Latvia Travel Forum

Hello; can anybody advise me about a zone to stay in Riga? I´m not interesting in partys or discos or drunks; i want completly avoid that (if it is possible); wich zone you recommend to choose hotel: inside old town or outside?
thank you.

If anyone knows if there in Riga is also handicap taxis with lift.
We have booked trip to Riga, and my hubby has motor wheel chair.
Haven´t get any answer from Taxi-service of Riga.

Hello

I am travelling to Lithuania on the 18th July and will be flying into Riga, arriving at midday. I plan to take a bus from Riga to Siauliai, and believe one leaves at 17.00. Is it possible to buy bus tickets on the day, and where might the bus leave from? Also, are there any musical instrument shops in the city centre/near the bus station? I might buy a very cheap guitar!

Thanks

Duncan

Has anyone rented a car in Riga for touring? It dones not matter if the car is new. We want to rent a cheap reliable car with a/c. It would save us much time if we found out from someone who rented one in Riga and was satisfied. We will only be using the car in the three Baltic States.

Thank you in advance.

We did find this company with used cars and I think insurance is coverd as well. Have you heard of it?

http://www.piche.lv/eng/auto/car_rent

Thank you again.
Don

What corner of Latvia is considered the most pristine, (naturally)?

I've heard Daugavpilis is to be avoided as it's just a soviet style factory city, also I heard Ventspilis is just a big port, and the Gauja National Park area (Sigulda) is more of a tourist destination for castles, and monuments. My question is which corners of Latvia are best (maybe there's only one) for natural, untouched landscapes and breathtaking pristine views?

Perhaps it's Letgale region? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks

The best of Latvia (nature)...

I am planning a 2 week Latvia trip focusing on pristine nature, and the great outdoors. If you know of any places off the beaten track (especially since I am going in summer, and I don't want to go to touristy places, especially tourist traps, rather quiet, untouched natural areas of Latvia, and Estonia (but that's another thread). Anyways, if you have visited Latvia, and are fond of nature, photography, and hiking, please help me. Thanks.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:
1) memorable/dramatic scenery, landscape photography, or specifically where to find the best (viewpoints, vistas, natural views, panoramas, etc..)
2) also looking for the unique outdoors, and other amazing, breathtaking views?

WHAT I'VE FOUND SO FAR:
-Talsi, Lake Usma, Moricsala reserve (camping), Kolkasrags (Cape Kolka)
-Sigualda, Gauja National Park (but I am afraid it will be really touristy here)
-Latgale Upland (I'm not sure what's here or if it's all that great)?

Latvia food (required editing):
Ķimeņu siers, pickled mushroom, Borscht, Biezpien maizītes, Pīrāgi, Sklandu rauši, (Skaba Putra), Rasols, Biesu zupa,Siļķe ar biezpienu

2nd hand clothing store in Riga?

I am looking for a 2nd hand clothing store in Latvia? Is there such a thing? In North America, and Europe it's kind of popular, with chain stores like Value Village, and they go by the name of Thrift shops, or 2nd hand shops. Usually, a pair of good quality, laundered pants sells for about 2 or 3 euros. Nicer shirts for 4 or 5 euros. Usually, there is nothing over 20 euros in the store.

Can I find this here?

Thanks

Halo VT friends,
I plan to make a long road trip by my motorhome. The first part it will be at middle of June,. Starting from Greece and getting up to Sankt-Peterburg.
I am thinking to spend about a week in Latvia. I am more interesting in historical places and nice landscape than lay in any beach. Riga seems to be very interesting to stay the most. Any advice from a good camping place?
I have found some, like:
Riga City Camping, Riga, 63 Zeltplätze
Hotel ABC camping Sampetera str. 139a,
Witch one you thing? Or maybe there are more near by?
Thanks in advance,
Nikolas

Hi, we are planning to stay 1 night in Riga, arriving at 5 pm, 13 June, and leaving next day 11.5 am, does anybody have any suggestions about where to visit, or which area is better to book a hotel?
I would be thankful if anybody recommend us what are the must sees or amazing places in Riga.

Does anyone know what's going on in Riga from 17th of June to 21st of June? Do people celebrate Midsummer there at that point of time and if they do how does it show? Is there something special going on or is the city completely empty?

A friend and me are having a mini break in Riga in mid June. What i would like to know is the best way to transfer from airport to my hotel(Hotel Vikorija) I usually pay for airport transfers tho the companys on the net , but it is coming up at silly prices(Up to Ł104 (A2b transfers). What public transfers are avaible . what i need to know is what bus number i need and where to get off. If any one knows a firm that offer transfers at a sensible price please let me know.(About Ł20 return) Also any ideas of places andstatements on the night life would be appriciated. Thanx in advance

Dear All,

I am planning to be in Stockholm at the beginning of August.
And definetely need to visit Riga for several days.

