Discover Riga 2026

The medieval old town, with its narrow lanes, St. Peter's Church and Town Hall Square, ranks among the best-preserved Hanseatic cities of the Baltic and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 for its exceptional density of Gothic and Baroque architecture.

About a third of all buildings in central Riga were built in the Art Nouveau style, more than in any other European city, with elaborate facades full of ornaments, masks and floral motifs, especially striking on Alberta iela in the so-called Quiet Centre.

Built in 1930 in former zeppelin hangars, the market ranks among the largest in Europe and offers fresh produce, fish and traditional Latvian specialties under huge vaulted hall roofs, a lively glimpse into Baltic daily life.

Erected in 1935 with the Liberty statue Milda at its top, the monument symbolizes Latvia's independence and remains a central site for national commemorations as well as a popular meeting point between the old town and the adjoining Bastion Hill Park.

Riga Airport is about 10 kilometers southwest of the city center and reachable by bus in about 30 minutes. Direct flights from Zurich run several times a week with a flight time of about three hours.

The medieval old town, with its narrow lanes, St. Peter's Church and Town Hall Square, ranks among the best-preserved Hanseatic cities of the Baltic and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 for its exceptional density of Gothic and Baroque architecture.

About a third of all buildings in central Riga were built in the Art Nouveau style, more than in any other European city, with elaborate facades full of ornaments, masks and floral motifs, especially striking on Alberta iela in the so-called Quiet Centre.

Built in 1930 in former zeppelin hangars, the market ranks among the largest in Europe and offers fresh produce, fish and traditional Latvian specialties under huge vaulted hall roofs, a lively glimpse into Baltic daily life.