Visit Rīga

There's very few reasons not to visit Riga. It has almost all the advantages of visiting any other western European capital with very few disadvantages. If I had to be exceptionally nit-picky, I could maybe say that some of the people were a little on the cold side and that you might occasionally run into some less than stellar food. But the positives quickly overshadow any of the negatives and you learn to forgive any shortcomings you might find. Apart from the old town I was particularly impressed with the city parks. The flower arrangements and river running through several of them was truly delightful. It's also a very walkable place with various options for getting around otherwise. Really quite an extraordinary place.

Daniel United States

Downtown Riga is a place where history and modern life coexist, where every corner holds a story, and where the rhythm of the city invites you to explore its many layers. Whether it’s the architecture, the culture, or the people, something about Riga captures the heart of every visitor who walks its streets. Beautiful cobblestone streets of downtown Riga, the iconic spires of St. Peter’s Church, stroll along the Daugava River, where the shimmering water reflects the vibrant colors of the surrounding architecture.

Elina United States

It was my first trip to Riga. I was taken by the understated beauty of the city. I liked the architecture, the old wooden houses and many art nouveau buildings. The city is very clean, people are friendly. There is a very nice, long, sandy beach near Riga. You can easily get there by train, and although planning a beach holiday in the North may not seem a sensible idea, after my experience I would say it is. The sun was shining, the temperature was just OK, you could dip in the sea and enjoy the beach.

Gabor Hungary

A very vibrant town with a lot of interesting things to see. There is a nice restaurant at the end of Alberta street when you can have a selection of good dishes while contemplating the beauty of the street.

We stayed at Neiburgs hotel in the old town which was perfect for sightseeing and restaurants. Our favourite restaurants were Neiburgs and Petergailis. Definitely a good idea to book restaurants in advance as the good ones are often fully booked. The train station was 10mins walk and the river was a few minutes away. The Art Nouveau area had amazing buildings and we did an excellent canal and river trip on a small boat that departed from the park. We also did a day trip to Jurmala which had the most amazing sandy beaches. English was widely spoken in the city and the people were friendly and helpful.

mary United Kingdom

Riga feels safe alone. Lots of gòod food options. Local food is tasty. Lido cafes are accessible and everywhere. Architecture is wonderful. Lots of famous buildings, lots of beautiful parkland and art. The National Gallery is cheap and fabulous for its art, the building and the view over Riga. Huge massive market. Local produce and a variety beykng anything youve seen. Interesting history and culture with great museums. Plenty going on in parks winter and summer, dancing outdoors. The river is big and beautiful for boats and swims and iced over in winter. The cathedral and all churches are worth visiting. Art deco everywhere not just in a museum. Stasi history, holocost museum all fascinating. Take a train to Jurmala, swim in the Baltic. You can easily walk all over the city, but there are trams and buses. The people are beautiful.

Heather United States