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riga - Via Hansa

RIGA THE NEW BALTIC METROPOLIS
RIGAis the capital of Latvia and one of the biggest cities of the Baltic
region with close to a million inhabitants. The city is located on the banks of
the Daugava River, which flows into the Baltic Sea.
Riga was found in 1201, when the German missionary Bishop Albert
moved his residence here. Due to its convenient geographical location Riga in
the Middle Ages became an important trade and transit point and a leading
member of the Hanseatic League.
The architecture from this time is still visible in Riga as the main historical
monument is the Old Town with its numerous medieval buildings, churches,
guild houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Among the most important
sights are the Riga Castle, the 13th century Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's
Church, St. Jacob's Church, the Large and the Small Guild House, the Swedish
Gates and the Powder Tower. Around the Old Town the remains of the
medieval city fortifications can still be seen.
In the New Town, which was constructed after the city fortifications were
taken down in the middle of last century you will find the most impressive
collection of Art Nouveau that any European city can show. And between the
Old Town and the New Town stands the Freedom Monument, which was raised
in 1935 and again today is the symbol of the free and independent Latvian
republic.
Since Latvian independence, restored in 1991 Riga has changed a lot.
Extensive reconstruction works help Riga to regain the natural beauty it
possessed at the beginning of the century when the city was known as the
"small Paris" and new comfortable hotels, cozy restaurants and modern office
buildings are helping Riga to become the new Baltic metropolis. The recent
reopening of the National Opera House gave Riga one of the most beautiful
theaters in Europe.
With its old medieval ambiance, modern tourist infrastructure, vast
business possibilities and rich cultural life Riga has the potential to be a new
and interesting destination for conferences, conventions and incentives.
We are proud to present our conference and incentive manual for Riga. The
manual features our conference and incentive products, which have been
developed in close practical cooperation with serious European conference
planners and incentive houses.
Welcome to Riga!
CONTENTS
Riga - fact sheet
Overview of Riga conference venues
Selected conference hotels in Riga
Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene*****
Hotel De Rome*****
Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava*****
Baltic Beach Hotel*****
Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia****
Hotel Maritim Park****
Hotel Avalon****
Hotel Opera & Spa****
Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete****
Hotel Riga****
Domina Inn Riga****
Monika Hotel****
Albert Hotel****
Islande Hotel****
Jurmala SPA ****
Hotel Grand Palace*****
Bergs Hotel****
Gutenbergs Hotel****
Neiburgs Hotel****
Eiropa Royal Riga****
Conference and events venues in Riga
Riga Congress Hall
Citadelle Conference Hall
House of the Latvian Society
Large Guild House
Small Guild House
St. George’s Church
House of Brotherhood of Blackheads
Latvian National Opera House
House of Moscow
Kipsala International Exhibition Centre
Arena Riga
Riga City Exhibition Hall “Riga Art Space”
Valdemara Cntrs
Olympic Skonto hall
Latvian Railway history museum
Sapnu fabrika
Recommended restaurants in Riga
Sightseeing programs
Special events
Evening functions
Late evening entertainment
Check list of other activities
Samples of incentive programs
Give aways
RIGA – FACT SHEET
Location: Riga is located on the banks of the Daugava River, 20 km from the Baltic Sea
coast, at 56’’58’ N and 14’’12’ E. Distance to Helsinki: 360 km, to Berlin: 840 km, to Moscow:
960 km.
Climate: Moderate with considerable temperature variations. Summers are warm, winters
can be very cold and in spring and autumn it is mild. Annual average temperature: + 6,6’ C,
Jan: -2,7’ C, March: -0,1’ C, May: +9,9’ C, July: +18,1’ C, September: +13,5’ C, November:
+2,0’ C.
Inhabitants: 732.000, mainly Latvian and Russian nationalities and smaller communities of
people from Belarus, Ukraine and Poland
Language: Latvian, an Indo-European, Baltic language, non-Slavic and non-Germanic
language, similar only to the Lithuanian language. Russian, English and German are widely
spoken.
Religion: Predominantly Protestant (Lutheran) with a Roman Catholic minority and a large
Russian orthodox community.
Local time: Eastern European time zone, GMT + 2 hours
Public holidays: January 1st (New Year’s Day), March/April (Good Friday/Easter), May 1st
(Labor Day), May 4th – Independence Day, June 23rd-24th (“Ligo & Jāni”, Midsummer
celebrations), November 18th (Independence Day), December 24th-26th (Christmas day),
December 31st (New Year’s Eve).
Currency: Latvian Lat (LVL), 1 lat = 100 santimi. Lat is pegged to EUR, 1 EUR = 0.7028
LVL. Coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 santimi and 1 and 2 lats. Banknotes in
denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 lats.
Credit cards: Major credits cards Visa, Euro- and MasterCards are accepted at hotels,
restaurants, shops and the leading banks.
Opening hours: Banking hours Monday-Friday 09.00AM-04.00PM, Saturday: 09.00AM00.30PM. Shops are open Monday-Friday 09.00AM-07.00PM and Saturday 09.00AM04.00PM. A number of supermarkets and exchange offices are operating around the clock.
Telephone: IDD system is available at all hotels. Telephone cards are used in telephone
automates, GSM and MNT net are in wide operation.
Photo service: 1 hour photo service widely available
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 hertz, European-style 2-pin plugs are in use.
Taxi: The green light shows that the taxi is free. Charges are based on area and time. For
taxi orders and bookings contact the following free 24/hr numbers:
Riga Taxi: (00371) 80001313
Visa: is not required by most nationalities or it can be obtained upon arrival at Riga Airport.
Tax free: Tax free purchase is available at the airport upon departure. The shops have a
reasonable choice of goods, most of them fairly priced.
Airport: Riga Airport is situated about 10 km from the city center. The airport has the
capacity to receive large aircrafts. The center can be reached either by bus (No 22a needs
20 min. or No 22 needs 35 min.: 0.50 Ls.) or by taxi.
OVERVIEW OF RIGA CONFERENCE VENUES
with maximum capacities
Venue/ Name
No.of meeting rooms
Theatre
Reception
10
90
110
Hotel De Rome*****
4
80
150
14
320
350
Baltic Beach Hotel*****
12
300
350
Radisson Blu Hotel Latvia****
20
918
1000
10
630
450
Hotel Avalon****
3
100
160
1
50
80
Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete****
1
40
30
Riga Hotel****
4
250
-
Domina Inn Riga****
1
50
75
Monika Hotel****
3
120
100
Albert Hotel****
3
100
100
Islande Hotel****
5
250
170
Jurmala SPA ****
9
360
300
Grand Palace Hotel*****
3
100
150
Bergs Hotel****
3
60
120
Gutenbergs Hotel****
1
80
-
Eiropa Royale Riga****
5
-
200
House of the Latvian Society
5
700
700
The Large Guild House
1
700
-
The Small Guild House
3
450
450
1
150
200
5
200
400
3
1000
200
House of Moscow
2
360
100
Neiburgs Hotel****
St. George Church /
Museum of Applied Arts
Arena RIga
12500
SELECTED CONFERENCE HOTELS IN RIGA
1 Reimersa Street
LV-1050, Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 7093333, Fax: (+371) 6 7 322600
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Web-site: http://www.radissonblu.com/ridzenehotelriga
The hotel was built in 1984 and after a complete
renovation, it was re-opened in August 1999. The
hotel has 95 well-appointed rooms, 13 single and 64 double rooms, 14 double deluxe
and 4 suites. All rooms are equipped with sat-TV, IDD-phone, mini-bar and air
conditioner. The hotel has a fine dining restaurant, bistro, bar, 24-hour room service,
sauna and relaxation centre as well as 10 conference rooms with facilities for up to
110 persons. The hotel is located in the commercial centre of Riga, within 5 min.
walk from the Old Town.
Hall
Bastejs 1
Bastejs 2
Bastejs 3
Bastejs 1+2
Bastejs 2+3
Bastejs 1, 2, 3
Kronvalds
Viesturs
Arkadijs
Vermanitis
Area sqm2
34
44
31
78
75
108
94
54
35
24
Class
Theatre
U-form
12
18
12
30
30
50
70
22
8
20
25
20
62
60
90
85
42
-
14
18
14
50
48
25
14
Round
Table
22
12
12
48
56
24
12
12
Cocktail
35
45
35
70
70
110
100
55
25
20
Hotel De Rome*****
28, Kalku street
LV-1050, Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 7087600
Fax: (+371) 6 7087606
E-mail: [email protected],
Web-site: www.derome.lv
Constructed in 1991, last renovation in 2001.
The hotel has 88 rooms: 6 standard singles, 35
standard twins, 28 superior doubles, 18 junior
suites, 1 presidential suite. Rooms are equipped with telephone, TV, minibar, in-room
safe, Internet, private facilities with shower or bathtub, hairdryer. The hotel has a fine
dining restaurant "Otto Schwarz" for 110 seats, bar "Romas operas galerija" for 35
seats, sauna, 2 conference rooms for 80 seats, banquet room for 45 seats, business
centre. Guarded parking. Located in the city centre next to the Opera House.
Hall
Area
sqm2
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Banquet
Reception
105
80
50
40
100
100
Bulvaris I
45
36
26
14
-
Bulvaris II
Atrium
Gallery
Fireplace
room
40
30
20
14
-
-
250
-
-
-
-
150
71
45
25
30
30
50
Bulvaris
I+II
-
24, Kugu Str. LV-1048 Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 7061111
Fax: (+371) 6 7061100
Web-site:
http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-riga
Hotel "Daugava" completely reconstructed
and re-opened as Radisson SAS hotel in
July 1995, last renovation in May 2006.
The hotel has 361 rooms: 105 standard
singles, 76 standard doubles, 86 standard twins, 42 superior doubles, 10 superior
twins, 34 junior suites, 7 senior suites, 1 presidential suite. All rooms are equipped
with TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, trouser press, private
facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, restaurant "Panorama"
(International cuisine) for 118 seats, lobby bar, health & fitness centre with in-door
swimming pool, hair & beauty salon "Aleksandra", solarium, sauna, casino "Olympic"
and 13 conference halls with maximum capacity up to 1000 seats, business centre
Located on one of the banks of Daugava river facing the Old Town.
Hall
Area sqm2
Daugava I
Daugava II
Daugava
Ballroom
I+II
Lielupe
Venta
Abava
Amata
Lietuva
Latvija
Igaunija
Parlour 201
Parlour 203
Parlour 205
Gauja
163
163
Class
80
80
Theatre
140
140
Banquet
120
120
Cocktail
150
150
326
160
320
240
350
207
69
69
69
112
96
49
40
40
40
60
90
30
30
30
70
50
20
-
160
60
60
60
100
75
30
-
120
50
50
50
-
200
50
50
50
-
"Baltic Beach" Hotel *****
(in Jurmala)
23/25, Juras street
LV-2015, Jurmala
Phone: (+371) 6 7771400
Fax: (+371) 6 7771410
Web-site: www.balticbeach.lv
The spa hotel was constructed in
1982 and completely renovated and re-opened in June 2004. The hotel has 165
spacious bedrooms, suites in the main building and apartments in the Garden
house. It offers non-smoking and non-allergic rooms, rooms for guests with lap–
pets. The bedrooms are located in three sections:
•
•
Amber***** section , where all rooms have balconies and large windows
with a beautiful view to the sea.
Coral**** section The comfortable, cosy rooms in the are facing the yard
side or pine forest.
Additionally Baltic Beach offers 2 garden houses with separate facilities and entries.
All rooms are equipped with TV, telephones, internet connection, mini-bar, safe, airconditioning and private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel offers a
restaurant for 150 persons, a summer terrace with sea-view, lobby bar, retro bar and
SPA centre and guarded parking lot. There are 12 conference halls with max
capacity 1335 persons in total. The hotel located in the resort centre directly on the
beach.
Hall
Jura
Jurmala
Jura +
Jurmala
Krasts
Krasts I
Krasts II
Krasts III
Dzintars
Vilnis
Laguna
Liedags
Selga
Banga
Perle
Area
(m2)
180
144
Theater
180
170
324
300
109
43
34
31
57
51
46
45
43
38
240
50
40
40
70
60
55
50
50
50
45
250
Class
80
80
Banquet
100
100
Reception
200
200
U-shape
50
48
350
64
30
20
20
40
30
30
30
30
25
110
70
50
40
40
40
-
92
52
40
40
62
58
56
56
52
46
290
40
18
12
12
20
18
18
18
18
14
60
Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija ****
55, Elizabetes streetRiga, LV-1050
Phone: (+371) 6 7772222, Fax: (+371) 6 7772221
[email protected]
Web-site: http://www.radissonblu.com/latvijahotel-riga
The hotel has 587 rooms: 2 standard singles, 343 standard
twins, 40 standard doubles, 2 superior singles, 176 superior
twins, 24 superior doubles. All rooms are equipped with TV,
telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, private
facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has a restaurant
"Esplanade" for up to 320 seats, a Lobby Bar for up to 70
seats, D'Vine Grape & Spirit Bar for up to 73 seats, D'Vine
Lounge for 50 seats, Skyline Bar for up to 180 seats, Olympic Voodoo Casino - 1000
capacity, Night Club - 800 capacity, Beauty salon "Prior", wellness centre "Club 27"
with sauna, 20 conference halls with maximum seating capacity of 918. The hotel is
located in the city center, 5 min walk from the Old Town.
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•
•
•
•
•
Radisson Blul Latvija offers the best conference facilities in Riga and Baltic states.
20 multifunctional conference rooms with over 3700 square meters of meeting and
banqueting space for up to 3000 people.
There are all technical facilities including free wireless Internet (WiFi) connection,
video- and teleconference equipment, simultaneous translation system.
High class catering services.
VIP lounge on the 26th floor – the best place in Riga for cocktail parties, receptions
and meetings.
Business centre working stations with PC, fax, phone and copy machine
Hall
Area
2
sqm
Alfa
Beta
Beta 1
365
288
142
400
200
70
Classroom
Parliament
232
70
50
Beta 2
146
100
60
40
46
150
Gamma
96
90
60
26
32
65
Gamma 1
44
36
22
16
24
20
Gamma 2
Epsilons
Zelta
Iota
Lambda
Mi
Ksi
Omikrons
Ro 1
Ro 2
Sigma
Sigma !
Sigma 2
Tau
Omega
Omega 1
Omega 2
Halle 1
Halle 2
Halle 3
52
44
40
220
82
25
40
40
15
15
100
60
40
45
962
505
457
605
797
80
36
42
40
16
94
16
42
40
90
58
42
42
918
482
374
-
22
24
22
50
24
22
60
32
24
24
500
256
250
-
16
16
14
28
16
14
26
24
16
16
140
74
74
-
24
24
20
36
24
20
32
30
24
24
20
20
20
50
20
20
65
45
20
20
1000
420
330
400
1000
60
Theatre
U-shape
Round tables
Reception
55
20
72
20
350
220
130
104
104
-
1 Slokas street
LV-1063, Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 7069000 Fax: (+371) 6 70
69 001
Web page: www.maritim.lv
The hotel has 239 rooms: 9 standard singles,
186 standard twins, 3 superior twins, 39 superior doubles, 2 junior suites, 1 senior
suite. The rooms have TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer,
private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, 2 restaurants:
"Park Restaurant" up to 100 seats and "Bellevue" up to 32 seats, bar, sauna,
beauty salon, fitness centre, business centre and 9 conference rooms with
maximum capacity up to 700 seats. The hotel is located next to a park 5-10 min
drive from the Old Town.
Hall
Area
sqm2
Theatre
Classroom
Parliament
U-shape
Round
tables
Reception
Maritim I
305
330
210
70
200
200
Maritim II
295
300
200
60
200
200
Maritim I+II
600
630
410
120
450
450
Vilnius
Ventspils
Frankfurt
Riga
Tallinn
Berlin
Event Plaza
28
29
45
70
48
135
16
20
35
60
30
110
10
15
20
45
20
70
10
18
20
30
18
40
8
16
24
48
24
50
10
20
30
40
30
70
220
200
130
40
100
150
Hotel Avalon****
70/72, Kaleju street
Riga, LV-1050
Phone: (+371) 67169999, Fax: (+371) 67160751
e-mail: [email protected]
Web page: www.hotelavalon.eu
This hotel was opened in June 2007. The hotel has
111 modern individually designed rooms: 4 standard
singles, 19 standard doubles, 10 standard twins, 3
standard triples, 6 superior doubles, 62 superior twins,
4 junior suites, 3 senior suites. Each room is equipped
with TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room
safe, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower
or bathtub. The Hotel has room service, an all day
dining restaurant "Avalon" for 85 seats, lobby bar, panorama terrace, 1 conference
hall (can be divided in 3 halls) max capacity 160 seats, business centre, paid
parking. The hotel is located in the Old Town facing to Alberta square.
