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Riga is the natural starting point for a first trip to Latvia. The Old Town, Central Market, parks, museums and Art Nouveau district are close enough to explore without a car, while trains and coaches make it easy to continue to Jūrmala, Sigulda and other p...
Open guideThis three-day route gives Riga’s Old Town, markets, museums, Art Nouveau streets and left bank distinct space. It keeps nearby sights together, limits unnecessary crossing of the centre and leaves room to adjust for opening days or weather.
Open guideA week based in Riga can combine five city days with two very different rail or coach trips. This itinerary keeps one hotel, separates the coast from the Gauja landscapes and leaves enough city time for museums, neighbourhoods and Latvia’s open-air museum.
Open guideJelgava is an easy rail trip from Riga with a compact visitor route around the Holy Trinity Church Tower, Jelgava Palace, the Lielupe riverfront and Pasta Island. It suits travellers who want a focused Zemgale city rather than another medieval Old Town.
Open guideBeach walks, wooden architecture, pine forests, families and an easy break from Riga
Open guideRiga, Jūrmala, Cēsis, Daugavpils and Jelgava.
Open guideRiga developed into the main political, religious and commercial centre of medieval Livonia. It later became an important Hanseatic trading city connecting the eastern Baltic with Western Europe. Riga joined the Hanseatic League in 1282.
Open guideEconomic activity is strongly concentrated around the capital. The latest detailed regional release attributes 65.8% of Latvia's 2023 GDP to Riga statistical region. Regional accounts arrive later than national GDP, so the 2023 reference year must remain at...
Open guideThe next nationwide celebration is scheduled in Riga from 30 June to 9 July 2028. It normally takes place every five years, so most trips will not coincide with the national festival. Regional concerts, choir events and folk-dance programmes continue betwee...
Open guideGerman merchants and missionaries reached the eastern Baltic during the late 12th century. Riga was founded in 1201 and became a base for Christian missions, military expansion and trade.
Open guideRiga, Jelgava and Ventspils
Open guideYes from Riga when you choose a compact route and avoid overloading the day
Open guideA visitor can approach Latvian sport in two ways: follow an organised competition or make physical activity part of the route. Riga has the widest choice of major indoor events, Sigulda is the centre of Latvia's sliding sports, and marked trails and waterwa...
Open guideBeach walks, sunsets, pine forest, the White Dune and a quieter coast day from Riga
Open guideNot from Riga; the distance makes an overnight stay the sensible choice
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