About Riga and Old Town

Tours and Events in and around Riga Latvia

Opera

The Opera in Riga is professional and world class but inexpensive and a short walk from Old Town Hostel. The internal detail of the building is impressive, so for that alone is worth a visit. Please look at their website for the latest schedules. www.opera.lv

Circus

The Circus in Riga is the oldest permanently located Circus in the world and is also a very short walk from Old Town Hostel. Great for seeing the Kosmonauts , Komrades , and freaks contort themselves for a night you will never forget !.

Ballooning

A great way to 'chill out' and drink champagne at the appropriate ambient temperature in a spectacular environment. www.altius.lv

Rodelling and Family Fun

Ice in Winter and wheels in Summer. Either way it will scare the crap out of you! In Sigulda +371 6797 3813, 2918 5351. In Tukums . Near Riga .

Horse Riding

I figure these horses are a bit POSH and not the sort for mustering cattle in Australia . www.sporthorses.lv

Gauja National Park

More than 500 cultural monuments and 434 species of mushrooms are among the treats within the more than 900 species of trees and bushes! Or fly over it in an Aircraft +371 9689636.

River Rafting

A calm and relaxing adventure whilst being close to Latvians and nature. There are also a multitude of sea faring vessels to take you out in to the Gulf of Riga . www.daugavasplosts.lv

Paintball

Just the thing you need to bring you back to reality and break the monotony of beer drinking. www.paintball.lv

Bungee Jumping

Starts in at 6pm most days and costs around 35 Lats, Just turn up to the cable car in Sigulda, You leap from the cable car. www.bungee.lv/lat/

Occupation Museum of Latvia

Latvia is not a breakaway state of USSR as it is often thought of as. Latvia is an independent country that has regained independence that it lost for 50+ years. www.occupationmuseum.lv

Theatre

There are 5 quality Theatres in Riga . Also there are continually new Organ and Music events in Riga .

Galleries

There are at least 20 art galleries in Riga .

Go Karts

They are a blast as they don't make them lame like in Old Europe . .

Zoo

Go and see the worlds oldest Crocodile! ( has dentures).

Skydiving

Ha, if you are loopy and have a screw loose then go for it and break a leg!

Downhill Skiing

In Cesis district which is very very beautiful www.zagarkalns.lv

Golf

Fun in Winter time. Tram 11 from the hostel takes you there. www.ozogolf.lv

Bicycle Hire
See the Argonaut Old Town Hostel Reception to arrange a bike hire and or guided tour on a bike.
Bars and Clubs

Yeah of course! Riga is full of the usual social life that will mesmerise and dazzle you. The best of them are within 5 minutes walk of Old Town Hostel. The nightlife is better than I have experienced in Scandinavia !


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