Hall
Settings
pax
Area
sqm2
meeting room
equipped with 2
sliding walls
130 m2
160
RaiĦa blv. 33
Rīga, LV-1050
Phone: (+371) 6 706 3400
Fax: (+371) 6 706 3401
Web page: www.operahotel.lv
The hotel is located in old building 1886. Date of
opening the hotel - April 15th, 2008. The hotel has 112
rooms: 19 standard singles, 15 standard twins, 54
superior twins, 10 superior doubles, 12 junior suites, 2
senior suites. The rooms are equipped with TV,
telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room safe,
Internet, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The
hotel has a room service, restaurant "Bel Ami" for 64
seats, Lobby Bar, health facilities - SPA, water pool, 3 conference halls for up to 10,
15, 50 seats, paid parking. Hotel is located in the city centre opposite to railway
station, 2 min walk from Old city.
Area
sqm2
Conference
room
Business
Center
Fireplace
room
41
19
21
U-shape
Boardroom
Round table
Classroom
30
30
25
30
12
12
6
Theatre
50
Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete ****
Elizabetes 73, LV-1050, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 6778 5555
Fax: (+371) 6778 5554
[email protected]
Web-page: http://www.radissonblu.com/elizabetehotel-riga
The hotel was opened 1st of April 2008. The hotel has 228
rooms: 28 standard doubles, 34 standard twins, 67
superior doubles, 95 superior twins, 4 senior suites. Each
room is equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, minibar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, coffee/tea making
facilities, private facilities with shower or bathtub. All hotel
rooms are non-smoking. The hotel has room service,
restaurant for 125 seats, lobby bar, fitness centre, 2
conference halls for up to 30 and 60 seats, underground parking. The hotel is
located in the heart of the city and is just 5 minutes away from the Old Town.
Area
sqm2
U-shape
Meeting
room 1
Meeting
room 2
Reception
24
Round table
Classroom
Theatre
12
16
44
30
20
24
40
"Riga" Hotel ****
22, Aspazijas Blvd.
Riga, LV-1050
Phone: (+371) 6 7044222
Fax: (+371) 6 7044223
Web-site: www.hotelriga.lv
Built in 1878, it was originally the well-known
hotel “Rome” in the 19th century. During the
war the elegant building of "Rome" was
destroyed and in 1956 the hotel building was restored. Substantially reconstructed in
1994/ 95, the last renovation was done in 2002. The hotel has 295 rooms: 62
standard singles, 162 standard twins, 18 standard doubles, 34 superior twins, 2
superior doubles, 13 junior suites, 3 senior suites, 1 presidential suite. The rooms are
equipped with TV, telephone, mini bar, Internet, hairdryer, trouser press, private
facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, restaurant "Palm
Garden" for 120 seats, bar, night club, casino, 4 conference halls: 250 seats, 50
seats and 2 x 35 seats, sauna. The hotel is located in city centre facing the National
Opera House.
Hall
Area
sqm2
Small room
Small room 2
Medium rooml
Large room
37
37
45
210
Theatre
35
35
50
250
Domina Inn Riga hotel ****
11/13Pulkveza Brieza
LV-1010, Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 7631800 Fax: (+371) 6 7631801
Web page: www.dominahotels.com
The hotel was opened in April 2005. The hotel has
110 rooms: 1 standard single, 52 standard twins, 21
standard doubles, 17 superior twins, 3 superior
doubles, 5 junior suites, 11 senior suites. All the
rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, mini-bar,
in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, air-condition,
private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, sauna, lobby
bar, restaurant "Da Antonio" for 70 seats, meeting room for up to 60 seats, bar for
up to 40 seats, paid parking. The Hotel is located in the Art Nouveau district in the
centre of the city, 10 minutes walk from the Old Town.
Hall
Area
sqm2
1 Meeting
rooms
90 m2
Settings
pax
25-50
"Monika Centrum" Hotel****
21, Elizabetes street
LV-1010, Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 7031900 Fax: (+ 371) 6 7031901
Web: www.centrumhotels.com
The hotel was opened in September 2005. The
hotel has 80 rooms: 12 standard singles, 50
standard twins, 14 superior twins, 3 superior
doubles, 1 junior suite. Each room equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, minibar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The
hotel has a restaurant "Sokrats" up to 60 seats, lobby bar, 3 conference halls
("Aurora" up to 71 seats, "Glory" up to 120 seats, "Victory" up to 48 seats), sauna,
fitness centre, paid guarded parking. The Hotel is located in the Art Nouveau district
in the centre of the city, 10 minutes walk from the Old Town.
Hall
Area
sqm2
U-shape
Reception
Round table
Classroom
73 m2
34
70
32
48
Glory
98 m2
34
100
32
50
120
Victory
51 m2
18
35
16
26
48
Aurora
Theatre
71
“Albert” hotel ****
33, Dzirnavu street
LV-1010, Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 7331717 Fax: (+371) 6 7331718
Web page: www.alberthotel.lv
This hotel was newly constructed in 2005 and opened
in January 2006. The hotel has 246 modern rooms: 7
standard singles, 159 standard twins, 66 standard
doubles, 3 superior twins, 11 superior doubles. Each
room is equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition,
mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with
shower or bathtub. The Hotel has all day dining
restaurant „Bestsellers” for 130 seats, bar "Star Lounge
and Lobby bar", 3 conference halls: for 100, 30, 20 seats, free-of-charge guarded
parking. The Hotel is located in the Art Nouveau district in the centre of the city, 510 minutes walk from the Old Town.
Hall
Space
Time
Light
Area
sqm2
U-shape
Reception
Round table
Classroom
106 m2
42
100
46
72
45 m2
16
40
20
24
20
35 m2
16
20
20
-
20
Theatre
46
“Islande” Hotel ****
20 Kipsalas street
LV-1048, Riga
Phone: (+ 371) 6 7608000
Fax: (+371) 6 7608001
Web-site: www.hotelislande.lv
The hotel was opened in 2006. It has 205 rooms: 28 standard singles, 126
standard twins, 7 standard triples, 42 superior twins, 1 junior suite and 1 senior
suite. The guests rooms has TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet,
hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has 2 restaurants:
"Reykjavik" for up to 310 seats and "Arctic Lights" for up to 60 seats, a lobby bar, 5
conference halls with max capacity for 300 seats, business centre, bowling centre,
"Islande SPA Beauty & Wellness, guarded parking. The hotel is located in the city
centre, 1 km from the Old Town.
Hall
Area
(m2)
U-shape
240
Theater
250
Reception
Altings A+B+C
170
100
Class
110
Altings AB or BC
Altings A;B;C
Reikjavika
Altings small
160
80
25
20
160
80
20
-
100
70
15
15
60
40
10
-
70
45
10
-
“Jurmala Spa” Hotel ****
47/49, Jomas street
LV-2015, Jurmala
Phone: (+371) 6 7784415
Fax: (+ 371) 6 7784401
Web-site: www.hoteljurmala.com
The hotel was completely reconstructed
and re-opened in May 2005. The hotel
has in total 190 rooms: 116 standard
twins (2 handicap rooms), 66 superior
twins, 4 junior suites, 4 senior suites. All
rooms are equipped with telephones, TV, mini-bar, internet connection, air-condition
and private facilities with shower (bathtub in 2 senior suites). The hotel has
restaurant for 330 persons, a lobby bar, a panoramic bar and open air café in the
summer time. The hotel has 9 conference halls with a maximum capacity of 1078
persons, SPA centre, and guarded parking lot. The hotel is located in the very centre
of the resort Jurmala (Majori) just few minutes by walk from the beach.
Hall
Aspazija &
Rainis
Aspazija
Rainis
Barons
Valdemars
Pumpurs
Blaumanis
&
Rozentals
Blaumanis
Rozentals
Area
(m2)
292
Theater
360
Class
180
Banquet
96
U-shape
92
143
143
63
146
31
100
180
180
58
95
22
95
90
90
28
44
8
36
48
48
24
40
8
44
45
45
34
40
12
30
50
50
33
55
16
22
16
24
14
14
SELECTED BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN RIGA
Grand Palace Hotel *****
12 Pils street
Latvia -1050, Riga
Phone: (+371) 6 704 4000
Fax: (+371) 6 704 4001
Web page: www.schlossle-hotels.com
The hotel has 56 well appointed rooms and suites: 3
standard twins, 7 standard doubles, 8 superior twins, 35
superior doubles, 3 junior suites. Rooms are equipped
with TV, telephone, mini bar, in-room safe, Internet,
hairdryer, trouser pres, private facilities with shower and
bathtub. The hotel has room service, 2 restaurants:
„Seasons” fot 35 seats and „Orangerie”(where breakfast
is served) for 45 seats, "Pils" bar for up to 35 seats, SPA and sauna, business center
and 1 conference room: boardroom – 14 seats. The hotel is located in the heart of
the Old Town.
Hall
Area
sqm2
Orangerie
Seasons
Board room
149
75
33
Theatre
20
Classroom
14
U-Shape
14
Banquet
55
30
14
Reception
150
50
-
“Bergs” Hotel ****
83/85 Elizabetes Street
Riga, LV-1050
Phone: (+ 371) 6 7770900
Fax: (+ 371) 6 7770940
Web-site: www.hotelbergs.lv
Boutique style hotel located in a 19th
century building. Opened in July 2003. The
hotel has 38 individually designed rooms,
21 superior rooms, 13 junior suites and 4 senior suites. All rooms and suites are
equipped with telephones, sat-TV,frigde, air-conditioning and private bathroom with
bathtub. The hotel has restaurant, bar, library, club room, and 3 conference halls
for up to 120 pax. The hotel is located in the city centre.
Hall
Area
2
sqm
Reception
Glass hall
141 m2
Meeting
room
41 m2
Libary
12 m2
120
-
Theatre
60
12
“Gutenbergs” Hotel ****
1 Dome square
Riga, LV-1050
Phone: (+371) 6 7814090
Fax: (+371) 67503326
Web-site: www.gutenbergs.lv
Hotel "Gutenbergs" is located in a 19th
century building. Reconstructed and
opened in 2001, the hotel has 38 rooms:
14 standard doubles, 17 standard twins,
4 superior twins, 2 superior doubles, 1
junior suite. All rooms are equipped with
TV, telephone, mini-bar, in-room safe,
Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel also has room
service, restaurant "Gutenbergs" up to 60 seats, roof terrace restaurant, a bar,
conference hall up to 60 seats. It is located in the center of Old Town near the Dome
Cathedral.
Hall
Area
sqm2
U-shape
Johan
80 m2
50
Theatre
80
“Neiburgs” hotel****
25/27, Jauniela Str.
Riga, LV-1050
Phone: (+371) 6 7115522
Fax: (+371) 6 7559562
Web-site: www.neiburgs.lv
The hotel is located in a majestic art
nouveau building dating back to 1903
and was opened in spring 2010. The
hotel has 55 rooms: 22 standard
doubles, 14 standard twins, 4 superior
twins, 8 junior suites and 7 two-storey senior suites. Each room is equipped with
sat-TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, private
facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has a room service, restaurant for 60
guets, bar, gym, busines centre, library, 3 conference rooms for 20 to 60 guets. The
hotel is located in the very heart of Riga's Old Town.
Hall
Area
sqm2
Lily
Amaryllis
Rose
48
52
30
Theatre
35
50
30
Classroom
16
28
16
U-Shape
20
30
16
Reception
40
45
-25
Europa Royale Riga ****
12, Kr. Barona street
Riga LV-1050
Phone: (+371) 6 7079444
Fax: (+371) 6 7079449
Website: www.groupeuropa.com
This boutique style hotel was opened
in April 2006. The hotel has 60 rooms:
1 standard single, 31 standard twins,
16 standard doubles, 6 superior twins, 6 superior doubles and 1 junior suite. All
rooms have TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer,
private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has fine dining restaurant
"Benjaminch" for 40 seats, café and lobby bar, business centre, 3 conference halls
up to 90 seats, saunas, casino, guarded parking. The hotel is located in the
historical Benjamin House in the city centre, 5 minutes walk to the Old Town.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS VENUES IN RIGA
Riga Congress Hall
5., Valdemara street
LV – 1010, Riga
Phone: (+371) 67043678
Fax: (+371) 67181149
Web site: http://www.kongresunams.riga.lv/
This venue was built in 1982 and renovated in
1999/ 2000 for the annual conference of the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development held in Riga, May 2000.
There are conference halls for up to 1200 persons and 2 smaller size halls for 300
persons each, as well as 7 seminar rooms for 40 persons each. The Congress Hall
has a restaurant with 140 seats. It is located in the Centre, near the World Trade
Centre.
Hall
Big Hall
Small Hall
Conference Hall
7 rooms for
seminars &
Workshops
Area (m2)
334
Theater
Cocktail
Class
1246
200
300
300
300
40-70
50
20-50
Citadele Conference Hall
12, Citadeles street
LV – 1010, Riga
Phone: (+371) 291 382 11
Web-site: http://www.komplekss-citadele.lv/
The fifth floor of the Office Building comprises a
multifunctional CITADELE Hall of 145 sq.m that is ideal for
conferences, seminars, colloquiums and presentations, as well as for banquets and
dancing parties. The hall is suitable for 20 to 100 persons participating in a seminar
or conference, and for 40 to 200 persons participating in a party, presentation or
banquet. The total area of the premises, including the lobby, cloakroom, smokingroom, kitchenette, sauna and restroom is 271 sq. Due to the walls that can be easily
shifted, the area of the hall may be reduced to 105 sq.m, thus providing enough
space for serving dinner or coffee. Restaurant services are available on the first floor
of the building.
Hall
Area (m2)
271
Class
50
Theatre
100
Cocktail
200
House of the Latvian
Society
13, Merkela Street
LV – 1050, Riga
Phone: (+371) 67222932
Web-site: www.rlb.lv
The House of the Latvian
Society was inaugurated
in 1869, in the period of
the national revival and acted as a center for Latvian culture and independence. The
house has 5 halls, a restaurant and a bar. The main theater-style "Big Hall" has 700
seats including balcony. The "White Hall" and the "Golden Hall" can accommodate
200 persons each for a dinner at long tables and the "Ligo Hall” and the "Club Hall"
can accommodate 100 persons and 50 persons for a dinner. Located in the city
center with a splendid view to the Verman Park.
The Large Guild House
6, Amatu Street
Phone: (+371) 67224850 Fax: (+37 1) 67224997
The Large Guild House was originally built as a guild
house for Riga merchants. The present building was
completed in the 19th century, when the Large Guild
House was reconstructed in English Gothic style. The
Large Guild House now serves as the Concert Hall of
the State Philharmonic and the concert hall has 700
seats. There are also 3 conference and meeting
rooms (Minister, White and Large room) available for
different purposes. It is located in the heart of the Old
Town.
Hall
Area (m2)
Big “Concert” Hall
Minister Hall
White Hall
580
Theatre
700
400
200
The Small Guild House
3/5, Amatu Street
Phone: (+371) 67223772,
Web-site: www.gilde.lv/maza/
The Small Guild House was originally built
as a guild house for Riga craftsmen. The
present building was completed in the 19th
century, when the Small Guild House was
reconstructed in Neo-gothic style.
The
Small Guild House now is mainly used for
cultural and festive events.
The Grand Hall can accommodate up to 450 persons in theatre style seating and the
Small Hall and the Senior Hall can accommodate 120 persons and 80 persons in
theatre style seating. The Grand Hall is a perfect location for festive gala dinner or
receptions. The maximum capacity of the Grand Hall by round-tables is 200 pax.
