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The top of GaiziņkalnsVerifiedOutdoor & Nature
Madonas nov., Vidzeme
Gaiziņkalns
Latvia’s highest point, 312 m above sea level in the Vidzeme Upland near Madona. The unfinished observation tower was demolished in 2012 and a small replica now stands by the flagpole; in winter the hill has ski slopes.
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The Ērgļu cliffsVerifiedOutdoor & Nature
Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
Gaujas Nacionālais parks
Latvia’s largest national park (about 918 km²), along the ancient valley of the Gauja from Sigulda to beyond Cēsis, established in 1973. Sandstone outcrops and caves such as the Ērgļu cliffs, the river valley, trails and castles make it ideal for hiking and canoeing.
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The Great Ķemeri BogVerifiedOutdoor & Nature
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Lielā Ķemeru tīreļa laipa
A wooden boardwalk across the raised bog in Ķemeri National Park: the short loop is 1.5 km (about an hour) and the long one 3.5 km (about an hour and a half), leading to an observation tower. The boardwalk is free; the car park, about 800 m away, costs €3 for the first hour (Mobilly). Not wheelchair accessible, slippery in rain, and snow isn’t cleared in winter.
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Ainaži pierVerifiedSwimming & Water
Ainaži, Vidzeme
Ainažu pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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The Amata in winterVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
Amatas ledus kritumi
In winter and early spring, icefalls up to 10 m tall form on the rocky banks of the Amata, the biggest usually near the Vizuļu and Dzilnas rocks. Depending on minerals in the water the ice is white, clear, yellowish or even pink. The trail is free, with free parking at the Melturi and Veclauči bridges.
Free
Asaru pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Asaru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Gaiziņkalns in winterVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Madonas nov., Vidzeme
Atpūtas komplekss “Gaiziņš”
A family-run complex by Gaiziņkalns, Latvia’s highest hill. There have been ski runs here since the early 1960s; in the 2025/26 season four runs were open, with snowmaking from November. Café, guest house, saunas and winter equipment rental. The complex used to be called “Golgāts”.
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Bābelītes ezera peldvietaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Rīga, Riga
Bābelītes ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Bābelīte in Riga. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Bīriņi castleVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Limbažu nov., Vidzeme
Bīriņu pils kamanu brauciens
A sleigh ride behind the castle horse Safrāns through the Bīriņi castle nature park, past the landscape park and old water mills to the Love Oak. €20 for 30 minutes or €30 for an hour, up to four people, with warm blankets; without snow it’s a cart ride instead. Open daily 10–16; book ahead for weekends.
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Bulduru pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Bulduru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Būšnieku ezera peldvietaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Ventspils, Kurzeme
Būšnieku ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Būšnieki in Ventspils. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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View of Lake CiecereVerifiedSwimming & Water
Brocēni, Kurzeme
Cieceres ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Ciecere. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Daugavgrīvas pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Rīga, Riga
Daugavgrīvas pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Riga. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Lake Lielais StropuVerifiedAir & Extreme
Daugavpils, Latgale
Daugavpils Tarzāns
An adventure park by Lake Lielais Stropu: rope courses with 102 obstacles up to 12 m high, a separate net park and a 100 m zipline. Little ones (3–6) have a kids’ park; the red and black courses require age 10+ and a height of 140 cm. Gift cards available.
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Dubultu pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Dubultu pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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The viewing tower in DzintariVerifiedAttractions
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Dzintaru mežaparka skatu tornis
A 33.5 m viewing tower in Dzintari Forest Park with 12 platforms at different heights; from the top you look out over the pine tops to the sea horizon. Free to visit; open daily 9–22, during the park’s hours.
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Dzintaru pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Dzintaru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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The Lielupe in JūrmalaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Ezeru ielas peldvieta Lielupē
Official bathing site on the Lielupe in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Hartmann Manor, Kalnciema iela 28VerifiedRentals & Services
Rīga, Riga
Gandrs Rīga
The rental point of a Latvian outdoor-shop chain, in Pārdaugava. It hires out touring and mountain bikes with helmets, child seats and bike bags, plus hiking kit — tents, sleeping bags, mats, backpacks, dry bags, stoves, cookware, lamps, camping furniture and trekking poles. Gear can be booked online and also collected at Gandrs points in Valmiera or Liepāja; the longer the rental, the lower the daily price.
