15 days in Riga 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Rundāle Palace and Latvian National Museum Of Art. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cesis Medieval Castle and St. John's Church. Venture out of the city with trips to Nature Park in Tervete (in Tervete), Jaunpils Pils (in Jaunpils) and Bauska (Bauska Castle & Bauska Town Hall). Spend the 5th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Art Nouveau Riga, see the interesting displays at The World of Hat Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Labietis, and take an in-depth tour of Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Riga day trip tool.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiport is Riga International Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C.