Located in the heart of the Old Town.
Hall
Area
(m2)
Grand Hall
Small Hall
Senior Room
330
130
90
Theater
350-450
120
80
Class
150
44
24
Banquet
200
40
30
Reception
250-450
100
50-80
U-shape
40-120
55
30
St. George’s Church / Museum of Applied Arts
24, Skarnu Street
LV – 1050 Riga
Phone: (+371) 67224028
Website: www.dlmm.lv
Ex- church of St. George built in 13th century now
serves as the Latvian museum of Applied Arts. The
place can host a seated dining room for 100 persons and standing reception for 200
persons. In 1998 the place hosted the Baltic Sea Countries Presidential Summit.
Hall
Big Hall
Area (m2)
370
Theatre
Cocktail
150
200
Ratslaukums 7
LV-1050, Riga
Phone: (+371) 67044300
Fax: (+371) 67044312
http://nami.riga.lv/mn/
The Blackheads House was built in
1334 and rebuilt many times beginning
with 1522, then turned to ashes during
World War II. In 1995 the rebuilding of
the house was started, in 1999 the
reconstruction was completed. In 17th
century the house belonged to the
Society of the Blackheads, a society of young, spirited, joyous and enterprising
usually German merchants. Nowadays the House is open for visitors and hosts
different events like conferences and receptions. The house has several halls: the
biggest is Assembly Hall, which can be used for bigger conferences and also gala
dinners for max. 150 persons by round tables.
The house is open for visitors daily from 10 am till 5pm, closed on Mondays.
Hall
Svetku zale
Libekas zale
Kabinets
Area
sqm2
330m2
120m2
40m2
Theatre
-
Banquet
150
60
15
Aspazijas bulvaris 3
LV – 1050, Riga
Phone: (+371) 67073777
Fax: (+371) 67228930
Web site: www.opera.lv
The 19th century National Opera House
was reopened in September 1995 after an
extensive $ 70 million reconstruction and it
is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful
opera houses in Europe. This together with
the high artistic level of the Latvian opera and ballet stars makes a visit to a
performance a highly memorable experience. The big hall has a capacity up to 1000
seats, there are several smaller multifunctional halls, which can be used for
conferences, receptions, festive dinners and private performances.
House of Moscow
Marijas Street, 7
LV-1050, Riga
Phone: (+371) 67039000
Fax: (+371) 67039001
Web-site: www.mkdc.lv
The reconstruction of this building was
finished in 2004 after special direction of the
mayor of Moscow. This building is a property
of the Moscow government and is a symbol
of cooperation between Latvian and Russian businessmen. There is a concert hall
with capacity of 360 seats equipped with contemporary sound and light systems
and a conference hall for 100 persons in theatre style with 5 cabins of simultaneous
translation. There is also a restaurant with Russian and international cuisine on the
first floor where is possible to arrange lunch for up to 70 persons and galleries for
coffee-breaks next to the conference and concert hall.
Kipsala International Exhibition Centre
Address: Kipsalas str 8,
Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67067518
Fax: (+371) 67067510
Web: http://www.rigaexpo.lv
Kipsala International Exhibition Centre open
since 1997, which is the biggest specialised
exhibition complex in the Baltic States 17 200 sqm and offers facilities, services
and quality meeting international standards.Kipsala International Exhibition Centre
is a member of the Latvian Association of Event Centres and the Baltic branch of
the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC).
Arena Riga
Address: Skanstes iela 21
LV-1013, Riga
Phone: (+371) 67388200
Fax: (+371) 67388201
www.arenariga.com
The multifunctional Arena Riga is one of the
largest and most important new buildings in Latvia. Originally built for the World IceHockey Championships of 2006, the arena has 12,500 seats, modern technologies
and a high quality of services which will allow the facility to become part of the
global chain of multifunctional arenas and the related industries. This is a modern
location for concerts, performances, shows and major sport events. It is offering
also various opportunities to organize events or banquets at the arena, beginning
with the rental of boxes for birthday parties and ending with corporate events for as
many as several thousand people. The restaurant “Hedonia Starlight” located on
the second level of the arena and affords good views of events in the arena while
enjoying a meal.
Riga City Exhibition Hall “Riga Art Space”
Address: 3 Kungu Street (under the Town Hall Square)
Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Phone: +371 67181328; +371 67181332
Web: http://www.artspace.riga.lv/en/
Riga Art Space is a multifunctional contemporary art space, which in its activity
strives not only to the contemporary visual art representation but also to the
production of world level art projects by taking relevant and professional
organisational measures. For various events there are three halls avalible: Large
Hall (1700 m2), Intro Hall (150 m2) and Education Room (70 m2).
Valdemara Centre
Address: Kr. Valdemāra iela 21,
Rīga , LV-1010, Latvija
Phone: +371 67035 200
Fax: + 371 67035252
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.valdemaracentrs.lv/en/
Valdemara Centre offers 5 conference and meeting
rooms of various sizes and specifications, for groups
of up to 20 people. They are located in the centre of the capital city, in a prestigious
A-class office building on the 6th floor. Conference rooms are your best choice for
both meetings in person or video conferences with business partners in other cities
or countries. By choosing to hold a conference or seminar here, you will enter a
professional business environment, and the comfort of you and your partners will
be in the hands of qualified reception staff. You will have access to any necessary
office equipment: a photocopier, printer, scanner and fax machine, as well
secretarial services. At your request can be provide additional technical equipment
and catering. The courtyard terrace on the 2nd floor can be used for post-seminar
cocktail parties or a brief breath of fresh air
between meetings.
Olympic Skonto hall
Address: E. Melngaila 1a, Riga, LV-1010
Phone: +371 67020925
Skonto Hall (8000m2) with 2 cafés, 3 conference
halls for 20, 50 and 200 people, 1 wardrobe.
Multifunctional Hall (4320 m2) with 1 café and 2
toilets. Microphone, projector, TV, flip-chart and screen are available.
The Latvian Railway history museum
Address: Uzvaras bulvāris 2/4,
LV-1048, Riga
Phone: + 371 67232511
Web: http://www.railwaymuseum.lv/
The Latvian Railway history museum was
founded on August 30, 1994, along with the
establishment of its two branches in Riga
and Jelgava. In Riga the museum is
situated on the left bank of the Daugava
River at Uzvaras Boulevard in an old
engine warehouse. In 1999 the renovation of the museum building was started. The
complex of the building includes exposition halls, an office and an exposition in a
carriage. A new exhibition hall in the engine warehouse was opened in September
2000. For all those who are looking for a unique industrial environment to realize
their events the museum is offering two halls – the Exposition Hall (130 m2) and
the Big Hall (1050 m2). The big hall is an old locomotive workshop from XIX
century, 80th years; interesting objects such as locomotive cab, wooden ceiling,
rough brick wall and fire-fighters accessories create special atmosphere.
SAPĥU FABRIKA
Address: Lāčplēša iela 101,
Rīga LV-1011, Latvija
Phone: +371 67281222
Fax: +371 67504289
Web:http://www.sapnufabrika.lv/
SAPĥU FABRIKA has started her activity
with 2000 year celebrity. Representing the
industrial sample the beginning of the XXth
century - glass factory was built in 1911 –
as transformation of new century. For different events there is the Big Hall - 1030
m2 + 300m2 (auxiliary premises) available.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN RIGA
Restaurant La Boheme
J.Alunana Str. 2a, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67321938
Fax: (+371) 67820294
Website: www.laboheme.lv
Open: Mon. – Sat. 12:00 – 23:00;
Sun. 12:00 – 20:00
Capacity: up to 80 persons
Named after Puccini’s opera, La Boheme is
divided into an upscale life style café and a fine
dining restaurant. Made in elegant Scandinavian style, this establishment offers
European cuisine with a French touch in leisurely and joy-full atmosphere.
Sophisticated food is as delicate as background smooth jazz and light classical
music. Definitely the place to unhurriedly enjoy a meal and atmosphere, made with
a great attention to even the smallest details. Excellent service is provided as well.
Restaurant “Vincents”
Elizabetes Str. 19, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67332830
Fax: (+371) 67830206
Web: www.restorans.lv
Capacity: 50 seats
This gourmet restaurant offering a wide choice
of international dishes is located in the
beautiful Art Nouveau district, 10 minutes walk
from the Old Town. The amazing creativity of
chef Martins Ritins gives you the urge to frame
your dinner, not eat it! Mr. Ritins is famous for having catered for numerous
celebrities among them the strongest man in the world: US President George
Bush, Elton John, Prince Charles and Andrew, Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne—the
photo gallery proves it! Martins uses mainly organically grown local produce and is
also the President of Slow Food in Latvia. The menu changes constantly according
to the culinary season. They also have a superb sommelier and offer very good
service.
Restaurant ”Fabrika”
Balasta Dambis 70,
Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67873804
Website:http://www.fabrikasrestorans.lv/?pg=2
Email: [email protected]
Open: 11:00 – 24:00
Capacity: 50 seats
The most fashionable restaurant amongst the
succesful Latvian intelligentsia. It is located
across the river, on Kipsala, right on the river
bank, in the brick loft apartment house, that served as a plaster factory during
Soviet times. In summer, there is a terrace on the floatingdeck. We strongly
recommend you to reserve beforehand.
Restaurant “Otto Schwarz”
Kalku Str. 28, (Hotel de Rome) Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67087623
Fax: (+371) 67087606
Website: www.derome.lv
Open 07:00 - 23:00;
Capacity: 80 seats
This elegant gourmet restaurant on the top floor of
the Hotel de Rome features some of the best
International dishes in town with a picturesque view
of Riga. All dishes are skilfully prepared from local,
ecologically clean seasonal products. Vegetarians
are also not neglected – meat-free dishes are in
abundance.
Restaurant “Kalku Varti”
Kalku Str. 11, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67224576
Fax: (+371) 67212575
Website: www.kalkuvarti.lv
Open 12:00- 24:00
Capacity: max. 200 by round tables
This restaurant is located on the
Philharmonic Square in the heart of the
Old Town. The restaurant has 2 levels both accommodating around 150 persons for seated dinner. The upper level is
operating as a fine dining restaurant. The lower level, located in a historical 17th
century vault, is partly operating as a banqueting room and partly as a music club
with live music in the weekends. The restaurant offers European and Latvian
cuisine and great atmosphere.
Restaurant “Piramida”
Reimersa Str. 1, (Hotel Radisson
Blu Ridzene)
Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67324433
Website:
http://www.restaurantpiramida.lv/
Open 07:00 - 23:30,
Bar: 10:00 – 01:00
Capacity: 90 seats
Elegant gourmet cuisine restaurant housed in a wonderfully designed glass
pyramid, located in the heart of the financial district. Those who are seeking
excellent international cuisine in an intimate and elegant ambiance will find the
Restaurant Pyramid to be a culinary treasure. Executive Chef's creative and fresh
approach to cooking is reflected in international cuisine menu concentrating on the
key elements of each dish and enhancing their unique flavours and textures.
Restaurant „Carpe Diem“
Meistaru Str. 10/12, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67228488
Open: Mon – Thu 11:00 - 24:00
Fri –Sun 12:00 – 2:00
Capacity: 64 seats
One of the best restaurants in Riga. Although it
fancies itself a jazz club in the evening, most
musicians would be intimidated by the elegant
surroundings, which include what appears to be a
very expensive crystal chandelier. Pamper your palate with a wide variety of
delicious international cuisine and listen to live music each night 19:00 - 22:00.
Restaurant “Nostalgija”
Kalku Str. 22, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67222338
Fax: (+371) 67222355
Open: 10:00- 02:00 in summer and
10:00-24:00 in winter
Capacity: 100 seats
Classic interior of high-ceilinged, beautifully
restored Soviet baroque in a nice and somewhat
elaborate setting around the circular bar. This
restaurant features Russian and International
cuisine.
Restaurant “4 rooms”
Meistaru Str. 23, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67225687
Website: www.4rooms.lv
Open: Every day 11:00 –02:00
Capacity: in all rooms 80 seats, one hall for 60
persons
Located in a historic building, the ethnical “taverna”
style of the restaurant and its filling portions, as well as the simple but accurately
designed menu, will bring you a cozy feeling. The right place to try Latvian and
Russian cuisine.
Restaurant ”Monterosso”
Valnu Str. 9, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67507170
Fax: (+371) 67222049
Open:12:00 – 24:00
Website: http://www.monterosso.lv/public/
Capacity: 1 floor two rooms 80 and 30, 2 floor
banquet hall 100
Refined Italian cuisine in a pleasantly elegant
setting. Their Italian chef is the inventor of the black pasta, which became
something of a rage in Italy. As for pizzas, the one with gorgonzola, sun-dried
tomatoes and ruccola is the most popular one.
Restaurant „Rozengrals”
Rozena Str. 1, Riga, Latvia
Website: www.rozengrals.lv
Phone / fax: (+371) 67224748;
(+371) 67220356
Cell .ph. +371 29109947
Open: 12:00 – 24:00
Capacity: 130 seats in 5 rooms
Medieval theme restaurant is located in the Old
Town next to the City Council. It is styled as a
medieval restaurant and is serving a large scale of medieval specialties in authentic
atmosphere with waiters and waitresses in period costume. Very good theme
restaurant giving a memorable experience that is a perfect end to the sightseeing
tour of Riga.
Restaurant “Esplanade”
Elizabetes Str.55 (Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia)
Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67772211
Website: http://www.restaurantesplanade.lv/
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 06:30 – 23:00; SatSun 07:00 – 23:00
Capacity: 250 seats
The comfortable and spacious restaurant
reflects the latest trends and tastes of dining in
a relaxing and sensually pleasing atmosphere as well as the latest trends of
international cuisine with a menu that varies seasonally. The Esplanade offers
extensive buffet-breakfast, a tempting a’ la carte dining throughout the day which
features a variety of international styles and flavors.
Restaurant “Gutenbergs”
Dome square 1 (Hotel Gutenbergs)
Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67814090
Fax: (+371) 67503326
Website: www.gutenbergs.lv
Open: 07:30 – 23:00
Capacity: in restaurant 50 seats, in the roof
terrace 60 seats
A boutique style hotel next to the Dome
cathedral houses a romantic restaurant called
"Gutenbergs", which offers classical Balto-Germanic cuisine meals, wide assortment
of world's famous drinks and good wine cabinet that together with silent instrumental
music creates warm and cosy atmosphere. There is a heated open-air summer
restaurant on the 5th floor roof terrace, it is open from April to November and offers
barbecue meals. It also hosts private receptions with breath taking view of the Dome
Cathedral and the Old Town.
Restaurant “Pie Kristapa kunga”
Baznicas Str. 27/29, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67294898
Reservation: (+371) 29512052
Fax: (+371) 67294899
Website: www.piekristapa.lv
Open 11:00 - last guest
Capacity: Total capacity 140 seats.
On the 1st floor there are 5 halls for 10 to 32 persons, in
the cellar there are 3 halls for 12 to 20 persons.
A respected gentleman named Kristaps once lived in this
house. In the days of his youth Kristaps became famous as
a participant of knight tournaments and then as a great traveller. In the halls you
can see valuables found in Siberian glaciers, brought from Byzantium. Lord
Kristaps built the Oriental Room after visiting the Sacred Land. Lord Kristaps loved
to have a good meal and to feast with guests, hence he brought recipes back from
all lands he visited. The restaurant offers Latvian, European, Russian and Oriental
cuisine.
“LIDO Recreation Centre”
Krasta Str. 76, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67504420
Fax: (+371) 67241168
Opening hours: 10:00 – 23:00
Capacity: 3 floors with total capacity up to
1000
Persons
Website:http://www.lido.lv/eng/companies/c
atering_companies/recreation_centre/
Lido Recreation Centre is one of the largest and most beautiful log cabins in
Europe. It is decorated in ethnic Latvian style and waiters are wearing Latvian
traditional costumes. It is characterized by a Latvian environment, tasty and various
dishes, LIDO beer, live music every evening, celebration of national festivities and
concerts. There is a separate hall for ca. 40 persons on the second floor, which is
possible to rent and arrange a Latvian lunch or dinner with private folklore show or
music.
