Jurmala

Jūrmala is a Latvian resort city on the Gulf of Riga, just west of the capital, Riga. It’s known for wooden, art nouveau seaside villas, Soviet-era sanatoriums and long, sandy Jūrmala Beach. Near the beach are the Dzintari Concert Hall complex, dating from the 1930s, and Dzintari Forest Park. On the banks of winding Lielupe River, the Jūrmala City Museum tells the history of the city through thousands of objects.
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Top attractions in Jurmala

Jūrmalas pludmale
1. Jūrmalas pludmale
4.6
(2087)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Vast sandy beach stretching nearly 25km, popular for swimming, sunbathing, strolls & volleyball.
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The beach is easy to reach and has soft sand, volleyball courts, and an outdoor gym. The water was about 16°C, still good enough for a short swim. We enjoyed the visit and would like to come back.
One of the most beautiful and relaxing beaches I’ve visited! 😍 The soft white sand, the endless Baltic Sea horizon 🌅, and the peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect escape from the city. The beach is wide, clean, and super walkable 👣. Majori area itself is lively with cafés, snacks, and little shops nearby 🍦☕ — so you can enjoy a full beach day without needing to go far. Even in colder weather, the sea breeze and peaceful vibes are refreshing ❄️🌬️. A must-visit when in Riga! 🚌 The train or bus ride is easy, and the whole place feels like a breath of fresh air. Highly recommended! 💙🇱🇻
You can sit back and soak up the sun, watch the waves roll in, or even take a nap in a hammock strung between trees. You also might be able to meet some new friends while at the beach!
Lovely beach , been there many times since I live in Latvia . The only issue is that usually its really crowded but overall its really nice water is normally very warm and pleasant to swim in
The unexpected entry fee to Jurmàla put a dampener on our visit to the beach . You can’t purchase them online but you will find a vending machine before the entry ( which we missed) altogether a frustrating visit . The beach is long and nice for a walk . It’s probably lovely when it’s summer .
Nice sandy beach. Very long stretch of beautiful beach. Endless restaurants and cafes near by, parking bit of a chaos and hard to find a spot.
Amazing beach! 👍 Apparently, 24km long! Very clean, beautiful place. A bit windy mid October so bring a wind breaker and something warm. It’s must-see in Latvia 🇱🇻❤️🥰
If you are a sunset chaser, come to this place, it was stunning even tho we were eaten by mosquitoes 😆
Jomas iela
2. Jomas iela
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Dzintari Forest Park
3. Dzintari Forest Park
4.8
(11185)
Park
Nature & Parks
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Dzintari Forest Park is a lovely park near the beginning of Jurmala's main street, Jomas iela. The park has a great viewing tower (climb up and see the city from the top!), playgrounds for children of various ages, pavements for roller skaters and pedestrians, a skate park, streetball courts, cafes, parking lots, and public toilets.
First time and it was good and amazing. A place for kids to go and have fun. I tried a view tower, and it was good. Walking and enjoying
Amazing park especially for kids. The view from the observation tower is totally worth it.
Great place for families with small kids. A huge selection of different attractions and playgrounds accordingly to age. My 6 years old loves this place and likes to challenge himself on Tarzan lines. We been going there for years when visiting Jurmala. Highly recommended for families with kids any age.
Perfect area in Dzintari for rest & relaxation. Ice cream and arschitecture very pleašant.
Free entry view of the forest and just a pinch of Riga town.
Really nice park for families. It had a lot to offer including activities such as climbing facilities for children of all ages, free and clean toilets, ice cream, slides, electric toy cars, a watch tower and more.
Great place for kids and teenagers, loved the Tarzan zip ride attraction for 12 euros 4 different levels and various obstacles. My 9 year old niece loved it. 2 minutes away from sea side. Can purchase gloves as well. Cafe on site.
Līvu Akvaparks
4. Līvu Akvaparks
4.2
(2203)
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
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I think it is the biggest water relaxing center in Latvia, but starts needing renovatron. Just 4 saunas and in every there is somthing not fully working. For kids - still great for all ages.
I have been there 3 times with my kids over the years and it has always been a great experience. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The water and rooms are warm, which is very important to me.
I came to this waterpark on a school trip from the neighbouring country Lithuania and i think that it truly is a beautiful water park, with a lot of attractions, BUT. I didn’t like the fact that we had to wait in line to get a floatie and then walk 4-5 floors to get to the attraction, but that didn’t bother me that much. What bothered me is that you have to find places to put your shoes or towels and they are in pretty much hidden places, so you have to search, the lifeguards/workers practically ignored me and answered really boringly, so it didn’t feel welcoming, although there was one guy which was there when me and my friend were going to the extremes and he was very nice and comforting. MY BIGGEST ISSUE is about the orange slide. It cut my friend in the back and left severe bruising, skin ripping and almost blood. Im 165cm and my friend is 185 cm, for me it was fine but for my friend her back was really bruised and hurt alot, although the slide itself doesn’t have a height range. Although the red slide was way faster and supposed to be more scary, it was more enjoyable than the orange one. I don’t know whos going to read this, but please check out the ORANGE EXTREME SLIDE. This is a very low quality photo and after some medicine. It was way worse before. If you look closely you can see the skin it ripped and the “hole” it made.
