Riga

Eco-friendly travel guide to Riga advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to explore the attractions in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Riga, Latvia.

Air quality: 3 / 5

Exploring by foot: 2 / 5

Exploring by bicycle: 4 / 5

Public transportation: 3.5/ 5

Parks: 4/ 5

Outdoor activities: 3.5 / 5

Locals' English level: 3 / 5

Safety: 2.5 / 5

Accommodation: US$10 - $200

Budget per day: US$70 - $300

Responsible Travel

Riga is known all around the world for being the capital of Latvia. Riga, a city, set upon the Baltic Sea, is a major financial Centre. It is the country's economic, cultural, and financial centre but there is so much more to the city than just that. Riga is very famous around the countries for its many landmarks. When you visit this city, keep it in mind to explore and enjoy the place as an eco-friendly tourist.

Responsible travel refers to traveling in such a way that your actions don't cause any harm to the local communities or the environment. In the current scenario, you must follow various eco-friendly measures and participate actively in protecting our earth. The first advice is to use public transport rather than taxis or private cars. This is because it will massively reduce your carbon footprint and will also contribute to a more greener environment.

Public transport in Riga comprises of small vans carrying about 14 passengers (matatus), minibusses, and buses carrying between 25 and 66 passengers. Matatus access almost all parts of Riga. However, matatus are known for their lawlessness, such as speeding, overloading. The bigger buses are better managed and are the preferred mode of transport for most of the locals.

If one wishes to travel on public transport regularly, the train is the best choice. It is a very affordable and reliable means of transport but it is available only in some parts of the city.

While the entire metropolitan area is almost 700 square kilometers, the city center and its immediate surrounding can be easily accessed by walking. As an eco-friendly tourist, you can choose an option like walking. Walking is usually safe, but one should stay alert, watch the surroundings and keep valuables close. At night try to make use of taxies.

The city authorities have embarked on a redesign of the city’s roads to incorporate lanes for cycling. It reduces congestion in the city. The easiest and convenient way to get around the city is cycling.

Other things you can do as a responsible tourist are:

Do not litter
Carry metal straws
Support local businesses

Air Quality and Pollution

Knowing about the air quality and pollution is very important especially for sensitive groups like people who have asthma or breathing problems. After all, health is wealth. Suppose you plan for a long trip or visit the city as a tourist, infamous for its unhealthy and poor air quality. It could lead to breathing problems, burning and itchy eyes, and other such complications. The air quality of Riga is pretty good if not great. The AQI usually ranges from 10 to 20 and the pollution in the air is minimum.

It would be better to visit the city during the summer months when the climate is good, and the humidity levels are also low. The air is fresh and crisp at this time of the year, and you will enjoy bike rides and walking in the city quite a lot. However if you wish to visit Riga in winter the air quality is still great and you do not need to worry about too much pollution or the presence of Smog.

Respect the Culture

It is not out of place that one of the first things you would hear when visiting a new place is that you should respect the culture if you want to get along with the locals. However, some people might be lost if they do not know the traditions of the city.

If you are having lunch with your local friends, then it is proffered if everyone pays for what they ordered or offer to pay for everyone if you are hosting. Do not wait for others to pay your bill and always offer to pay for your own food.

You should know that the people of this city love it when the atmosphere is relaxed. Thus, they would not jump into any work related or too serious topics. Always talk about something simple and allow the host to start the conversation.

You must show respect towards the local communities, landmarks, culture, and local environment. By indulging in cultural or recreational activities, you can learn a great deal about the city's culture and history.

Top 10 Places to Visit

Vecriga: Vecriga is the oldest town, which is the home for different churches. It is known as the historic center of the city. This town is basically famous for various churches such as St. Petersberg church and Riga Cathedral.

Art Nouveau architecture: Art Nouveau architecture is this ornamental style of construction, which was built between 1890 to 1910. The architecture is famous for its design, glass design, illustration, jewelry, and posters.

Townhall Square: Townhall Square in Latvia, Riga, was rebuilt after World War II. The historic buildings and the town hall square were destroyed during the war. This square is known as the heart of the city of Riga.

Albert Street: It was constructed in 1901. This is the street in the city of Riga known for its Art Nouveau buildings. It was named after Albert Bishop.

The Three Brothers: The Three Brothers are buildings consisting of three houses, and those are situated in Riga. These houses are the oldest complexes. They are constructed mainly from stones.