Restaurant “Steak House Dome”
Smilsu Str. 2, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67320037
Fax: (+371) 6732 0790
Website: www.steakhousedome.lv
Open 11:30 – 01:00
Capacity: 54 seats
Located just off the centrally located Dome
Square in the Old Town, this spacious
restaurant offers various kinds of steaks
and traditional European dishes. Classical music sets the tone for oysters followed
by surf and turf.
Restaurant “Alus arsenāls”
Pils Square 4, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67322675
Fax: (+371) 67322667
Website: www.alus-arsenals.lv
Capacity: 120 seats
Restaurant “Alus arsenals” (“Beer Arsenal”) is
located in the Old Riga, near the Presidential
Palace of the Republic of Latvia, on the quiet
Arsenāla Street.
When the restaurant was opened in 1997, it soon became the favourite of
inhabitants of Riga and guests of the city, as brands of beer produced by the local
brewers, as well as bottled beer of well-known European brands could be enjoyed
there. Democratic, informal atmosphere, excellent cuisine, attentive and fast
service, reasonable prices - it's the restaurant “Alus arsenāls”. During summer
season a large terrace is opened with an outlook on the Presidential Palace of the
Republic of Latvia.
Restaurant “Salve”
Ratslaukums 5, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67044317
Website: www.salverestaurant.lv
Capacity: 2 halls, 80 seats
Located in “The Blue Troops House” on the
Town Hall square (Ratslaukums) Restaurant
Salve is a place where different ethnic
cuisines that were known in Riga got united
under one menu which is called to satisfy
tastes of inhabitants of the capital and its guests – all, who values quality and
traditions, presented with knowledge of business, in an elegant city manner and
sophisticated atmosphere. The menu is predominantly based on traditional Latvian
and Russian cuisine, but in addition the restaurant offers the traditional dishes of
other ethnicities inhabiting Latvia: German, Ukrainian, Polish, Swedish, Lives’ etc
Restaurant „Zila govs” (Blue Cow)
Meistaru Str. 21, Riga .Latvia
Phone: +371 672 233 07
Website: www.zila-govs.lv
Working hours: 11:00-24:00
Capacity: 80 seats
The restaurant is located just in the heart of the Old
Riga in the Livu square. Here you can feel the taste of
Latvia in an ambiance of 1823 year in a historical
original interior and Latvian modern kitchen. The
restaurant offers international steak and fish menu
from local bio products as well as tasty Latvian
cuisine. More then 20 different kind of stakes will be
served on hot stones. Suitable for business lunches, corporate events, as well as
for to host weddings and other memorable moments.
Restaurant „Dejavu”
Brivibas Str. 151, (entrance from Cesu Str
side), Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 67852994
Website: www.dejavu.lv
Working hours: 10:00 - 23:00; during HS
(from April) 12:00 - 00:00
Capacity: 120 seats
Dejavu is a modern restaurant with Italian
and International cuisine. The 600 m2 big
hall has 3 levels. The restaurant zone offers typical Italian dishes, a real traditional
Italian pizza and for a compete offer some eastern flavour as well. The Round Bar,
located above the restaurant area, offers a bride selection of wines, strong alcohols
and cocktails. Friday and Saturday evenings from 22:00 until 02:00 o’clock in the
background is playing Dj. The Lounge with comfortable sofas and lighted tables is
suitable for different events. Every Friday starting from 22:00 o’clock “Salsa Night”.
Steiku Haoss (Steak Chaos)
25 Meistaru iela (I-2)
Phone:+371 6722 24 19
Working hours: 12.00 - 24.00
Fri, Sat 12.00 - 01.00
other outlets on:
2 Audeju iela (J-2)
Phone: +371 6722 56 99
41/43 Terbatas iela
Phone: +371 6727 27 07
Fri, Sat 12.00 - 24.00
Website:www.steikuhaoss.lv
All the restaurants of this popular steak house chain are designed in western style,
letting customers enjoy an unforgettable trip through the Wild West. Enjoy one of
the 17 different steaks prepared right in front of your eyes, accompanied by a glass
of mellow wine or a refreshing cocktail with a appetizing dessert. When the horse is
hitched and you have enjoyed a good meal, it’s time to stretch your legs and join
the dancing with the waitresses and the best Latvian country music groups.
Restaurant “Ostas Skati”
Matrožu iela 15,
Riga
Phone: +371 20009045; +371 22066764
Website:
http://www.restoransostasskati.lv/index.php
Capacity: 60 seats in the restaurant, 50
seats on summer terrace
The concept of a comfortable, relaxed and
intimate restaurant includes a relaxed
atmosphere, friendly service and good value for money. Fresh and grilled food is
always a favourite among the costumers. The restaurant combines wonderful food
with a wonderful view to give the ultimate satisfaction in cusine. There is also a
conference hal for up to 70 people is avalible.It is located across the river, on
Kipsala, right on the river bank with a nice view of the Riga port.
Restaurant “Arbat”
3 Vagnera str.
Phone: +371 7214057
Working hours: 12.00-24.00
Website: www.arbat.lv
Russian cuisine restaurant, located in the
Old Iown near the Livs’ Square. Restaurant
offers the highest standards in the best
expression. Interior of the restaurant is
made with great emphasis on gold, starting
from hand painted wallpaper and continuing with menus and mirrors, with their
exquisite framework. Czar and even royal atmosphere is created by bright color
scheme. You will be pleased by the reasonable prices, but the size of the meal
earns appreciation, delicious and tasty. Friday evenings live music.
Restarant “Charlestons”
Blaumana 38/40
Telephone: +371 7770573
Website: www.charlestons.lv
Riga, Latvia
Open: 12:00 – 24:00
Capacity: 80 seats; banquet up to 300 pp
This restaurant offers delicious international
fare in a warm, yet elegant setting in the very
city centre. Here you can not only experience
and enjoy interesting international cuisine but also delicious homemade cakes,
cookies, and other treats. Everyone will find something special here – diverse menu
matching the season or alternating mood moving closer to evening. In summer
there is also a terrace, where you can enjoy your lunch in the sun. There is a
banqueting hall for receptions up to 300 persons and this offer outside catering as
well.
Restaurant ”DADA”
16, Audeju str.
Phone: +371 7104433
Riga, Latvia
Open: 10:00 – 24:00
Website: www.sushi.lv
Inspired by the art movement dadaism, it is
a complete anarchy of design and freedom
of choice! Each waiter’s uniform is
individually designed and is an art-work on
its own; also—you won’t find any matching
knife or fork here. Speaking about food, the restaurant is based on a “food market”
scheme—you pick you own ingredients (fresh meat, fish, vegetables and various
sauces), that are then quickly cooked in front of your eyes. You pay not for what
you have taken, but for servings. There are also at least three mains in a separate
menu, as well as desserts.
Restaurant „Paparazzi”
12, Antonijas str.
Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 67505710 (restaurant)
Phone:+371 67505709 (pizzeria)
Website:www.paparazzi.lv
In this elegant black&white upmarket
restaurant all dishes are made in the open
kitchen in front of your eyes. Exciting and
creative contemporary Italian cuisine is prepared in this lovely restaurant with
service that is unmatched in the city. Fresh pasta's, thin crust pizza, grilled
vegetables, and grilled fish and meats abound on the stylish menu. Italian flare
cuisine calls for a dynamic wine selection.
“Amphora”
10b Elizabetes street, Riga, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 6733 81 91
Open hours 12.00 - 23.00
Closed Sun.
Located in one of the most famous Riga Art
Nouveau
buildings.
Great
feel
of
mediterranean style, restaurant with a
European touch—elegantly casual. It isn’t too
classy to feel stressed, but classy enough to feel well treated. Large selection on
the menu, but mainly mediterranean cuisine. Delicious, what else can we say. Try it
yourself—you won’t be disappointed.
Restaurant “Metropolitain Café”
13, Antonijas str.
Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 28634355
Website:www.antonijasiela.lv
Open: Mon – Thu 08:00 – 23:00
Fr 08:00 till the last client
Sa 10:00 till the last client
Buffet each workday from 13:30 – 17:00
Capacity: 80 seats; summer terrace 30 seats
This popular restaurant, bistro and cafeteria near the popular Art
Nouveau street - Alberta iela offers a smart dark brown interior
embellished with Art Nouveau designs in its dining hall, while a smaller,
more functional room to the right houses its buffet of affordable soups,
salads and main courses that are available every day except Sunday.
You can also order breakfast food in the morning and dinner in set up of
buffet style on evening. A shady, comfortable outdoor terrace is available
in the summer.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN SIGULDA
Restaurant "Līvkalns"
Pēteralas Str., Sigulda, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67970916; (+371) 29623350
Fax: (+371) 67970916,
Open: 24 hours
Website: www.livkalns.lv
Capacity: up to 35 persons in the restaurant
and 20 on the summer terrace
Banquett hall: up to 200 persons
Here you have the possibility to enjoy nature, being not far from Riga and near the
centre of Sigulda and celebrate parties in the interior of the restaurant hall is
medieval style.
Restaurant “Aparjods”
Ventas Str. 1A, Sigulda, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67974414; (+371) 29383717,
Fax: (+371) 67972230
Open 12:00 – 24:00
Website: www.aparjods.lv
Aparjods" - ethnographic style complex of
buildings with roof from wooden shingles and reed. In year 2000 "Aparjods" won
the first prize of the competition "Wooden buildings in Latvia" organized by the
Department of Cultural Heritage of the Council of Europe. The restaurant is serving
delicious Latvian and international cuisine as well as fantastic barbeque. The
service is excellent. Restaurant has its own vine cellar as well.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN JURMALA
Restaurant „Preatore”
Baznicas Str. 2, Dubulti, Jurmala,
Latvia
Phone: (+371) 6776 9994
Fax: (+371) 6776 0244
Website: http://preatore.lv/en.php
Working days 12:00-23:00
Saturday, Sunday 12:00-23:00
Capacity:
60 seats separate
tables; 45 seats 1 table
The restaurant “Preatore” with its summer terrace is located in the very heart of
Jurmala, Dubulti. The ancient building (1908) is renovated to its original state
preserving a historical architectural style of Jurmala and decorated with luxury
elements of Colonial style of the 20th century. Make a choice of International
cuisine with a French touch and a wide selection of beverages, and especially
wines! Enjoying a beautiful landscape, fresh air of the sea and a purl of a fountain
you will have unforgettable time at our restaurant.
Restaurant „Jura”
Dzintaru prospekts 2, Dzintari,
Jurmala, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67761424
Fax: (+371) 67764490
Website: www.restoran-orient.lv/jura_lv.htm
A new 2-storied restaurant with banquet hall.
European cuisine, a wide choice of fish
dishes, live music on weekends.
Restaurant „Orizzonte”
Baznicas Str. 2b, Jurmala, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67760059
Website: http://orizzonte.lv/index.php/lv/main
Capacity: Two floors (40 places on the 1st
floor, 100 places on the 2nd floor), two open
terraces (150 places on the 2nd floor, 30
places on the 3rd floor). The terraces are open
only in the summer season.
Orizzonte – the only restaurant in Latvia located
right on the sea coast – on the beach. Two floors
and two open air terraces with sea view will not
leave indifferent any romantic. Executive chef
and his offered menu will please and amaze
imagination of even most refinement gourmets.
Warm of fireplace will bring cosiness feeling; live
music will give you brilliant mood and smile.
Restaurant “Caviar Club”
Juras Str. 23/25, (Hotel Baltic Beach)
Jurmala, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67771428
Fax: (+371) 67771421
Website: www.balticbeach.lv
Capacity: up to 150 seats;
A wonderful, constantly changing view of the
sea is an integral part of the “Caviar Club”
restaurant along with culinary delicacies made
by skilled cooks. Extensive wine-list can please the most delicate taste.
Outside seating on the terrace is offered in good weather; here you can taste grill
courses cooked before you. Small rain will not spoil your planned meal on the
terrace.
Restaurant “Il Sole”
Juras Str. 23/25, (Hotel Baltic Beach)
Jurmala, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67771428
Fax: (+371) 67771421
Website: www.balticbeach.lv
Capacity: up to 70 seats;
In summer terrace 40 seats
“Il Sole” is a new restaurant in the
Mediterranean style with a view over the sea
just behind the window where you will have a chance to try exclusive food from the
Italian kitchen. Both traditional and extravagant culinary masterpieces are delivered
by the Italian chef from Ferrara.
SIGHTSEEING PROGRAMS
Riga Grand City Sightseeing Tour
The sightseeing tour starts with a walking tour of the Old Town, followed by an
orientation tour of the city including the Freedom Monument, the Art Nouveau
buildings in the New Town and the extensive Riga Market. (Duration: 3-4 hours,
capacity unlimited)
Medieval City Sightseeing Tour
A walking tour of the Old Town incl. visit to Riga Castle (photo-stop), Dome
Cathedral (entrance), St. Peter's Church (entrance and panoramic view), the Large
and the Small Guild House (photo-stop), the Powder Tower (photo-stop) and the
Freedom Monument (photo-stop). (Duration: 3 hours, capacity unlimited)
Naval City Sightseeing Tour
A walking tour of the Old Town incl. visit to Riga Castle (photo-stop), St. Peter's
Church (photo-stop) and the Dome Cathedral (entrance) - Visit to the Museum of
Riga History and Navigation (entrance) followed by a 1 hour cruise on the Daugava
River. The sightseeing tour is conducted by guides
specialized in the naval history of Riga. (Duration 34 hours, capacity up to 80 persons)
Bicycle City Sightseeing Tour
A sightseeing tour on bicycles through the Old and
the New Town, visit to Riga castle (photo-stop),
Dome Cathedral (entrance), St. Peters Church
(photo-stop), Small and Large Guild House (photostop), Freedom Monument (photo- stop) and Art
Nouveau buildings in Albert Street (photo-stop).
(Duration 3-4 hours, max. capacity 45 persons.)
Organ recital at St.John’s Church
On special request the city sightseeing tours can include a private organ recital at
St.John’s Church, located in the heart of the Old Town. (Duration 20 min., capacity
up to 120 pax)
“Peek behind the velvet curtains”
By special request, an exclusive tour of the
backstage of the National Opera House.
This glimpse behind the scenes will be
followed by champagne and a surprise
opera performance will entertain the
guests in one of the ornately designed
reception halls. Two professional opera
singers together with an accompanying
pianist will perform the famous opera Aries
over the course of 20 minutes.
(Duration: ca. 1 hour, max. capacity: 30
pax each group)
Riga Black Balsam Tasting
The visit includes Riga Black Balsam tasting - most valued
drink and the best gift of friendship, was first made in Riga in
the middle of the 18th century. Legend has that Empress
Catherine the Great of Russia, having fallen ill during a visit
to Latvia, was cured after drinking Riga Black Balsam. The
drink is carefully prepared in oak barrels, which allow its
characteristic strength and the slightly bitter-sweet taste to
develop. Savor its fruity aroma and its special taste with
every sip. (Duration: 40 minutes, capacity: max.80 pax)
Riga Black Magic Bar
Kalku 10, Riga, Latvia
Phone.: +371 67222877
[email protected]
www.since1752.lv
Open from 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 a.m.
Entertainment: Mon-Sun: magicians shows
from 23.00-01.00
Capacity: 1st floor up to 37 persons, 2nd
floor up to 50 persons
It is possible to discover the secret of Riga Black Balsam in the Old Town of Riga.
Every evening in the bar visitors can experience a magical adventure, as they learn
the interesting history of the legendary alcoholic drink whose preparation is
wrapped round with secrets. In "Riga Black Magic" during the day various sweet
desserts and cocktails made with Riga Black Balsam are served. Riga Black
balsam can always be tasted.
Riga Black Balsam tasting cold be also organize in Mentzendorff’s House - branch
of the Riga Museum of History and Navigation – brings you in the cosy atmosphere
of the 17 th –18 th cent. dwelling house. Having been opened since May 18, 1992
and it is the only museum presenting social culture traditions of wealthy Rigans.
Exposition is arranged in the house built in 1695 and up to 1939 it has been a
dwelling house with storage rooms and a shop.
Sail down the Daugava to Riga Bay
By special request an enjoyable tour through
Riga on the riverboat Jurmala, with
unforgettable views of the Latvian countryside.