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Gauja near SiguldaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Sigulda, Vidzeme
Go&Row
Boat trips on the Gauja, Brasla and other rivers. Boat delivery and transport back to the start are included.
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Gūtmanis CaveVerifiedAttractions
Sigulda, Vidzeme
Gūtmaņa ala
The widest and tallest cave in the Baltics, in the ancient Gauja valley near Sigulda. It began to form more than 10,000 years ago when post-Ice Age meltwater washed out the sandstone; it is Latvia’s oldest tourist attraction, and inscriptions on its walls date back to the 17th century. The legend of the Rose of Turaida is tied to the cave.
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Kauguru pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Kauguru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Barrel cabins at MelnsilsVerifiedStays & Getaways
Talsu nov., Kurzeme
Kempings “Melnsils”
A campsite on the Gulf of Riga between Roja and Kolka, where barrel cabins stand right by the beach looking out to sea.
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Ķesterciema pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Ķesterciems, Kurzeme
Ķesterciema pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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View from ĶīpsalaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Rīga, Riga
Ķīpsalas peldvieta
Official bathing site on the Daugava in Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Klapkalnciema pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Klapkalnciems, Kurzeme
Klapkalnciema pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Koknese castle ruinsVerifiedAttractions
Aizkraukles nov., Vidzeme
Kokneses pilsdrupas
The ruins of a 13th-century castle on a high bank above the Daugava. A reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam built downstream in 1965 partly flooded the castle and the valley, so the walls now rise straight out of the water. Poles, Swedes and Russians fought over the castle in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Cape KolkaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Kolka, Kurzeme
Kolkas pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Cape Kolka from aboveVerifiedAttractions
Talsu nov., Kurzeme
Kolkasrags
The northern tip of the Kurzeme peninsula on the Livonian coast, where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga. The two waters collide here, so swimming is dangerous, but watching it from the shore is impressive; in spring and autumn the cape is one of the best bird-watching spots.
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Kovšu ezera peldvietaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Ludza, Latgale
Kovšu ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Kovšu. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Lielā Stropu ezera peldvietaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Daugavpils, Latgale
Lielā Stropu ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Lielais Stropu in Daugavpils. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Lielupes pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Lielupes pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Sea at LiepājaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Liepāja, Kurzeme
Liepājas Dienvidrietumu pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea in Liepāja. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Liepājas pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Liepāja, Kurzeme
Liepājas pludmale
An 8 km white-sand beach with a Blue Flag every summer since 2001, lifeguards, and access for people with visual and mobility impairments.
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View on the Līgatne Nature TrailsVerifiedKids & Family
Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
Līgatnes dabas takas
Nature Conservation Agency trails in Gauja National Park, where Latvian forest animals — bears, wolves, lynx, wild boar, deer and foxes — live in large enclosures. Over 5 km of paths (2–2.5 hours), a 22 m observation tower and a covered, glass-fronted platform at the lynx enclosure; open all year.
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The Līgatne ferryVerifiedTours
Līgatne, Vidzeme
Līgatnes pārceltuve
The only ferry in the Baltics driven by the river current: a platform on two steel boats that the ferryman angles into the stream to drift across the Gauja. It was set up after the war, when Līgatne’s bridges had been destroyed. Daily 7:30–18; €1 one way on foot or by bike, €3.50 by car; it doesn’t run when the water is too high or too low or when the river is frozen.
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Limbažu Lielezera peldvietaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Limbaži, Vidzeme
Limbažu Lielezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Limbažu Lielezers in Limbaži. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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RatniekiVerifiedCorporate & Groups
Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
LU atpūtas un konferenču centrs “Ratnieki”
The University of Latvia’s recreation and conference centre in Līgatne parish, about an hour’s drive from Riga. The grounds hold six restored historic buildings, accommodation for 150 and pitches for football, basketball, volleyball and croquet, with room for outdoor events of several thousand people.
