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Riga to Cape Kolka: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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3
days
310 km
distance
6.9 h
driving
19
curated stops

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Day 1 Riga → Jūrmala

6 curated stops
Transit
2h02
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
11.7°C–19.0°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
17.5h
09:00
Riga Orthodox Cathedral liveriga.com read more map ↗
Marvel at the spectacular interior of this Russian-era cathedral.
50 min · Riga · free
10:00
St. John's Church janabaznica.lv read more map ↗
Admire the Renaissance altar and Gothic ceiling inside this historic church.
50 min · Riga
open: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
11:00
Riga Cathedral doms.lv read more map ↗
Marvel at the impressive 6,768-pipe organ inside this ancient cathedral.
50 min · Riga
open: M-Su 10:00-17:00
13:20
Livu Akvaparks akvaparks.lv map ↗
Cool off and have fun in the largest water park in Northern Europe.
90 min · Jūrmala
open: W–F 12–22:00, Sa 11–22:00, Su 11–21:00
15:05
Horn Gardens search map ↗
Relax in this historic garden, once home to the first movie showing.
50 min · Jūrmala
16:05
Sanatorium Marienbāde search map ↗
Explore its beautiful wooden architecture and tranquil seaside location.
50 min · Jūrmala
16:55
(Kafejnica) Zem Buram search map ↗
Savor BBQ, European, and vegetarian dishes in a friendly atmosphere.
60 min · Jūrmala · €€
open: 09:00–23:00
Overnight: Jūrmala
e.g. Nemo Camping · Elina Hotel
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Day 2 Ventspils & Cape Kolka

5 curated stops
Transit
3h15
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
12.6°C–14.5°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
17.6h
11:50
Livonian Order Castle muzejs.ventspils.lv read more map ↗
Explore one of the oldest medieval fortresses in Europe.
50 min · Ventspils & Cape Kolka · €3 or day ticket for all 3 museums (Castle, Seaside Open-Air Museum and The House of Crafts): €5
12:50
Svētā Krusta Romas katoļu baznīca search map ↗
Appreciate the classicist architecture of this Corinthian-columned Catholic church.
50 min · Ventspils & Cape Kolka
13:50
Olimpiskais Centrs Ventspils ocventspils.lv read more map ↗
Glide on ice, shoot hoops, or practice tricks at the indoor sports complex.
90 min · Ventspils & Cape Kolka
15:30
Senču putekļi (museum) muzejs.ventspils.lv map ↗
Delve into a small local-ethnographic collection filled with history.
50 min · Ventspils & Cape Kolka · Free
open: M–F 11–17:00
16:30
Children's Town search map ↗
Let kids explore playful attractions and enjoy family-friendly activities in the park.
90 min · Ventspils & Cape Kolka
open: Summer: 07–22:00, winter: 07–20:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel of Olimpic centre · Hotel Vilnis
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Day 3 Kuldīga

6 curated stops
Transit
1h38
Finish
~17:00
Temperature
10.6°C–19.2°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
17.5h
10:00
Venta Rapid read more map ↗
Stand beneath Europe’s widest waterfall from the bridge or the riverbank for full effect.
50 min · Kuldīga
11:00
Kuldiga District Museum kuldigasmuzejs.lv read more map ↗
Explore a snapshot of early 20th-century life and an extensive playing card collection.
50 min · Kuldīga · €4
open: W–Su 10:00–18:00, Tu 12:00–18:00, M closed
12:00
Brick bridge across the Venta read more map ↗
Cross Europe’s longest brick-road bridge and take in its historic architecture.
50 min · Kuldīga
13:00
Alekšupīte Waterfall search map ↗
Marvel at Latvia’s highest waterfall, where a dam powers a historic paper mill.
50 min · Kuldīga
14:00
Kuldīga Synagogue read more map ↗
Gaze at the gilded marble interior of this grand building, now a city library.
50 min · Kuldīga
15:10
Riežupe Sand Caves smilsualas.lv read more map ↗
Explore the longest underground cave labyrinth in the Baltics, carved from sand.
50 min · Kuldīga · €6 per person
16:00
Restaurant Staburadze search map ↗
Savor herring with cottage cheese and potatoes in a cozy, traditional setting.
60 min · Kuldīga

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