Hello everybody! The first Christmas trees have already been installed in Riga. Start decorating this weekend! New Year is coming! But readers still have questions.
Tried to get off topic. Cafes and restaurants in Riga for the New Year (no personal experience). I didn't get anything!!! The people demand!!! :))) At the numerous requests of workers, I open a page for your comments, suggestions, advice and feedback on the topic:
Christmas market on the Dome Square. December 3, 2012. Dome Cathedral before the New Year 2013. Dinner is cooked right on the street, on Dome Square.
Cafes and restaurants in Riga for the New Year.
— Where to celebrate the New Year in RIGA (cafes, restaurants) with reasonable prices? (up to 50 euros/person). Thank you.
- Good afternoon! I am also planning to celebrate the New Year in Riga with my friends! Please advise a restaurant where you can have a great meal and keep within 50 euros per person!
Almost an answer, reader comment:
- A general observation on numerous trips - it is useless to ask local residents about restaurants and hotels - they eat and live HOME! Well, the local analogue of LIDO, at best, will be indicated, if any. Sometimes information can be obtained at the hotel, from the owners of the apartments. But here they can send them not to where it is better and cheaper, but to a biased place. In Kuldiga, for example, at 10-00 pm the receptionist said that everything was already closed and the only place, where they work until 23 - some bar with American fast food on a pedestrian street not far from the hotel. Where I had to have dinner with extremely healthy deep fats. And in the morning we found a wonderful old-fashioned cellar restaurant with a Latvian-Russian menu, open until 12-00, right under the building of the information center. Konstantin.
Answer: Julianna and Natalia! Welcome to the blog!
From personal experience, I'm not at all an adviser on this issue. I have never had to book a table for the New Year in a cafe or restaurant. We first celebrate at home, in the family circle. And at night we eat in Old Riga. Transport on this night is free. Last year, everyone celebrated on the Embankment! On New Year's Eve in the center of Riga - a general festivities! Christmas trees, fireworks, disco, kiosks with food and drinks! We meet friends there. We take with us approximately: pies, sweets, “baskets”, tangerines, champagne and plastic glasses. Meeting fireworks on the Embankment, then Domskaya Square, Livu Square, Bastion Hill, etc. to the Esplanade. Funny! There are a lot of people. Noisy. You can masks, "noses", "ears", costumes, New Year's decorations!
A few personal observations on the topic Cafes and restaurants in Riga for the New Year.
* On New Year's Eve in many cafes and restaurants SPECIAL SERVICE. For visitors from the street - CLOSED. Firms, companies, organizations rent restaurants to celebrate the New Year entirely. The cafe is open, but you will NOT be allowed in.
* Of course, it is better to book in advance.
* Prices. New Year!!! At least double the price. The markup will be great!
* All the same, everyone goes to celebrate the New Year on the street, and does not sit at the tables.
I personally don’t know cafes and restaurants on New Year’s Eve for 50 Euros ... maybe there are ... we don’t use it.
I'll try to put it on the agenda for general discussion. Can anyone give us some advice? So, take a look!
It hasn't even been a week...
Ladies and Gentlemen! Feedback on the blog works well! This time the information was kindly shared by Konstantin.
Cafes and restaurants in Riga for the New Year.
- Good afternoon!
A report on how I searched for a "food establishment" for a meeting in 2014 and what I ended up with.
The task was not to sit through the whole evening trying to “eat an elephant”, but to have dinner at 9 pm and go meet NG on the streets of Riga. If we freeze, we have a hotel in the very center.
1. Hotel restaurant - http://www.ambiente.lv/
The very center, the Convent Yard. The restaurant did not answer, but the hotel unexpectedly answered:
» Good afternoon, Mr. *****
Thanks for your letter!
Attached is information about our New Year's offer at the Ambiente restaurant.
Free cancellation or payment before 01.12.2013. After this date, the money is not returned.
