Celebrate the Winter Solstice like Latvian ancestors and experience old Christmas traditions by attending the log hauling event at the Open-Air Museum.
More information will follow: brivdabasmuzejs.lv
From 11 November 2023 to 30 March 2024, a major retrospective dedicated to the originator of Latvian modernism Jāzeps Grosvalds, titled I am now committed to living for art, is presented in the Great Hall of the main building of the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga (Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1).
More information: www.lnmm.lv
Old Riga Christmas market will open on 3 December 2023 till 8 January 2024, where you can buy gifts, feel the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy a wide cultural program.
More information: www.vzt.lv
From 27 December till 2 January 2024 The New Year Gala concerts will take place at the Latvian National Opera. The New Year Gala concerts at the Latvian National Opera sparkle like champagne. Let the melodies flow and the brightest stars of music shine... The celebration may begin!
From 2 February till 4 February 2024 International Ice Sculpture Festival will take place in the city of Jelgava. With the fall of night, visitors will be treated to synchronized ice sculpture, music, and light performances.
More information: festivali.jelgava.lv
From 2 February till 4 February the International travel trade fair Balttour 2024 will take place. The Balttour international travel trade fair is the most important tourism event in the Baltics, which helps travellers to choose destinations and plan trips, while professionals in the tourism sector are able to get new contacts and develop cooperation.
More information: balttour.lv
Enjoy the winter by creating your own unique chocolate.The chocolate workshop will be enjoyed by children as much as by grown ups!
More information: www.laimasokoladesmuzejs.lv
Hidden gems
Winter activities and out of ordinary tourist spots.
One of the riches of Latvia is the long coast - in total it is about 500 kilometers long. In addition, we are lucky, and within the framework of the country we can see not only the Gulf of Riga, but also the untamed coast of the Baltic Sea. Find out where to go to get strength from the sea this winter!
Latvian icefalls or frozen waterfalls are created in the nature with the help of frost. Find the most beautiful icefalls in Amata Nature trail, David's Mill Waterfall, Ērgļu Cliffs, and Dauda Waterfall.
Visit one of the deer gardens. These majestic animals will certainly be a highlight of your day, especially in winter. Some of the deer gardens you can visit: Safari Park "More" and Deer Park "Mežsētas".
Cleanse your body and soul in a Latvian bathhouse ritual where professional sauna masters will provide cleansing ritual like no other. Learn more about bathing traditions.
