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Riga, Latvia
The grand dame of the Baltics — a UNESCO old town of spires and guild halls wrapped in the world's finest collection of Art Nouveau architecture, right beside your ship.
The grand dame of the Baltics — a UNESCO old town of spires and guild halls wrapped in the world's finest collection of Art Nouveau architecture, right beside your ship.
Riga is a true walk-off port — the passenger terminal sits on the Daugava River just north of the old town, a flat ten-minute stroll to the medieval heart of the city.
💡 Pro move: Riga packs its highlights tightly, so it's a fantastic do-it-yourself port. Combine the medieval old town with the Art Nouveau district for the city's full architectural sweep.
Riga berths cruise ships at its central passenger terminal on the Daugava, a short riverside walk from the UNESCO-listed old town — one of the Baltic's easiest walk-off ports.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most cruise lines | Riga Passenger Terminal | Docked |
| MSC / AIDA | Riga Passenger Terminal | Docked |
| Holland America / Princess | Riga terminal | Docked |
| Norwegian / Celebrity | Riga terminal | Docked |
| Smaller ships | Andrejosta / city quay | Docked |
Riga is an architecture lover's dream — medieval guildhalls and dazzling Art Nouveau facades in one walkable city. Here's what's worth your hours.
The UNESCO core — the House of the Blackheads, Town Hall Square, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church tower, and the Three Brothers, Riga's oldest houses.
Find Riga tours →The world's greatest concentration of Jugendstil architecture, centered on Alberta iela — a riot of sculpted faces, masks, and flowing facades by Mikhail Eisenstein.
Find Art Nouveau tours →The vast market in former Zeppelin hangars, plus the Corner House and Occupation Museum telling Latvia's 20th-century story of Soviet and Nazi rule.
Find history tours →A baroque 'Versailles of Latvia' with formal French gardens, about an hour south of Riga — a lavish day trip for palace lovers.
Find Rundāle tours →Riga's medieval and Art Nouveau wonders connect on foot from the terminal. Each route links to a map.
From the riverfront to Town Hall Square and the House of the Blackheads, past the Dome Cathedral, the Three Brothers, the Cat House, and the Swedish Gate.
🗺️ See route in MapsA stroll up Elizabetes and Alberta streets to admire the most spectacular Jugendstil facades, ending at the Art Nouveau Museum.
🗺️ Open in MapsThe leafy park and canal ringing the old town, past the Freedom Monument and the Latvian National Opera.
🗺️ Open in MapsClimate normals for Riga, Latvia (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F / 0°C | 24°F / -4°C | 14 |
| Feb | 35°F / 2°C | 26°F / -3°C | 10 |
| Mar | 42°F / 6°C | 29°F / -2°C | 11 |
| Apr | 52°F / 11°C | 36°F / 2°C | 10 |
| May | 62°F / 17°C | 45°F / 7°C | 10 |
| Jun | 71°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 12 |
| Jul | 72°F / 22°C | 58°F / 14°C | 14 |
| Aug | 72°F / 22°C | 58°F / 14°C | 14 |
| Sep | 63°F / 17°C | 51°F / 11°C | 11 |
| Oct | 51°F / 11°C | 42°F / 6°C | 14 |
| Nov | 41°F / 5°C | 35°F / 2°C | 12 |
| Dec | 35°F / 2°C | 29°F / -2°C | 14 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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