to rely on them during your visit.

Lauču erratic boulders nearby

Two large Lauču sea stones lie near Vārzas. They were pushed ashore by ice in 1853. The Lielais Lauču dižakmens is also nearby. This ellipsoid-shaped, reddish granite erratic boulder is 4.3 m long, 3.1 m wide and 3.1 m high. Its width and height are equal, while its length is the largest of the three measurements. The stone has been designated a natural monument since 2001.

The Mazais Lauču akmens is a brownish, irregularly shaped granite block with steep sides. The descriptions of the two named stones draw attention to different shapes and colours: one is an ellipsoid-shaped, reddish erratic boulder with specified measurements; the other is a brownish block with steep sides. Together with the story of the sea stones pushed ashore by ice, they provide a distinct geological focus alongside a visit to the bathing spot.

Vārzas as a destination

If you are interested in a holiday apartment, you can consider whether this combination suits your travel plans. The beach area and the erratic boulders offer different things to focus on during your time here; you can take into account which matters more to you when choosing your destination.

Discover more destinations: Bīriņi, Nabe, Šķirstiņi, Kaijciems, Lāde, Vidriži, Limbaži, Ķirbiži.

For the overview of the wider area: Limbažu Novads.