Riga is one of the most family-friendly cities. Riga offers a wide range of possibilities, which is why the capital is chosen as a holiday destination by a large number of holidaymakers from near and far. But once the shopping centres, eateries, cinemas and other indoor venues have been used up, it's time to try something new.
Entertainment for the whole family in Riga is particularly varied during the warm season, and there is a place and a way to relax for everyone. Parks, picnic and playground areas, a zoo and boat trips - activities to delight both young and old in Riga.
If you have chosen Riga as your holiday destination and want to enjoy family fun and relaxation together, but also explore the city, boat trips on the City Canal and the Daugava River are the ideal way to combine these intentions. Visiting historic buildings and sites might bore the younger holidaymakers, but not if it's organised from the deck of a boat!
"Rigabycanal is a water transport and sightseeing tourism project that offers canal boat trips in the very heart of the city, just 100 metres from the Freedom Monument at Bastejkalns Pier. "Rigabycanal offers passengers the opportunity to board the boats individually or in groups.
The canal boat cruise lasts about one hour. During the trip, you can see fourteen sites along the banks of the City Canal and the Daugava River. The most well-known sites on the canal boat route, which younger passengers will probably recognise, are the Freedom Monument, the Central Market, the Latvian National Library and Riga Castle.
The sights and scenic views of Riga will appeal to passengers of different ages and backgrounds. "The Rigabycanal route will also offer a completely different perspective of the city for those who have called it home for years, as the journey takes in the city from a different and unusual viewpoint and angle.
When families with children choose to spend time together, they mostly prefer places that offer outdoor activities. "Rigabycanal, which makes sure that families in Riga not only have fun and relax, but also increase their knowledge of the city, offers canal boat trips during the warmest time of the year - family fun in spring, summer and autumn! The canal boats start their season in early spring and finish in late autumn, when the city's trees have finished their splendour.
Latvia.travel.lv, Latvia's official tourism portal, offers advice on what to do and see - and there are tips for for families with childrenfor entertainment and planning your holidays in the city.Fun for the whole family in Riga - choose an unprecedented adventure with a tour of the city's waterways. Discover Riga with your family and Rigabycanal!
