Līgatne Soviet Secret Bunker
Līgatnes padomju slepenais bunkurs
A Soviet-era nuclear shelter and command post hidden 9 m beneath a rehabilitation sanatorium. Guided tours are available, and you can enjoy a Soviet-style lunch.
This bunker was built in the 1980s, hidden about 9 m beneath a rehabilitation sanatorium in Līgatne. It was designed as a nuclear-war shelter and command post for the leadership of the Latvian SSR, and was kept secret until the 1990s. It covers about 2,000 square metres underground and preserves its communications room, conference room, generators and office equipment in their original state. Entry is by guided tour only, about 1–1.5 hours, with English-language sessions available. You can add a Soviet-style lunch. Book in advance on the official website. It is about 25 km from Cēsis, roughly 30 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Guided tours by reservation; session times on the official website
Nearby sights
- Līgatne Ferry
- Līgatne Paper Mill Village
- Līgatne Nature Trails
- Zvārte Rock
- Ungurmuiža Manor
- Lielstraupe Castle
- Žagarkalns
- Cīrulīši Nature Trails