Welcome to Latvia!

Welcome to Latvia - the uncrowned capital of the Baltic States!

Located in northern Europe, Latvia is one among the three Baltic States. It has the Baltic Sea on its west, Russia on its east, Lithuania on its south, Estonia on its north and Belarus on its southeast. Latvia has always been a favoured holiday destination in the Baltic region and its attractions are now slowly becoming better known in the rest of Europe too. Other countries in Europe can also be easily accessed through Latvia, such as Finland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

Lively coastal city Riga is the capital of the country. One of the most picturesque cities of the region, Riga is also the most well known tourist destination of Latvia. It is a World Heritage Site with many striking architectural monuments and Latvia hotels adorning the city. It has a thriving nightlife, too, with several pubs and nightclubs. It is home to almost a third of the Latvian population and is the best place to stay while exploring Latvia.

The country is quite small and a lot of places can be explored on a Latvia tour from the capital city. If you wish to stay close to a particular landmark or in a particular town or city, our Latvia map shows you the hotels in Latvia you can book with us.

The country also has a lot to see and do beyond Riga. It has splendid castles in the countryside, folk parks, magnificent palaces, museums, ruins of fortresses, and picture perfect medieval towns. There are also a number of authentic hotels in Latvia and a number of tours in Latvia which can help you explore this wonderful country. And not to be forgotten are the culture, the customs, the crafts, the music festivals, all of which have a very unique Latvian flavour. Latvians have various cultural, traditional and entertaining events throughout the year.

Most of Latvia is rich with forests and wildlife. The other natural attractions are numerous lakes, more so in the Latgate region, and picturesque river valleys, some of which have sand cliffs on the riverbanks. As all heavy industries were shut down some time ago, most places are blessed with ecologically clean environments.

Other than its natural beauty, Latvia also offers its visitors many options for leisure and health rehabilitation. The best beach resort of Latvia is in Jurmala. With the great Jugendstil style being a hallmark of the city's architecture, Jurmala has been a popular destination for more than 150 years. The forests here attract a lot of hikers too.

Latvia has a population of around 2.3 million people. They are once again getting the opportunity to live and nurture families in a peaceful and natural environment. It is a country whose leaders are hopeful about the economic, social and cultural future of the nation. It is a future where Latvians can preserve and enhance their culture while gaining a distinct place in the world.

Latvia's tourist attractions bring all kinds of visitors and you have a wide choice of things to do while in Latvia; you can be active and tour Latvia, or slow down and spend time enjoying the peace of the countryside. You can do this by staying in a romantic Latvia hotel near a lake or river, far from the chaos of modern urban life.