Hello everyone, my name is Raffaele, and together with a very close friend of mine, we’ve organized a trip across the Baltic region that will bring us to Riga on New Year’s Eve 2025.

Leaving aside the somewhat impulsive decision without much thought about the weather conditions, I wanted to ask for some advice on what to do. What do you usually do on New Year’s Eve? Are there any pubs, closed markets, or places where we can eat and celebrate (but not private parties, hotels, or clubs—those don’t match our tastes)?

If you could suggest the names of a few places, I’d try giving them a call or sending an email to get a sense of the options. Or is it more common to have dinner somewhere and then join celebrations separately, like in a square or market?

(Also, if you can think of any nice pubs to recommend for the other nights we’ll be there, that would be great too!)

Thank you in advance!

Hello all! I have lots of coins. where can I change them for cash?

Essentially been coming to Riga on and off for the last 2/3 years, made some latvian mates and i come out every 6 months. Usually they tag along and show me the country/where tourists would never get the chance to see but I've got a couple of days next week on my own.

Just looking for something a little different, ive essentially done everything on the 'top 10 things to do in riga' stuff. e.g jurmala, sigulda, jelgava etc. Just wonder if there's anything near by that's easy to get to/half day trip.

Hey fam,

I originally booked this trip with my bf who i found cheating on me a week before our flight! After tons of crying and nearly cancelling this trip countless times i took a brave step to travel by myself and landed in Riga yesterday for three weeks, I'm looking for happening (but safe) places during the week (like places popular on specific days Monday for bingo and Tuesday for karaoke or Wednesday for wet tee kinds) and things to do for a solo girl in a new city! Just don't wanna be alone or by myself!

Edit 1:

1. Not looking for a date, please don't DM.
2. I'm from Ireland, 26 yrs
3. No i don't want to download tinder to find a man to show me around, my dad raised me better.
4. I don't care how fancy is your car, or your dog, or your fireplace.

Are there bolts, bolt drives or cabs available at new years from city center to airport, our flight leaves at 7 am on the new years day. Thanks in advance!

Hi! I’m here on a trip. On friday I deposited 2€ for a cup with Riga logo. Today I can’t find them anywhere.

Me and my girlfriend are planning a trip to Tallinn and Riga in April, and we really want to see spilve airport indside?

I saw that the museum was closed? But is there still a way to see it inside legally:)

Hello and sveiki, how can I find any job on IT field in Latvia 😱😱😱 I am a IT project manager and I have been checking open job position in Latvia but I cv.lv and LinkedIn job postings would be fake 🤥

Hey guys, Iam staying with my family in Riga for the new years eve. Do you have an suggestion what we can do?

In addtion: are there some places in riga that we should not miss?

Thank you!

I met Vita in the early summer of 1989 at a track meet and a festival for our team USA. She would have been 16 - 18 then. I went into the service and lost touch. I found this letter in some old memorabilia. Thought I'd ask the impossible, does anyone know her?

Hi everyone,

We’re planning a bachelor party in Riga in may with a group of 13, and we’ll be staying in the Old Town. I was hoping to get some recommendations:

Are there any clubs or bars that are particularly good for larger groups? What’s the general vibe in Riga for bachelor parties? Any activities or tours we shouldn’t miss? Additionally, I’d appreciate some insight into the local situation:

How strict is law enforcement in Riga regarding drugs? Is it heavily policed, or is the attitude more relaxed? Not that we’re necessarily planning anything, but hypothetically, how accessible are substances like marijuana, cocaine, or MDMA? Looking forward to your tips and advice!

Hello! I'm planning a trip to Riga in a couple of months and I have a small question.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but are the tickets you can buy on the "Rigas Satiksme koda bilete" app for all forms of transport (buses, trolleybuses and trams)? I just want to be sure that trams don't have their own separate ticket (idk, my city doesn't have them so trams feel like a separate form of transport from buses and trolleybuses to me)

Thank you in advance for your help :))

I'm arriving in Riga in 2 days and planning in buy the 5 day transport pass. Am I able to have 2 passes on the app so I can purchase one for myself and my daughter?

