Tips & Tricks
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 […]
Livu Aquapark (Viestura iela 24, Jūrmala, Lielupe) – located just 20 minutes outside of downtown Riga (facing the Gulf of Riga), this is the biggest covered multi-functional water park in the Baltics and Eastern Europe with numerous attractions inside and an additional open-air area in summers (from June to the end of August) covering 6500 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 Opera Festival (Latvian National Opera — Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Rīga) — By presenting the essence of operatic highlights from the preceding season, performers thank their listeners for their faithfulness and bring joy to those new listeners who have only discovered the Latvian National Opera during their summer vacation. The festival, held in the beautiful […]