Latvia Tourism

29/08/2020

COVID - 19 Restriction List as of 28 August 2020
There are two separate lists click on each list to view complete listing

26/08/2020

Kariņš: more widespread use of face masks will likely be needed in Latvia.
Latvia is the “last island in Europe where the infection has not spread widely” and the Ministry of Health has to start thinking how to protect the population from COVID-19 while allowing the economy to continue to operate, said Kariņš.
If the situation in neighboring Lithuania and Estonia deteriorates and all travelers from these countries will have to comply with 14-day self-isolation, this would actually mean stopping the movement of people, said Kariņš.

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/karins-more-widespread-use-of-face-masks-will-likely-be-needed-in-latvia.a371841/?fbclid=IwAR06cAZ50PwGZ71yZemzU-8oxHZDQrVZUvNkYlthxfBSCSlKy8w7wH5x-Gg

In the current epidemiological situation, Latvia cannot avoid more widespread use of face masks to limit COVID-19 spread, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš told Latvian Television August 26.

06/07/2020

COVID - 19 Restrictions and Rules for visiting Latvia

the rules do change on a regular basis. My best suggestion is to contact the Latvian Embassy in your Home country and read the information on the following Latvian Government Internet sites:

https://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates

https://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/self-isolation-will-not-be-required-when-returning-countries-relatively-low-covid-19

https://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/republic-latvia-cabinet-regulation-no-360-adopted-9-june-2020-epidemiological-safety

https://www.facebook.com/SPKCentrs/

https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/consular-information/news/66019-emergency-situation-in-latvia-to-restrict-the-spread-of-covid-19

https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures

On Tuesday, 30 June, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to partially reduce certain measures restricting the spread of Covid-19, seeing as the healthcare system has been strengthened and, as a result of epidemiological safety measures, the incidence of Covid-19 in Latvia is relatively low. The spread....

24/06/2020

What to do on a hot day in Riga Latvia EU ?

a nice wooden table or bench under an apple tree

22/06/2020

Everything you always wanted to know about Ligo/Jani, but were afraid to ask... Summer Solstice

https://youtu.be/I3V8ZhUQ3DI

Sveiki, draugi! LĪGO / JĀŅI is finally here – the most important, fun and exciting LATVIAN summer celebration! From out pagan ancestors – the knowledge of ho...

19/06/2020

Jāņi (summer solstice)
Jāņi is the most popular Latvian festivity. It is a day when cities vacate and every civil servant and bank clerk shows their pagan side. It originated as an ancient fertility festival celebrated after sowing the crops and before gathering harvest.

Latvians sing, dance, eat and are merry during Jāņi. Cheese with caraway seeds, meat patties and beer are a must for every table. People light bonfires, jump over them and celebrate until the sunrise. Romantic couples leave the crowd to look for the “flower of the fern”, which is alleged to bloom only in the night of Jāņi.

https://www.latvia.eu/traditions-culture/traditional-festivities?fbclid=IwAR1w0sfkuxyYOpznRrXzNxuHN_MW245NXq1veLtZYNmR5b6uuqxmAHEBnqE

Traditional festivities in Latvia are a mix of Christian and pagan traditions. Jāņi or Līgo summer solstice celebration is the most popular Latvian festivity.

19/06/2020

Traditional Mid Summer Latvian Cheese with caraway seeds

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/latvian-mozzarella-recipe-for-midsummer.a364481/?fbclid=IwAR0HEP0IPrhvSDhd1adMfPvJaM-UsZL0cLoonNZ9reGCWZqR9-C9IjqM594

Mozzarella is native to Italy, but it can also be made in a Latvian-ish Midsummer style. Recipe for the cheese is shared by Inga Āriņa-Vilne, co-founder of Ādažu cheese company Soira.

19/06/2020

As Midsummer approaches, the Latvia National Film Center (NKC) is offering 10 films on the website filmas.lv to be accessible for free all over the world, NKC said on June 18.
The portal filmas.lv began the online film festival tradition last year. This time, 10 films will be available for 5 days, each revealing a side of Latvia in history and nowadays.

The films available this year are Blakus (2019), documentary series Pavasaris, Vasara, Rudens, Ziema (2018), Bille (2018), Es esmu latvietis (1990), Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā (1981), Dāvana vientuļai sievietei (1973), Motociklu vasara (1975).

Films are available starting June 20 up to midnight of June 24. Happy Midsummer!

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/latvian-midsummer-films-wherever-you-are.a364441/?fbclid=IwAR1k1qSohVcsx9bQZftWfgRU2lCGlQjhAZ7VolUtQ3w31dq4m5XYOANC4sc

As Midsummer approaches, the National Film Center (NKC) is offering 10 films on the website filmas.lv to be accessible for free all over the world, NKC said on June 18.

17/06/2020

Sculptor Aigars Bikše's sculpture "Doctors for the World" dedicated to doctors is unveiled

Photos: https://www.lsm.lv/galerijas/31979/atklaj-telnieka-aigara-bikses-medikiem-veltito-skulpturu-mediki-pasaulei/?idx=7&fbclid=IwAR3xEbiBMHRXTMC6Y9l8ImdGJPR7v8UpviDKI6guQudokXcG4oid6LQB_VQ

Thanks to the work of doctors and nurses from all over the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, a sculpture created by sculptor Aigars Bikše will be unveiled at the Latvian Academy of Arts . Its height is six meters, and anyone else next to the bright doctor in a coverall, with a hat and gloves will feel like a small child. The title of the work is "Doctors for the World".

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16/06/2020

website in all EU languages that provides real-time essential travel information so you start exploring Europe safely again.
The European Union, and all of its member states, are planning for a safe re-opening of Europe. While protecting the public health remains our priority, we want everyone to enjoy their holidays, to reunite with family and friends, and to be able to travel for any purpose. This interactive tool provides you with the information that you need to confidently plan your European travel and holidays, while staying healthy and safe. The information is frequently updated and available in 24 languages for your convenience.

https://reopen.europa.eu/en

11/06/2020

Latvia promotes itself as 'Ahead of the curve' on COVID-19 response
Latvia excels | A digital approach to national challenges - watch video - only 1 minute long

https://youtu.be/uS_EAGX_wkk

Latvia has been one of the countries leading the COVID-19 response, with the second-fewest deaths per capita in the European Union. We have been exceptionall...

10/06/2020

Latvia's state of emergency comes to an end on June 10

The state of emergency declared in Latvia on March 13 as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic came to an end at midnight June 9. From June 10 Latvia will no longer be in a state of emergency.
However, that does not mean a complete return to the norms of the pre-pandemic period, as the government was at pains to explain following its June 9 virtual cabinet meeting.

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/latvias-state-of-emergency-comes-to-an-end-on-june-10.a363138/?fbclid=IwAR1ylpLY6wvFoPNLJJ-NyM76XACil0UYFYqxMm_h7khsW-pcdMBkt0KuXvQ

The state of emergency declared in Latvia on March 13 as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic came to an end at midnight June 9. From June 10 Latvia will no longer be in a state of emergency.

02/06/2020

From June 3, when entering Latvia, residents of most European countries will no longer have to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine, the government decided on Tuesday.

These European countries are: Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Romania, France, Finland, Germany, Czech Republic, Estonia, Austria, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Hungary, Norway, Switzerland, Cyprus, Greece, Iceland, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia and Liechtenstein.

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the state of emergency order in Latvia, stipulating that people who arrive in Latvia from countries published on the website of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which have a 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants that does not exceed 15, will not have to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine.

According to information published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, these countries are: Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Romania, France, Finland, Germany, Czech Republic, Estonia, Austria, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Hungary, Norway, Switzerland, Cyprus, Greece, Iceland, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia and Liechtenstein.

23/05/2020

QUESTIONS - Travel to Latvia ???

contact the Latvian Government Travel office:
https://www.latvia.travel/en/profesionals/contacts
Or the Riga City Government Travel office:
https://www.liveriga.com/en/
email: [email protected]

Please complete the contact form detailing your reasons for getting in touch. Your message will be sent to the relevant member of staff at LIAA. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response.

27/04/2020

Coronavirus puts tourism industry on the edge of collapse

https://youtu.be/XN2gQZIClHE

Tourism is one of the industries that have been worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and travel restrictions. It is estimated gl...

31/08/2019

31/08/2019

11 of the most beautiful places in Latvia - Riga: The Latvian capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its pretty Old Town and art Nouveau architecture.

Positioned on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia, Latvia is an impressive mix of art nouveau architecture and pristine nature.

The northeastern European destination is known as the "Land of Blue Lakes" thanks to its 12,000 or so rivers and 3,000 small lakes.

But while Riga is popular with tourists, very few travel outside the capital city to discover the many treasures this little country, covering an area of just 64,589 square kilometers, has to offer.

From the forest trails of Sigulda, to the magical Rundāle Palace and the white sand beaches of Liepāja

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/latvia-beautiful-places/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1Ap43KE81rymcEYnVbclv_nPWiQbVmjnGX-o4HyPJR_m5baHE9eyhXW0A

Positioned on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia, Latvia is an impressive mix of art nouveau architecture and pristine nature. Discover 11 of the most beautiful places in Latvia.

07/03/2017

Latvian Television has created VISIEMLTV.LV, an online TV channel for Latvians living abroad.

Latvian Television has created VISIEMLTV.LV, an online TV channel for Latvians living abroad.