11 days in Latvia Itinerary

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Riga: Rundāle Palace (in Pilsrundale), Jurmala (Dubulti Lutheran church & Sulphur Water Spring Lizzard) and Bauska (The branch of the Riga Motor Museum in Bauska & Bauska Castle). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Old City Riga (Vecriga), don't miss a visit to Riga Town Hall Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Riga Cathedral, and see the interesting displays at Riga Motormuseum.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Riga road trip site.

Berlin, Germany to Riga is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to Riga is 1 hour. April in Riga sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sigulda.

Sigulda is a town in the Vidzeme Region of Latvia, 53km from the capital city Riga.OverviewSigulda is on a picturesque stretch of the primeval Gauja river valley. Get out of town with these interesting Sigulda side-trips: Cesis (Burning Conscience, Cesis Medieval Castle, &more) and Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum (in Saulkrasti). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Turaida Castle, don't miss a visit to Araisi Lake Dwelling Site, look for all kinds of wild species at Velnalas klintis un Velna ala, and contemplate the long history of Castle Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Sigulda tour itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Riga to Sigulda takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in April, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.