Bastejkalna Parks: This park is on the edge of the oldest town in the capital city of Latvia. This park was constructed in 1898. It was decorated by a 27-year-old boy named Georg Kuphaldt. He was the official director of the gardens in Riga.

Riga Cathedral: Riga Cathedral is the Church of Saint Mary. It is the place of the Archbishop of the city of Raga. It is dedicated to the Lutheran denomination. It was founded on 25 June 1211. Elija Godins is the dean of this church.

The Swedish Gate: The Swedish Gate is located in Riga, Latvia. It is the part of Old Gate, which was constructed during medieval times and is one of the most popular place for tourist attractions. For the genuine glimpse of old Europe, visiting this place is absolutely essential.

Latvian National Opera: The home to the Queens Of Spades Opera in the three acts. This building is situated on the bank of the Riga Canal. This canal is known as the green belt of the city of Riga. It was constructed in 1863. The architectural style of this opera is Classicism.

Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral: The Nativity of Crist Cathedral is known for its icon. Robert Pflug and Nikolai Chagin designed it. It is also known as the orthodox. It is styled between 1876 and 1883.

Latvian National Opera

Explore

The city has many things to offer apart from the many historical and culturally renowned places packed with tourists. The various parks, beaches, museums, and landmarks will help you get deep insights into the local culture and its beauty. People say that all work and no play would make one dull. This city ensures that it has places that play roles in calming and relaxing the mind. Thus, it is not surprising that people always want to visit this city.

There is so much to do in this city, so tourists should have a schedule plan ready so that activities will not be jumbled.

City Parks

The city is big, and it has a some amazing parks. It has big open spaces with lots of greenery where you can spend time with your children and other family members. The views, atmosphere, people, everything is calm and beautiful.

Here are some famous city parks in the city:

Cityparks Latvija
Victory Park
Bastejkalna park
Kronvalda Park

Bastejkalna park

National Parks

The country has always been famous for its beautiful and well endowed natural resources so naturally this city has a great number of national parks and zoos. We are listing down a few of them that may not exactly be located in and around the city but are not very far away from the city.

Ragakāpa Nature Park
Nacionālais parks Daugava
Vērmane Garden
Rigas mezi
Kemeri National Park

The gorgeous Ragakāpa Nature Park during sunset

Beaches

The city of Riga is famous for its beautiful and stunning beaches. There are dozens of big and tiny beaches, and it may not be possible to list down every one of them. Some of the beautiful and best beaches in the city are listed below:

Vakarbulli Beach
Vecāķu pludmale
Ritabulli beach
Jurmala Beach

Vakarbulli Beach

Landmarks

Riga also has its share of memorable landmarks and monuments. You must try and visit as many as you possibly can. While the list is quite long, we are mentioning a few of them for our readers' benefit.

The Freedom Monument
House of the Blackheads
St. Peter's Church
Riga Castle

The majestic Riga Castle

Museums

Visiting museums would be the icing on your holiday package, especially if you are in this city, as it shows that you have adequately explored the city.

Here are some of these museums given are as follows:

Riga Motor Museum RIGA MOTOR MUSEUM
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Latvian National Museum of Art

Latvian National Museum of Art

Eat

You will find that the locals prefer to eat healthy and nutritious food with lots of vegetables and meat. Apart from these traditional and modern cuisines, the local street food is a must-try. It will leave your mouth lingering with amazing flavors. You will find that vegetarian, and non-vegetarian dishes are popular, and you will not find much trouble conveying your food preferences.

Traditional Local Restaurants

Here are some famous local restaurants which serve their authentic traditional foods are given below:

Gutenberg's rooftop Restaurant: Gutenberg's rooftop Restaurant is the best food restaurant in the city of Riga. This restaurant is located inside the Park Hotel and Spa. They also provide Sunday buffet brunch facilities in their restaurants. They serve several deserts, fresh kinds of pasta, etc. Here fine dining meets an exquisite interior, a homely atmosphere.

Salve Restaurant: It is the home of the signature burgers range. Salve is particularly famous in the summer seasons. It is basically a lounge-bar. The burgers are laden with a lot of cheese and aioli. It is the quite best choice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Province Restaurant: The name itself suggests the restaurant is specialized in nutritious food. They also provide pre-workout and post-workout meals. The colorful menu comprises of soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, kinds of pasta, etc. You can also select a range of pancakes.

Rozengrala: It is basically a Russian style restaurant to bring the taste and spirit of Russian to Riga. Rozengrala welcomes its guests with vintage posters, perfectly in tune with its bohemian spirit.

