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8 things to do in Jūrmala, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
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Top things to do in Jūrmala
- Dzintari Concert Hall: A concert hall in the pine woods of Dzintari, with open-air concerts in summer. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Ķemeri National Park: Set up in 1997 west of the city, the park is mostly forest and mire, best known for the Great Ķemeri Bog. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Lutheran church in Bulduri: The Evangelical Lutheran church in Jūrmala's Bulduri district. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ortodox Church in Dubulti: The Orthodox church in Dubulti, listed as a Latvian cultural monument. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Dubulti lutheran church: The Lutheran church in Dubulti, its tower visible from the shore. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sculpture "Lāčplēsis": A statue of Lāčplēsis, the bear-slaying hero of the Latvian epic. (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Monument to Rainis and Aspazija in Jūrmala: A monument to the poet couple Rainis and Aspazija, who spent their summers in Majori. (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Beit Israel Synagogue: Reopened at the end of 2019, it was the first synagogue to open in Latvia since the Holocaust. (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Jūrmala walking itinerary
Starting point: Majori and Jomas iela. The top 7 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated. Distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 8.4 km · 11,400 steps · 1 h 52 min on the way): Lutheran church in Bulduri → Beit Israel Synagogue → Dzintari Concert Hall
- Day 2 (≈ 6.6 km · 8,880 steps · 1 h 27 min on the way): Dubulti lutheran church → Ortodox Church in Dubulti → Sculpture "Lāčplēsis" → Monument to Rainis and Aspazija in Jūrmala
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Jūrmala
- Rundāle Palace: A Baroque palace designed by Rastrelli for the Duke of Courland, with a French-style garden in front. (visit ≈ 150 min, 64 km from the centre)
Where to stay in Jūrmala
- Majori and Jomas iela: The Jomas iela pedestrian street and restaurants, a few minutes from the beach.
Getting from the airport to Jūrmala
- Riga (RIX): Car or taxi ≈ 15-30 min
Getting around
Jūrmala is a string of resort villages along the coast, with Majori as its centre. The train from Riga takes about half an hour. The beach is long and shallow, busiest in summer.
Classic places to eat
- Grill&Fish: A grill and fish restaurant on Jomas iela.
Day trips
- Riga Cathedral: 23 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Jūrmala
- Fine: Drinking alcohol in streets and public places is banned.
- Fine: Urinating in public and noise in Riga's old town bring heavy fines.
- Fine: In Riga validate your e-ticket on boarding. Inspectors fine riders without one.
- Fine: Headlights must be on during the day.
- Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
- Warning: Pedestrians are expected to wear reflectors in the dark.
- Emergency: 112 (police 110, ambulance 113)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is generally safe, though many prefer bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO: Foreign travel advice: Latvia, Wikivoyage: Latvia, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only. Rules change, so check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Jūrmala travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Jūrmala?
- The top 7 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Add extra days for day trips (Riga Cathedral).
- What are the top things to do in Jūrmala?
- Highlights: Dzintari Concert Hall, Ķemeri National Park, Lutheran church in Bulduri, Ortodox Church in Dubulti and Dubulti lutheran church. The map has 8 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Jūrmala?
- Majori and Jomas iela: The Jomas iela pedestrian street and restaurants, a few minutes from the beach.
- How do you get from the airport to Jūrmala city centre?
- Riga (RIX): Car or taxi ≈ 15-30 min
- How do you get around Jūrmala?
- Jūrmala is a string of resort villages along the coast, with Majori as its centre. The train from Riga takes about half an hour. The beach is long and shallow, busiest in summer.
- What is the emergency number in Jūrmala?
- Emergency: 112 (police 110, ambulance 113).
- Do you tip in Jūrmala?
- About 10% is customary.
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