Please contact us if you decide to make a reservation or if you have any questions!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Konventa Seta Hotel!”
Attached is a standard program with musicians, presidential hymns and all sorts of food without alcohol (1 glass of wine) for 65Lv/93EU per person from 21:00 to 2:00
That is, almost 400 euros for a meal! Rejected with indignation! Not our format!
2. Medieval restaurant in an old basement. Famous place.
I will be glad if it is useful to someone.
Konstantin.
For which Konstantin many thanks and gratitude from me personally!
By the way, Konstantin went the right way. Set a specific goal! Compiled a text with numbers and wishes. Sent letters to several addresses. Got answers. Compared. Chose. Booked the best! Great job! :)))
Everyone noticed that the proposals are enormously different! 🙁
Act and you, if you have not yet booked a table in the Restaurant for the New Year in Old Riga. Search! Choose! Write to them! Compare answers! If it's not difficult, send us your results! Let's put together our list: Cafes and restaurants in Riga for the New Year.
Now I'll see where these "Melnie muki" are. It's in Yan Seta. A small medieval courtyard on the site of a former Dominican monastery. Very close to the Church of St. Peter. Perhaps other readers of the blog will decide to celebrate the New Year there as well.
Outside the window, the snow is spinning in a slow dance. Winter wraps the city in a white blanket and lights Christmas lights in the houses. At such a time, every person dreams of a New Year's miracle that will take him to a magical land. Now you can fulfill your dream and celebrate the New Year 2017 in Riga – fabulous city from childhood dreams! The capital of Latvia knows how to charm the traveler - it is enough just to step into the narrow winding street of the Old Town. And in order to plunge headlong into a fairy tale, take a walk through the streets of old Riga. On the eve of the New Year, a special magical atmosphere reigns here, which erases all facets of reality ...
Riga will give New Year's fairy tale to all your guests
New Year's events in Riga
By tradition, not one, but several main ones are installed in Riga at once: at the House of the Blackheads on Town Hall Square, at the Esplanade, on Domskaya and Railway station squares, on Brivibas boulevard... On the Esplanade, a whole rabbit town has unfolded, where real animals live! And local Christmas markets are open from early December to mid-January.
They are located on Dome Square and Bastion Hill, Livu Square and Esplanade. Souvenirs from amber, dishes, clothes are sold in wooden New Year's houses. The custom of organizing Christmas markets has existed for many years. In the shops of craftsmen it was always possible to purchase a variety of different goods. Here you can also try the famous Riga bread, Latvian beer and various sweets.
For younger visitors, there are entertainment events and rides. Most of the Rigans and guests of the city are met New Year at the Freedom Monument and on the Daugava River Embankment. Here they set up a stage with screens and entertain people with songs and dances. Exactly at midnight, fireworks rumble over the river. This is the only day of the year when it is officially allowed to drink alcohol on the street.
Entertainment venues in the capital of Latvia will welcome visitors New Year in Riga restaurants
Brightly hold new year's eve you can in the institution "Rozengrals". The restaurant is located in the basement of wine cellars on Rosena Street, not far from the Dome Square, and is stylized as the Middle Ages. The menu includes dishes from the 13th century, and musicians play ancient instruments.
The elite restaurant "Le Dome" on Mnesnieku will appeal to connoisseurs of gourmet cuisine. Guests of the establishment are offered lobster tails in a special sauce, duck leg confit, foie gras with Savoy cabbage. And gourmets are waiting for pineapple with coconut ice cream, as well as mint panna cotta and alcoholic rum jelly. Not all restaurants in Riga are open on New Year's Eve. Therefore, it is better to book a table in one of them in advance.
Romance of the ancient city
Old Riga - the most visited tourist place in Latvia. Here are ancient castles, houses and cathedrals. You will spend one or two days sightseeing, occasionally stopping at tiny local cafes to warm up. Must visit observation deck Cathedral of Saint Peter. From there, a wonderful panorama of the city opens.
