Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Latvia, Latvia

February 10, 2022 Layne Dawes

Discover the best top things to do in Latvia, Latvia including Dzintari Forest Park, House of the Black Heads, Riga Town Hall Square, Old City Riga (Vecriga), Central Market (Centraltirgus), Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils), Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, Gauja National Park, Venta Rapid Waterfall, Musee Art Nouveau.
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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. Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils)

Rundale Palace, Pilsrundale 3921 Latvia +371 63 962 197 [email protected] http://www.rundale.net
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4.5 based on 557 reviews

Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils)

Reviewed By Beto79 - Lille, France

The visit of the Rundale Palace was the highlight of my first visit to Latvia. I did not went with a private tour; I went using public transportation using information posted at TA. I am very glad I did because this allowed me to explore the sight at my own pace. Furthermore, none of the tour-guided people visited the exhibition "From Gothic Style to Art Nouveau" probably because it was not included in the ticket bought by the tour operator. There is a discount in the combined ticket if you buy it online (day ticket) For me Rundale palace is one of the most stunning palaces I have visited. They did an extraordinary job in restoring the splendor of the palace. Each room is opulent profusely decorated with beautiful objects and furniture. Once you finished with the second floor go to the basement and visit the special exhibition. It felt like I was in the TEFAF (The European Fine Art Faire), I was alone surrounded by an extraordinary exquisite collection of objects that went from Gothic style to Art Nouveau. It took me more than one hour as I perused the porcelain, the furniture and the ornaments. You do not want to miss that. The gardens were beautiful but not extraordinary as the grass was dry and it seems that they need some maintenance. I ate extremely well at the cafeteria; the soup of the day was really yummy and they served a large portion, the main was chicken which was good and the dessert was excellent. Service was a little bit slow, but very friendly, something that you have to appreciate when you are in Latvia. If you decide to go by your own; I recommend to take an early bus. You can buy it online. The palace opens at 10h00, so you can avoid some of the hectic tours that become more present during the day. You need to go to Bauska, and there you need to catch another bus to Rundale. Beware that there are very few buses between Bauska and Rundale, so never take the last one. The down side of going without tour-guide is that you miss all the context; you need to do some research on your own as the leaflets do not dwell into the historical context of the palace. The visit to the palace could take you the whole day (as if you were in Versailles).

7. Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

Brivdabas Iela 21, Riga 1024 Latvia 7994106 [email protected] http://www.brivdabasmuzejs.lv
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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.

8. Gauja National Park

Ausekla iela 6, 2150 Latvia +371 67 971 335 [email protected] http://www.entergauja.com
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4.5 based on 243 reviews

Gauja National Park

Reviewed By A1606AOstellap

Piece and Tranquillity. Gauja is beautiful! Recommended to go during the week days ( less people) We went on Monday. Left car in Sigulda Pludmale ( Camping Site on the beach near the bridge & Tartzan fun park)./ Had a ride to Ligatne and started our trip down the river back to Sigulda ( trip 6hrs, but there is a choice of shorter distances) You don't need to row much, as the river had strong current and takes you with it. Stopped for a swim on the beautiful sandy beaches. Child still had energy to go on the rides at Tarzan. Don't forget suncream and a hat :) P.S. This trip can be done for free if you have your own boat/ kayak and a lift .

9. Venta Rapid Waterfall

Venta River, Kuldiga 3301 Latvia
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4.5 based on 269 reviews

Venta Rapid Waterfall

Reviewed By Amalta256 - Vilnius, Lithuania

One of the longest waterfall in europe. In summer you can walk trought it by stones. Impressive view also some swimming place near waterfall.

10. Musee Art Nouveau

Alberta iela 12, Riga 1010 Latvia +371 67 181 464 http://www.jugendstils.riga.lv
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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.

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