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View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA Baltic historic city where you can walk through the World Heritage old town.

Riga

Riga · Latvia · View on map

The largest city in the Baltic states and the capital of Latvia, Riga is known for its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Europe's finest collections of Art Nouveau architecture. Its compact layout makes the historic district easy to explore on foot, with markets and cafe culture to enjoy.

From port to town

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Riga · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 600,000 people
Population
Humid continental climate. Summers are mild, while winters are cold with snow cover. The summer cruise season is comfortable.
Climate
Latvian (Russian and English are also understood)
Language
Euro
Currency
June to August (warm, with long days, ideal for sightseeing)
Best time to visit
Local food
Black breadgrey peas (a bean dish)smoked fishRiga Balsam (herbal liqueur)
Sights
Old Town (World Heritage site) and Town Hall SquareArt Nouveau architecture districtSt. Peter's Church observation towerRiga Central Market
Monthly average high / low temperatures
0°
-4°Jan
0°
-6°Feb
5°
-3°Mar
11°
2°Apr
17°
7°May
21°
11°Jun
24°
14°Jul
23°
13°Aug
17°
9°Sep
10°
4°Oct
4°
-1°Nov
0°
-4°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2006 · Station: RIGA · about 3.5 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)138 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water costs about the same; coffee, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€0.59
Water 500 ml
€4.25
Coffee
€6.70
Inexpensive meal
€5.50
Local beer
€3.70
Big Mac

Prices in Riga. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

RIX
Riga International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
20–30 min

About 8.8 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsJun–Sep 2027

7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen

4 itineraries
MSC Magnifica/ MSC Cruises
Copenhagen›Warnemunde›Stockholm›+3›Copenhagen
Indicative fare
From $750.00
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked on

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
Northern Europe & FjordsMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen

MSC Magnifica/ MSC Cruises
Copenhagen›Warnemunde›Gdynia›+5›Copenhagen
Indicative fare
From $805.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
10 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Freeport of Riga”, “Riga” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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