10 Things to do Good for Couples in Riga Region That You Shouldn't Miss

October 6, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Discover the best top things to do in Riga Region, Latvia including Dzintari Forest Park, House of the Black Heads, Riga Town Hall Square, Old City Riga (Vecriga), Central Market (Centraltirgus), Jauniela, Bastejkalna Park, Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, Musee Art Nouveau, Jurmala Beach.
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1. Dzintari Forest Park

Meza prospekts, Jurmala 2015 Latvia +371 67 147 900 http://www.visitjurmala.lv/en/see-and-do/for-childre/dzintari-forest-park/
Excellent
80%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 488 reviews

Dzintari Forest Park

The park is suitable for both: admirers of active and calm recreation. There are children playgrounds for all age groups, road for roller skating and pedestrian roads, cafes, parking lot and toilets in the park. The park is opened all year round. In winter park is an excellent place for distant skiing on a lighted trail. The access is very convenient; there is a parking place for 200 cars at the park. In 2010 a panoramic tower was opened here. The tower is 33, 5 m high and it reveals unforgettable view of Jurmala. The tower has 12 balconies on different levels so everyone can choose the height.

Reviewed By W9416LYbeckyh

This is a great area for anyone! A nice loop walk partly along a boardwalk, tree-trekking for all ages (and reasonably priced), the tower for great tree-top views, ice cream stands (reasonably priced)! Not far from Majori Station and close to the beach! A must see if you are in the area!

2. House of the Black Heads

Ratslaukums 7, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 67 043 678 [email protected] http://www.melngalvjunams.lv/en
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,780 reviews

House of the Black Heads

Closed for Covid-19 at the moment. On the last Saturday of month - join open FREE guided tour at 13:00 on English! Get the 1h tour with guide for free, pay only the entrance fee! Pre-reservation is necessary on website or by e-mail. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Riga, with a unique legacy of the Black Heads brotherhood that was established here at the end of the 14th century, along with the existing merchants’ guild. The young and joyful foreign merchants united in the brotherhood organized splendid events, later becoming honorable members of the local community. As time passed the house began to host visits of foreign kings and other noble guests and continues to fulfill this task up to today – concerts, balls, gala dinners and diplomatic receptions are frequently organized here. Now every visitor has the chance to explore the exhibition about the history and economic development of Riga City.

Reviewed By Nitvoyodelo - Vineland, United States

The original building was from the 13-14th Century. It was the home of a guild called the Black Heads, merchants, ship owners and foreigners in Riga. The building sustained damage during WWII and later rebuilt, after the fall of Communism.

3. Riga Town Hall Square

Kalku iela, Riga Latvia +371 67 037 900 http://www.LiveRiga.com
Excellent
56%
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Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 3,030 reviews

Riga Town Hall Square

Reviewed By malcolmc998 - St. Neots, United Kingdom

Well worth a visit to The House of Blackheads which has an intriguing history going back hundreds of years, plus Workd War2 and the Russian occupation

4. Old City Riga (Vecriga)

Kungu Iela 3 Riga, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 67037900 [email protected] https://www.liveriga.com/en/7896-the-old-town
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 7,115 reviews

Old City Riga (Vecriga)

This charming maze of narrow and crooked cobblestone streets is filled with a mixture of architectural styles including Nordic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque and Jugendstil, plus such historic sites as the 13th-century Riga Castle, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate and the Freedom Monument.

Reviewed By 591raye - Tilburg, The Netherlands

Visited Riga for a long weekend without any expectations. Now I’m convinced, it’s one of the greatest cities with a great architecture, a great atmosphere and just a great ambiance???????? Discover the different squares with a lot of restaurants and bars with live music. Look at the street artists making art with fire , the opera singer , the street music bands and so on.

5. Central Market (Centraltirgus)

Negu iela 7, Riga 1050 Latvia 371 7229985 [email protected] http://www.rct.lv/en/
Excellent
49%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 3,386 reviews

Central Market (Centraltirgus)

Reviewed By bignbald - Northampton, United Kingdom

Would highly recommend going to the markets it’s awesome Great fruit and veg Fantastic cheeses ( buffalo / mozzarella) Fantastic meats ( all types) Awesome fish displays beluga included As much amber as you could ever want to see Traders are friendly Oh and for goods sake buy some honey ???? Medus? It’s one of the best tasting honeys in the world 5/5 Earlier the better 8am onwards

6. Jauniela

Jauniela, Riga Latvia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 305 reviews

Jauniela

Reviewed By Coryy20 - Port of Spain, Caribbean

Jauniela is for sure a very lively street with its winding cobblestone street. This are can lead you into other streets. The street is narrow and I must advice to leave the uncomfortable high heels at home. Please wear comfy cushioned shoes for these roads. Jauniela has lots of charm and many people seem to love this street as well. It just has a lot of charm about it.

7. Bastejkalna Park

Basteja bulvaris, Riga Latvia
Excellent
52%
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4.5 based on 530 reviews

Bastejkalna Park

Reviewed By vilnisk - Riga, Latvia

Beautifull park next to old town, freedom monument and many other places to see, so it yould be next to impossible to miss it, but it is highly recomended not to rush trough it, but take some time to look around and enjoy the beauty around you. In summer there are some docks where you can take boat trips trough the canal and Daugava river.

8. Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

Brivdabas Iela 21, Riga 1024 Latvia 7994106 [email protected] http://www.brivdabasmuzejs.lv
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 874 reviews

Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

Reviewed By SolihullTony

We took one of the very efficient buses from Riga on a gloomy day at the end of December and thoroughly enjoyed our few hours at the open air museum. Even without the craftsmen who are there in the summer, it was so interesting seeing the lovely old, wooden buildings, mostly with mossy roofs.

9. Musee Art Nouveau

Alberta iela 12, Riga 1010 Latvia +371 67 181 464 http://www.jugendstils.riga.lv
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 1,042 reviews

Musee Art Nouveau

Situé dans un bâtiment du quartier Art Nouveau de Riga, au 1er étage. Adresse, Alberta Iela (en face de l'ambassade d'Irlande et de Belgique)

Reviewed By LadislavBA

I appreciated the lady from staff going to play piano when someone entered a particular room - it made you feel the atmosphere while viewing the historical interiors. For the winter season price (5 euro) definitely worth it even if you're a casual tourist rather than an art nouveau connoisseaur.

10. Jurmala Beach

Jurmala Latvia http://www.visitjurmala.lv
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 1,834 reviews

Jurmala Beach

Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States

Great flat beach to walk on, though it was pretty windy with a brisk chill from the Baltic Sea. Paid parking as most streets near are to narrow to allow parking. Nice white sand and plenty of space to spread out and some recreational cement animals and volleyball nets in some areas.

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