Domini Canes: It is a tiny café as well as a restaurant. It is also known as an all-vegan café. They offer mostly raw foods such as various salads, desserts, bowls, juices, and wraps. They use fresh as well as local food ingredients for preparing. They also provide no-oil foods as per the requirements of people.

Vegetarian and Vegan

Sometimes the habits of two people are different. Thus, everyone does not have the same eating habit or love the same pattern when it concerns food choices.

If you are a vegetarian, you do not need to worry when you are in this city as there are many restaurants to attend to your needs. With these places, you will get to enjoy traditional meals properly with your regular choices. Some of these vegan restaurants are:

Terapija Vegan Cafe
Green Pumpkin
Bhajan Cafe
Nirvana

Street Food

Different cities have various food that they classify as street food. Suppose you are a street food enthusiast and would want to try some in this city. You know those foods you can easily get at the roadside without the need for a fancy restaurant? Those are classified as street food.

The preparation time for them does not take long, and it is something you can eat on the go. One thing about street food is that you can try out varieties at the same time.

Rye Bread: Rye bread is a loaf of bread, is a Latvian famous cuisine. It is an essential part of the meals. It has been famous for thousands of years in Latvian history. It is dense and dark.

Jani cheese: Jani cheese is a Latvian specialty. It is basically prepared from curd and fresh milk, but butter and eggs are commonly used for getting extra creaminess. Mostly it is in round shape. This cheese is the highlight of the midsummer celebration in Riga.

Smoked Fish: Riga has a vast collection of fishes. A variety of fish are available here. You will spot various pickled fish served. Also, there are the finest collection of smoked fishes. The fishes are harvested from Latvian’s inland waters and the Baltic Sea. You will get mouthwatering fishes such as cod, salmon, trout, and Pollock for a gourmet fish feast.

Homemade Jani Cheese that is a mid summer staple

Drink

You have dozens of big, small, and medium-sized bars to choose from. You can enjoy almost all types of drinks that you get in any good western restaurant and bar. There is no ban on alcoholic drinks in the city of Riga. You also will be able to come across many fruit juice stalls where you can enjoy almost all types of fruits that keep your body cool and in good health.

Tap-water

Even the water that is available in hotels and street-side food joints may be unsafe to drink. Hence, carrying bottled water is a good suggestion. Unlike many Western countries, tap water may not be safe to drink, but the locals do drink it after boiling it.

Water is unstable even to the small majority who have a direct connection to tapped water. Different areas of the city receive water on specific days of the week, some for a few days and others for just a few hours.

Organic Cafés

The city has stood up to the task of catering for all segments of the population, including those with a preference for organic food. Since some people would prefer to eat organic, it is not out of place to have organic cafes in different cities. While they are not as obvious as the mainstream restaurants, the city has several organic eateries:

Miit Coffee
Bio Bio
Tearoom Runa
La Kanna
Divi Raini
Rocket Bean Roastery

Breweries

If you love alcoholic drinks, you will have a swell time in the city as there are many fabulous options for you. Have a look at some of its breweries:

Labiets
Alaris
Old Kimmel Brewery
Tombeer
Peter's Brewhouse

Activities

The museums and art exhibitions are always there for you to explore, which will make you appreciate art and the work of local artists. Even if you are not too keen on art, something in you will be compelled when you see them.

The city is best known for its art and culture in tourism, and it has many places to explore. However, this is not the case for people who wish to visit Riga, as there is always something to do. Foreigners hate getting bored when in a new city, so you would see those seeking locals' recommendations. If there is not much to do in a city, then what is the point of visiting there?

It would be best to make friends with the locals to have an epic experience in the city.

Yoga and Retreats

You will find that young people are the ones that like to participate in such fitness exercised. There are many yoga institutes in the city where you can train under a qualified and experienced yoga teacher. With increasing awareness of the need for a healthy and fit lifestyle, the local people are gaining interest in yoga, an ancient Indian practice for maintaining the health of mind and body.

Taking a break from the hectic journey and relaxing at their yoga retreats help very much to get your energy back. From online to offline yogas, the city offers you various options to get in good shape here as the city's local people are very well known for maintaining their health.

Some of the renowned yoga centers are as follows:

Bikram Yoga Riga
Urban Yoga
Daya Yoga
Omspace Yoga
Aerial Yoga Riga
Atletika Fitness Manta

Accommodation

We would not say that accommodation in this city is cheap, neither would we say that it is expensive. The price you would get depends on your accommodation option. It may not be as low as what you would get in some other cities, but it is not the most expensive in the world. With this clear, we know that the next question concerns the pricing as people want to know to plan their budget.

