Winter sports

Winter usually appears in Latvia in mid-December. As the air temperature falls to 0 degrees Celsius, artificial snow is sprayed on ski slopes. If the winter is warm, ski resorts keep close track of weather forecasts to be ready for frost.

Cross-country skiing

When staying in Riga, cross-country skiing is easily accessible. One does not have to venture far from the capital  - a groomed cross-country track is available across the river in Victory Park.

Sigulda is also close to the Latvian capital for long distances in pristine natural surroundings

Cross-country skiing is special in Jurmala where one can enjoy wonderful landscape of frozen waters in cold winters.

Downhill skiing in Latvian regions

There are also downhill ski slopes in every Latvian region - well-equipped and most with ski lifts. They also offer skiing equipment for rental, and advice of ski instructors.

Downhill ski slopes in Vidzeme

• Zagarkalns – one of the most popular ski resorts in Latvia, located in Cesis by the Gauja River
• Ozolkalns – is proud of the longest downhill ski track in Latvia
• Gaizinkalns – Latvia’s highest peak with several well-equipped ski and snowboard slopes

Downhill ski slopes in Kurzeme

• Zviedru cepure - a well-equipped ski resort in the picturesque Abava valley
• Lemberga hute - an artificially made 50-meter high hill in Ventspils

Downhill ski slopes in Zemgale

• Milzkalns – one of the most popular places of wintertime activities in Latvia, located in Engure district
• Jekaba grava – a ski slope near Tukums