24 hours in Riga | The best Christmas market in Europe 🇱🇻🎄
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- Riga in Latvia was named as the best Christmas market in Europe and you can see why.
If you’re looking for the perfect winter wonderland experience, this is it. It’s always snowy in Riga in December which makes for the movie-style fairytale setting.
It is the first stop on our three-week Christmas adventure which will take us through six countries in the Baltics and Scandinavia.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:24 St Peter's Church & Riga viewpoint
03:56 Riga's most romantic cafe
04:22 House of the Blackheads
05:00 Riga Christmas Market
07:26 The Three Brothers
08:55 Riga winter wonderland park
10:24 Riga Christmas lights at night
12:19 Riga Christmas Market at night
13:11 The Swedish Gate
While in Riga, we explored the majestic old town complete with historic buildings, stunning Art Nouveau architecture and rustic charm.
We rode to the top of St Peter’s Church for the best viewpoint over the city - a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view.
We also packed in a visit to the House of the Blackheads, the Three Brothers (Riga’s oldest buildings) and of course the Christmas market in Old Town Square.
An incredible art installation of lights lined the park outside Opera House and through the city which looked awesome at night time.
What else to say, other than just look for yourself at how amazing this place is. We absolutely loved it and will 100% be going back one day to enjoy the special wintry goodness of Latvia. If you haven’t been, get in on your list, you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you for watching our short film and coming with us around Riga. We hope you enjoy it!
Ben and Marnie 💕
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I don't think I have seen many videos of Riga so it was a pleasant experience to watch this video. Riga got mentioned in one of my favourite books I had read many years ago. Could be matter of honour by Jeffrey Archer. This video has an air of mystery about it. So it was exciting and thrilling to watch. Thanks for the gorgeous video . I wish you both a happy Christmas.
Ahh thank you so much! That’s very cool. I think Riga definitely feels like one of the more mysterious cities in the world - it probably doesn’t get the credit it deserves to be honest. We really loved it. Your kind words really do mean a lot, thank you 🙏
We hope you have a very merry Christmas too 🤩🎄☺️
Nicely made video, Riga looks epic for a winter land experience!
thank you :) it really is, such an awesome place!
Hi, accidentally stumbled on your video and enjoyed it quite a lot! It's very interesting to see my country from the visitor's point of view. I was born and grew up in Riga. If you come to Latvia again, try not to limit yourself only with visiting Riga. I would recommend also the Gauja National Park and Kemeri National Park as good examples for Latvia's nature and also historical/cultural heritage. Both National parks are easily accessible by train or bus and only within 50-80 km from Riga. I saw also a suggestion in the comments about the Brīvdabas muzejs. It is technically within the boundaries of Riga (you can go there by the city tram and then walk about 10 min. to get there). Beter to visit that in summertime. Thanks again for such a beautiful picture of our Capital!
Ah thank you so much! That’s cool, we loved your hometown ☺️
We will 100% be coming back to Latvia again in future! Thank you so much for the recommendations, we know that one day is nowhere near long enough to see such a beautiful country. We cannot wait to explore more when we do return 😍
I am Latvian but i live in Netherlands almost a decade now. In last 5 years i was in Riga once and it was summer time. I am amazed to see my City this good looking, clean and cozy. We don't have snow in Amsterdam this december sadly but this video gave me i dunno "Grinch vibes" i'd say. I'm so proud seeing people visit my home town and enjoying it. Totally looks like a winter city made for some movie set but it's not, it looks so good. I'm happy now seeing my city in winter time before christmas :) Thanks for video!
Ahh that’s very cool! The Netherlands is a great place too!
I’m so happy you enjoyed seeing your hometown looking amazing. We absolutely loved it in Riga and will definitely be back one day! We agree, it should be a movie set 😍
Glad you enjoyed the video too 🙏🤩
Hi guys! So wonderful to see you enjoyed Riga's Christmas market! Its our home town :) Your video truly warmed our hears we are planning to do video about the market too some time later in December! :) Wishing you lots of wonderful adventures 💞
Hey! Aww thank you ☺️ that’s so kind - your hometown is absolutely beautiful! Genuinely one of our favourite places we have visited. So friendly 🥰
Cool - we will definitely watch! The market is so good 😍
You too guys!! Keep enjoying life 🤩
Here now, thank you for the helpful tips! :)
Ahh amazing! Have the best time, you’ll love it for sure 👌☺️🎄
this is beautiful place - thanks for showing the place around
I support you 🤝🎁 stay connected
friend from India
You're welcome, thank you for coming along with us :)
That's so kind! All the best :)
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Thank you 🙏🧡
Well come
я даю лайк автоматом так как это моя историческая Роднина.Моя бабушки учила меня Латышскому языку, но к сожалению Русский пришлось учить в начальных классах
Its +4 now here in Latvia ! All the snow is melting 😢. But it will be back anyway 😂 after a week or 2.
Ohh that’s such a shame! Hopefully it returns in time for a white Christmas! 🙏⛄️
Thanks for the video
i have a question, can we use drone there ?
Hey, thank you! Hope you enjoyed it!
You can, as long as you follow these rules:
- All drones must be labeled with the owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
- Drone pilots must identify themselves as a drone pilot with a hat, shirt or in some other way.
- Drones may not be flown above crowds, events containing crowds, or people. (worth noting that we stood quite far from the Xmas market and did not hover the drone above any people) ✌️
هلا
6:59 thnx for video...
this is not cold)) after be -26*, in Daugavpils -30*))...HOW I WANT SUMMER!!!))
thnx for ukranian Carol of The Bells
Слава Україні!🇺🇦
🇱🇻 💕🕊🔥💪 🇺🇦
* 10:26 How nice...look like in fairytale🎅 🎄wonderland 🎉
** 13:55 Do you know who lived in (OLD time) the window on the right?
executioner / punisher😈
***if You like history, I would recommend
brivdabasmuzejs
this is near Rīga
Wooow, now that is super cold, suddenly -13C feels warm 🥵🤣
It really is a genuine winter wonderland - the best one we’ve seen yet for sure 😍 ❄️ 🎄
Ooh no, we didn’t realise that! Looking that up to read more right away - very interesting!
Thank you for the recommendation. We really want to come back to Riga in summertime one day to see the city in a different light and explore more places we didn’t get time to visit this time around!
Thanks for your lovely comment 😃