The city has many options when it comes to accommodation, so foreigners are not stranded. These accommodation options range from hotels to apartments, and much more.

You can either book your accommodations when you are in the city or before you arrive. It would be best to do whatever works best for you.

Viesnīca Hotel in Riga

Green Hotels

Many foreigners fail to realize that they have a role to play in protecting the environment, and it does not matter if it is your place of origin or not. If you are an environmental enthusiast, we know that you would search for green hotels in Riga to ensure that you have an eco-friendly stay in the city. You should play a role in any place you find yourself.

Here are some of the green hotels in the city given below:

Green Island
Radisson Blu Latvija
Greenhouse
Hotel Mantas Riga

Hostels and Guest Houses

Here are some comfortable and affordable guesthouses as well as hostels in the city. They are given below:

Riga Hostel
Hostel Latberry
Treehouse Hostel
Central Hostel

Apartments

If you plan to live in Riga, Latvia, you could choose private apartments for a reasonably long period and would like to save on hotel accommodation. They would like to earn some passive income from their apartments that otherwise would have remained vacant. You can choose different sizes of apartments depending on your budget and requirements.

You will have many such options available to you. However, not all apartment owners may feel comfortable renting out their properties to foreigners, but things are changing.

Couchsurfing

There is an online community known as couchsurfing.com, and if you are a part of it, you will be able to come across dozens of CouchSurfing mates and companions. The perk of Couchsurfing is that it is free. As a foreigner, you do not need to pay your host. However, it is your responsibility to be respectful and abide by the laws of the city. It is a new concept but has taken off quite well in the city.

The idea surrounding Couchsurfing is that locals of the city offer hospitality by opening their homes to foreigners. It is usually voluntary so that there will be no complaints. Thus, anyone who signs up to accommodate people through Couchsurfing is expected to treat them right as they were not forced to do it.

Camping

Campers describe the experience as exciting, and it lures those who have never been camping before. It helps you meet new people, and you get to do things you have never done before. If you a lover of nature and the outdoors, we know that you would wish to experience camping in whatever form when you are in a new city.

The thing with camping is that there are particular areas for it; else, the whole purpose is defeated. Thus, it is right to know about camping sites.

Riga City Camping
Riverside Camping
Jurava Sia
Camping Mezzeme
Kalngales Kempingi

How to Get There

This is one of the most important things that the tourist needs to know before planning a trip, which is the best way to reach the destination within the shortest time and at an affordable price. As a tourist, you need to know every single detail about the different transporting options in the city you are traveling to. One can get different options like airways, railways, cars, trams, buses, etc.

Most people traveling from other countries prefer airways as it is the best option for reaching Riga and saves a lot of time. Tourists and local people can book the tickets by using their online services of various transportation services to reach the destination smoothly without any complications. Here are some options for transportation and details about them, which will help you know what type suits you best.

Air

The Riga International Airport, Riga, which is the capital of Latvia. This is the largest airport in the Baltic States. This airport has direct flights to 76 destinations. This airport is 10km approximately from the main city.

Compared to all the other transportation options, the air is the most convenient way to save a lot of time and helps you travel comfortably. This airport is very well connected to all the different countries and cities worldwide, such as Bejing, Delhi, London, Singapore, Tokyo, and others. Some airlines from different countries also serve this airport, such as RAF-Avia, Air Baltic, Smart Lynx Airlines, etc.

The Riga International Airport

Bus

Latvia country has very regular and excellent bus connections, making it one of the most comfortable and convenient means of transport for the tourist who wants to explore the cities, towns, etc.

The bus terminuses are chaotic, and you may have to take some local help to determine which bus to choose for your requirements. This is because the intercity bus terminus is located around one hour from the city. The city has reasonably advanced local bus transport services, but intercity bus services are not very comfortable.

You can know about the timetables, routes, journey timings, and the ticket fares and the other important information available online and written on the information boards in the bus stations.

Sightseeing bus in Riga

Train

Riga Central Station is the main railway in the city of Riga. The city is a well-connected railway system that is inexpensive and comfortable for long-distance travel. The railway station serves to connect to every small to a big town in the country.

Train passing a bridge in Riga

Hitchhiking

While the locals are quite friendly and hospitable and hitchhiking is a common practice in many parts of the world, it is not common to encounter hitchhikers in Riga.

