Riga

"Pearl of the Baltics" is the affectionate name given to the Latvian capital Riga, which has become a sought-after destination for short trips. Once an important trading hub, Riga is now a multicultural center with a lively nightlife.

Because of its exceptionally well-preserved Old Town with its medieval buildings, magnificent Art Nouveau buildings, Gothic churches and characteristic Latvian wooden houses, Riga has made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. At the same time, the proximity to nature is omnipresent - whether in the green lungs of the center or on the cross-country ski trails and hiking trails around the city.