Frankfurt airport has started offering daily flights to the Latvian capital starting immediately, and whilst that’s all very well and good, it does beg the question: “Just what can you do in Riga?”
Riga Latvia
Riga itself is a vibrant city in the heart of the Baltic States. As tourism to the heart of Europe becomes more and more popular, Latvia opened up its borders and joined the European Union in 2004.

Since that time, many western tourists have enjoyed this unique little city. Filled with quiet beer gardens, quaint squares and countless coffee shops and bistros, during the day Riga is a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit.

One of the most popular parts of the city for tourists is the famous area known as the Old Town, which is home to a great many traditional buildings such as St Peter’s Church in which you can ascend to the top of the building and see one of the city’s most stunning views.

Riga Town Hall square night

During the evening however, the city wakes up, especially the many bars, restaurants and nightclubs which offer a range of food and drink, and one of the best bars to visit in Latvia is the famous Leningrad bar which is like stepping back into an era of soviet occupation.

One of the best nightclubs is a place named Pulkvedis which is highly popular among the younger generations. There is a small entry fee of around 3 Lats which is a veritable bargain.

Winter is no excuse to stay away from the hospitable city of Riga. Just wrap up warm and if you’re feeling a bit too cold, take a bit of advice from the locals and partake in a drink of Riga Balsam a traditional herbal liqueur designed to both wake and warm you up!

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