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Riga Christmas Market

A place to shop in Vecrīga, Riga, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: After dark.

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Riga Christmas Market in Vecrīga, Riga
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Why go

Red-and-white striped stalls and a tall tree on Dome Square, beside Riga Cathedral, selling mittens, honey and hot food.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Riga, alongside 4 sights, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Hotel Neiburgs and Black Magic.

Type
Shopping
Neighborhood
Vecrīga
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
After dark

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Riga, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Hotel Neiburgs

    Hotel in a 1903 Art Nouveau building on Jauniela, a block from Dome Square.

    Stay · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Black Magic

    Dark wood cafe-bar on Kaļķu iela pouring Riga Black Balsam cocktails, with handmade chocolates.

    Drinks · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Town Hall Square

    Square where an octagonal plaque marks Riga's claim to the first decorated Christmas tree, set up in 1510.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    House of the Blackheads

    Ornate Dutch Renaissance guild house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, rebuilt in 1999 after wartime destruction.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    St Peter's Church

    Gothic church whose 123 m spire has a lift to a viewing gallery over the Old Town and the Daugava.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Riga Central Market

    Market in five former Zeppelin hangars by the river, with halls for fish, meat, dairy and smoked foods.

    Shopping · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Riga Christmas Market is a stop on our Tallinn & Riga route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Riga

Riga Christmas Market is our only shopping pick in Riga; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Riga Christmas Market itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Riga from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Riga weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
56.94965, 24.10523
Destination
Riga, Latvia

Riga Christmas Market: quick answers

How much time do you need at Riga Christmas Market?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Riga Christmas Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Riga Christmas Market?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: Warm up with Black Balsam mixed into hot blackcurrant juice.

Which TripsCircle routes include Riga Christmas Market?

Riga Christmas Market appears on Tallinn & Riga, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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