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Lake Lubāns from the viewing towerVerifiedSwimming & Water
Lubāns, Vidzeme
Lubāna ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Lubāns. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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The Daugava and LucavsalaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Rīga, Riga
Lucavsalas peldvieta
Official bathing site on the Daugava in Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Ludza castle ruinsVerifiedAttractions
Ludza, Latgale
Ludzas pilsdrupas
The ruins of a Gothic Livonian Order castle in the centre of Ludza, built on the site of an older Latgalian wooden castle as an eastern outpost guarding trade routes. Impressive fragments of wall survive, one of them three storeys high, and the hill looks out over Ludza’s lakes.
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Tērvete Nature ParkVerifiedKids & Family
Dobeles nov., Zemgale
LVM dabas parks Tērvete
Latvia’s State Forests nature park in the Tērvete pinewood, about 1,200 hectares: the Fairy Tale Forest, the Gnome Farmstead, wooden sculptures, trails and boardwalks over the Tērvete river valley, and three ancient hill forts. A new visitor centre and a 25 m observation tower opened in 2026; the park drew a record 166,700 visitors in 2025.
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Majoru pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Majoru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Gauja ferry at LīgatneVerifiedSwimming & Water
Līgatne, Vidzeme
Makars laivu noma
Canoe and raft rental for trips on the Gauja, from a couple of hours to two- or three-day journeys.
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Venta Rapid in KuldīgaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Kuldīga, Kurzeme
Mārtiņsalas peldvieta Ventā
Official bathing site on the Venta in Kuldīga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Jūrmala beachVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Mellužu pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Mērsrags harbourVerifiedSwimming & Water
Mērsrags, Kurzeme
Mērsraga pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Song Festival 2008VerifiedEntertainment & Events
Rīga, Riga
Mežaparka Lielā estrāde
The main stage of the Song and Dance Festival in Mežaparks, held here since 1955. After the first phase of reconstruction (2018) it seats about 30,000, and Latvia’s biggest summer concerts take place here.
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Mežaparks in winterVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Rīga, Riga
Mežaparka slēpošanas trase
A lit 3.5 km cross-country trail in Mežaparks plus the paths around it. Equipment rental at Kokneses prospekts 39; the park is open around the clock, with cafés nearby.
Free
MilzkalnsVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Tukuma nov., Kurzeme
Milzkalns
A leisure centre between Jūrmala and Tukums: 11 runs of varying difficulty (the longest up to 320 m), 9 lifts and a snowboard park. Equipment rental, instructors, a ski service, accommodation, a sauna, a café and a crèche. The sledging hill and cross-country trail are free. Mon 14–23, Tue–Thu 12–23, Fri–Sat 12–24, Sun 10–22.
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Munchausen MuseumVerifiedKids & Family
Limbažu nov., Vidzeme
Minhauzena muzejs Duntē
A museum at Dunte Manor, where Baron Munchausen lived with his wife Jacobine: wax figures, weapons and hunting trophies, distorting mirrors and a shooting gallery. In the forest there is a trail with 55 wooden sculptures (1–4.3 km), a 1 km path to “Munchausen’s Beer Mug” and an amusement ship.
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The Zilie kalni viewing towerVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Ogres nov., Vidzeme
Ogres Zilo kalnu slēpošanas trase
A 12 km cross-country trail through the hills between Ikšķile and Ogre; a 10 km section is lit from October to mid-March. At the park’s highest point stands a 30 m viewing tower with views as far as Riga; rest areas and rental on site.
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Bridge between Pasta and Pils islandsVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jelgava, Zemgale
Pasta salas peldvieta
Official bathing site on the Lielupe in Jelgava. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Pāvilostas pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Pāvilosta, Kurzeme
Pāvilostas pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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An artwork at PedvāleVerifiedAttractions
Talsu nov., Kurzeme
Pedvāles mākslas parks
An art park in the Abava valley near Sabile and a cultural monument of national importance. Its 150 hectares hold walking trails of 1–5 km lined with outdoor artworks and installations; until 2018 it was called the Pedvāle Open-Air Art Museum.