What is the best way to travel locally, by taxi etc? I don’t see Uber as an option

Hello, I'm applying for Master's at EKA university. I guess I'm looking for advice on 2 counts.

1. How good is EKA university? Do you know someone who studies here? What kind of reputation does it have.

2. I speak English, Russian and Georgian all very well, but not Latvian. What kind of jobs can I get without speaking the national language (I'm open to anything) and what kind of salary can I expect?

Would appreciate any help on those topics

Thanks.

Just slipped into Riga after 4 days in Estonia on my way to Warsaw. I have read up on the proper beer spots and cocktail lounges. Local advice is appreciated. Yes. I looked for a commonly asked wiki.

Hi! I hope this type of question is allowed here and not too annoying—if not, I’ll delete my post.

I might be moving to Riga for a while to study, but to be honest, I don’t know much about Latvia or its culture yet. I’ve been doing some research, but I still wanted to ask: What are some good things to know before moving to Riga? I know it’s a very general question, but for instance, would it be difficult to find a room to rent as a foreigner?

Also, I hope this isn’t offensive, but I’m from another European country, and there’s been a lot of talk about the growing threat of Russia. Considering how close Latvia is, I’m curious—how much is this topic discussed or being prepared for there right now?

Hello everyone, as my semester abroad is coming to an end, I’m looking for someone interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment starting from 15.01.2025 in Old Town Riga.
Rent: 600 EUR per month (all-inclusive: rent, utilities, and internet).
If you're interested, send me a pm :)

We have just returned from Riga and had purchased a few gifts from the local shops. Checking at the airport on the 'Duty Free' etc. We discovered a very big difference in the prices. The airport being excessive. Just a rant

I want to start my calisthenics journey and would like to find a person who would like to train me :)

Hi guys,

I will bein Riga for one month, I am looking for a gym that will let me have a membership for one month?

I will be staying around/close to St. Peters church.

Looking for a gym within a 10-15min walk (or the closest)

I have messaged, Gym! and they do not offer a monthly pass only. I can't seem to find contact details/information on any other gyms close.

Thanks 👍🏼

Me and my friends (aroun8-9 people) are coming to Riga on March. What is best public sauna in Riga where bunch of guys could enjoy sauna and few beers?

It would be good if we could rent towels from the sauna and you could be naked in the sauna (we are coming from Finland so "sauna nudity" is no problem for us and we dont have swimsuits with us... :))

I google few potential places but I don't know what are rules/services in these saunas:

Pārdaugavas malkas pirts - KVANT, SIA +371 67 613 203 https://g.co/kgs/jMNcT8r

Nellijas Pirts +371 29 485 847 https://g.co/kgs/xQjk6Mj

Any recommendations?

Every year I go for a solo Christmas trip staying at a 5 star hotel and enjoying luxury food, drinks and art. This year I’m at the Grand Poet in Riga and I am looking for the perfect place to eat my Christmas Eve dinner. Many places seem to be closed 24th to 26th. Could anyone recommend a high end restaurant open those days? Also does anyone know art galleries, bars and the like of the beaten track I would love some tips. If you are in Riga for Christmas and need a break from family I am open to meet for a drink or 7. I am a well mannered, well educated and well travelled Dane in my late 30’s.

Does anyone know where I can get the updated covid vaccine in Riga? I have had trouble finding it.

Hi everyone. Please let me know if this isn't the correct subreddit to post this. I am an American who is thinking of moving to Riga. I have a high school diploma with some college experience, however, I dropped out due to some personal stuff. I am wondering if there are any opportunities for foreigners to live in Riga. I would like to move to Europe as I am trying to move further from my family and I want to live somewhere different.

Hi everyone! I’m a 30F year old expat currently seeking opportunities in Riga’s financial sector. I’d greatly appreciate any leads or connections from this amazing community. Thank you in advance!

Hi all

I would like to organize a team event in or close to Riga for around 20-30 work colleagues. Can be Dinner and Drinks at an interesting place, can be some kind of activity, or both. Budget around 40 Euros per person. Any ideas?