Things to do in Latvia
Where to go in Latvia, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Latvia
- Things to do in Riga culture, city, food
Best time to visit Latvia
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Riga
- Fly to Riga in late October through March (excluding Christmas/New Year) for fares 30-45% below peak summer prices, with November and February being the absolute cheapest months. If you want decent weather, April and early May offer mild temperatures and shoulder-season fares before the Baltic summer rush drives prices up.
Is Latvia expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Riga
- About $34 a day on a shoestring, about $196 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Latvia
- Stroll Alberta iela & Elizabetes iela Wander the world's finest Art Nouveau streetscapes completely free, any time of day.
- Bastejkalns Park & City Canal A green ribbon of parkland along the old city moat, perfect for picnics and people-watching.
- Riga Old Town wander Explore St. Peter's Church exterior, the Three Brothers medieval houses, and Cat House without spending a cent.
- Āgenskalns Market A lively local neighborhood market in the Pardaugava district, far less touristy than Central Market.
- Mežaparks Forest Park & Beach A vast pine forest park with a free open-air stage, cycling paths, and a lakeside beach locals love in summer.
Cheap eats in Latvia
- Lido Atpūtas Centrs, Smoked ribs with sauerkraut and grey peas Plates $4-8
- Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs, Latvian dark bread soup and beer-braised pork knuckle Plates $6-11
- Riga Central Market food stalls, Smoked sprats on rye bread with a pickled cucumber Plates $2-5