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Piedzīvojumu parks “Tarzāns”VerifiedAir & Extreme
Sigulda, Vidzeme
Piedzīvojumu parks “Tarzāns”
One of the largest open-air adventure parks in the Baltics: 11 rope courses with more than 140 obstacles in the trees, up to 20 m high. There is also a catapult, giant swings, trampolines and a toboggan run on one of Latvia’s steepest slopes, plus rides for kids from age 3.
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Pludmale pie Papes bākasVerifiedSwimming & Water
Pape, Kurzeme
Pludmale pie Papes bākas
Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Pumpuru pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Pumpuru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Ragaciema pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Ragaciems, Kurzeme
Ragaciema pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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The former Ērgļi stationVerifiedStays & Getaways
Madonas nov., Vidzeme
Ragnar Glamp Camp Ērgļi
Glamping at the former Ērgļi railway station in the Vidzeme Upland: seven types of Latvian-made cabins, guided hikes, kayaks and e-bikes.
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Lake RāznaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Lipuški, Latgale
Rāznas ezera peldvieta Lipuškos
Official bathing site on Lake Rāzna. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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RiekstukalnsVerifiedAir & Extreme
Baldone, Riga
Riekstukalns
A sports and leisure complex near Baldone: ski slopes in winter, a tree-top obstacle course and a zipline in summer.
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“Cīruļi” zooVerifiedKids & Family
Dienvidkurzemes nov., Kurzeme
Rīgas zoodārza filiāle “Cīruļi”
Riga Zoo’s branch in Kurzeme, founded in 1996 and covering more than 130 hectares: large enclosures with 38 wild species and 12 farm breeds — bears, lynx, wolves, elk, eagles and vultures, a herd of kiangs and Latvian blue cows. Allow more than an hour for the trails; cash only.
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Rojas pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Roja, Kurzeme
Rojas pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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More Safari ParkVerifiedKids & Family
Siguldas nov., Vidzeme
Safari parks “More”
A deer park in More parish with a 1.5 km trail past 19 enclosures holding about 400 animals — red, fallow and white deer. You can hand-feed them; cash only, and there is a guest house with a sauna.
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The steep banks of the Gauja in ValmieraVerifiedAir & Extreme
Valmiera, Vidzeme
Sajūtu parks
The Gauja Steep Banks park in Valmiera: a 1.5 km tree-top rope trail 5–11 m above the ground with four zipline crossings over the Gauja, plus a 2 km barefoot trail.
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Beach by Milleri campsiteVerifiedSwimming & Water
Salacgrīva, Vidzeme
Salacgrīvas pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Saldus ezera peldvietaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Saldus, Kurzeme
Saldus ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Saldus. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Saulkrastu peldvieta “Centrs”VerifiedSwimming & Water
Saulkrasti, Riga
Saulkrastu peldvieta “Centrs”
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Saulkrasti. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Abava near MazrendaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Renda, Kurzeme
Seakayak.lv
Kayak and canoe trips on the Abava from one to five days, boat rental and transport back to your car.
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The Gauja in SiguldaVerifiedSwimming & Water
Sigulda, Vidzeme
Siguldas peldvieta Gaujā
Official bathing site on the Gauja in Sigulda. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Slītere lighthouseVerifiedAttractions
Talsu nov., Kurzeme
Slīteres bāka
An inactive lighthouse on the Blue Hills escarpment in Slītere National Park, several kilometres inland from the sea. The brick tower is open to visitors and looks out over the forests to the sea; forest trails start nearby.
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Poruka iela 14, cable car stationVerifiedRentals & Services
Sigulda, Vidzeme
SMART BIKE Sigulda
Fat-tyre e-bike hire in Sigulda for the town’s hilly trails and rides into Gauja National Park. The motor assists up to 25 km/h and one charge lasts more than 60 km; rental costs €29–49, booked through Sigulda Adventures.
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Smeceres sils in winterVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Madonas nov., Vidzeme
Smeceres sils
A cross-country and biathlon centre near Madona: a 30 km professional trail plus 3 km and 5 km competition tracks, snow cannons and lighting until 21:00. Sauna, café, instructors and accommodation. Weekdays 9–20, Sat 10–19, Sun 10–18.
