Latvia

10 Best Places to Visit in Latvia, From Riga to Rēzekne

The 10 best places to visit in Latvia are its ten state cities: Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, Jūrmala, Ventspils, Jēkabpils, Rēzekne, Valmiera and Ogre. Each is 40 minutes to four hours from Riga by train or coach.

Things to Do in Riga: Prices, Hours and How Long to Stay

Riga needs three days: the UNESCO Old Town, the Art Nouveau streets of the Quiet Centre and the Central Market in five Zeppelin hangars all sit within a 25-minute walk. Here are 12 things to do, with current prices.

Riga Christmas Market 2026-2027: Dates & Location

The Riga Christmas Market runs on Doma laukums (Dome Square), not Town Hall Square, from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. This guide covers the confirmed dates and Riga's disputed 1510 first-Christmas-tree claim.

What to Pack for Riga in Winter: A Tested 4-Day List

Pack for Riga in winter like a cold, damp city rather than an Arctic expedition: three thin layers, one windproof and waterproof coat, and boots with a grip sole. This is the full list from a 4-day December trip.

Latvian Coast Road Trip: A 7-Day Itinerary from Riga

A week is enough to drive the Latvian coast west of Riga: Jurmala, Engure, Roja, Ventspils and Liepaja, then two days in Riga. Here is the day-by-day route, with the current Jurmala entry pass, lighthouse hours and parking fees.

8 Latvian Traditions Worth Knowing Before You Visit

Latvian traditions run on the forest, the sauna and the song, and 8 of them shape a trip: foraging, preserving, winter swimming, the pirts, Jāņi at midsummer, folk singing, wedding customs and the national symbols.