The captain will welcome guests on board with
a glass of Riga champagne. Groups may also
have lunch or dinner on the boat. A live jazz
band will give the tour some razzmatazz.
(Duration 2-3 hours, max. capacity 120
persons)
Breathe in the fresh countryside air
Over 100 hectares are dedicated to 18th
century rural life at the Open-Air Museum, with
100 traditional countryside buildings including
farmsteads, churches, windmills and fishing
villages, all of them moved here brick by brick.
Enjoy a festive welcome with Latvian folklore
dancers, a guided tour of the museum and an
open-air picnic served by the lake. Two-horse
carriages can drive the guests around. On
request, an organ concert in a lovely wooden
17th century church can be arranged. The
museum is located by Lake Jugla, just a 20-min
drive from the center of Riga. (Duration 3-4 hours, max. capacity 200 persons)
Handcraft in the Open air museum!
Prove your skills in one of the Latvian
traditional handcrafts! Different craftsmen
such as blacksmith, weaver, ceramic, straw
plaiter or amber artist will be happy to present
you their handicraft and to teach you how to
create a variety of decorations for example
from straw, amber, leather, textile or iron.
Each participant will have an opportunity to
create a small souvenir - to mint coins, to
braid straw ornament or make some amber
jewelry etc. You are very welcome by the
Latvian craftsmen!
Meet Stalin at the Motor Car Musuem
An amazing and eclectic collection of cars, from
a vintage Rolls Royce to Soviet-era mechanical
wonders. The museum has everything from the
very first motorcar produced by Daimler-Benz in
1886 to East German leader Erich Honecker’s
Mercedes hunting jeep. The museum is also
partly a wax museum and especially famous are
the
wax
figures
of
Stalin in his armored “Tchaika” and Brezhnev at
the wheel of his crashed “Zil”. A visit here
includes a welcome cocktail and guided tour. The
museum is a 20-min drive out of Riga and
transfers can be arranged in old-fashioned cars
or limousines. (Duration 2-3 hours, capacity 60
persons)
Riga canal tour
Enjoy an unforgettable canal tour with a wooden boat
“Darling” on the famous and only one Riga canal and
discover the city from another point of view. In romantic
atmosphere there will be different old town pictures with
parks, bridges and historical buildings passing by. Upon
request the boat can also bring you to the exclusive
restaurant “Fabrika” or “Ostas Skati” for a wonderful
dinner right on the river bank. (Duration ca. 50 min,
capacity 20 persons on one boat)
Drop into a local craftsman’s workshop
The city sightseeing tour could be prolonged by visiting a small workshop belonging
to a Latvian craftsman, which could be a ceramic workshop or a glass-blower’s or
painter’s studio, where guests can learn more about this art and also try their hand at
creating something themselves.
(Duration: ca. 2 hours, capacity 25 persons)
Visit to a textile art studio
Visit to the textile art studio "Studio Naturals"
producing unique and high quality linen is
hand-woven from natural flax fibers on
wooden-frame looms. In the old days, these
looms were a part of every country home in
Latvia. "Studio Natural" still uses these
traditional Latvian weaving techniques,
combining them with modern design.
Guided walk through the galleries, exhibition halls and
souvenir shops.
In the Old town of Riga there are a lot of galleries,
exhibition halls and souvenir shops with typical Latvian
craftsmen works from ceramic, leather, amber, linen and
wool etc.
The Europe’s only museum dedicated to the Sun is in Riga!
There are no two similar nations or cultures in this world.
However, the Sun is equally significant in many cultures around
the globe, and people depict it in many
different ways. We welcome you to the
Museum of the Sun to see for yourself the
diversity of ways how humans see the Sun!
There are more than 300 different sun wall
decors, clocks and mirrors in the collection of the Sun
museum from many countries from all continents, and a
special exhibition of suns made by
Latvian
artists
and
craftsmen
especially for Sun museum. This unique exhibition has been
collected for 10 years and now the time has come to show it
to everyone and to the entire world.
There is a special wall in museum on witch every visitor is
asked to draw his own sun as a memorabilia.
Workshop - Come to the Museum of the Sun to find your
own one!
An interesting workshop where you can find your own sun in
the form of gyps mould as a present from Sun museum and colour it and then take
it along with you.
Latvian product tasting in Riga central market
Guided walk through the Riga central market. The market is best known for its reuse
of old Zeppelin hangars for some of the market's food halls. The influences of Art
Deco, Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism can be seen in the architectural style of the
market complex. In 1930, Riga Central Market was the largest and most
technologically advanced market in Europe. Different tasty Latvian products such
as black bread, honey, cheese, smoked fish and meat, fresh vegetables or herbs
can be tasted.
Wine tasting at Vīna Studija (Wine Studio)
Wine studio will open the gate into the world of wine.
Enjoy thousands of aromas, senses and tastes! The
store section offers a selection of 500 wines from all
over the world. You can also have a chat with the
local experts of wine art, professional sommeliers and
become one yourself. Especially for you selected
wines and sacks will be served. (Capacity: 10 to 70
people)
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL FULL DAY EVENTS
INVITED BY THE DUKE OF COURLAND
08.30AM-09.00AM The couriers of the
Duke of Courland arrive to Riga and
distribute the invitations for a lunch at the
Rundale Palace
10.00AM-11.30AM Transfer to Rundale
Palace (79 km from Riga), en route visit to
the ruins of Bauska Castle.
11.30AM-11.50AM Arrival at the palace,
Master of the Ceremonies welcomes the
guests in the name of Duke of Courland
and invites for a welcome cocktail
11.50AM-01.00PM Guided tour of the palace, the Master of Ceremonies shows the
apartments of Duke and his family, the Marble Hall, the Throne Hall and the White
Hall and the galleries
01.00PM-01.30PM Baroque music concert at the Marble Hall
01.30AM-03.00PM Lunch at the cellar restaurant or barbeque party in the Palace
garden
03.00AM-04.30PM Non stop return transfer to Riga
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Rundale Palace
was built in the 18th century as the summer
residence of the Duke of Courland, Ernest
Johann von Biron. The palace was supposed
to have 2 floors and 2 wings and additional
servants' quarters, stables and a park. The
construction was inaugurated in 1736 and as
von Biron was favored by the Russian Czarina,
Anna Ivanovna, he succeeded in engaging the
Italian architect, Francesco Bartolomeo
Rastrelli, the main architect of the Winter
Palace in St. Petersburg. However, the
construction was interrupted in 1738 when von Biron and Rastrelli inaugurated the
construction of an even larger residence in the Courland capital of Jelgava. When
Czarina Anna Ivanova died in 1740 von Biron was exiled and could return
accompanied by Rastrelli only in 1763 when he was reinstated by the Russian
empress Catherina the 2nd. The palace and the interior were therefore only
completed in 1763-1768.
The palace was fairly devastated in the course of time and in 1972 a comprehensive
restoration of the palace was started. At present 40 rooms on the first and second
floors with original interior and furniture are open to the public. On the second floor
the central part of the palace houses the Duke's apartments. The Duchess and the
other members of the family were living in the western wing, where restoration works
are still being continued. The entire eastern wing was intended only for court
representation. There you will find the impressive Throne Hall, the White Hall and the
Small and Grand Gallery, which are all open to the public.
The maximum capacity of the program is 100/ 150 persons.
A MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE
AT THE GAUJA NATIONAL PARK
PROGRAM
09.00AM-10.00AM Transfer to Sigulda (57
km from Riga), the gateway to the Gauja
National Park
10.00AM-12.00AM Visit to the Gutmann
Cave, welcome by folklore group featuring
the medieval legend of the "Rose of
Turaida", continue through the Gauja Valley
to Turaida and visit to the restored ruins of
the 13th century Bishop's Castle
12.00AM-00.30AM Transfer to the medieval
town Cesis for the trip back in time and reception hosted by the most famous
Master of the Livonian Order, Valter von Pletenberg
00.30PM-02.00PM The group will be
welcomed at the Castle gates by the
Master most trusted servant – his
Secretary. He will tell about the Livonian
Order and the history of Cesis’ Castle, as
well as prepare guests for the forthcoming
visit to the Master. The Secretary will
notify the guests that the Master has
decided to choose one of them as his
vassal and will accompany the group to
the Castle garden, where his task will be
to discover who will become the vassal by
testing the bravery, agility and success. When the candidate to be the new vassal
has been chosen, the Secretary will invite the guests to the Castle courtyard to
meet the Order's Brother – the monk Vilhelm, who
will give to the guests a lantern, light the candles in
the lanterns and guide them to the Castle. Having
climbed up the winding stairs of the Castle tower, the
group will arrive at one of the Castle's most beautiful
rooms - the Master's residential and working abode.
Here the guests will be greeted by the Master and
with the assistance of the Secretary invited to ask him
the questions that are of interest. Afterwards, a
ceremony will be held marking the inauguration of the
new vassal, in which the new vassal will receive a
liege's book and ring as certification of the relationship
between the vassal and his
Master.
02.00PM-03.30PM
The
Master will ask the new
vassal to invite everybody
to
a
medieval
feast
prepared by the Castle's servants, which will be hosted
to the accompaniment of medieval music in the Castle's
lancet hall (up to 50 persons) or garden (up to 100
persons).
03.30PM-05.00PM Return transfer to Riga.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Gauja National Park was established in 1973 and consists of more than 900
sq.km. The park offers a unique combination of picturesque hill
landscapes, the Gauja River, medieval castles, sculpture parks
and fauna and flora that are already extinct in many countries
in Europe. Of special interest are:
Sigulda: The entrance to the Gauja National Park, a small
idyllic town with 10.000 inhabitants. The foundation of the town
dates back in history and in the beginning of the 12th century
the German Order built a large castle here. The castle was
destroyed during the Great Nordic War - but the ruins of the
main building and the 2 towers are left and are used for dance
and song festivals. A new castle was built in 1881 and today it houses the city
council and a nice restaurant. From the castle ruins you have a fabulous view of the
Gauja River and you can go over the river by cable car. Just outside the town you
will find the famous bobsleigh track and possibilities of canoeing and rafting on the
Gauja River.
Turaida: On the other side of the river you
will find the Gutmann Cave, a huge red
sandstone cave and the ruins of the
Turaida
Castle.
The
castle
was
inaugurated by Bishop Albert of Riga and
completed in 1214. It remained untouched
until 1776 when it was seriously damaged
by a fire. Recently a part of the castle has
been rebuilt and it is again possible to
enter the tower and the main building.
Close to the castle you will find a little
wooden church from 1750, the Daina Hill
sculpture park of Latvian folksongs, and
not to forget - the Tomb of the "Rose of Turaida".
The "Rose of Turaida": During the 17th century Livonia and Turaida were captured
by the Swedes. The legend tells that in year 1601 a baby girl was found on the battle
field and raised in the valley on the foot of the Turaida Castle. She was called Maia
as she was found in May. 19 years old the girl was the most beautiful girl of the
valley and known as the "Rose of Turaida". She fell in love with Viktors, the gardener
from the nearby Sigulda Castle. But a Polish officer in Swedish service also wanted
the "Rose of Turaida". He managed to bring her to the Gutman Cave where he tried
to seduce her. Maia paid with her life to stay faithful to Victors and overwhelmed with
sorrow he could now bury his love. The grave with the tree he planted on it can still
be seen close to the Turaida Castle.
Cesis castle: The Cēsis castle is the most
impressive and best-preserved set of castle ruins
in Latvia, and it is certainly the most popular
attraction in the old part of Cēsis. The Cēsis
castle was one of the strongest fortresses that
the Livonian Order had in the entire Baltic region.
Built in the 13th century, the Cēsis castle was the
seat of the Livonian Order’s masters.
The maximum capacity of the program is 100
persons.
BECOME A BRAVE KNIGHT
Transfer to the Gauja National Park in
Sigulda (50km from Riga) with a
panoramic tour of the park and the
medieval castle of Turaida and ruins of
Sigulda castle.
In the Sigulda Castle ruins, the guests
are welcomed by a troubadour, medieval
knights and their fair ladies. The
troubadour explains about the medieval
custom to fight in the name of a fair lady
and about the knights' main virtues. He invites the strongest and most courageous
men to take part in a competition. The guests are divided into teams and the
adventure begins. The teams compete by shooting with bow and crossbow, axe
throwing, javelin throwing, fencing, even writing verses in the name of the fair lady.
The results are fixed and the best teams and winners in each competition are
rewarded with prizes and diplomas.
The medieval dancers, musicians and short scenes from medieval theatre performed
by professional actors help to experience the atmosphere of the Middle Ages
revived.
Those who don’t participate in the competitions can forge their own coin with the help
of a medieval smith or try special wines made according to antique recipes with
herbs and roasted almonds.
Duration: 4-6 hours. The maximum capacity of the program is up to 150
persons.
FULL DAY EXCURSION TO THE RECREATION COMPLEX “VIESAKAS”
Journey to the recreation complex "Viesakas" in
Madona district, 130 km from Riga is a wonderful
opportunity to spend a nice day in the Latvian
nature including a jeep tour along the 500 ha large
deer garden with different endangered species,
visit to the ostriches and pheasants park as well as
to the hunting trophies museum. You can try your
skills at clay target shooting. Different other
activities such as open air picnic in hunter style,
visit of Latvian sauna, fishing, hunting (only licensed
hunters), orienteering can be arranged.
SPORTS GAMES IN LATVIAN SWITZERLAND
EXSAMPLE PROGRAM
09.00AM-10.00AM Journey to Sigulda (50 km Riga),
the gateway to the untouched ancient forests of the
Gauja National Park with panoramic sightseeing tour
en route, and visit the restored ruins of the 13th
century Bishop's Castle.
10.00AM-12.00PM Enjoy a bicycle tour on park’s
wild paths along the picturesque shores of the River
Gauja and go canoeing or rafting down the river.
12.00AM-01.00PM Transfer to the famous bobsleigh
track in Sigulda and a competition between the bravest
members of the group – zooming down the bobsleigh
track with a bob on wheels (in winter it’s possible to use
a “Vuchko” (rubber sleigh).
01.00PM – 3.00PM An open air picnic or lunch in a
national style restaurant “Livkalns”.
The results of all the competitions
have been fixed and the best
teams awarded. Now it’s time for
a festive atmosphere as folklore
musicians and dancers keep the
party entertained.
03.00PM-04.00PM
Riga
Transfer
to
The maximum capacity of the program is 30 persons (In case the group is
bigger, the participants can be divided into smaller groups for each activity)
OTHER ACTIVETIES IN THE LATVIAN SWITZERLAND
BALLOON RIDES
Hot air ballooning has to be one of the most romantic ways to fly. Few can resist
the attraction as a hundred feet of wispy nylon majestically rises with the dragon
burners. And whether you choose a morning or
evening flight, the experience will be
remembered for years to come! The balloon
travels at heights of up to 1000 meters. You may
fly over villages, towns and countryside and even
see wildlife, particularly on morning flights.
Details: Location: Sigulda, ca. 50 km from Riga
city center
Availability: whole year, depending on weather
Duration: ca. 3-4 hours for the whole experience
BUNGEE JUMPING
In the beautiful Gauja National Park in Sigulda you can jump
from the air cable-car (height – 43 m), which connects the two
sides of a valley created by the river Gauja. Opened in 1969, it
is the only one aerial cable-way in the Baltic States. It was built
on cooperation between Sigulda and Georgia city Chiatura
specialists.
FREE FALL SIMULATOR
Aerodium is the free
flight simulator -first
vertical wind tunnel in Eastern Europe. It
breaks gravity rules and allows you to fly
with the help of newest technologies!
Aerodium base is where the spirit of
adventure is combined with security
guarantee delivered by new technologies.
It is a place for professional athletes, as
well as just adventurous friends and
colleagues. Our goal is to create a popular
practice environment for skydivers, teams
representing different kinds of sports, and military units, as well as any other teambuilding programs and part of open-air entertainment among groups of friends.
Before that you will take part in a preparation program (1/2 hour) and will be
provided with all the necessary equipment. Flight duration: 2 min.