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Staldzenes pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Staldzene, Kurzeme
Staldzenes pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Lake Lielais StropuVerifiedSwimming & Water
Daugavpils, Latgale
Stropu vilnis
Official bathing site on Lake Lielais Stropu in Daugavpils. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Great Ķemeri BogVerifiedSwimming & Water
Ķemeri, Jūrmala
SUPfit saullēkts Ķemeru purvā
Sunrise SUP trip across a bog lake with a guide and all the gear.
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Tūjas pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Tūja, Vidzeme
Tūjas pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Vaivaru pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Vaivaru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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ValmiermuižaVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Valmieras nov., Vidzeme
Valmiermuižas staļļi — kamanu brauciens
Horse riding and sleigh rides through the park beside the Valmiermuiža craft brewery, with views of the historic manor grounds. Combine it with a brewery tour and tasting or weekend brunch at the Beer Kitchen. Book ahead.
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Vecāķu pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Rīga, Riga
Vecāķu pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Riga. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Vējiņi underground lakeVerifiedKids & Family
Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
Vējiņu pazemes ezeri
Sandstone caves on the bank of the Brasla in Straupe parish, carved out by underground springs: the Lake Cave holds two clear underground lakes, with the River Cave and suffosion sinkholes nearby. The caves can only be visited with a guide.
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The Venta RapidVerifiedAttractions
Kuldīga, Kurzeme
Ventas rumba
Europe’s widest waterfall, in the middle of Kuldīga: 249 m across, up to 275 m in spring floods, and 1.8–2.2 m high depending on the water level. Right beside it are the 19th-century brick bridge over the Venta and Kuldīga’s old town.
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Ventspils pilsētas pludmaleVerifiedSwimming & Water
Ventspils, Kurzeme
Ventspils pilsētas pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea in Ventspils. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Žagarkalns in winterVerifiedWinter & Seasonal
Cēsis, Vidzeme
Žagarkalns
A winter centre in Cēsis with several runs of varying difficulty on neighbouring slopes, from long gentle descents to steeper sections with sharp turns. It runs what latvia.travel calls the largest professional ski school in Latvia, and has equipment rental, two cafés, a children’s room and a ski-service point. Snow is stored over the summer for an early season start.
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Ogre Blue HillsVerifiedAir & Extreme
Ogre, Vidzeme
Zilo kalnu Milžu taka
A 600 m tree-top obstacle course in the Ogre Blue Hills nature park: 65 obstacles up to 11 m high on three difficulty levels, with two zip descents of 30 and 70 m. Open from spring to autumn, closed in rain and storms; children only with a parent.
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Tempļakalns, AlūksneVerifiedAir & Extreme
Alūksne, Vidzeme
ZZZIPPP trošu nobrauciens
A 350 m zipline in Alūksne’s Tempļakalns park, reaching about 50 km/h. Riders must weigh 30–120 kg. In wind or rain, call ahead to check it is running.
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canoes (illustrative)VerifiedSwimming & WaterIllustrative photo
Padure, Kurzeme
Abavas laivas
Boat rental for trips on the Abava.
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Jūras iela, Majori (illustrative)VerifiedRentals & ServicesIllustrative photo
Jūrmala, Jūrmala
ABC Grupa
Bike rental, sales and repairs in Majori, with 20 years in the business. Children’s, youth, sport, touring, mountain, beach-cruiser and city bikes can be hired, as can bike trailers; the company also runs group rides, races and corporate events.
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Gulf of Riga beach (illustrative)VerifiedSwimming & WaterIllustrative photo
Abragciems, Kurzeme
Abragciema pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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quad bike in the forest (illustrative)VerifiedCars & MotorsportsIllustrative photo
Talsu nov., Kurzeme
ActiveRest kvadriciklu noma
Quad-bike rental in Talsi municipality: two CFMOTO CFORCE 625 Touring 4×4 ATVs for guided or self-planned forest rides, or to hire with a trailer. Up to two people per vehicle; a B or B1 driving licence is required. €60 for the first hour, €35 for each extra hour.
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Aglona, Latgale
Aglonas Cakuli
Leisure spot in Aglona with boat rental.
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Lielirbe, Kurzeme
Airē pats!