The secluded streets of Riga hide a lot of interesting and unusual things. On Catholic and, as well as on New Year's Eve, concerts are traditionally held in the Dome Cathedral organ music. Those who are interested in the history of the Baltics can visit the ethnographic museum. Exhibitions of applied art are held in its halls. And the Academy of Arts presents works that can be purchased.
In Old Riga, the Christmas mood is especially strongly felt. It's so great to walk along the snow-covered streets and go to a secluded coffee shop, where candles flicker in the dusk and the aroma of coffee with Riga balsam hovers! And the bells of the Riga City Hall, beating festive melodies, will take you to a New Year's fairy tale.
Excursions in Riga and surroundings
If weather conditions allow, go to admire Rundale and Cēsis castles and breathe sea air Jurmala. The resort has a wonderful water park "Livu", which is open on holidays. Go there if you have a couple of free days in Latvia. The weather here period is unpredictable. Freshly fallen snow can be replaced by rain and positive temperatures. Most often it is snowy and cool in Riga in January: -1…-4 degrees.
Mysterious castle Cesis will open another side of Latvia for you Due to the strong humidity and wind, the feeling of cold intensifies, and you need to dress warmly. It is advisable to use clothes that do not get wet and are not blown by the wind. If you can’t walk, you can book a sightseeing tour on a tourist bus. It lasts one and a half to two hours. Tour buses depart from the National Opera House.
Accommodation in Riga
Getting to Riga is easy and inexpensive. There are also many options for accommodation - these are hotels located in ancient buildings a five-minute walk from the historical part of the city, and modern hotels that are located a little further from the center. All establishments offer a good level of service, comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast. Behind separate fee you can join the gala dinner.
Take the opportunity to taste in Latvia national cuisine. As a rule, the banquet is accompanied by an entertaining show program, lottery and competitions. In any case, New Year's Riga will definitely amaze you with its medieval charm, a rich selection of entertainment and the hospitality of the locals!
Riga is beautiful at any time of the year, but decorated with festive lights for Christmas and New Year, it becomes simply fabulously beautiful. A Christmas market unfolds on Dumskaya Square, where you can taste traditional Latvian treats - delicious smoked meats, hot mulled wine, piparkukas cookies, fried almonds. Musicians perform on the square every day.
Restaurants in Riga offer various festive programs to make the New Year's Eve unforgettable.
I propose several interesting options New Year's Eve 2013 in restaurants in Riga:
Zila Govs
The Blue Cow is an elegant tavern-style restaurant serving national Latvian cuisine. Located in one of the charming medieval buildings of Old Riga. The pride and principle of the restaurant is ecologically clean Latvian products.
The spacious restaurant for 80 seats is decorated in a historical style with an original interior. Specializes in cooking steaks. 20 types of steaks are cooked on hot stones, and you will also be offered to taste traditional Latvian dishes.
The Blue Cow is not a metaphor or a fictional brand, it is an old Latvian cow breed that actually exists. Some legends claim that such an unusual color was obtained by local cows due to Baltic Sea, whose water they drink year after year. Others believe that this is a truly aristocratic animal, in whose veins blue blood flows. In any case, wonderful steaks are guaranteed to you!
New Year's Eve: Special New Year's menu. Live music and folklore ensemble "RIJA".
The beginning of the evening on December 31, 2012 at 21.00. Cost - 21 LVL (30€) per person (the price includes: entertainment program and welcome drink).
Table reservation: +371 67223307 E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Livu Square, Meistaru 21, Riga
Ciro's Pomodoro
Italian restaurant located on the 7th floor of the Galleria Riga shopping center great views Christmas Old Riga. On New Year's Eve, the chef will delight guests with the most delicious dishes of Italian and European cuisine.
NEW YEAR'S BALL PROGRAM
Exquisite gala dinner a la carte.
World-famous melodies performed live by the winner of the international song contest "Eurovision" Maria Naumova.