Please advice me the cheapest ferry way from Stockholm to Riga and back.
One year ago there was the same question and adviced link
http://www.tallinksilja.com/en

But I find the price for return ticket 272EUR too high for me.

Could you please advice.

Thank you.

Please give me a piece of advice where in Riga or surroundings may I found cheap accomodation (2 adults). Room with bathroom and approach to the kitchen or small appartment.

Please give me a piece of advice where in Riga or surroundings may I found cheap accomodation (2 adults). Room with bathroom and approach to the kitchen or small appartment.

At the risk of being deleted as inappropriate post, let me post this request :)
Can someone tell me where I can find the meaning of the song "Dziesma ar ko tu sācies?" and "saule, perkons, daugava"?
Thanks a ton.

Hi Everyone,
I will be flying London - Vilnius in June and have a 5 hour layover in RIX between my flights. I arrive in RIX at 17:50 and my flight to VNO departs at 23:00. Do I have time for a short visit to Riga? I have never been and heard that it's a fantastic city. Of course I do not expect to get any real experience from such a short visit but it would be nice to at least see some sights. How long is the trip to the old town from the airport? Can I leave my luggage at the airport? What are the sights you would see with such a limited time?
I was thinking around an hour to get to the city (@19:00), spend 2 hours wandering around (until 21:00) and then another hour to get back to the airport (@22:00) should be enough time to make my flight. Any ideas or suggestions would be welcome.
Liels paldies!

Folks, I am planning to spend two days in Sigulda/Cesis. I am not sure whether to stay in Sigulda or Cesis. Any suggestion on which place (and may be which hotel/guesthouse)?
I dont plan to do any adrenaline pumping activity. Just see the town and relax in the park sort of. I am completely dependent on public transport. I prefer to stay in a clean and safe place and dont need things like TV, AC etc. At this time, I am inclined towards Livkalns at sigulda, but looks like it is bit far from the town center (1km?).

I will be a first-time visitor to Riga, Latvia in June 2009. I would like to travel from Riga to Prague in a cheap and convenient way. Please advise me.
TQ

ive posted twice on the forums and both times they have been deleted without notice or without receiving an email or pm, im hoping to make contact with expats in latvia, and how do you expect this when my posts are being removed before anyone can read them !

Hi!

Does anyone know which is the closest hotel to the Riga airport? I know that the hotel is far from the centre, but I would like to stay very close, because I have a early flight in the morning.

Thanks in advance for the help

Marco

7th to 10 April I will be in Riga with friends who are celebrating their wedding anniversary. Can anyone suggest a nice place to go for a meal. We will be living in the old town?
Also, what should be the approximate price of a taxi from the airport to the old town?
Are euro's acceptable in Riga, or should I change my currency before arrival?

Thanks in advance

hi ive been to Riga three times, all for football or passing through to go to Tbilisi and ive always loved the place, would anyone recommend Riga for a summer break or 7-10 days ???? How far is the beach to Rigas old town ? thanks in advance for any replies !

hello

iwant to know please the names of the national parks near riga that can i ride mountain bikes on roads in the parks and look at tourist places...

thank you

gaby

I want to rent a car this Summer and make a trip through Baltic States. Searched net for good offers & found economybookings.com. They offer car rental services in the Baltics and the price already includes all taxes, super insurance(SCDW) and unlimited miliage. Have somebody tried to book a car through them?

Thanks

hi friends

are you have some night clubs or pubs that we can listen that music?? in live

thanks gaby

hi friends

this road is good for road bikes?? this road have a outside road to road bikes..?

do you know other roads to ride with road bikes?

thank alot gaby

hi

i want to ask if i can ride bikes road in the roads outside of riga to diferent destination??

what is the most lovely roads to ride and how can i go out from center riga to the high roads(train, bus,taxis)

in the roads that can ride please if you can write me lovely thinks to see for tourists

thanks gaby

Hello,

In june I'll be in Riga for a short citytrip and as I am a crazy bookcollector, I'd like to find out some addresses for secondhand bookshops in the city. I am desperately looking for 4 translations from the nineties of 4 detective novels by the American Raymond Chandler (Sieviete ezera - Nevadas baze - Šantaža - Karstais vejš)
Maybe also an open air flea market?
Can't find these books on the Internet, so I have to come to Latvia myself...

Thanks very much in advance,
chris from Belgium

Hi,
Myself and a couple of friends are heading to riga for a few days this weekend and we heard that you can go bobsledding somewhere near riga. Any body got any info on this.
Where exactly is the track and how do we get there?
Do we have to book it beforehand and if so how do we book it?
How much does it cost?
Does it run at this time of the year?
Thanks in advance.

Is it possible to walk from cesis to sigulda through the park in one day or can it be done on bikes.If not can you recommend a route that will take a day.We are stopping in riga for 4 nights in end may/june.If needed can we hire bikes in cesis and leave them in sigulda.What are the public transport links like to cesis
cheers ian