Top Things to do in Latvia
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What to do and see in Latvia, Latvia: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Latvia, Latvia including Riga Motormuseum, Dzintari Forest Park, Old City Riga (Vecriga), Central Market (Centraltirgus), Jurmala Beach, Kemeri National Park, Bobsleigh, Sigulda, Northern Forts, Turaida Castle, Karosta Prison.
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1. Riga Motormuseum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 660 reviews
The renovated Riga Motor Museum opened its doors to visitors on the 2nd of July, 2016. At the Museum you can view the largest and most diverse vintage motor vehicle collection in the Baltics, exhibiting more than a 100 unique automobiles and motorcycles. Our exposition is a thrilling and interactive tale of unique cars, notable people and historic events. The authentic motor vehicles are complimented by touchscreen monitors, operable models, videos, interactive exhibits, virtual reality and other information provided by modern technology; making the museum visit into an exciting and insightful adventure. For Riga Motor Museum visitors to feel comfortable, and to have a valuable and productive visit even on an entire day’s visit, we offer a range of additional services - interactive activities in the children's play area, exploratory guided tours, a museum cafe, gift shop and free parking.
Reviewed By Ravennor - Stockholm, Sweden
Highly recommended for all types of people of all ages.m Good for people with mobilty issues. The exhibition is beautiful and also very educational. Not only vintage cars but also vintage bicycles, motor bicycles, telephones and radios are exhibited as well as fire vehicles, ambulances, lorries and buses, with plenty of information, yet not too overbaring.. Some parts also exhibits and explains life under Soviet rule, and how Latvian technological production survived during that time. Many of the vehicles are extremely high priced collector's items. There are quite a few interactive features that work for adults and children alike, For us who remember the times before the wall came down, there is a section with cars belonging to famous Soviet leaders, such as Stalin and Brezjev, together with a wast collection of many other Soviet vehicles. You can have your picture taken, receiving hail from the masses as you pass as the leader of the 1st of May parade in Comrade Brezjevs place. You get the picture for free if you provide your e-mail address. The bar/ cafe/ restaurant is relatively price worthy. You CAN go by bus to the door! Bus no 5 leaves from the Central station area and back with a stop on the street just outside the museum. Thebus ride takes about 35 minutes from the Central station area while the taxi takes 15 minutes, but the bus ride only cost 2 euros. No need to walk for 15 minutes to the bus stop as Google tries to trick you into!
2. Dzintari Forest Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 488 reviews
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!
3. Old City Riga (Vecriga)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,115 reviews
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.
4. Central Market (Centraltirgus)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,386 reviews
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
5. Jurmala Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,834 reviews
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.
6. Kemeri National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By solitarypeak - Canterbury, United Kingdom
I've been quite a few bogs, but this is probably the best one. It is extraordinary to walk along the bog trail after the snow. What a distinctive landscape.
7. Bobsleigh, Sigulda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Sigulda bobsleigh and luge track is a host of competitions in luge and skeleton. In Winter time from November till mid March rides for tourists are available in track. There are three types of attractions for tourists Soft bob - for everyone who is not scared. Five people get in and off they go Soft skeleton or Frog - two people heads forward go down the track lying on stomach, no age limit Taxibob - adrenaline ride, pilot sits in front and then 3 people are behind, max speed is around 100km/h. This activity only for people 16 and above. Not recommended if person has back, neck or heart problems, is preagnant
Reviewed By Travelevilynn
Great place to walk the track and see original gear from team Latvia, at weekends you can take a ride with experienced drivers, great fun for only 10Euro
8. Northern Forts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By hteele - Tallinn, Estonia
Quite interesting place where you cant get a lot of different pictures and angels. Definitely worth a visit.
9. Turaida Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 807 reviews
Reviewed By 86frankiet - Belfast, United Kingdom
The €6 entry fee is worth it for the Castle alone but it also covers all the attractions in the Museum except the peasants exhibit. The castle is amazing with great views from the top of the main tower and lots to explore in the other towers. Well worth the visit and the fee.
10. Karosta Prison
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By hteele - Tallinn, Estonia
Interesting place, it is not actually that big how it looks. But it is definitely worth visiting. The ticket price was really cheap and you get about an hour long guided tour there.