Incendiary dance rhythms from the Keksy jazz group.
A bright masquerade, during which each guest of the evening will be able to transform into their favorite Russian or Hollywood actor.
Numerous surprises and fun contests.
The culmination of the ball will be the most colorful fireworks at midnight from the best panoramic terrace in the city.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM on New Year's Eve
Special children's holiday menu.
Children on New Year's Eve are waiting for fairy-tale characters - Lisa Patrikeevna, Grandmother-Zabavushka and, of course, Santa Claus with the Snow Maiden.
Masquerade costumes, funny games, funny pranks, competitions, a wonderful workshop, numbers with trained animals, magic tricks and the opportunity to make bright face painting.
Each child has an individual approach!
The restaurant promises the most delicious cuisine, unforgettable feelings of New Year's Eve and the most beautiful fireworks in the city!
Address: st. Dzirnavu 67, t/c Gallery Riga, 7th floor
PRICE: 149 LVL (212 €) per person (price includes: New Year's program, gala dinner, 3 glasses of champagne)
- Children 3-12 years old - 65% discount,
- up to 2 years - free of charge (without occupying a separate seat, but including the children's menu and program)
More information on the website www.cirospomodoro.lv
PIRAMĪDA
Radisson Blu Hotel Ridzene invites you to celebrate the New Year at the Pyramid Restaurant on December 31, 2012, starting at 20:00.
You will find a special New Year's menu and live music.
The restaurant is located next to the American Embassy on a quiet street in Reimers. The highest level of service, a chic menu, an original interior and a beautiful view of the old Esplanade park in Riga make this place incredibly attractive and sincere.
The chef of the restaurant, Ilze Melne, owns the secrets of Italian, French and Mediterranean cuisine. You can't go wrong with dishes like the turbot filet baked in parchment and served with vegetables or a rack of grilled lamb in a spicy crust with eggplant caviar and rosemary sauce. And the view of the twinkling starry sky to the soft sounds of live music will make the festive evening unforgettable.
Price: 41 LVL (59 €) per person
Reservation phone: +371 6709 3333
Address: st. Reimersa iela 1, Riga
Rozengrāls
The medieval restaurant Rozengrals is located in the very center of Old Riga, on Rozena street. Also inIn 1293, here was the oldest wine cellar and the venue for festivals and festivities of the Riga City Council!
In the largest hall of the restaurant with high arches, you can see the only medieval well in Riga and a fragment of the fortress wall built in 1201.
The restaurant is known for its delicious dishes prepared according to old recipes! Try for example
Jacques de Molay's favorite salad -
Salad for the Grand Master of the Knights Templar Jacques de Molay was prepared from roast beef, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, flavored with vinegar infused with herbs. Or
Braised hare with prunes and pine nuts. This dish was served at the wedding table of Isabella of Bavaria in the 14th century.
For the New Year, the restaurant offers an interesting New Year's program accompanied by medieval music performed by the group "Medieval musicians Rozengrals"
Address: Rozena 1, Riga
Table reservations on the website http://www.rozengrals.lv (in Russian)
Pinot
An elegant French restaurant with excellent cuisine. Located on the Town Hall Square.
The beginning of the New Year's party on December 31, 2012 at 20.00 ends at 02.00 at night
The program includes live music and a show by the chefs of the Pinot restaurant.
Menu of 3 courses. Price: 70 LVL (100€) per person
5 course menu Price: 90 LVL (128€) per person
A glass of Taittinger Brut champagne,
French toast with octopus slices and shrimp ice cream,
Gingerbread with duck jam,
Fillet of stone flounder with vegetable stew,
Lightly seared venison with Jerusalem artichoke, cranberries and rowan marmalade,
Layered chocolate truffle cake with cherry marmalade and pistachio ice cream.
Address: st. Grēcienieku iela 26, Riga.
booking by phone: +371 6722 5616
Happy holiday!
