Relaxing in Riga
Escape from the hustle and bustle with these local relaxing spots in Riga. Whether you’re looking for peaceful parks or fun activities, our Spotters have found the perfect spots to unwind. Take a stroll through hidden gem Viesturdārzs or enjoy a variety of recreational activities at Mežaparks. Explore these and many more local gems for a relaxing time in Riga.
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Biķernieku Mežs
Serenity in the City
Biķernieku forest is truly a place where you can find yourself getting lost, taking in the scent of pine, and realizing that you might just be the only soul on the horizon.
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Ēriks
Lasmanis
Rīgas Botāniskais Dārzs
Not boring at all!
"Rīgas Botāniskais Dārzs" (Riga's botanical garden) sounded boring. How wrong I was! Every season is a new absolutely beautiful discovery here...
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Dace
Strigune
Lucavsalas Atpūtas Parks
Outdoors river rest
"Lucavsalas Atpūtas Parks" is a park by Riga's river Daugava. It's a perfect place to have some outdoor, active rest in the middle of the city!
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Dace
Strigune
Mežaparks
Active rest in the fresh air
"Mežaparks" in Riga doesn't just host the great bandstage of the Latvian Song and Dance Festival: the opportunities for leisure here are truly endless!
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Dace
Strigune
Arkādijas park
A place to relax
"Arkādijas park" is one of my favorite parks in Riga and the one I visit when I'm in Pārdaugava. I can just spend hours watching the ducks in the pond...
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Zaiga
Brača
Brain Games Game Evening
Meet your gamer soulmate
The "Brain Games Game Evening" at Riga's National Library of Latvia is a monthly event for everyone looking for board game mates. Let's share our passion!
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Zaiga
Brača
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