Sight Vecrīga, Riga
House of the Blackheads
A sight in Vecrīga, Riga, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Blue hour.
Why go
Ornate Dutch Renaissance guild house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, rebuilt in 1999 after wartime destruction.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Riga, alongside 3 sights, 2 shops and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Town Hall Square and St Peter's Church. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Vecrīga
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Blue hour
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Riga, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Town Hall Square
Square where an octagonal plaque marks Riga's claim to the first decorated Christmas tree, set up in 1510.
Sight · 0.0 km straight-line - 2St Peter's Church
Gothic church whose 123 m spire has a lift to a viewing gallery over the Old Town and the Daugava.
Activity · 0.2 km straight-line - 3Hotel Neiburgs
Hotel in a 1903 Art Nouveau building on Jauniela, a block from Dome Square.
Stay · 0.2 km straight-line - 4Black Magic
Dark wood cafe-bar on Kaļķu iela pouring Riga Black Balsam cocktails, with handmade chocolates.
Drinks · 0.2 km straight-line - 5Riga Christmas Market
Red-and-white striped stalls and a tall tree on Dome Square, beside Riga Cathedral, selling mittens, honey and hot food.
Shopping · 0.3 km straight-line - 6Riga Central Market
Market in five former Zeppelin hangars by the river, with halls for fish, meat, dairy and smoked foods.
Shopping · 0.6 km straight-line
On these curated routes
House of the Blackheads is a stop on our Tallinn & Riga route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Riga
2 more curated sights in Riga. See the full Riga guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Riga run from -2°C in January to 22°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For House of the Blackheads itself, we suggest: Blue hour.
Modelled monthly averages for Riga from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Riga weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 56.94722, 24.10694
- Destination
- Riga, Latvia
House of the Blackheads: quick answers
How much time do you need at House of the Blackheads?
Plan on about 45 minutes at House of the Blackheads. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit House of the Blackheads?
Our pick: Blue hour.
Which TripsCircle routes include House of the Blackheads?
House of the Blackheads appears on Tallinn & Riga, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add House of the Blackheads to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Riga.
Plan Riga
- Riga travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Riga weather by month
- Tallinn to Riga 279 km straight-line
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.