Reasons for visiting Riga

What to do in Riga...

...with children?
You don’t have to wait for the summer to enjoy some splashing fun in one of our water parks. At Līvu aquapark you can spend wonderful sunny days with your whole family, and since its inside, come rain or come shine, you’ll be guaranteed a warm
welcome any time of the year.
Riga Zoo is not just a regular zoo: it houses more than 3,000 different kinds of animals, birds and reptiles.
Want something fun, but less wild? The Latvian Puppet theatre in Riga is just the thing. Shows are fun for the whole family and is a good window into Latvians culture as well.

...at night?
Riga is well known for its countless party venues. Riga offers great variety for any taste. Nightclubs, bars, casinos abound so whether you fancy a long drink or an all-nighter Riga is sure to please. During the summer months there are plenty of outdoor terraces open till late, where you can enjoy the sun and a cold beverage.

...for adventure?
Feel the adrenalin of a high-speed race and take part in a real go-cart race. Overcome your fears and free fall from an 11 meter tall tower at the biggest indoor entertainment centre in the Baltic States- see more at GO PLANET.

...if you like to shop?
Riga Central Market is the largest marketplace in the Baltic States and one of the biggest outdoor markets in Europe. The market offers shopping in a different environment where you can buy everything from food and spices to clothing and souvenirs. The biggest shopping centres in Riga are Galerija Centrs, Alfa, Origo, Stockmann, Mols, and Dole – here you can find local and international brands – variety to suit even the most seasoned shopper. If you are looking for haut-couture and specialty designers there are plenty from around the world in the Old Town and in the centre of the city.

...if you are interested in culture and history?
From the expansive Ethnographic Open Air Museum with its more than ninety authentic farmsteads, houses, wooden churches, windmills, and other historic
structures to small art galleries and Museum of Occupation of Latvia in old Town- Riga offers you wide choice of many interesting museums and historical sites.
Riga is very well known for its architecture and is even called the world capital of Art Nouveau. Riga is also famous for its wooden architecture and has the highest concentration of wooden structure of any European capital.
All opera and ballet lovers are invited to visit Natoinal Opera in Riga