Diena: Hoping for tourists to come for the festivities

Source: Leta The number of bookings for Christmas and the end of the year in LATVIAN hotels is slightly higher this year than last year. This was reported by Andris Kalniņš, President of the Latvian Hotels and Restaurants Association (LVRA) to LETA. It is expected that hotel occupancy over the Christmas and New Year period will reach around 70-80%, while in hotels in Riga city centre - even more than 80%. There are [...]

Direct flights from Riga to Copenhagen from €58 (return) + hotel in Copenhagen for €82 per night!

”Norwegian Air offers direct flights from Riga to Copenhagen, Denmark, starting from €58 (return)! In Copenhagen, visit the magnificent Nyhavn harbour and enjoy a stroll or canal cruise, taking in the charming 17th-century buildings and their atmosphere. Explore the iconic Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, with its enchanting landscapes, thrilling rides and [...]

Five places to visit in Sweden

Sweden is a country whose special charm lies not only in its unspoilt nature, but also in its deep-rooted culture, which you certainly couldn't explore in a week. In the north, Sweden is known for its vast forests, mountain ranges and tundra landscapes - the real Lapland, with evergreen boreal forests, crystal-clear lakes, rushing mountain streams and vast national parks [...]

Christmas markets and events in December

The most beautiful and heart-warming month of the year - December - is approaching! A time to look back on the adventures and events of the past year, spend time with our favourite people and make plans together for the new year. This December promises to be full of fairs in many Latvian cities, as well as nice concerts and events for adults and children. In this article we have summarised the main [...]

Ski slopes “Briežkalns” and “Gaiziņkalns” have started to prepare their slopes

Riga, 24 Nov., LETA. Ski slopes “Briežkalns” and “Gaiziņkalns” have started work on the preparation of the slopes, representatives of the ski slopes told LETA news agency. Andris Stradiņš, the owner of “Briežkalns”, told LETA that a training hill and a chamber ski jumping track are currently being prepared. So far, about 70% of snow has been blown on the training hill. With frosts of up to [...]

Winter travel awakens childlike joy: three essential tips to prepare

Source. Winter trips offer a special magic - festive city decorations, snowy landscapes and the chance to feel the real Christmas spirit. But to make sure that your winter holidays are remembered for this positive mood, rather than for frostbitten fingers and a dead phone, it is worth preparing in advance, advises Vitālijs Puķīts, Head of INTERLUX Travel's Latvian branch. Winter [...]