Our family had a blast here. So much fun. It wasn’t busy at all and we barley waited in line for water slides. Lots of various slides so there is something for everyone, young, old, adventerous or not. Food was a bit pricey but I expected that since it was a waterpark.
They didn’t let us in because we didn’t have printed gift cards — such an old-school policy and not exactly eco-friendly! The staff were strict and unforgiving, seemingly just waiting for a child to make one small, innocent jump or move too quickly, only to issue a warning with a cold, arrogant expression. I’m all for safety and rules, but this felt excessive. The water and air temperature were also a bit too low for our comfort. That said, the rides were great, and the food in the cafeteria was tasty!
This is a great water park, it’s expensive to get in the 3 hour option is just nuts you save about 3 euro on a day pass. There’s food and drink inside the pool, cocktails 🍸 in the pool sure no problem. Food is standard fare. You get a pre loaded bracelet with €80 on it what is used to pay for food and drink . ( when you leave you pay for what you used) There’s food slides are great, this is more for teenagers, there are activities outside for smaller children but if it’s cold there are no other real options other than wave pool and lazy river There are saunas (up to 90 degrees C) and steam room and bubble baths Kids are allowed in the sauna < 16 Overall pool is clean and warm
Went today with my boyfriend and friend and wasn't impressed. Even though most of the slides were closed due to it being low season the price was still the same but for less attractions. My boyfriend and friend went down the red horizontal slide. My boyfriend and friend tried to encourage me to go down but i was nervous. The Lifeguards were very rude radioing to eachother and laughing as I didn't go down straight away. No one else was waiting to use the slide so i wasn't holding up a queue or anything. I explained to the lifeguard i had Autism and struggled with nerves and things. He then radioed to his friend at the bottom of the slide in another language laughing. He was very blunt and said "can you swim" to which i replied "yes" and all he said was "go down then". Lifeguards should be encouraging but these two were just rude. The lifeguard at the bottom motioned to kick me down the slide, then the lifeguard at the top came towards me and put his foot behind me. I immediately stood up so he couldn't kick me down the slide and we walked away. Not really a funny "joke" to someone who's nervous and has explained they have Autism. The two lifeguards began laughing to eachother. Another lifeguard then approached us to ask why i didn't go down the slide, I explain i had Autism and was nervous and told him about the other lifeguarding gesturing to kick me down the slide. He said the lifeguard wouldn't do that anyway. Regardless of whether he would or wouldn't he shouldn't have gestured it, especially after explaining i have Autism. Very upset with the way we were spoken to and treated, asked to speak to a manager but apparently there wasn't one on site. I would not recommend this place and won't be returning. These lifeguards should not have these jobs ! 😡
Although we had a day of fun at the aqua park, anyone going there should be aware that there is a minimum height of 120cm for almost all the slides and attractions. This was quite a disappointment for our 6-year old child who was just under the minimum height requirement. The staff was also very diligent in upholding this requirement. Will also stress that we thought the entry fee was high. We paid about 150€ entry for a family of 5. All in all we spent about 200€ at the park. After the initial disappointment we all managed to have fun. The place is also in need of some TLC, especially given the high entry fee!
Bronze statue "The Turtle"
5. Bronze statue "The Turtle"
4.7
(6611)
Sights & Landmarks
Sculpture
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The bronze statue *"The Turtle" (Bruņurupucis)* in Jūrmala, Latvia, is a charming and iconic piece of public art that has become a beloved symbol of the city. Located on the shores of Jūrmala's famous sandy beaches near the Dzintari concert hall, the statue was created by sculptor Janis Barda and installed in 1995. The sculpture portrays a large, realistic-looking turtle, peacefully resting as if making its way towards the sea. Visitors are drawn to the turtle's whimsical presence and often take photos with it, adding a sense of fun and interaction to the beach environment. It's especially popular with families and children, who love climbing on its back or simply marveling at the detailed craftsmanship. The turtle symbolizes longevity, tranquility, and harmony with nature, which resonates with Jūrmala's identity as a peaceful seaside resort. The bronze finish has weathered beautifully over time, giving it an appealing patina that reflects the natural surroundings. Overall, *"The Turtle"* is not only a popular tourist attraction but also a meaningful artistic representation of the slow, calm pace of life in Jūrmala.
Near the beach, situated when coming down from stairs on the left side, for kids it's a curious and they enjoy climbing on it, Beautiful
Before visiting this place check the feel like whether. It isn’t +20 Celsius don’t go. That place is very cold. Entrance fee 3€
Visited on cloudy off season day so there wasn’t much open at the beech. But it was wonderfully peaceful and the turtle is beautifully crafted. Well worth the short walk from the town centre to see.
Great entry point to the beach activities
Amazing statue coming on/off the beach on the stairs. This large statue is very large and makes for a great shot with the kids. If you are in the area, definitely stop by. Place the kids on for a big smile.
An iconic symbol of the resort. If you are in Jurmala, don’t miss it. You will find the sculpture easily. A bronze turtle stands in front of the beach with white Jurmala letters inscription in the middle of it. The resort is rich of interesting architecture and there are many vacationers everywhere. