Hi
We are a group of four visiting Riga in a couple of weeks. We are there for a weekend and we are looking for some unusual sights and fun experiences. We are into history, food and beer and sport and such. Currently we consider a football match or trying the bobsleigh just outside Riga.
Has anyone some good advice on what to do and where to go in Riga?

I really liked the evening walk, it was beautiful!
You have a really nice old city!

Has anyone here learned Latvian as a second language and reached a good level, and could you share what helped you most and what resources you used?

Hey there, I (f, 33) am spending some time in Riga to work on my research. Anyone out there who'd like to meet up for coffee or a shared work session? :)

Hi all. I'm visiting Riga for work and would love to take the opportunity to experience the city through its food and drink. I've already looked at various lisiticles online but there's nothing like a local recommendation.

Where should I go? What should I eat? Where are your favourite spots and why?

I'm here until Saturday so I'm hoping to have plenty of time to soak in the Riga way of life in the evenings. Restaurants, cafes, bars. All recommendations welcome l.

Hey guys! I'm 33F, and I'm thinking of spending Christmas in Riga as a solo traveler.

What would you recommend visiting besides the Christmas markets? Is there anything I should avoid?

I'm also curious about how locals usually celebrate Christmas. What do people typically do on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Are restaurants, bars, and attractions generally open, or does the city get pretty quiet?

Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated, as I'm currently planning my trip!

Thank you! :)

hi! I want to take myself out on a date :p any recommendations for restaurants in Riga with nice seatings by the window to people watch/enjoy the view?

Hello! I'm an exchange student here in Rīga, until january, and I'd like to start playing volleyball. I'm a beginner, 19 years old, and I don't speak much Latvian.

Do you know a group or training session where I could join?

Hi everyone! I'm a 21-year-old guy from Morocco. I'd love to meet people from Latvia, learn about your culture, and make a genuine connection.

Feel free to say hi if you'd like to chat. 😊

Hi everyone! I’m from Turkey. I am fascinated by Latvia, its nature, and the culture in Riga. Since I want to learn more about your country and perhaps visit in the future, I’d love to connect and make some local friends here. Feel free to send a message or comment if you'd like to chat!

Hello, I am and italian 28 female worker and I will live in Riga for two months. I would like to really live and embrace locally the city not going to touristic places or events, but mostly meet new friends (locals, foreigners who also live in here). If you have local suggestions that would be great! Thank you, Paldies

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edit 2: what famous sights (parks, museums, small local places) would you recommend that are not on wikipedia. The 0-24 part was only important because we dont have a hotel and ater a while we would like to sit down. the point of the trip is specifically not to get wasted

Hello everybody! I am planning to spend time in Riga with a small circle of friends, we will be there from 6 pm to 4ish am at the end of October. We are not planning on staying in a hotel because we would love to explore the city. Do you have any suggestion what we could do in that time frame? Are McDonalds/Burger King or suchs places open 0-24?
Thank you in advance
edit: main question is what sights do you recommend visiting?

Hey guys!

I recently had interviews with both Evolution and Playtech (Euro Live Technologies) in Riga for a Game Presenter position, and now I'm having a really hard time deciding which one to choose.

The conditions they've offered me seem quite similar, so I'm mostly interested in the things that aren't obvious from the job descriptions.

For people who currently work there or have worked there:

• Which company would you choose today and why?
• What is the actual workload like?
• How are the shifts in practice, especially night shifts?
• How realistic are the advertised bonuses/salary ranges?
• How is the management/team atmosphere?
• How easy is it to get better shifts or swap shifts?
• Are there real opportunities to move to another position internally?
• Which company treats Game Presenters better overall?
• And most importantly: if you had offers from both today, which one would you pick?

I'm not looking for generic "get a real job" comments — I'm specifically interested in experiences from people who have actually worked at Evolution or Playtech in Riga.

Thanks!

Anyone know where to buy protein powder in Riga? Can’t seem to find it in shops

This is probably a silly question, but are there any pumpkin patches in Latvia? I’m living in Riga and looking for a fun fall activity, so I thought of pumpkin patches.

I couldn’t find anything on Google so I assume not, but I figured I’d give it a shot and ask here.

Man ir interesanti, kā jūs kopumā uztverat reiva kultūru un cilvēkus, kuri regulāri apmeklē reivus? Cik margināla, jūsuprāt, ir šī kultūra? Kāda ir jūsu attieksme pret reiva mūziku un to, kas parasti notiek klubos?

Vai jūs reiva kultūru pieskaitītu kontrkultūrai? Subkulturai?

Me and partner want to travel during Christmas (from 24th to 27th Dec), but so many european cites are closed down and quiet,. But with some research Riga seems to be more open and lively, is that right? Are shopping malls open on 25th amd 26th? And the Christmas market as well?

Thanks and looking forward

Hi all,

I need a small favour. I have a free legal aid intake interview at the University of Latvia (Raiņa bulvāris 19) about a tenancy deposit dispute. The interview is held in Latvian, and I need someone fluent in Latvian and English to come along as an interpreter. It would be roughly an hour.

The interview was originally set for Monday 12 Oct at 10:00, but the centre cancelled it until I find an interpreter, once I have someone, they will schedule a new slot. The centre asked me to confirm by this Friday (9 Oct) at noon, so timing is a bit tight.

Happy to pay for your time, or at least coffee and lunch are on me. If you can help or know someone who can, please DM me.

Paldies!

There is a free networking event happening in Riga on Monday. Hosted by Interlinked Baltics at Workland Galleria on Oct 12 at 18:00. https://luma.com/yhfgejb4