Downtown Riga Guide

Even though temperatures tend to fluctuate, make sure you dress warmly. A hat, scarf, and warm jacket/ coat will keep you comfortable. It's also recommended to have a jacket/ coat with a hood as the wind chill can affect the temperature and feel dramatically. And don't forget gloves or mittens! :) When it comes to footwear, chose warm and waterproof boots/shoes with rubber soles to have a better grip to protect you from slippery surfaces.

"Hello!" = Sveiki! "Thank you!" = Paldies! "Please" = Lūdzu "You're welcome" = Lūdzu (yup, the same as "please") "My name is..." = Mani sauc... "Riga is a beautiful city" = Rīga ir skaista pilsēta (you'll break everyone's heart by saying just that :) ).

Latvia currently has one of the strictest Covid measures in Europe. 1. You must wear a medical mask or a respirator when in public places (such as a shop, museum, restaurant, public transit, etc.). 2. You can have a meal in a cafe or a restaurant if you have provided a valid Covid vaccination certificate (it will be scanned by a waiter, shop assistant, or a security guard). 3. When entering a store, everyone needs to take a shopping basket, a paper bag: this is how the stores keep track of how many people are in the store.