Boat rental at Lielirbe on the Irbe river.
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Madona, Vidzeme
Aiviekstes laivas
Boat rental point for trips on the Aiviekste.
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Krāslava, Latgale
Aktīvā atpūta Latgalē
Boat hire in Krāslava for trips down the Daugava through the Daugavas loki nature park: 12 canoes, 12 kayaks, 2 inflatable rafts, SUP boards and all the gear. A two-person boat costs €15, and after the trip drivers are taken back to their cars in Krāslava. With the Skerškāni guest house it also runs a two-hour boat quest for families (€20 regardless of the number of boats); booking required.
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Augšdaugavas nov., Latgale
Atpūtas bāze “Virogna”
A lakeside holiday base in Višķi parish, Augšdaugava municipality. The conference hall seats 120, accommodation takes 232 guests, and company sports and leisure days are held for up to 400 people; there is a café by the lake.
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Ogres nov., Vidzeme
Atpūtas komplekss “Turbas”
A leisure complex in Tīnūži parish, Ogre municipality, with four event venues: up to 200 people indoors and up to 2,000 outdoors. The 6-hectare “Valley of Four Winds” hosts outdoor events and sports games, and there is accommodation and catering on site.
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Liepāja, Kurzeme
Beberliņu karjers
Official bathing site on the Beberliņi quarry in Liepāja. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Ventspils, Kurzeme
Bērnu pilsētiņa Ventspilī
A free children’s town in Ostgals by Lielais prospekts, full of play equipment; on Sundays at 11:00 there are songs, dances and games with storybook characters. Open daily from 7:00 to 22:00 (to 20:00 in winter).
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Rīga, Riga
BicycleRental.lv
Bike and Segway rental in Old Riga on Pils iela. Choose from city, mountain, folding and electric bikes or a tandem, with child seats and trailers available; a helmet, lock and map are included, and a deposit is required. Guided bike and Segway tours of Riga, Jūrmala and Sigulda are also on offer.
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Rīga, Riga
Biķernieku slēpošanas trase
Cross-country loops of 1.1 to 4.9 km in Biķernieki forest for classic and skate skiing. Lit until 23:59, with artificial snow laid around Lake Linezers; rental and instructors available.
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Rīga, Riga
Bolderājas karjers
Official bathing site on the Bolderāja quarry in Riga. A new official bathing site from 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
Cēsu slēpošanas un biatlona centrs
A 1 km artificial-snow track and a 2.5 km natural-snow track, both lit after dark and suitable for beginners and pro athletes alike. Rental and service on weekdays 14–20, weekends 10–16.
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Salacgrīva, Vidzeme
Čiekurlaivas
Canoe, kayak and SUP rental for trips on the Salaca, Gauja and Brasla rivers.
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Cirma, Latgale
Cirmas ezerkrasts
Leisure spot on the shore of Lake Cirma with boat rental.
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Salaspils, Riga
Doles salas kempings
Campsite on Dole Island in the Daugava with boat rental; a floating sauna runs here too.
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Daugavpils, Latgale
Drider Veloserviss
A bike shop and workshop in central Daugavpils that rents city and mountain bikes and helmets. Hire is €20 per 24 hours with a €50 deposit (no hourly rental); open weekdays 09:00–18:00 and Saturdays 10:00–15:00, with out-of-hours returns by prior arrangement.
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Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
EasyRide
Electric mountain bike (e-MTB) hire and rides around Līgatne in Gauja National Park. Routes include a Līgatne e-bike tour that can take in the Elephant Cave, an easier Līgatne–Cēsis–Līgatne loop for beginners, Līgatne–Sigulda–Līgatne on forest paths, and a 75 km day ride Valmiera–Cēsis–Līgatne with a lunch and charging stop in Cēsis.
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Cēsis, Vidzeme
Elektro Eži
E-bike and mountain-bike hire in Cēsis at the Eži bike shop and workshop. Bikes come fully equipped, and renters get free GPS e-bike routes to load onto their phones. Open weekdays 09:00–18:00 and Saturdays 10:00–15:00; at weekends an e-bike can also be collected by arrangement by phone.
