Whether you call Riga home or you're just visiting for a short while for a variety of reasons and purposes, it's time to get acquainted with the intense cultural and entertainment scene in the Latvian capital. There are endless possibilities - you don't have to invest a lot of time to find a holiday that suits your tastes and preferences.
Where to relax in Riga? Take your interests into account! Opera, ballet, art gallery, the city's most important architectural buildings or an unforgettable party with friends? Relax in the cultural life, explore the most popular tourist attractions or enjoy the intoxicating atmosphere of a nightclub, conquering the dance floor and tasting refreshing cocktails at the bar counter.
Riga offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, so you shouldn't have to look far to find the answer to where to relax in Riga! But the moment you've seen all the tourist attractions, explored the most popular arts and cultural institutions, and found the most popular nightlife spots, it's time to explore Riga from a completely different angle!
The water tourism project "Rigabycanal" has also arranged a place to relax in Riga! Take a boat trip on the Riga Canal and the Daugava River to see the city from a different perspective. Not for nothing, on the tourism website, Lonelyplanet.com, the city's canal is mentioned as one of the things to see in Riga. The Riga City Canal, which protected the city from invaders in the Middle Ages, now serves as an excellent water transport route.
The Tourist Project's boat dock is located in the very centre of the city, on Bastejkalns, where you can choose one of the four boats on whose decks you can climb for those who want to expand their knowledge of the magnificent architecture of the Old Town and also of the left bank of the Daugava.
Canal boat trips are organised for individuals and groups. The cruise boats Maria and Darling can take a maximum of eight to thirteen passengers, while the larger passenger boats Rebecca and Laima can take up to seventeen or nineteen passengers.
The boat cruise along the city canal and the Daugava River lasts one hour, and during this sixty-minute cruise you will be able to explore a number of the most popular and best-loved sights in the city. The most popular attractions among locals and tourists are the Latvian National Theatre, Riga Castle, Latvian National Library and the Freedom Monument, followed by many other outstanding examples of architecture that hold a large part of the country's history.
Create and maintain a special atmosphere during the ride, and choose pleasant companions - your family, friends, work colleagues or classmates. Celebrate a birthday, a school graduation or even a hen or stag party with an unforgettable ride on the waterways. The deck is the perfect place for a celebration - the hour-long ride can be the start of a long night or the end of a great day for the youngest passengers and city sightseers!
Riga's picturesque landscapes and sights over the side of the boat can also be a long-term delight - take photos! Witness the beauty and splendour of Riga's landscapes - both when the air temperature is just beginning to indicate the arrival of summer and when the first autumn breezes are already beginning to breeze through!
Where to relax in Riga? The possibilities are endless, especially in the city centre. Climb aboard the Rigabycanal for a relaxing and entertaining journey through the waterways that will expand your knowledge and give you a truly rewarding experience!