Hitchhiking is very much in vogue in the city, but you have to be careful when choosing the right person.

Most drivers are naturally wary of picking up strangers, fearing carrying robbers and carjackers. While there are exceptional cases of drivers who would be okay with offering one a lift, most of them would not, especially when driving at night.

Others

You can also book a cab to travel from other cities to Riga. Most people avoid these options because they are both time taking and costly. There are many other transport options available to you if you are traveling from the cities in Riga or other countries.

A hectic journey is not a very good start on tour, so it is better to stick with the option of flight or train. You can always reach the city by the road having 4 wheels or two wheels. It will take you a lot of time, but you will need a lot of time compared to other options to reach your destination.

Moving Around

These modes of transportations are efficient in helping you move around the city and discover the city's hidden gems. However, you need to know what are the available options that you can use to move around the attractive places in the city. Moving around the city will help you get the best experience in the city and find some of the best places.

If you wish to travel, then the best option at your disposal is public transports such as subway trains, available buses, and electronic vehicles. Walking is an alternative mode of moving around but is the healthiest and cheapest mode.

So, here are some details about these transportation methods.

Walk

Despite numerous attempts to decongest the city, including increasing the parking cost in town and banning public service vehicles from accessing certain parts of the town center, the streets have continued to be congested. Away from the city and into the residential suburbs boasts of many trees along many avenues that provide shade and fresh air as you stroll along.

Walking is the most eco-friendly means of transport but also because of the traffic jam. As the city has rapidly grown, Riga has become known for its unending traffic jams.

Bicycle

If you cannot travel long distances by walking, you can use an electronic or mechanical bicycle to cover up distances faster. Bicycles are friendly to the environment and your travel budget. Since this group cannot afford public transport every day to and from work, many of them use bicycles to move around. The last few months have seen a campaign dubbed Critical Mass initiated to encourage the city's residents.

Electronic Vehicles

The government promotes electronic vehicles by setting up various charging stations and parking areas for such cars. The users of electronic cars and bikes also receive relaxation for taxes.

More than three million motor vehicles are driving on our roads on any given day. With the rise of electric vehicles, the country is developing new standards for electric cars that are imported to make sure they are safe for the environment.

Public Bus

You can use public buses to travel to different city areas and gain some useful information from the locals on the bus. They are an eco-friendly option and very inexpensive as well.

The public buses in Latvia are the cheapest mode of moving around Riga. These buses are a standard mode of transportation for the locals and are entirely safe for tourists.

Tram, Train and Subway

Tram service is an excellent way of moving around the city and exploring the local culture, heritages, and landmarks. Riga railway station is the famous railway station which is connected to the different cities. These railway networks are the fastest ways of moving around the town and getting some beautiful views. The metro service in Riga is one of the best metro services. It is the fastest mode of moving around the city and is the most popular public transport for working-class people and students.

Tram in Riga

Sustainable Shopping

A tour of a place is never complete without having good shopping. Eco-friendly sustainable stores that promote zero-waste are increasing rapidly in the city, and many locals are tying hearse products. There are many shops and markets in this city that will help you to get recycled items at a reasonable price. You will be able to get some branded eco-friendly stores too in Riga city. Here are the details about these stores that will help you get from bamboo toothbrushes to recycled furniture.

It helps to give you the best experience and witness the culture up close. As an eco-friendly traveler, try eco-friendly shops such as recycled or send hand items. You will be able to get many different local shops that sell traditional items. Make sure to buy from the local shops to support them and help them make a living.

Food Markets

Roaming the food markets is always good, as you will be able to get close to the locals and learn about different cooking and eating ingredients. For many travelers, food is one of the necessary things in travel as it helps to understand the lifestyle of local people.

These markets are better options as they are relatively cheaper and better sources than the frozen and preserved food in the supermarkets and departmental stores. Some of the food markets also have some food stalls filled with delicious local foods.

Here are some local food markets that every tourist should visit:

Zeppelin Hangars
Rigas Central Targus
Riga Central Food Market

Riga Central Market (Rīgas Centrāltirgus) is Europe's largest market and bazaar in Riga, Latvia

Flea Markets

Shopping with a twist is always very good for the tourists, and they often look for flea markets wherever they go. You can find these markets fill with handmade products and represent the local culture and people. These markets are run by local people and the best places to find local art and craft items.