Availability: whole year, depending on weather, not possible when raining/
snowing heavily; working hours: Mo.-Fr. 16:00-20:00, Sa.-Sun. 12:00-20.00
Duration: for a group of 20 pax ca. 2 hours to take a flight for 2 min for everyone
ADVENTURE PARK “TARZANS”
Adventure Park „Tarzans” is a place for active recreation which
includes various original open-air activities. It includes: The
tobogganing track - the fastest and longest track in the Baltics.
Tarzan park with almost 80 different obstacles, which are located
in trees at different heights, up to 30m above the ground. In total,
there are 8 routes in Tarzan park
with different difficulty levels.
Catapult throws the visitor high up
by bungees. Stromberg’s bicycle
- the visitor rides a bicycle on a
40m long wire rope 5m above the
ground.
Almost
all
activities in the park are
unique and extraordinary
for Latvia, they provide
unprecedented feelings,
adventures, experiences
and fun!
http://www.tarzans.lv/
ROMANCE OF THE LATVIAN MANORS
Enjoy an atmosphere of peace, tranquility
and romance in the unspoiled Latvian
countryside. A full-day visit to Latvian manor
houses (80 km from Riga) will take you back
to the time of the troubadours, fa ir ladies,
nobles and their way of life. Each manor
house has its own legend and, of course, its
own ghosts – it's certainly possible that you
will feel their presence.
In romantic Jaunpils Castle you'll meet and hear the story of
the monk The odor, get acquainted with his friend Hilda the
castle housemaid, try wines from the house cellars and
enjoy a candlelit medieval feast together with them and the
castle troubadour who will entertain you with Dante’s
sonnets.
On the way there you can visit
Durbe Manor, which belonged to
the same landlord as Jaunpils, where guests are
familiarized with the way of life of Latvian landowners in
the 19th century. Jaunmoku Manor will also open its doors
to you and you can enjoy a drive around the estate in a
horse-drawn carriage, sail by boat on the manor lake, visit
an exhibition of hunting history or just enjoy a glass of
wine relaxing in the beautiful park. Transfer back to Riga.
Duration: 6 hours, max. capacity: 40 persons
MEDIEVAL SCHOOL
Medieval courtis situated near by Jaunpils
medieval castle, in territory, surrounded by
"Swedish wall". This stone wall was built by
Swedish prisoners of war, taken to Jaunpils
during Polish - Swedish war, after battle of
Kircholm (today - Salaspils) in 1605.Here
are offered different activities in medieval
style: crossbow shooting, archery, axe
throwing, spear throwing, medieval coinage, blacksmith,
canon, medieval weapons and armour. For every weapon
there will be an instructor dressed in medieval clothes.
THE LATVIAN AND HIS MASTER
The exhibition will help you to understand a bit more about Latvian
rural life in the 19th century. Each Sunday in the summer you can visit
program “Saturday at Durbe” to learn more about everyday life in
the 19th century in Latvia – pass time by trying your hand at weaving,
calligraphy, playing cards and cutting silhouette portraits. On the
grounds of Durbe, you will also find the Ceramic Workshop, where
on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10.00 – 17.00 potter
Velga Melne will help you to learn more about ceramics and pottery.
You might even try your hand at the art.
RECAPTURE YOUR YOUTH IN JURMALA
PROGRAM
09.00AM-11.00AM Boat trip from Riga to Jurmala with snacks and drinks served on
board
11.00AM-00.30PM Short sightseeing tour of the sea resort city, stroll on the beach,
ending at the Hotel Baltic Beach
00.30PM-02.00PM Lunch at hotel restaurant “Caviar
Club” (3-course meal, tea/coffee, water)
02.00PM-05.00PM Treatments at the hotel SPA and
Welness Center. Rent of "Flamingo" relaxing area, bath
centre "Slav Yard" and 25 m swimming pool with sea
water for 3 hours. These areas include 2 Russian
bathes, Turkish bath, sauna, small swimming pool with
cascade, back stream, underwater massage and
Jacuzzi, big swimming pool with sea water, massage (30 min) or steaming (10 min)
per person. Possible to arrange other SPA procedures on individual request.
05.00PM-05.30PM Transfer to Riga
The maximum capacity of the program is 60 persons. The total capacity of the
SPA center is up to 90 persons.
Day Spa
This luxurious stress relieving Spa experience has been carefully tailored for you in mind to ease
away the tension and stresses of every day life, leaving you feeling revived and revitalised ready to
face the new Season ahead.
Day Spa
Includes The Following:
Welcome Foot Ritual
Whilst you sip a Warm Herbal Infused Tea your feat are cleansed and exfoliated.
ESPA 55 minute Body or Facial Treatment
A wonderful 55 minute ESPA spa experience awaits you, choose from:
An ESPA full body massage incorporating soothing properties to ease away tension and aid
relaxation while relaxing the muscles and relieving any aches and pains.
or
An advanced full therapeutic 55 minute facial, concentrating on acupressure points and facial
tensions ending with a luxurious oriental Scalp massage providing perfect harmony, a balance for
mind, body and soul.
Light Spa Lunch in the Spa Café
The Day is yours: Whilst not being pampered in a treatment room, spend the hours in our relaxation
suites, Outdoor Vitality pool, Lifestyle showers, sauna and steam room.
Wide options of spas different treatments can be offered to the guests.
(All treatment should be booked in advance)
ESPA RIGA
In the heart of the city, lies a magnificent fin de siécle mansion by distinguished Latvian Architect
Konstantīns Pēkšēns. The beautifully restored Art Nouveau façade hides a jewel within; ESPA Riga.
ESPA Riga will offer an exclusive five star facility with luxurious interior design finishes, warm amber
tones and an architectural central feature staircase embellished with a beautiful lighting sculpture
from the renowned designer Eva Menz. The six floor spa has been uniquely tailored to provide a
genuinely holistic and restorative experience for each guest and member.
Creative heat experiences and vitality pools are where guests and members begin a journey of
tranquility and relaxation. Luxurious changing rooms, private relaxation areas and beautiful
treatment rooms all combine to offer guests and members an unforgettable experience.
http://espariga.com/
SPECIAL HALF-DAY EVENTS
TREASURE HUNT PROGRAM “TREASURES OF
THE GREAT CHRISTOPHER”
The guests are divided into 10 groups, five people
in each, and are given instructions to find the
Treasures of the Great Christopher, the symbol of
Riga. They will receive Riga maps, Latvian money
and hints on how to find where the treasures are
hidden – a number the most famous attractions in
the Old Town, and not only there. The guests have to find
these places and perform special tasks in order to get the
next clue to finding the
treasures. In some places
historical characters will be
waiting for them, in others
they’ll have to fight highway
robbers or give correct
answers to questions before
they receive the final clue.
The first group to find the big
box named “Latvian treasures”
– bottles of the
famous brew Riga
Black Balsam and Riga chocolates – will be
honored in the ornate Blackheads’ House
by the Great Christopher himself, and all
participants will be served with a shot of
Riga balsam or a glass of champagne.
(Duration: 3 hours, capacity: up to 100
persons)
MEDIEVAL DANCE CLASS
A medieval music concert by the ensemble Ludus is
given in the historical setting of the Small Guild
House in Riga's Old Town. Besides playing music the
musicians give explanations about the music of the
era as well as their musical instruments. Learn
Renaissance dances from the professional dance
ensemble. Canapés and drinks are served during the
lesson and the concert.
Duration 2-3 hours, maximum capacity 35 pax
PARACHUTE JUMP WITH A TENDEM MASTER
A tandem jump is the comprehensive kind of
parachute jumps using a common harness and
canopy designed specially for the beginners.
What you need to do is just to relax and enjoy
the freefall you’ve been dreaming so long
about. The jump preparation, on-ground
training, altitude control and the canopy piloting
will be done by the tandem master.
It’s a pure adrenaline rush :) We assure you, no
one will remain the same! Once having
experienced the unforgettable feeling of the
freedom of heaven all around you won’t forget it during the rest of his life.
During the freefall it is possible to make some shots or even create a good DVD
movie after that with some sound track you like. Later on, this stuff will be
reminding you about your experience over and over again.
Details: location: Jelgava airport, ca. 50 km from Riga city center
Package:
- Professional and safety instructions
- Full equipment rentals and 1 jump in tandem with instructor from 4000 m
- Refreshments and drinks
A PANORAMIC AIRPLANE FLIGHT
From a birds-eye view, the world looks much
different than it does in the ground! We invite
you to take a journey on board of a small
airplane. Plane can take 3 passengers at a
time, and it soars around 300 meters up in the
air. There are exclusive Excursions above
Riga, Sigulda, Kuldiga, with flights along the
Daugava and the Gauja rivers.
Details: Availability: whole year, depending on
weather
PULSE EFFECT
Take part in a great team building activity together
with famous Latvian percussion musicians. Find your
own rhythm and create together with the other
members of the group a nice and positive sound. You
will be able to tray different percussion instruments
and get some professional instructions about their
right use. Get fun and unforgettable memories in the
percussion workshop!
JEEP SAFARI
Group off road Driving Events with the latest
version of luxurious jeeps and personal Driver
Guides!
We are glad to offer you
• Events with elements of competition –
checkpoints, search for interesting objects,
and special assignments etc.
• Trophy expeditions and trips, where you
cover the route together with the organizers
and other participants, clearing the off-road
obstacles.
• Interesting routes tours including sightseeing
of cultural and historical objects:
− In the wake of Soviet Latvia This tour
gives you the opportunity to
experience the traces left by Soviet
Union such as kolkhoz (collective
farm), soviet households, schools
and to enjoy a real soviet kolkhoz
meal. From 5 hours
− Natural landscape tour. The tour
takes you through the Gauja
National park showing the beautiful
nature of Latvia.
− A tour nearby Riga. Short tour – “A
little "get-away" from the city!”
Possible different routes and programs
depending on time availability and budget.
All the trips have common features such as
sparsely populated countryside, almost
impassable roads, broken bridges and
unforgettable natural landscapes.
Capacity: max 70 Pax
With instructor 3 pax in each car
Self driving 4 pax in each car
FILMTOWN “CINEVILLA”
an open air Film decoration town, the place where the shooting of Latvian
blockbuster “Defenders of Riga” took place presents:
CREAT YOUR OWN FILM!
• This is an attractive and active filming process for your group!
• This is a good teambuilding activity, funny and interesting way to spend your
time!
• This is an excellent test for your ability to act and be creative!
• This is a possibility to enter into the spirit of the beginning of the past
century!
• This is an opportunity to obtain a film, where you are the main character!
According to specially created scenario
the participants take part in division of
roles and then the actors are becoming
characters of the film in the costume
room. In the costume room the
uniforms form the past century, as well
as civilian costumes, both male and
female are prepared. Maximum group
size is 100 persons, which are kept
busy during the filming process.
The approximate length of the filming process is 3 hours.
The material is being edited and recorded
in DVD format in about 3 days from
filming.
On this web page you can see sample of making movie for other group
http://www.youtube.com%5Cwatch%3Fv=U-cN3NU2EtU/
EXPLORE RIGA IN THE PHOTO RALLY
The group is divided into
teams of 5 to 8 people and
each receives a package
containing tasks, an itinerary
to follow, city maps, pictures
of famous buildings in Riga,
some Latvian money and a
glossary of Latvian words
and phrases. The teams are
then sent out into the city
from Congress Hall, located in the center near the Art Nouveau district. The itinerary
describes in minute detail the route they have to take, the buildings they have to see
and the tasks they have to achieve.
On the photo rally they have to visit 10 places, such as museums, monuments,
famous buildings and souvenir and food markets. In line with the tasks, they take a
bus or go on foot to each destination. Every stop on the route carries questions that
can only be answered by being there. Some physical evidence must prove their
presence at each place – a bus ticket, honey bought at the food market, etc.
The final destination is the Pyramida restaurant where the participants will be greeted
and asked to give a full account of their travels. The winners will be awarded and
afterwards all participants will sit down to a sumptuous lunch or dinner.
(Duration: 3 hours, capacity: 40 persons)
TEAM-BUILDING AT THE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
Over 100 hectares are dedicated to 18th century
rural life at the Open-Air Museum, with 100
traditional
countryside
buildings
including
farmsteads, churches, windmills and fishing
villages, all of them moved here brick by brick.
The group is divided into teams and the teambuilding competition begins. The teams have to fulfill tasks revealed by the
experienced showman and his assistants – a folklore dance and music group. The
teams' results are assessed and the winners celebrate with diplomas and prizes.
Those participants who don’t participate in the games are involved in the dances or
take a ride around the museum on a
horse-drawn carriage. In one of the
courtyards, on long wooden tables, a
typical Latvian “farmer's meal” is served
including typical Latvian dishes and
Latvian beer.
Duration 4 hours, maximum capacity
150 persons
JOIN THE KGB FOR “MISSION IMPOSSIBLE”
Upon arrival in the hotel room, each guest finds a new
passport with his name and a message that he is now
a KGB agent assigned the task of discovering a secret
FBI plan and render it harmless. The task includes a
list of places where the plan could be found and
information on where he can find his colleagues –
“comrades” from the same KGB group. During a meal
in the hotel restaurant the guests have to find out who
is in the same KGB group and arrange a meeting with
them after the meal.
In the reception area they have to find the “secret person from the KGB” to get
instructions for their first step in the KGB – a rally. The mission begins immediately.
In front of the hotel Soviet-era cars and minibuses are parked, each with a
Latvian/Russian speaking driver who is waiting for the special signal or codeword
that the group is the right one and than they can start their mission.
There are some places that have to be visited where the secret plans can be found.
At each place they get some part of a phrase where the real address of the endpoint
is written. These points are: the monument of the
Latvian Riflemen, Victory Park and “Stalin’s birthday
cake” (the Academy of Sciences), where concealed
information must be found or where special KGB
agents are waiting for them. They have to find
where a monument to Lenin once stood by asking
local people, then visit the Motor Car Museum
where a KGB man next to Brezhnev's car will be
waiting for them, and finally go to the bar “Austrumu
Robeza” (Eastern Border) where they have to drink
a shot of vodka, eat black bread and salt and sing
any Russian song (preferably one with a communist
theme, but Kalinka-Malinka is also OK) to get the
next clue.
When they get the final phrase they understand that
the plan is hidden in the Nostalgia restaurant,
designed in the Soviet empire style, where the fastest group will find the plan and
have to destroy it in some way. The KGB arrives during the festive, Soviet-style
dinner to reward the winners and thank everybody who participated. All participants
are admitted to the communist youth organization the Young Pioneers.
Duration: 4 hours, capacity: up to 70 persons
„U.S.S.R. PARTY ON SOVIET TIME FLOTING SHIP-REPAIR WORKSHOP”
A memorable U.S.S.R. party on an authentic Soviet time Houseboat
Nr.659. It was built in 1982 and originally was used as a ship-repair
workshop.
The Houseboat is located in the heart of Riga
and since summer 2007 has become a unique and
special place for hosting different public, private and
corporate events and parties. It offers you a fantastic
riverside view over the river Daugava. The party hall of
the Houseboat is convenient for about 300-400 people
(in summer, including the outside terrace, up to 500).
The advantage of the Houseboat is that the authentic
Soviet time atmosphere has been preserved on it, which means
that the guests of the U.S.S.R. party will feel to be taking part in
Soviet time ship building factory workers concert and afterbanquet/afterparty.
The party hall will be decorated according to Soviet Union
traditions – original flags and posters, Lenin, etc., Soviet time
cartoons will be shown on a real movie projector from 70ties.
The event will be hosted by „a factory managing director“. The
entertainment program includes the following:
- of course, as a welcome drink of vodka with pickle;
- the workers concert with dancing and vocal group singing
„chastushki”, playing balalaika and Russian accordion;
- the guests will take part in different Soviet time party games
and activities: „Russian roulette” with revolver and vodka, Soviet classical
play - dance on newspaper, „drunken checkers and chess“ etc.
- and of course traditional Soviet klitchen in authentic atmosphere will be
offered for tasting.
A U.S.S.R. party is not possible without a buffet. The charmant barmaid Tanja will
offer You Soviet time sandwitches, soviet time salad – rasols, vinegrets and
authentic alcoholic drinks from the 80ties: vodka Stolichnaja from old time glasses
„granonkas” or liquor Moka, wine Agdam and, of course, sparkling wine
„Sovetskoje Shampanskoje”.
