Learning opportunities in Riga
Explore Riga beyond learning
Make the most of your mobility. Choose an interest to discover thoughtfully selected places, local culture and experiences.
Vecāķi Beach
Baltic Sea beach reachable from Riga.
Vakarbuļļi Beach
Wide coastal beach with nature nearby.
Daugavgrīva Beach
Beach and coastal nature area near Riga.
Ķīpsala river beach
Daugava waterfront swimming and views.
Lucavsala river beach
City riverside recreational swimming area.
Riga Old Town
UNESCO-listed historic city centre.
Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvian collections and historic museum architecture.
Art Nouveau Alberta Street
Decorative architecture walk.
House of the Black Heads
Distinctive Old Town landmark.
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Traditional Latvian buildings in parkland.
Riga Central Market
Five food pavilions and regional flavours.
Kalnciema Quarter market
Local food, cultural events and seasonal markets.
Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs
Latvian food with traditional music and social atmosphere.
Mežaparks
Lakeside park for walking and cycling.
Bastejkalns Park
Central landscaped park along the canal.
Kronvalda Park
Green canal-side walking paths.
Lucavsala recreation park
Open riverside green space and active recreation.
ESPA Riga
Central day spa with pools and sauna treatments.
Taka Spa
Boutique day spa beside Kronvalda Park.
Kempinski The Spa Riga
Premium hotel spa with pool and wellness treatments.
Gimlet Nordic Cocktail Bar
Local-ingredient cocktail concept.
Herbārijs
Green rooftop cocktail bar with city views.
Skyline Bar Riga
Panoramic bar above the city.
Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs
Traditional music and Latvian pub culture.
Bbars
Old Town cocktail bar.
Riga Central Market
Local delicacies and market shopping.
Kalnciema Quarter
Crafts and small businesses in wooden architecture.
Art Nouveau quarter
Discover architecture-focused crafts and gallery shops.
Riga City Canal boat route
Guided canoeing or paddle sport near the centre.
Lucavsala wakeboarding
Seasonal water-sports activity.
Mežaparks cycling
Cycling and walking in a large park.
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Upcoming learning opportunities
Fresh sessions are pulled automatically from the Go2Grow catalogue. Erasmus+ funding availability is shown on each opportunity page and depends on the participant's sending institution.
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