Tips & Tricks
Riga Music Festival (various venues, Riga) — this event is held annually from April through June, with concerts performed by various well-known European symphony orchestras and conductors. Over the years, the festival has developed not only as a music festival, but as a dance and visual art festival as well, so that city residents and […]
Valmiermuižas Beer Tour (Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža) – for those beer lovers interested in learning about the art of beer brewing, it’s worth while to visit the Valmiermuižas beer plant (located in the town of the same name, 111 km., or 1 ½ hour drive northeast of Riga – via Routes A3 and E264). Like […]
Riga Marathon – this event, which takes place at the end of May, is gaining in popularity and has received the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) certificate and is included in the international marathon calendar. The event takes place in downtown Riga, and attracts participants and viewers from all over the world. […]
Latvian National Opera (Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Rīga) – this opera house, originally built in 1863, catches the attention of tourists (especially from USA), because of the façade’s resemblance to the presidential White House in Washington, DC. It’s the current home of the Latvian national opera, and various ballet companies. Visitors interested in attending one of […]
National Motorsports Centre / MUSA (Gailisu civil parish, Bauska district) – located 71 km. south of Riga, this auto race track hosts various competitions, such as the FIA European Autocross Championship, North European Zone (NEZ) rallycross, and the North European Zone (NEZ) autocross cup. This, along with the Baltic Cup and the Latvian Autocross Championship. […]
Ozo Golf Club (Mīlgrāvja iela 16, Rīga) — the first 18-hole golf course in Latvia – is one of the most technologically advanced courses in Northern Europe. It is equipped with Rain Bird watering system and quality course maintenance by John Deere. The club owner is Sandis Ozolinsh, the well known Latvian ice hockey player. […]