Here are some local flea markets every tourist must visit:

Riga Central Market
Market Latgale
Kalnciema Street Market
Vidzeme Farmer’s Market
Lieut Tirgotava Flea Market

Market Latgale is a great flea market in Riga

Second Hand Stores

These markets consist of local businesses and people that sell second-hand products that are reusable. These stores are some of the most common places for shopping for lower-income groups and budgeted travelers.

You can find many antique items at low rates as well.

Timberlit
Second best, Veikals
Kilomax
Humana
Haolts, IK, Veikals

Eco-Fashion

If you want to try some eco-friendly fashions that will help you stay healthy in the city and make the city safe, you can try many options available in the city. These shops promote zero waste and recycling that helps to keep the environment safe.

You will find that eco-fashion is a viral trend among these people. Many models and brands serve such clothing items, which is why it is gaining a lot of popularity. The country is famous for handicrafts and other homemade items that are green, organic, and eco-friendly.

Recycling

Riga is one of the cities that have many different recycling shops and markets with eco-friendly products. But people still need to be concerned about this situation and adapt to recycling products. You will find many shops around the city that have a huge collection of recycled products like bags, clothes, blankets, bedsheets, and others.

You will find many recycling stores in various districts where you can take your recyclable waste and get it appropriately recycled. It is not a perfect system, but improvements and the dialogue about this mean there is hope.

Changing the behavioral habits of these groups will be instrumental in the success of recycling efforts. Residents pay handsomely without really knowing where the waste will end up. While exploring and traveling, make sure to use these containers and vehicles to dispose of the waste properly, or you can get into trouble for violating the laws and environment.

Many wastes are polluting the sea and making it hard for sea creatures to survive. Also, these wastes are slowly polluting the whole earth. So, many countries and different cities have started to take care of the environment by recycling things.

Waste

The reuse and recycling levels ranged at about one percent for organics, eight percent for paper waste, five percent of plastic waste, 100 percent of reusable metal scrap, and an unknown part of glass recycled. Uncollected solid waste is one of Riga’s most visible environmental problems. Improper solid waste management to the environment, recycling has not caught on, particularly in middle- and high-income areas where recycled products generate income proportionately too minimal to consider pursuing seriously.

Almost all waste that is generated is dumped in a major landfill. The government has also provided multiple incentives to people following various recycling waste measures and saving natural resources. It is not the most eco-friendly place and does not have sustainable garbage disposable, but it is definitely better than some other countries.

Work and Study Abroad

There are two major stock exchanges in the city that are many decades old and hold a lot of significance to the current world economy. All you need to do to get admission is to apply to the various institutions and meet their requirements. The education system is one of the best, and you will learn a lot about the culture, history, heritage, and people.

Latvia holds a lot of significance as it is the financial center of the World. The city attracts thousands of students from other neighboring countries, especially those who wish to receive the Latvia education style.

Exchange Student

Although most exchange students who come to the city are from neighboring countries and Asia, some take part in other faraway countries. Shortly, the exchange student concept is set to grow more and have an outstanding impact on Riga's educational system. Exchange student study is getting more and more popular in Riga as many students are deciding to go to the city for higher study. There are many exchange student opportunities that are there in the city for students to choose from. There is a specific semester in the city that is getting famous and inviting students from other countries.

Riga has many multinational corporations that attract many foreigners, but it also has some of the region's best universities. Every year, these universities attract many international students from all over the world. You will live with a host family in most cases. Every year, these universities attract many international students from all over the world.

Au Pair

The best chance to stay with some is if they like your company as a foreigner and let you in. The couple helps the family members in education and career to help them build a better life with lots of potentials. You will hardly find an Au Pair or a family participating in such activities as they are accustomed to managing by themselves or with the help of their close relatives or neighbors.

This is one of the best options for students and foreigners to stay in the city. People who are planning to stay in the city from different countries can take the help of the au pair in the initial stage to earn money and get shelter. This is a good accommodation option available for tourists also. Au pairing is a relatively new concept in countries where a foreign couple helps out a family meet their responsibilities and manage a household. Maybe if you reach out to a few local people, they will help you navigate and get you in touch with people interested in the idea, and you can stay with a host family like that.

Volunteering

Many volunteering organizations in Riga, Latvia, are fighting to resolve various cultural, environmental, and social problems such as violence against women and children, child labor, animal protection, environment protection, humanitarian rights, etc.

In Riga, that would probably welcome the help and probably not ask questions about your immigration status, especially unpaid work. Still, it is important to be aware of the legal aspects. Volunteering is one of the best ways to keep the city clean and get to know the local people very well. You will also get help to get your language skill up one notch.