Swimming & Water in Latvia

Waterskiing, wakeboarding and SUP on Lake Ozolnieki, plus an inflatable water park with obstacle courses, slides and a trampoline.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

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.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on Lake Būšnieki in Ventspils. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on Lake Ciecere. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

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.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on the Lielupe in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Boat trips on the Gauja, Brasla and other rivers. Boat delivery and transport back to the start are included.

Boat, kayak and SUP rental with routes on the Lielupe and Buļļupe rivers.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on the Daugava in Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on Lake Kovšu. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

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.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

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.

An 8 km white-sand beach with a Blue Flag every summer since 2001, lifeguards, and access for people with visual and mobility impairments.

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.

One of the largest water parks in the Baltics: more than 20 slides, ten pools, saunas and a spa. In summer there is also a beach area with a terrace.

Official bathing site on Lake Lubāns. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on the Daugava in Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Canoe and raft rental for trips on the Gauja, from a couple of hours to two- or three-day journeys.

Official bathing site on the Venta in Kuldīga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on the Lielupe in Jelgava. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Open-air water park by the sea: three heated pools, slides from 8 m and 10 m towers, attractions for little ones, saunas and hot tubs.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on Lake Rāzna. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Wakeboarding and SUP on the Daugava at Zaķusala, a few minutes from the centre. Also suitable for kids.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

A 50-metre pool for serious swimmers and beginners alike. Swimming lessons for kids and adults, plus a gym, sauna and climbing wall.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on Lake Saldus. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

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.

Kayak and canoe trips on the Abava from one to five days, boat rental and transport back to your car.

Leisure spot on the Lielupe: sunrise and sunset trips on a floating terrace, a floating jacuzzi, SUPs, kayaks and pedal boats.

Official bathing site on the Gauja in Sigulda. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Waterski and wakeboard lessons on a historic channel by the Lielupe. SUPs, kayaks and boats are also for rent.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Baltic Sea. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on Lake Lielais Stropu in Daugavpils. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

SUP rental in Majori with all the gear. Rides on the Lielupe and the sea, plus 10 km expeditions towards Lake Babīte.

Sunrise SUP trip across a bog lake with a guide and all the gear.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

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.

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.

Boat rental for trips on the Abava.

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.

Leisure spot in Aglona with boat rental.

Boat rental at Lielirbe on the Irbe river.

Boat rental point for trips on the Aiviekste.

Swimming pool and spa in Ķesterciems. The Albatross Resort spa, with pools and saunas.

Swimming pool and spa in Riga. Weekday hours: 08:00–22:00.

Swimming pool in Riga.

Official bathing site on the Beberliņi quarry in Liepāja. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Boat trips on the Riga canal and the Daugava.

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.

Canoe, kayak and SUP rental for trips on the Salaca, Gauja and Brasla rivers.

Leisure spot on the shore of Lake Cirma with boat rental.

Swimming pool and spa in Jēkabpils. Pool and sauna complex. Open daily 07:00–23:00.

Swimming pool in Riga. Sports complex with a pool and a swimming school. Weekday hours: 07:15–21:30.

Campsite on Dole Island in the Daugava with boat rental; a floating sauna runs here too.

Swimming pool and spa in Riga. Open daily 07:00–22:00.

Swimming pool in Liepāja. Weekday hours: 07:00–21:00.

Official bathing site on Lake Gaurata. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Swimming pool in Riga.

Official bathing site: a beach on the Gulf of Riga in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Boat rental in Renda, Kuldīga municipality.

An LVM boat base: boat rental and fishing on Lake Kaņieris in Ķemeri National Park.

Campsite on the east shore of Lake Usma with boat and catamaran rental.

Campsite in Tārgale parish with boat rental.

Campsite on Lake Lielais Nabas with boat and pedal-boat rental.

Boat rental in Gavieze parish.

Swimming pool and spa in Kuldīga. Pool with a sauna, jacuzzi and salt room.

Boat rental in Saldus municipality.

Swimming pool in Riga. Swimming school and pool for children and babies. Weekday hours: 09:00–21:00.

Boat base in Valmiera.

An LVM boat base: boat rental and fishing on Lake Lielauce.

Official bathing site on the Lielupe in Jelgava. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Swimming pool and spa in Limbaži. Pool with a sauna at the Limbaži Olympic Centre. Weekday hours: 17:00–21:00.

Official bathing site on Lake Lukna. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

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.

Leisure spot on the shore of Lake Tāši with boat rental.

Swimming pool in Riga. The National Armed Forces sports-base pool, with 50 m and 25 m lanes and a sauna. Open daily 07:00–23:00.

Swimming pool and spa in Ogre. Open daily 07:00–21:30.

Boat rental for trips on the Pededze river.

Sauna and leisure spot with lodging, plus boat and SUP rental.

Official bathing site on the Lielupe in Jūrmala. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Official bathing site on the Radži reservoir in Jēkabpils. Awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Swimming pool in Rēzekne.

Outdoor 25-metre pool with six lanes, a children’s pool and jacuzzis on the Olympic Centre grounds.

Swimming pool and spa in Riga. A large pool, a small pool and a children’s pool. Weekday hours: 07:00–22:00.

Family-run guesthouse with boat rental for the Rinda, Stende, Irbe and Engure rivers.

Boat trips on Riga’s city canal and the Daugava, including an Old Town panorama route.

Official bathing site on the Daugava in Riga. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Swimming pool and spa in Salaspils. Pool with a sauna and steam room.

Official bathing site on the Daugava in Salaspils. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Swimming pool in Saldus.

Town sports centre with indoor water activities. An easy way to swim in Sigulda whatever the weather.

Boat rental in Nīca parish.

Official bathing site on Lake Šūņu in Daugavpils. The Health Inspectorate tests the water regularly during the bathing season.

Swimming pool in Riga. Weekday hours: 07:00–22:00.

An LVM boat base: boat rental and fishing on the Tērvete reservoir.

Flyboarding on the Daugava in Riga: a water jet lifts you up to 12 m above the surface. No special training needed; the instructor provides a life jacket, wetsuit and boots. Maximum weight 110 kg.

Swimming pool and spa in Riga. Weekday hours: 13:00–21:00.

Swimming pool in Riga. Private pool and swimming training. Weekday hours: 08:00–21:00.

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.

Swimming pool and spa in Valmiera. Pool complex with training pools and a relaxation zone with saunas.

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.