Many tourists strive to spend the first days of the year in Latvia, because this is a great opportunity to celebrate the New Year unforgettably. The opportunity to enjoy excursion programs, visiting entertainment venues is a chance to make yourself a pleasant gift and understand what Latvia is like.
When planning a tourist trip to Riga in January, you can visit the Riga Zoo, which annually organizes an action called "Winter evenings". During the promotion period, which usually starts in mid-December and ends at the end of January, the zoo is open until 21.00 every day. Imagine how pleasant it is to walk along the numerous enclosures and animal houses, which are decorated with garlands. You will be able to observe the life of animals and the feeding of giraffe, seal, wild boar.
An original event has been held in Riga for the last few years, namely the Festival "The Way of the Christmas Trees". This festival features classic and avant-garde spruces that deserve the attention of local residents and tourists. It is important to note that the exhibition presents works of authorship by students of the Art Academy of Latvia and projects of experienced authors who were selected during the competition. The Way of the Christmas Trees runs until mid-January.
Shopping in Latvia in January
When planning a vacation in Latvia in January, you can visit the grand sales, which apply to all stores and shopping centers. Be prepared for the fact that you should not expect significant discounts, since many circumstances do not allow Latvia to be as generous as Europe. Despite this fact, in general, prices for clothes of European brands turn out to be 1, 5 - 2 times lower than in Moscow.
What is special about Latvia?
- Amber.
- Ceramic products.
- Dzintars cosmetics.
- Riga black balsam.
- Chocolate candies.
Most shops open at ten in the morning and close at seven in the evening on weekdays, and open on Saturdays from 10.00 to 16.00. Many shops are closed on Sunday. Grocery stores and department stores are usually open from 8.00 to 20.00. There are several 24-hour grocery stores in Riga.
