Riga Holiday Deals

Holiday In Riga

Riga is like that Goth kid who grew up to be the hot lead singer of an experimental indie band. The capital city of Latvia is part medieval castle playground, part technicolour strip of nightclubs, and a whole lot of what-the-heck-is-that?

Book your Riga package deal today and get to know this unique spot in the Balkans tomorrow.

Things to Do in Riga

Ask any local what to do first in Riga and you’ll get pointed to the Freedom Monument. Nicknamed Milda, this towering statue represents Latvian independence and strength, and tells oppression where to stick it.

Now, most of the time when you hear the word “blackhead” you don’t think of something particularly pleasant. Change the mental image when you visit the House of the Blackhead—the former headquarters of local unmarried merchants called the Blackheads—during your holiday in Riga. These days, the building is home to old-school ballrooms and a concert venue.

You know how most museums are indoors? Riga doesn’t care about that. The Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum is the largest of its kind in the Balkans and has several exhibits about local history. Speaking of exhibits, Rigans have a sense of humour when it comes to museums. Check out the Sun Museum, dedicated to sun mythology the Porcelain Museum, which is all about—you guessed it—porcelain and the Latvian Museum of Pharmacy (getting high the responsible way, since 1938). And if you need an easy means to bounce from museum to museum, just pick out one of lastminute.com.au’s Riga car rental options.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

Ready to start spending? Hit up Riga Central Market. It’s the largest marketplace in Latvia, and is made from old Zeppelin hangers that were converted into pavilions in 1930. There are five pavilions in all, and inside you’ll find everything from meats and produce to clothes and cheap electronics. For bigger items, head to Stockmann. This four-floor centre has everything you forgot to pack in your suitcase. Slacker.

Porky Pig wouldn’t make it out alive if he visited Riga. This places loves pork. Pork chops, pork schnitzel, pork ears, pork stew, pork feet and pork knuckles are all on the menu. And don’t be one of those people looking for a kale salad to go with it. Side dishes are potatoes—fired, boiled or mashed, thanks very much. Hey, your holiday to Riga isn’t complete without ditching your diet.

For nightclub action, head to Old Town after dark. Here you’ll find about a half-dozen clubs and bars filled with stiff drinks and beautiful people. This historic district is rather small, so it’s easy to bar-hop and not stumble too far to the next location. And with the money you saved on your package deal to Riga, you can buy your new friends at the pub a drink (or two, or three…).

What’s Next?

Ready to get rolling on a Riga holiday? Allow lastminute.com.au to get you here on the cheapy-cheap. Prepare to see the castles and the clubs with change to spare. Mo’ money equals mo’ pork, right? See you soon!