Do you want to celebrate the New Year in Riga? We will tell you how and how much it costs: prices for hotels and restaurants in 2019, weather, what to do on vacation, as well as reviews from tourists.
The festive atmosphere in Latvia lasts longer in winter than in other European capitals. Here they celebrate the New Year and two Christmases - according to the Catholic and Orthodox calendars. Riga welcomes its guests with bright illuminations and Christmas markets, and even bridges and buildings glow in a special solemn and a little mysterious way.
How is New Year celebrated in Riga?
In Riga, Christmas trees of the most unusual and bizarre shapes can be found throughout the city. The capital surprises tourists with unusual creations: wooden, mirror, LED Christmas trees and even labyrinth Christmas trees. Forest beauties adorn Domskaya and Station Squares.
If you are going to celebrate the New Year 2019 in Riga, we recommend that you arrive on December 23-24 to take part in the celebration of Catholic Christmas too. From mid-December, Christmas markets open, the largest of which are on the Dome Square, in the Egle Park on Kalku Street, on the esplanade and Livu Square. Here you can taste confectionery, the famous Riga bread, local beer and mulled wine, buy leather and amber souvenirs, handicrafts.
Most of the townspeople and tourists gather on December 31 at the Freedom Monument and on the 11 November Embankment near the Daugava River. A stage with screens is set up here, people are entertained with songs and dances. On this day, it is officially allowed to drink alcoholic drinks on the street, which you can bring with you or buy right there in tents. Exactly at midnight fireworks rumble over the river. The youth go out to have fun night club, Essential, Faraons, Saxophone, Big Point, Casablanca are very popular.
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December weather
The weather in the capital during the New Year holidays is unpredictable: the fallen snow can easily be replaced by rain and temperatures up to +5°C. But most often there is snow and a slight frost of -1 ... -4 ° C or near zero, however, high humidity and piercing wind increase the feeling of cold. You need to dress warmly, it is advisable to have waterproof and windproof clothing.
Where to go and what to do during the winter holidays
Most interesting place for tourists in the capital of Latvia - Old Riga, city center. Ancient castles, buildings and churches are located here, everything is quite compact, so you can easily see the main sights in 1-2 days, periodically warming up in cozy cafes. So observation deck Peter's Cathedral offers a magnificent panorama of the Old Town.
If the weather is not too conducive to walking, you can use the services tourist buses. tour bus red color leaves from the National Opera building. A sightseeing tour usually lasts about 1.5-2 hours.
On Catholic and Orthodox Christmas and on New Year's Eve, the Dome Cathedral traditionally hosts Christmas concerts with the participation of local and foreign performers. Any day you can come in and listen to a small 20-minute organ concert, which is given here at noon.
History lovers will be able to visit the local Ethnographic Museum, the exposition tells about the way of life of Latvians in the Middle Ages, exhibitions of applied art are also held here.
What else to do in Riga after the New Year 2019? If the weather and time permit, you can go to Jurmala to breathe in the healing sea air, admire the castles in Rundale or Cēsis. At the entrance to Jurmala, there is the Livu water park, which operates in holidays. The water park has a swimming pool, tower, slides, Finnish and Turkish saunas, a jacuzzi, so you can safely go there for the whole day.
According to reviews, the prices for clothes and shoes of branded brands are lower here than in Moscow, even without sales, so you can successfully buy. True, on January 1, all large shopping centers, as well as museums, are closed, only grocery stores work from 10-11 am. Cafes and restaurants open in the afternoon.
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Restaurants in Riga to welcome the New Year - 2019
Not all establishments in Riga are open on New Year's Eve, so it's better to take care of the place in advance, as many serve group orders and you won't be able to get there "from the street". It is easier for tourists to find a hotel with a restaurant; most hotels organize festive banquets.
You can eat on a budget in those establishments where locals come. So, breakfast can cost 2-3.5 euros, lunch - 3-6 euros, dinner - 5-9 euros. Pay attention to business lunches and meals of the day - this way you can save a lot.