There will be also a small kiosk available, so called „lavochka”, for those who would
like to buy something as a souvenir – real small things from Soviet times.
We have aditional special and exclusive offer – a guided tour to marketplace on a
Soviet time most popular car Lada or as it was called here „Zhiguli”!
We really hope that the U.S.S.R. party on the Soviet time Houseboat will be give
You a special memorable feelings about Your visit in Latvia!
TEAM BUILDING: PAINTBALL COMBAT
The outdoor Paintball park is a picturesque corner and is a natural peninsula with a
total area of 10 ha, and is surrounded by the river Maza Ugla from three sides, it
has a diverse lay of the land - starting with impassable nut-grove overgrowth in the
lowland or pure pine-oak forest, ending with high and quite steep hills. Paintball
park is a private area closed from the outsiders – is opened for paintball lovers,
their friends and family members to have rest and fun. It is possible to arrange a
real battle between you and your colleagues. The various sceneries are offered by
the experiences instructors. Is possible to arrange a picnic after the fight and drink
a “peace cup” with your “enemies”. Professional video & photo operator is ready to
shoot your game on video.
TIGER WOODS IN RIGA !
Visit Riga's professional Ozo Golf Club and
enjoy a spectacular game, test your
movement coordination and straight eye,
patience and quickness. And please keep in
mind that Ozo is a place where you can
always meet interesting people and have a
rattling good time together with your
business partners. On request, tournaments
can be organized for your business partners
or employees. The party ends with lunch or
dinner at the Ozo Golf Club restaurant.
JURMALA BEACH PARTY!
An afternoon program with coach
transfer or boat trip from Riga to
Jurmala takes place on the sandy
beaches of the lively coastal resort.
Group members have the chance to
enjoy different beach activities such
as beach volleyball, beach soccer,
biking,
water
activities
like
windsurfing and kite boarding, water
bikes and much more. The party
ends with a grill dinner at the Baltic
Beach Hotel Park.
Duration 4 hours, maximum capacity up to 100 persons
MEET THE PIRAT JURMALA:
Pirates and old Latvian fisherman greats the group on the
beach and leads different interesting games and activities like
* Amber hunting on the beach
* Sand Castles building
* Game „How to survive on the uninhabited island”
* Ring with torches and common song and other activities
Lunch or dinner in the
Latvian fisherman’s tavern
“Kurins”.
FORMULA 1
A superb professional indoor carting track on the outskirts of Riga
will keep you entertained all afternoon with some high-speed
racing. The Formula 1 race program kicks off with an indoor carting
competition followed by winner announcement and the
presentation of awards for the first three places for the best lap
time. Individual Grand Prix or team-event
participants will get a diploma and a bottle of
the very finest Latvian champagne for the
winner! Those group members who don’t want to participate can
place their bets sitting in the bar next to the carting hall. Snacks
and beer are served.
CLAY TARGET SHOOTING
Parex Sporting centre offers 4 shooting squares equipped for Compak Sporting;
each square has at least 6 throwing machines, 2 of them are located on towers 1022 m from the square level. One of the squares is equipped with projectors and can
be used also in the dark time of the day.
The sporting centre has a café next to the squares for those where the guests can
spend the time at some drinks and snacks while waiting for their turn and watch the
others shooting.
Availability: whole year, closed on Mondays
WINTER ADVENTURES
Guests are given a once-in-a-life-time chance to
enjoy a real Latvian winter party in the Open-Air
Ethnographic Museum. They are transported
back in time to the days of traditional Latvian fairs
with horsedrawn rides,
bonfires, folk
dances and
games.
Winter teambuilding activities such as folk plays and games
can also be organized. Hot wines, herbal teas
and a shot of Riga Black Balsam or Latvian
vodka are served to guests with snacks like
pancakes, patties and buns.
Duration: 4 hours, max. capacity: up to 70 persons
ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Riga – capital of the World Hockey
Championship 2006. Feel like a real hockey
star yourself! In one of the biggest and newest
ice halls in Riga, in a genuine hockey outfit,
you can play the “real men's” game. Two
teams of 15 are brought in to enjoy the battle
of the ice. A referee and trainer will help to
make the game as real as possible. Of course,
it's preferable that you can skate well!
Duration: 3 hours, max. capacity: 30
persons
ICE SKATING AT THE LIDO RECREATION CENTER
Guests are invited to put their skates on and slide
onto the ice rink. Professional instructors train the
guests on how to skate. After the skating fun, the
guests can enjoy a folklore dance show, take part
in the dances and games themselves and try
Latvian specialties like potato pancakes, pasties,
Latvian cheeses and other snacks and have a shot
of vodka or a glass of hot wine. Coffee and herbal
tee are served too.
Duration: ca. 2 hours, max. capacity up to 150
pax
COOKING MASTER CLASS
Professional chefs explain and show the
guests how to cook delicious traditional
Latvian meals such as sour craft cabbage,
grey peas with bacon, pork snout and meat
pasties, pork chops with horseradish, crispy
black bread with garlic, cold beet soup and
sweet bread soup. Guests can try their hand
at traditional cooking and ask questions about
the recipes.
Duration 2.5 hours, maximum capacity 15
pax
MAKE YOUR OWN LATVIAN TRADITIONAL BREAD LOAF!
You always are welcome to the “Laci”
bakery!
At first you will have a nice excursion
through the bakery, were also some secrets
about the bakers world will be told.
Follow the baker in his world, where you will
find out more about:
- Latvian baker’s traditions;
- How the bread dough will be made;
- How the baker’s tools look like;
- How Latvian traditional bred will be
made;
- How real Latvian bread tastes.
At the end of the excursion you will get
the opportunity to make your own bread loaf and
taste some Latvian specialties prepared in the
bakery. After this visit you will have not only a nice
feeling but also a warm bread loaf (made
yourself).
Special Christmas offer: Gingerbread
making, Gingerbread heart painting with
glaze, team work - Christmas house making
(from Gingerbread),
Duration ca. 2 hours, maximum capacity 150 pax (divided in 3 groups)
EMILS GUSTAVS CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
Emils Gustavs Chocolate offers to visit chocolate
workshop in Emils Gustavs Chocolate café at
“Berga Bazars.
You will have a possibility to listen to our story teller,
who will tell you fascinating stories about history of
chocolate. You will get to know about cacao tree
(our story teller will show you a real cacao bean
from cacao tree which grows in Ivory Coast), about
different traditions to make chocolate.
Our chocolate master will show you how chocolate
figures are made. You will have a possibility to try your hand in painting on
chocolate bars or chocolate figures. Your master piece you
can pack nicely and take with you.
You will have a possibility to by 100% handmade chocolate
products which are produced in Riga
The duration time depends on wishes of customer, average
40min-1h
It is possible to choose whole program or part of it with/without tasting, story teller or chocolate master
ENJOY THE TASTE OF DELICIOS LATVIAN SUMMER IN
THE HONEY ROOM!
More than 30 varieties of honey: lime, heather blossom, from
buckwheat, clover and other kind of blossoms and flowers collected in the apiaries of Latvia. A bottle of pure honey
contains the natural sweet substance produced by honey bees
from the nectar of plants or secretions of living parts of
plants. When scientists begin to look for all of the elements
found in this wonderful product of nature, they find a
complex of naturally flavored sugars as well as trace
enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. Honey is
made by bees in one of the world’s most efficient facilities,
the beehive. The 60,000 or so bees in a beehive may
collectively travel as much as
55,000 miles and visit more
than two million flowers to
gather enough nectar to make
just a pound of honey!
Sweet dream come trough
The oldest candy factory in Latvia (founded in 1870) opened
recently a kind of chocolate museum featuring the whole
process from cacao tree with beans up to the final chocolate
bars and candies. The excursion there includes also a visit
to the production departments of the factory and tasting of
sweets.
BEER TOUR IN ONE OF THE OLDEST BREWERIES IN BAUSKA
Beer is one of the Latvians' most
popular drinks. There are dozens of
breweries, from bigger factories to
smaller breweries in the countryside.
Let’s visit one of them – “Bauskas
Alus” brevery, which was founded in
1981! Since the dawn of the Company
its brewers were true (and are today)
to classic brewing technology, thanks
to which Brewery has earned place on
store shelves and in hearts of people.
After the excursion through the
brewery, were you will find out
everything about the history of the
brewery, beer production and its
components - let’s taste nowadays so
famous sorts such as Bauskas gaisais
(Light Beer of Bauska) and Bauskas
tumsais (Dark Beer of Bauska)
Duration ca. 1,5 hours, maximum capacity 60 pax
Visit «Dzintars» oldest enterprises in the field of manufacturing of perfumery
and bio cosmetics in the Baltic’s.
JSC «Dzintars» is one of the oldest
enterprises in the field of manufacturing of
perfumery and bio cosmetics.
The factory, established in 1849 in Riga
by the pharmacist G.Briger, till nowadays
preserves responsibility traditions to the
buyer for the quality of its production.
They offer developments of a separate
product and whole «lines». The evidence
of the reliability of enterprise as a partner
is the fact that at the year-end 2005 they
entered into the TOP-500 of the best European enterprises. In the intellectual
property there are 159 patents and 119 trademarks. In 2007 they won the most
prestigious prize of World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Trophy for
Innovative Enterprises – a golden medal and a certificate.
Today, having walked a
changes, the DZINTARS
long path of development and
company has become the largest
manufacturer of bio cosmetics and
perfumery in the Baltic’s (more than
350 items in company assortment)
and one of the most stable
enterprises in Latvia, having over 600 employees. The
quality of performance is certified by international
standards. The guests will visit ”Dzintars” museum
and will have a chance to test different products and
see the producing process.
EVENING FUNCTIONS
“THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”
The group arrives at the Latvian National Opera late in the
evening, at about 23:30. A guide dressed as one of the
famous opera's characters is waiting for the guests in the
dark opera’s vestibules with a lantern. The guests are
invited to follow the guide who retells the history and
legends of the National Opera House while in the darkness
of the corridors and backstage strange sounds and voices
can be heard. Suddenly, in front of the group appear the
phantoms of the opera themselves who will perform
fragments of their aria. The tour ends on the stage where
the guests are served champagne and, in one of the
opera’s ornate reception halls, a candlelit dinner, the
waiters
dressed
according to the theme.
Max. capacity up to 60 pax
GALA DINNER AT THE SMALL GUILD HOUSE
In the charming atmosphere of the guild house
the guests will enjoy a festive gala dinner at
round tables or medieval style long tables,
accompanied by jazz band, string quartet or
medieval musicians in costumes.
Max. capacity up to 200 pax
GALA DINNER AT THE HOUSE OF THE LATVIAN
SOCIETY
Guests will be welcomed at the house with
champagne and will enjoy a guided tour of the
historical house. A gala dinner will be served in one of
the reception rooms (White Hall, Golden Hall or Ligo
Hall) or in the Grand Hall where a surprise
performance such as such a variety, circus or opera
will entertain the guests during the dinner.
Max. capacity: up to 500 persons in all halls
together
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST IN RIGA!
In 2003, Eurovision Song Contest was held in Riga
thanks to Marie N's winning song “I Wanna”. Let’s follow
the tradition – try your strength at singing! The guests
are invited to a cosy restaurant and club with a pleasant
atmosphere, delicious food and good music. The
Eurovision Song Contest starts and is conducted by a
professional artist. All those interested have the chance to
participate in a karaoke contest, singing world-famous songs in
different languages. The crowd will choose the winners with the
strength of their applause. The best singers get awards and
diplomas delivered by a famous Latvian pop star and the evening
continues with a live music concert and dancing after midnight.
Max. capacity: up to 100 persons
FASHION SHOW PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA
The guests are transferred to a club chosen for
the evening's theme party. Upon arrival a
welcome cocktail will be served and a
photographer will capture the outfits of the
guests. An entertaining host will greet the
guests and introduce them to the evening's
program featuring song-and-dance performers,
then a fashion show in three sets will be
performed and every party guest will have the possibility to experience the electric
atmosphere in the studio of the professional photographer.
During the evening the most fashionable guests will be chosen during the fashion
show's grand finale and the most attractive will be awarded. The photographer will
also choose the best model of the evening. A DJ
will take care of the right music during the short
breaks and the wild party after the official program
and fashion show. Snacks and drinks will be served
throughout the evening and a buffet dinner can be
arranged as well.
Max.capacity: up to 200 persons.
1001 NIGHTS
The group will get an exotic sense of Middle Eastern
culture in the restaurant Pie Kristapa. The guests will
enjoy delicious Arabic cuisine, Arabian music and a
delightful belly dancer. The guests will then have the
possibility to smoke the famous Arabian water-pipe and
enjoy Middle Eastern sweets.
Max.capacity: up to 40 persons.
“LATVIAN NIGHT” WITH SPECIAL LATVIAN DINNER AND BEER
TASTING
The group will be taken to the largest timber cornerjointed building in Europe, a unique wooden
building decorated in the Latvian national style. A
giant cold and hot buffet is presented to the guests,
who will be able to taste many different kinds of
traditional Latvian specialties as well as Latvian
beer produced on the restaurant premises. During
the dinner the guests will have also the opportunity to enjoy a
folklore show with Latvian games and competitions in the rustic
surroundings.
Max. capacity: up to
200 persons
RIGA PARTYBUS
Exclusive possibility of using the bus-nightclub to celebrate
your holidays. This bus is especially suitable for holding
parties and presentations and also for VIP transporting. The
bus has a large dance floor, bar, three LCD TV sets, air
conditioning, heating and airway system, professional
technology of acoustic (HK Lucas Performer) and light (PR
Lighting Panda, Showtech LED PAR 64) systems, wireless
internet and laptop for business meeting, toilet and wardrobe.
You can enjoy karaoke with
thousands of popular songs and
taste a water pipe. This kind of
equipment in the bus gives the large
possibilities for the celebration. You
can make a party whenever you want to, or you can visit
different clubs and pubs. There are different interesting
tracks and party programs such as “Club Tour” witch
includes visit of 5 – 10 best night clubs in Riga.
(Capacity: 20 persons)
BARMEN SHOW
Bartenders will entertain the audience with the
manipulation of bar tools (e.g. cocktail shakers) and
liquor bottles in tricky, dazzling ways. Flair is
showmanship added to bartending that
enhances the overall guest experience. Our
entertaining barmen will take most of the
work out of your party, leaving you to enjoy
yourself and soak up the atmosphere.
Barmen will surprise the guests with their
bottle spinning abilities and cocktail creations.
FIRE SHOW
Enjoy exclusive and amazing fire show together with a
professional fire artist. You will see juggling with the fire,
fire eating and fire breathing combining with rhythmical
sounding.
LASER, MAGIC, BUBBLE or DANCE SHOW
Exclusively for your event you can also order laser,
magic, bubble or dance show. There are different
interesting programs available. Professional artists are
ready to entertain you – to make your evening special
and unforgettable!
When the day is over.........
LATE EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
CASINOS
Olympic Casino
(In Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel)
24, Kuău Str.
Telephone: +371 7061174
Open: 00.00 – 24.00
Web-site: www.olympic.lv
Riga, Latvia
The first Las Vegas style casino in Riga
ivites you to spend an exciting night! Most
popular table games – Blackjack, Poker,
American Roulette as well as the newest slot
machines with Progressive and Mystery
Jackpots. Free coins for every first customer! For none-gamblers: try your luck at the
exotic bar Mirage (open 24 h), with live music and entertainment every Fri and Sat
from 22.00.
CLUBS & DISCOS
Karaliskas Bites Bluza Klubs
34a Dzirnavu iela
Website: www.bluesclub.lv
e-Mail: [email protected]
Open: 12:00 – 01:00; Fri., Sat.: 12:00 – last
guest
Blues club where Riga’s best blues bands
and some international stars perform.
Club Essential
2 Skolas iela
Website: www.essential.lv
Open: Wed. & Sun.: 23:00 – 05:00, Thr.: 23:00 – 06:00, Fri. & Sat.: 23:00 – 08:00
This night club offers four halls with six bars, and is spread over three floors. In the
main dance hall enjoy Europe’s most played house music. Qualitative sound and the
newest light effects are developed by the best experts of the Baltics. R&B is played
in the chill-out zone.