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Liepāja, Kurzeme
Elektrovelosipēdu noma “Visit Liepāja”
E-bike hire in the south of Liepāja on Ganību iela, including e-bikes with a child seat or a sidecar. Bikes can be delivered and collected for an extra fee; rentals run daily 09:00–22:00 by prior arrangement, from €6 an hour.
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Sigulda, Vidzeme
Fischer slēpošanas centrs
A lit 1.25 km cross-country trail on an artificially frozen base that keeps skiing going longer than elsewhere, with natural-snow trails up to 3 km. The service building has rental, changing rooms, showers and a sauna; in summer the asphalt loop is used for roller skiing. In the 2025/26 season skiers had 86 snowy days.
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Augšdaugavas nov., Latgale
FOXWAR peintbols un lāzertags
A paintball and laser tag ground in Naujene parish near Daugavpils. Paintball is recommended from age 12, laser tag from 5 (hits at 200+ m, player stats). Night games and away games across Latgale are on offer. By appointment only.
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Liepāja, Kurzeme
Gandrs Liepāja
Gandrs’ bike and outdoor-gear rental point in central Liepāja: touring, electric and mountain bikes for the city’s 55-plus kilometres of cycle paths, with lower daily rates for longer hires. Hiking gear booked online — tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and camping furniture — can be collected here too.
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Dobele, Zemgale
Gaurata ezera peldvieta
Official bathing site on Lake Gaurata. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Rīga, Riga
GUNSnLASERS Mežaparks
An outdoor paintball, laser tag and airsoft park on a former industrial site in Mežaparks. Several themed fields, automatic markers, smoke and blast effects, and scenarios run by a game leader.
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Ogres nov., Vidzeme
Izklaides parks “ABpark”
The “Avārijas brigāde” amusement park, spread over 28 hectares with more than 40 activities — a dinosaur trail, carousels, minigolf, laser tag, virtual-reality adventures, a water world and a surf wave. One ticket covers every attraction for the day; the season starts in May, with the next one in 2027.
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Kuldīga, Kurzeme
Jātnieku sporta klubs “Montepals”
An equestrian club in Kuldīga: guided rides with an instructor along the Venta to the Veckuldīga castle mound, riding lessons for every level at your own pace, cart rides in summer and sleigh rides in winter. Horses are also available for photo shoots.
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Jūrmala, Jūrmala
Jaunķemeru pludmale
Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Renda, Kurzeme
Jūras laivas
Boat rental in Renda, Kuldīga municipality.
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Kaņieris, Kurzeme
Kaņiera ezera laivu bāze
An LVM boat base: boat rental and fishing on Lake Kaņieris in Ķemeri National Park.
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Augšdaugavas nov., Latgale
Kempings “Daugavas loki”
A campsite on the Daugava at Slutišķi in the Daugavas loki nature park: 2 holiday cottages, 10 cabins and 10 glamping tents, plus pitches for tents and campers. Saunas and hot tubs overlooking the river bends, kayak, raft and SUP hire, and the Oi, Gords café.
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Talsu nov., Kurzeme
Kempings “Ezermala”
Barrel cabins looking out over Lake Sasmaka by Valdemārpils, about 140 km from Riga, with a sauna on site.
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Liepene, Kurzeme
Kempings “Liepene”
Campsite in Tārgale parish with boat rental.
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Gavieze, Kurzeme
Krastiņu laivu noma
Boat rental in Gavieze parish.
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Ciecere, Kurzeme
Kurzemes laivas
Boat rental in Saldus municipality.
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Cēsu nov., Vidzeme
LaazerFun
Outdoor laser tag near Cēsis, plus two RC car tracks, 4×4 RC trucks and kids’ quad bikes on a closed track. There is a playground, a picnic and campfire spot and a tent for parties. Book at least a day ahead.
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Valmiera, Vidzeme
Laivu bāze “Seda”
Boat base in Valmiera.
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Valmieras nov., Vidzeme
LaserTag “Dubultprieks”
Laser tag across 1,000 m² of outdoor ground near Kocēni, with running, climbing, crawling and even wading. There is a party room of about 100 m², a gazebo and a playground, plus VR goggles and a car simulator.