You can have lunch in a cafe in the Old Town for 20-30 euros with drinks. A business lunch at the hotel restaurant will cost 8-10 euros. Cheap complex lunches of about 3 euros in a cafe shopping centers Origo, in network establishments Lido and kebabs.
Thus, in Riga you can eat on a budget - even in the Old Town! In the article - inexpensive institutions of the city.
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It's hard to argue with charm new year holidays in European cities. If you have not been to the Baltic countries, you should plan a trip to Riga for the New Year 2020.
The city is imbued with a festive atmosphere, and guests will always find something to do on a trip. In addition, most residents are friendly towards Russian tourists, and problems with language barrier not in Riga.
Latvia is a Catholic country, the holidays here begin earlier than in Russia. Riga is decorated for the New Year at the end of November, and the main New Year tree in the city is set up on Dome Square. Works on holidays new year fair, shops arrange sales, and mulled wine is sold on the central streets of the city.
If you want to catch the Christmas fun and celebration, it is better to come to Riga for the Catholic Christmas. The matter is that inhabitants of Latvia do not have New Year holidays as in Russia, and on January, 2nd many go to work. It is worth going to Riga on New Year's Eve to celebrate the holidays several times. Rigans celebrate Catholic Christmas on December 24, then twice New Year's Eve: Russian and Latvian time. And then the Russian part of the population celebrates Christmas on January 7th. Travelers often meet the New Year in the institutions of the city or in the restaurants of the hotel. A locals By midnight they gather on the embankment on November 11, launch fireworks, sing songs, dance and congratulate each other on the coming holiday.
It is worth considering in advance that in Riga on December 31, a shortened working day at supermarkets, markets and museums. And if you want to buy alcohol for the holiday, you need to do it before 22.00.
Weather in New Year's Riga
When choosing clothes to take with you, consider the changeable weather. The average temperature for the holidays is -3⁰С. But in winter, strong winds from the bay are possible. Because of this, the temperature drops to -15⁰С and, combined with the wind, complicates long walks. Snow in Riga falls every year, but due to frequent thaws it melts quickly. Traveling with you is worth taking warm clothes for those who plan to walk on New Year's Eve - the temperature drops even lower, and the wind only intensifies.
How to get to Riga - cheap tickets for the new year
To visit Riga, you need an open Schengen visa, which is issued in visa centers in all major cities. From possible ways These are: air travel, train, car. If you choose the flight or train option, then keep in mind that there is a direct connection to Riga only from St. Petersburg or Moscow. Flying by plane will be the fastest way, but airfare always goes up around the holidays.
But train tickets usually run out long before the holidays. You can check availability using the form below.
On New Year's Eve you can go to Riga by car. There are two routes: through Belarus or along the M-9 highway to the border with Latvia. You must have documents for all travelers, documents for a car, a green card and medical insurance with you. The road to Latvia is easy, has a good surface, besides, in winter there are few cars and no traffic jams.
How the New Year is celebrated in Riga Restaurants
It is not customary for residents of Riga to celebrate the New Year in restaurants and cafes. On New Year's Eve, they first have dinner at home with their family, and by midnight they arrive at Old city. That is why not all restaurants work at night on December 31, and in those that do, it is better to book a table in advance.
One of the most famous restaurants where you can celebrate the holiday is Rozengrals. The interior of the establishment is made in medieval style, musicians play, and chefs will prepare delicious European dishes. Near the house of the Blackheads there is a restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and local cuisine salve.
When choosing where to celebrate the New Year in the Old Town, you should pay attention to other restaurants serving Latvian cuisine. These can be Zviedru varti, Milda and Neiburgs Restaurant. And not far from the Old Town is the Bellevue Park restaurant. The holiday starts at 21.00, and the guests are waiting for competitions, entertainment, fireworks. And all this with a panoramic view of the city.
