Baltic Tour 2021 - Latvia

Cycling adventure in Latvia.

Iron Curtain Trail - Baltic Sea Cycle Route.

Lithuania, Rucava, Nīca, Liepāja, BB Wakepark Liepāja, Ziemeļu forti, Pāvilosta, Ventspils, Kolka, Cape Kolka, Melnsils, Roja, Jūrmala, Riga, Saulkrasti, Baltā kāpa, Salacgrīva, Ainaži, Estonia.

Latvia's cities and countryside can easily be enjoyed by bicycle – you can go wherever you want and stop when and where you wish. Depending on the route you take, you may see magnificent castles, beautiful coastlines, mysterious woods or vibrant old city centres. Wild camping is allowed everywhere in the country, which makes it very easy to explore remote places. Make sure to visit the beautiful Livonian coast and to stop in Riga to admire its Art Nouveau buildings!

The Baltic countries are perfect places to explore by bike. The flat terrain, long empty coastline, quiet roads and pristine nature make for a cycling holiday like no other. With a growing number of cycling routes in all three Baltic countries, it is now easy and enjoyable to see Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia by bike.

Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. Riga was the European Capital of Culture in 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. Riga hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, 2013 World Women's Curling Championship and the 2021 IIHF World Championship. It is home to the European Union's office of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC). In 2017, it was named the European Region of Gastronomy.

Riga is the capital of the country and the largest city with a population of approximately 612 thousand. In fact, it is also known as the biggest city of the Baltic states. It is also known as the center of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, industry and tourism of the country. When we collect all of them, we have a great city profile. Comfortable hotels, stylish restaurants, spas, shopping places and entertainment venues are hosted here throughout the year. Here you will find the Cathedral of Dogus, the Statue of Liberty, the Battle of Latvian Museum, the National Art Museum of Latvia, St. Petersburg. Do not miss to see tourist attractions such as Peter’s Church, the Occupation Museum, Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, Blackheads House and Riga Castle.

The radio and TV tower of Riga is the tallest structure in Latvia and the Baltic States, and one of the tallest in the European Union, reaching 368.5 m (1,209 ft). Riga centre also has many great examples of Art Nouveau architecture, as well as a medieval old town.

Riga, with its central geographic position and concentration of population, has always been the infrastructural hub of Latvia. Several national roads begin in Riga, and European route E22 crosses Riga from the east and west, while the Via Baltica crosses Riga from the south and north.

A Film by Damir Međurečan
Bicycle: Giant E-Bike, Giant Dirt-E+