Riga district, Latvia

Places to visit near Riga

Riga is a city in Riga district, Latvia, home to about 742,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 29 museums. The must-see places are Latviešu Strēlnieku Piemineklis (1 km), House of the Black Heads (1 km) and Monument for 1905 Revolution Fighters (1 km).

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Riga, Latvia
Riga, Riga district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riga at a glance

Location
Riga district, Latvia
Population
about 742,572
Coordinates
56.9460° N, 24.1059° E
Places within 50 km
214 (90 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Riga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Riga: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Riga

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riga. The closest is Latviešu Strēlnieku Piemineklis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Riga

42 churches within 100 km of Riga. The closest is St. Peter's Church (1 km); the best-known is Svētā Jura Baznīca (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Riga

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riga. The closest is Māras Dīķis (3 km); the best-known is Ķengaraga Dīķis (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Riga

31 museums within 100 km of Riga. The closest is House of the Black Heads (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Riga

26 parks within 100 km of Riga. The closest is Kanālmalas Apstādījumi (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riga

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riga. The closest is Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Riga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riga
  2. 1 km Latviešu Strēlnieku Piemineklis · heritage site, Riga
  3. 1 km House of the Black Heads · museum, Riga
  4. 1 km Museum of Decorative Arts and Design · museum, Riga
  5. 1 km Svētā Jura Baznīca · church, Riga
  6. 1 km Monument for 1905 Revolution Fighters · monument, Riga
  7. 0 km Back to Riga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5269Latviešu Strēlnieku Piemineklis (1 km)
    Churches3842St. Peter's Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2639Māras Dīķis (3 km)
    Museums2931House of the Black Heads (1 km)
    Parks2626Kanālmalas Apstādījumi (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1317Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia (4 km)
    Other attractions1011Bremen Town Musicians (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves99Āgenskalna Līcis (1 km)
    Beaches & coast68Vadošā Gaisma Baltā Baznīca (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Dzegužkalns (4 km)
    Treks12European Long Distance Path E11 - Part Latvia (26 km)
    Waterfalls11Darzinu Waterfalls (17 km)
    Caves01Gütmanis (Gutmann) Cave (64 km)

    Riga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riga?

    Latviešu Strēlnieku Piemineklis (heritage site, about 1 km), House of the Black Heads (museum, about 1 km), Monument for 1905 Revolution Fighters (monument, about 1 km), Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (museum, about 1 km), Svētā Jura Baznīca (church, about 1 km), Riga Cathedral (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Riga?

    214 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 museums, 26 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riga?

    Latviešu Strēlnieku Piemineklis, about 1 km by road; Dannenstern House (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riga?

    St. Peter's Church, about 1 km by road; Reformed Church of Riga (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Riga?

    Māras Dīķis, about 3 km by road; Ķengaraga Dīķis (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riga?

    Start in Riga, visit Latviešu Strēlnieku Piemineklis, then House of the Black Heads, then Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, then Svētā Jura Baznīca, then Monument for 1905 Revolution Fighters, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riga?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Riga’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Riga on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.