Where to stay in Riga for the New Year holidays
All major hotels in Riga hold a New Year's banquet. The festive banquet is held in Russian, and besides entertainment program events, the photographer works all evening. Guests of the hotel can use the services of a steam bath, visit a massage or a fitness center.
There is a hotel in the center of the Old Town in a 15th century building. To all the main attractions from it 5-10 minutes. The bedrooms in the hotel are furnished with modern furniture, but the restaurant, corridors and other rooms are furnished in the spirit of Old Riga. New Year's Eve can be celebrated in the restaurant at the hotel and taste national cuisine.
Another option in the Old Town is. Hotel guests will live in a quiet street close to museums, Town Hall Square and theatres. In the building itself, in addition to cozy rooms, there is a spa center, Gym and a beauty treatment room. A New Year's program for guests is arranged in a small restaurant at the hotel.
If you want to live in an old building, but the Old Town is not suitable, take a look at the hotel. It is located near the old center, but there is no such hype and crowds around. In addition, the entire interior of the hotel is equipped in traditional style with wooden furniture and soft carpets. And you can celebrate the New Year in the restaurant at the Benjamins hotel.
If you already know where to go for the New Year, then consider staying in an apartment (). There are options for spacious and bright apartments in the narrow streets of Riga. It can be a small Scandinavian-style apartment, or maybe a spacious apartment for a large company. You don't have to live in the Old City. On New Year's Eve, transport is free, which means that after walking around the city, you can easily get to your apartment and continue your festive dinner.
Tours for New Year 2020 to Riga
Not everyone likes to plan a trip in detail, study the poster of events for the holidays, and choose hotels. In this case, you should contact the professionals and buy ready-made new year tour to Riga. The tour includes sightseeing tour around the city and, if desired, a trip to the suburbs of Riga. It can be Jurmala, Turaida Castle or Rundai Palace. Tasting tours or trips to the theater or to a concert are organized around the city. Some programs include trips to Tallinn or Vilnius.
The cost of vouchers does not include a gala dinner; in some cases, the tourist must pay for the flight or relocation on his own, as well as independently prepare a visa.
Prices for holidays in Riga for the New Year
Latvia belongs to the countries of the European Union, but the prices here are much lower than in the countries of Central Europe. The average check in institutions for dinner is no more than 35 euros. For greater savings, you can dine in small canteens. The taste and quality of the dishes there is not inferior, and the prices will be lower. Choosing a place to stay, you do not have to compromise on price and location.
The cost of hotels and apartments is approximately the same in all areas of the city. A tangible difference in price will be only on the outskirts of the city. At the same time, in comparison with Russia, gasoline is much more expensive in Riga and parking is paid. Car enthusiasts should choose hotels with free private parking or leave the car outside the center.
What else to see in Riga and what to do on your free days.
There are many friendly citizens in Riga who are happy to spend private tour in the city or its environs. For a greater immersion in the history of the city, walks with the study of architectural trends in the city are suitable.
A third of the buildings standing in the city were built in Art Nouveau style. This is a separate branch in the Art Nouveau style, which for a long time caused controversy due to excessive decorativeness, smooth lines and unusualness. It is worth going on excursions to hear the legends of the city, look at the houses that were in the shots of famous Soviet films.
Excursions in Riga for the New Year
There are many objects in Riga that attract tourists. And, of course, it is interesting to see them with a guide who will not only show you non-standard sights, but also tell amazing stories.
Things to do during the New Year holidays in Riga with children
Riga is suitable for traveling with a child. Children love the atmosphere of the holiday, and here it will be enough. Perhaps, during walks, you will have to go to the cafe more often to warm up, but this will not overshadow the trip. Competitions, competitions, games are organized for children in the Old Town.
If you plan to celebrate the New Year in a restaurant, then check in advance about a separate room for children. Some establishments for children provide separate entertainment on New Year's Eve. New Year's performances for children are held here in the House of Moscow and in the Riga Chekhov Theater.
