What to do in Riga when you have less than 48 hours? 10 Pure! Food & Travel tips to find all local, organic hotspots that make Riga even more fun to explore!

1. Central Market

Riga central market
Visit the Central Market. Riga’s Central Market was built in the 1920’s-1930’s and for its building materials they used old German zeppelin hangars.

Riga central market chanterelles

It is one of the oldest and largest markets in Europe with five food pavilions where they sell fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish. Wild picked fruit, veggies, and mushrooms like berries and chanterelles are tasty souvenirs to take with you.

2. Panoramic view

Riga view

Get a panoramic view of Riga from the St. Peter’s Church. A lift takes you to a platform which offers you a fantastic view over Riga’s Old Town and across the Daugava river.

Riga view

3. Eat delicious veggie food

Miit Riga

Drink good coffee (or cider) and taste delicious veggie and vegan food at Miit.

Miit Riga

Miit Riga

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4. Art Nouveau walk

Riga Art Nouveau

Have a walk through the city and be amazed by Riga’s beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. One third of Riga’s city centre was built in this gorgeous architectural style, making it the Art Nouveau capital of Europe. Alberta street is a must-visit.

5. Taste the Latvian cuisine

Restaurant Kalku varti Riga

Have dinner at restaurant Kalku varti. The dishes are prepared with locally sourced ingredients from organic farms.

Raimond Zommers Restaurant Kalku varti Riga

Latvian ingredients are used on a culinary level by Raimond Zommers and his team.

Restaurant Kalku varti Riga

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6. Enjoy lunch at Valter’s restaurant

Valter Restaurant Riga

The ingredients for Valter’s restaurant are grown by small scale farmers near Riga. They do not carry an organic label, but all the animals are free range and can go outside. The owners visit the farms themselves to guarantee the quality they wish for.

Valter Restaurant Riga

The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere.

Valter Restaurant Riga

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7. Go to the old city

House of Blackheads Riga

Walk around and explore Riga’s rich history. A history that is heavily influenced by Russia, Germany, and Sweden. Famous architecture includes ‘The House of Blackheads’. It was built in the 14th century, severely damaged during World War II, and rebuilt in 1999.

Liva square Riga

Livu square is a very photogenic spot to visit. It’s near restaurant Kalku varti.

Riga Three Brothers

‘Three brothers’ dates back to the 15th century and was built by men from only one family.

Riga Orthodox church

Riga’s nativity of Christ cathedral is the biggest Orthodox church in Riga.

Riga Orthodox church

8. Organic shop

Riga organic shop
Zala Govs, which means Green Cow in Latvian, is an organic food store. Unfortunately we were too late to pop in.

9. Canal cruise

Riga canal cruise

Take a look at Riga from a different perspective: Join a canal cruise and explore the green side of Riga!

Riga canal cruise

10. Minka cat cafe

Minka cat cafe

Are you a cat lover? Minka cat cafe is a must-visit! It’s situated outside Riga’s old town. It’s best to rent a bike or take a taxi to get there.

Minka cat cafe

Minka cat cafe

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