Kalku Varti
11 Kalku iela
Phone: (+37 1) 67224576
Open: Wed., Thr., Fri ., Sat.: 21:00 – last
guest
Admission free (from 21 years)
The downstairs club of this centrally located
restaurant is actually a spacious wine cellar,
uncovered whilst digging the fundaments for
this new establishment. Enjoy Latvian rock
and blues, performed by Latvian bands, in a
classy atmosphere.
Amber Night
55 Elizabetes iela (in Reval Hotel Latvija)
Open: Tu- Sat 21:00 – 05:00
The Club is formed in many separate
rooms.Two dance floors- one for 250 people,
second for 300 people. Lounge zone.
Entrance starting from 25 years.
The Amber Night club is becoming an
established feature of Riga’s nightlife, venue
for visitors and locals alike looking for a
vibrant mix of dance classics and live music.
The amber theme flowing through the club lends it a certain intimacy, without
detracting from the ambience you would expect from an elite European club. The
club is divided in several various style halls with total capacity for up to 600
persons. Amber Night is open from Tuesday till Saturday from 21.00 - 5.00. For
those who are looking for an excellent premise for private functions or corporate
events Amber Night will offer modern designed Amber Night backstage hall.
Entertainment place GODVIL
Address: Brivibas Gatve 214 B
Riga, LV-1039
Web: http://www.godvil.lv/lv/
GODVIL- completely new format entertainment place in Riga. It is two-in-one- large
concert hall with the high capacity of arranging large scale concerts as well as the
night club. On the first floor is the Night club with large dance hall. On the second
floor are plenty of soft seats – Cigar Room, VIP Hall, VIP rooms and restaurant zone.
Bars & pubs
Skyline Bar
55 Elizabetes Str. (Hotel Reval Latvija)
Telephone: (+371) 67772222
Open: 10:00 – 02:00
Riga, Latvia
A visit to the Skyline Bar, located on the 26th floor of the Reval Hotel Latvija will be
the perfect end to your busy day! Enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of
Riga – spectacular sunsets with shadows reflected from the famous city skyline add
an air of romance and elegance. 2 scenic elevators provide the access to the Skyline
Bar.
CHECKLIST OF OTHER ACTIVITIES
Action / Team Building
• Paintball combat in the forest or forts
• Go-cart competition in the carting hall
• Curling competition in ice hall near Riga
• Horse back riding on scenic routes in Gauja National Park
• Jeep safari, go-carts and Quadra cycles
• Bungee jumping
• Bobsleigh run in Sigulda
• Drive down the rodeling track in Ramkalni
• Hot-air balloon flights
• Watching the Gauja National Park from bird’s perspective in a small airplane
(area observation flights)
• Canoeing or rafting on Latvian rivers
• Fly at Aerodium (free falling simulator)
• Team building competitions in the adventure park “Mezakakis” (different routes
of obstacles built in a forest)
• Windsurfing and kite boarding on lakes or Riga Bay
• Yachting in Riga Bay
• Golfing and golf courses at OZO Gold Club
• Fishing contest at a trout farm
• Ice fishing competition in winter
• Workshops: work in small groups with ceramics, wood, amber etc.
Culture & History
• Private chamber concert at a historical concert hall
• Thematic reception in rural manor house
• Folklore Day at Open Air Museum in Riga or in Gauja National Park
• Rural Latvia: A day in a typical Latvian farm
• Cultural Heritage Programs: Danish, Swedish, German, Russian
• Central Market degustation tour
• Beer degustation tour in one of the oldest breweries in Bauska
SAMPLES OF INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Sample 1
4 days / 3 nights
50 – 100 pax
Program
Day 1, Thursday
st
Arrival to Riga airport. “Meet and greet” by English speaking guides and transfer by 1 class
coaches to hotel Reval Ridzene*****
Special check-in: room keys are prepared before in envelops on the special table in alphabetical
order
Meeting with guides at hotel lobby and transfer to lunch.
13:00-14:00 Lunch at restaurant “4 rooms” (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
Tour “Architecture styles of Riga”
14:00 – 17:00 Riga sightseeing tour including panoramic tour by bus around Art-Nouveau district in
Riga and Old Town walking tour with visits to Riga castle, Big and Small Guild Houses, Dome
Cathedral (entrance).
Visit to the Blackheads House with Riga Black Balsam Tasting
The city sightseeing tours includes visit to the Blackheads House with Riga Black Balsam Tasting in
Blackheads House. Most valued drink and the best gift of friendship, was first made in Riga in the
th
middle of the 18 century. Legend has that Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, having fallen ill
during a visit to Latvia, was cured after drinking Riga Black Balsam. The drink is carefully prepared in
oak barrels, which allow its characteristic strength and the slightly bitter-sweet taste to develop. Savor
its fruity aroma and its special taste with every sip.
Transfer to hotel/leisure
Guided transfer to restaurant „Charleston”
Dinner at a restaurant „Charleston” (3-coure menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine)
Guided transfer back to hotel
Day 2, Friday
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Meeting with English speaking guides at hotel lobby
09:00-12:00 TREASURE HUNT PROGRAM „Treasures of the Great Christopher”
The guests are divided into 10 groups (ca. 10 persons in each) and have to find out the Treasures of
the Great Christopher, the symbol of Riga. They will get Riga maps and hints how to find place
where the treasures are hidden (it will be a number the most famous sightseeing objects in the Old
Town and not only there). The guests have to find that places and to fulfil some special tasks in
order to get the next hint for finding the treasures. On some places there will be historical characters
waiting for them, on the others they’ll have to fight with the highway robbers or to reply questions of
the guide in order to get the final hint where the treasures are hidden. The first group, which finds
the big box with „Latvian treasures” - bottles of Riga black balsam and Riga chocolates, will
be honoured in the Blackheads’ house by the Great Christopher and all participants will be served
with shot of Riga balsam.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch at restaurant “Kalku Varti” (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
After lunch walking to the National Opera House
15:00 – 16:00 “Peek behind the velvet curtains”
An exclusive tour of the backstage of the National Opera House. This glimpse behind the scenes will
be followed by champagne and a surprise opera performance will entertain the guests in one of the
ornately designed reception halls. A professional opera singer together with an accompanying pianist
will perform the famous opera Aries over the course of 15 minutes.
Transfer back to hotel in Riga
Free time for leisure
19:45 Guided transfer or walking to the restaurant for dinner (5 minutes to walk).
20:00 – 22:00 Candle-light dinner at a medieval restaurant “Rozengrals“(special medieval 3-course
menu including tea/coffee/water, 0,3 l beer or glass of wine pp)
Guided transfer or walking to hotel
Day 3, Saturday
INVITED BY THE DUKE OF COURLAND
08:30- 09:00 During the breakfast - The couriers of the Duke of Courland arrive to Riga and
distribute the invitations for a lunch at the Rundale Palace
09:00-10:30 Transfer to Rundale Palace (79 km from Riga), en route visit to the ruins of Bauska
Castle.
10:30-12:00 Arrival at the palace, Master of the Ceremonies welcomes the guests in the name of
Duke of Courland. Guided tour of the palace, the Master of Ceremonies shows the apartments of
Duke and his family, the Marble Hall, the Throne Hall and the White Hall and the galleries.
12:00-12:40 Baroque music concert at the White Hall
12:40-14:00 Lunch in Palace restaurant – former kitchen of the Palace (3-course, tea/coffee, water)
14:00 Transfer back to Riga
15:30 Arrival to Riga and leisure
19:45 Guided transfer to the Blackheads House:
GALA-DINNER:
20:00-24:00 Dinner
Guests will be welcomed at the house with welcome drink.
Gala-Dinner menu: Aperitif with canapés, 4-course menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine pp
Entertainment:
Blackheads House: Classical String Quartet
Ca. 24:00 Transfer back to the hotel.
Day 4, Sunday
Free time for leisure and shopping
Porterage at hotel
Luggage is picked-up by special truck and transferred to the airport
After breakfast meeting with guides at hotel lobby
Guided transfer by 1st class coaches to the airport
Departure
Sample 2
4 days / 3 nights
50 – 100 pax
PROGRAM
DAY 1:
Arrival to the Riga airport. “Meet and greet” by German speaking guides and transfer to the hotels
with orientation tour en-route.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS (60 PERSONS):
The first acquaintance with the city – walking tour in the Old Town with German speaking guide
visits to Riga castle, Big and Small Guild Houses, Dome Cathedral (entrance). Private organ recital
at St.John’s Church (20 minutes).
WELCOME DINNER:
19:45 Guided transfer to the Small Guild House.
In the charming atmosphere of the Small guild house the guests will enjoy a festive welcome dinner at
medieval style long tables, accompanied by jazz band, string quartet or medieval musicians in
costumes.
Welcome-dinner menu: Aperitif with canapés, 4-course menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine
pp
Entertainment: Medieval quartet or string quartet or jazz band
DAY 2:
PROGRAM FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS (60 PERSONS):
Option 1.
09:30-12:30 Opera and Art Nouveau tour
“Peek behind the velvet curtains”
An exclusive tour of the backstage of the National Opera House. This glimpse behind the scenes will
be followed by champagne and a surprise opera performance will entertain the guests in one of the
ornately designed reception halls. A professional opera singer together with an accompanying pianist
will perform the famous opera Aries over the course of 20 minutes.
The opera tour is followed by sightseeing tour in the famous Art Nouveau district.
Option 2.
09:30-12:30 Fine Arts and Painting class
Sightseeing of Art Nouveau district of Riga followed by guided tour to the Fine Art’s museum
(entrance) made by professional and famous in Latvia painter. The guests can try to paint during the
painting master class in the museum.
Option 3.
09:30-12:30 Visit to the textile art studio and guided shopping tour
Visit to the textile art studio "Studio Naturals" producing unique and high quality linen is hand-woven
from natural flax fibbers on wooden-frame looms. In the old days, these looms were a part of every
country home in Latvia. "Studio Natural" still uses these traditional Latvian weaving techniques,
combining them with modern design. The guests will be offered to have a cup of tea together with
designer and to talk about the fashion tendencies. The tour is followed by the guided shopping our
in the small handicrafts shops and boutiques.
13:00 Meeting at hotel lobby and guided transfer to the Restaurant “Lido”
13:30 – 15:30 Lunch at restaurant “Lido” (special Latvian menu, tea/coffee, water, 0,3 L beer pp)
Afternoon program for the whole group (120 persons):
TREASURE HUNT PROGRAM “TREASURES OF THE GREAT CHRISTOPHER”
The guests are divided into 10 groups, 12 people in each, and are given instructions to find the
Treasures of the Great Christopher, the symbol of Riga. They will receive Riga maps and hints on how
to find where the treasures are hidden – a number the most famous attractions in the Old Town, and
not only there. The guests have to find these places and perform special tasks in order to get the next
clue to finding the treasures. In some places historical characters will be waiting for them, in others
they’ll have to fight highway robbers or give correct answers to questions before they receive the final
clue.
The first group to find the big box named “Latvian treasures” – bottles of the famous brew Riga Black
Balsam and Riga chocolates – will be honored in the ornate Blackheads’ House by the Great
Christopher himself, and all participants will be served with a shot of Riga balsam. (Duration: 3 hours)
Guided walking back to the hotel
19:45 Guided walking to the restaurants for dinner:
20:00-22:00 Dine around in the city restaurants:
La Boheme (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
Fish Restaurant Skonto (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
Nostalgija (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
4rooms (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
Otto Schwarz (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
Charleston (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water)
22:00 Guided walking back to the hotels
DAY 3:
PROGRAM FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS (60 PERSONS):
Option 1.
09:30-12:30 SAIL DOWN THE DAUGAVA TO RIGA BAY
By special request an enjoyable tour through Riga on the riverboat Jurmala, with unforgettable views
of the Latvian countryside. The captain will welcome guests on board with a glass of Riga champagne.
A live jazz band will give the tour some razzmatazz.
Option 2.
09:30-12:30 MEDIEVAL DANCE CLASS
A medieval music concert by the ensemble Ludus is given in the historical setting of the Big Guild
House in Riga's Old Town. Learn Renaissance dances from the professional dance ensemble.
Canapés and drinks are served during the lesson.
Option 3.
09:30-12:30 COOKING MASTER CLASS
Professional chefs explain and show the guests how to cook delicious traditional Latvian meals such
as sour craft cabbage, grey peas with bacon, pork snout and meat pasties, pork chops with
horseradish, crispy black bread with garlic, cold beet soup and sweet bread soup. Guests can try their
hand at traditional cooking and ask questions about the recipes.
13:00 Meeting at hotel lobby and guided walking to the Restaurant “Kalku Varti”
13:15 – 15:00 Lunch at restaurant “Kalku Varti” (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water, 0,3 L beer pp)
Guided walking back to the hotel
AFTERNOON PROGRAM FOR THE WHOLE GROUP (120 PERSONS):
15:30 Guided transfer to the Open Air Museum / BREATHE IN THE FRESH COUNTRYSIDE AIR
Over 100 hectares are dedicated to 18th century rural life at the Open-Air Museum, with 100
traditional countryside buildings including farmsteads, churches, windmills and fishing villages, all of
them moved here brick by brick. Enjoy a festive welcome with Latvian folklore dancers and a guided
tour of the museum. Some typical Latvian snacks and beer are served by the lake. Two-horse
carriages can drive the guests around. The museum is located by Lake Jugla, just a 20-min drive
from the centre of Riga.
17:30 Guided transfer back to hotel
GALA-DINNER AT THE LATVIAN SOCIETY HOUSE:
19:45 Guided transfer to the Latvian Society House
20:00-24:00 Gala-dinner at the Latvian Society House
Guests will be welcomed at the house with champagne. The gala dinner will be served in one of the
reception rooms (White Hall, Golden Hall or Ligo Hall) or in the Grand Hall where a surprise
performance such as such a variety or opera will entertain the guests during the dinner.
Gala-Dinner menu: Aperitif with canapés, 4-course menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine pp
Entertainment: Variety show or opera performance (2 opera soloists will perform the famous opera
aries during the dinner in the accompaniment of pianist)
Ca. 24:00 Transfer back to the hotel. Leisure
DAY 4
Guided transfer to the airport
Departure
From Riga with love.......
GIVEAWAYS
Flax and clothes
Riga photo books
- Art Nouveau books
- Cards
National dolls
(small 10 cm, medium 18 cm, large 30 cm)
Dolls in national costumes
Ceramics
- Vases (small 20 cm, medium 30 cm, large 50 cm)
- Coffee cups (2 pieces)
- Candlesticks (2 pieces)
Leather works
- Purses
- Book covers
- Valets
- Boxes
Amber jewelry
- Necklaces
- Bracelets
- Brooches
Latvian linen and woolen clothing
- Linen Scarf
- Linen Napkins
-Linen Table cloths
- Linen Curtains
- Woolen sweaters
- Woolen socks with Latvian folk symbols
Black Riga Balsam
(small 150 g, medium 300 g, large 500 g)
Most valued drink and the best gift of friendship, was first made in Riga in the middle
of the 18th century. Legend has that Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, having
fallen ill during a visit to Latvia, was cured after drinking Riga Black Balsam. The
drink is carefully prepared in oak barrels, which allow its characteristic strength and
the slightly bitter-sweet taste to develop. Savor its fruity aroma and its special taste
with every sip.
Riga Classical Champagne
- Inexpensive and available in all Latvijas Balzams stores.
Emihla Gustava Chocolate
- Fine hand-made chocolate, manufactured on the premises.
-Elegant warping, excellent for gifts.
- Only high quality ingredients are used in the production.
LAIMA SWEETS
This sweet legend was born in 1870, when the German manufacturer Theodore
Rigert founded the first candy factory in Riga and gave it his name. The new
enterprise became one of the industrial leaders in the Baltics and Russia.
In 1925 the factory was renamed into a trading-manufacturing joint stock company
Laima. Since then, the name Laima for decades has become a delicious synonym
for candy, cakes, chocolate and waffles.
By 1938 the factory Laima could have been surely called an empire of sweets: high
quality chocolate, candy, cocoa, and squish were made on modern foreign
machinery and exported in large quantities.
Country Black Bread
- It keeps good for two weeks. You will find it in most groceries and at the central
market

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