Latvia City Breaks

A guide to Latvia

Latvia is a great choice for a city break in the Baltic States, thanks to regular cheap flights operating from several UK airports to Riga, the Latvian capital, and is an ideal choice for those in search of a more unusual city break in Europe. Situated between Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south, Latvia provides the perfect opportunity to explore this lesser-visited region of the continent. Latvia is home to an intriguing blend of traditional and modern culture, and its recent history offers a unique insight into European heritage.

Discover the Baltic States

The city of Riga is the largest in the entire Baltic States region, and combines the lively buzz of a dynamic capital city, with a wide selection of cultural and historic attractions. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city centre offers some of the most striking and intricate German Art Nouveau architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. Another notable modern building that defines the Riga cityscape is the towering TV and Radio Tower, the tallest structure in the Baltic States. For art and entertainment, there is also plenty to keep you occupied with a selection of museums, galleries and entertainment venues across the city, housing some of the country’s most important collections and hosting regular annual events and festivals. With food, accommodation and transport all available at exceptional value, Riga is a good option for an affordable few days away.

Intriguing mix of old and new

Riga's coastal location in the heart of the Gulf of Riga and at the mouth of the Daugava River allows visitors to enjoy of mix of tranquil coastal and riverside settings. The city is also home to a number of vast green areas and parks scattered across the city, including the leafy Tsar Forest area, and the spectacular landscaped Arkadijas Park, perfect for picnics during the warm summer months. The nearby Latvian countryside is also easy to reach by rail from Riga and is well worth a visit.