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Balvi, Latgale
Lāzertags “Škladi”
Two laser tag arenas, one indoor and one outdoor, in former railway warehouses in Balvi’s industrial area. Open games for everyone at weekends; booking is recommended.
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Liepāja, Kurzeme
Libau bike
Bike rental, repairs and parts on Raiņa iela in Liepāja. Bikes can be hired by the hour, for a few hours, a day or longer: from €1.50 an hour up to €8 a day, with each extra day €5.
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Lielauce, Zemgale
Lielauces ezera laivu bāze
An LVM boat base: boat rental and fishing on Lake Lielauce.
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Jelgava, Zemgale
Lielupes labā krasta peldvieta
Official bathing site on the Lielupe in Jelgava. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Līgatne, Vidzeme
Līgatnes Tīklu parks
A tree-top net park in Līgatne: net mazes up to 8 m above the ground for climbing, running and lounging, for kids and adults alike. Open daily 10:00–21:00; visits can be booked by phone or email.
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Krāslava, Latgale
LOST IN LATGALE laivu tūres
Instructor-led day trips by boat from a riverside base on the Daugava near Krāslava: along the Daugava bends (24 km, 5–7 hours) or through the Sauleskalns lake system (15 km, 4–6 hours). Along the way you hear about the region’s nature and heritage; good for teams too. Cash only.
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Višķi, Latgale
Luknas ezera peldvieta Višķos
Official bathing site on Lake Lukna. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Dobeles nov., Zemgale
LVM dabas parka glempings Tērvetē
Latvia’s State Forests glamping in a pine forest by the Tērvete reservoir: 7 treehouses and 6 underground lodges (two adapted for guests with reduced mobility), each for up to 4 with a kitchen and bathroom. From €150 a night, including entry to the LVM Tērvete Nature Park and 2 hours of boat, pedalo or SUP; floating anglers’ cabins, tent pitches and camper spots too.
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Kuldīga, Kurzeme
Māras dīķa peldvieta
Official bathing site on Māra’s Pond in Kuldīga. A new official bathing site from 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.
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Medze, Kurzeme
Maztāši
Leisure spot on the shore of Lake Tāši with boat rental.
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Rīga, Riga
Mežakaķis Mežaparkā
A rope park in Mežaparks by Lake Ķīšezers: courses from a kids’ route up to the black course 10–15 m high, which ends with a 200 m zip descent. The higher courses need a height of 140 cm; minors come with an adult. Open 11:00–20:00 at weekends; on weekdays groups by booking.
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Sigulda, Vidzeme
Mežakaķis Siguldā
A rope park on Kaķīškalns hill: six courses of varying difficulty with 82 obstacles — nets, bridges, swings and zip descents. Every course starts and ends on the ground. Open 11:00–20:00 at weekends; on weekdays groups by booking. In winter the hill is a ski slope.
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Rīga, Riga
Mežaparka noma
A rental point in Mežaparks on Kokneses prospekts with bikes, inline skates and one-, two- and four-seat pedal carts for kids and adults to ride along the park’s paths. In winter, when there is enough snow, it hands out ski equipment for the Mežaparks trail.
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Ventspils nov., Kurzeme
Mini zoo “Buki”
A mini zoo about 2 km from Ventspils towards Kuldīga: goats, geese and chickens, camels, alpacas, emus, ponies, exotic birds, lizards and tarantulas. Open daily (to 20:00 in summer, 18:00 in winter); the owners ask you to book ahead.
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Bauskas nov., Zemgale
Mini zoo “Dobuļi”
A mini zoo in Dzimtmisa, about 34 km from Riga: dwarf pigs, rabbits, goats, sheep, ponies and exotic animals, plenty of birds — pedigree chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, quail, pigeons, pheasants and peacocks — and a pond with exotic waterfowl. Open May to November, 10:00–17:00.
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Augšdaugavas nov., Latgale
Mini zoo “JuRita”
A mini zoo in Naujene parish near Daugavpils where you can meet and feed — with special feed sold on site — alpacas, llamas, kangaroos, dwarf sheep and goats, ponies, donkeys, horses and rabbits; there are camels too.
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