Latvia is a travel destination in Northern Europe. Its capital is Riga. May and September are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Latvia
Riga Old Town (city, Riga) — UNESCO Hanseatic gem — Art Nouveau architecture, Blackheads' House, and Three Brothers.
Jūrmala (natural, Riga) — Baltic Riviera resort strip — pine forests, Art Nouveau villas, and white sand beach.
Gauja National Park (natural, Pierīga) — Latvia's oldest national park — sandstone cliffs, medieval castles, and bog walks.
Sigulda (city, Pierīga) — "Switzerland of Latvia" — Turaida Castle, Gauja river gorge, and bobsled run.
Rundale Palace (landmark, Zemgale) — Baroque masterpiece — Rastrelli-designed palace with the Golden Hall and Rose Garden.
Cēsis (city, Vidzeme) — Livonian Order castle ruins and old town — Latvia's most photogenic medieval city.
Kemeri National Park (natural, Riga) — Sulphur springs, Great Kemeri Bog, and coastal meadows rich in rare orchids.
Cape Kolka (natural, Kurzeme) — Mystic promontory where the Gulf of Riga meets the open Baltic — wild and remote.
Liepāja (city, Kurzeme) — "City where the wind is born" — military port, Art Nouveau, and vibrant music scene.
Daugavpils (city, Latgale) — Mark Rothko Art Centre in a former fortress — Latvia's multicultural eastern hub.