Holiday in Riga
City in lettland — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
lettland
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September — long days, warm temperatures. June with almost 19 hours of daylight is particularly magical.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Direct flight from Berlin, Hamburg, or Munich to Riga (RIX) with airBaltic, about 2 hours.
About Riga
Riga, the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltics, impresses with one of the world's most significant collections of Art Nouveau architecture. Over 800 buildings with ornate facades, mythological figures, and floral ornaments shape the cityscape — especially on Alberta Street. The medieval old town, featuring the Riga Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, and the Three Brothers, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Central Market, housed in five former Zeppelin hangars, is one of the largest markets in Europe and a culinary experience. Riga combines Hanseatic trading history with a dynamic modern cultural scene — from the Latvian National Opera to trendy cafes on Miera iela. The city is located at the mouth of the Daugava River into the Baltic Sea and offers short distances between medieval alleys and white Baltic beaches in Jūrmala.
Top 5 highlights in Riga
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Art Nouveau District
Over 800 Art Nouveau buildings — Alberta and Elizabetes Street showcase the most magnificent facades in Europe.
Riga Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the Riga Cathedral (1211), the House of the Blackheads, and the medieval 'Three Brothers'.
Central Market
Europe's largest market in five Zeppelin hangars — fish, meat, cheese, and Latvian specialties.
St. Peter's Church
Gothic brick church with a viewing platform at 72 meters — panoramic view over all of Riga.
Latvian National Opera
One of Europe's leading opera and ballet houses in a neoclassical grand building.
Hotels in Riga
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Reise-SIM für Riga
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Riga
Recommended travel time
May to September — long days, warm temperatures. June with almost 19 hours of daylight is particularly magical.
Summer
15-25°C, long and bright
Winter
-5 to 0°C, cold and dark
How much does a holiday in Riga cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
30-50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
120-250 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Riga Card: Includes public transport, museum entries, and walking tours — worthwhile for 2-3 days.
Jūrmala Day Trip: The Baltic seaside resort is only 25 minutes by train — 33 km of sandy beach.
Black Balsam: Riga's famous herbal liqueur (45%) — try it neat or with blackcurrant juice.
Miera iela: The 'Peace Street' is Riga's trendy creative district with cafes, boutiques, and street art.
Food & drink in Riga
These specialties you must try!
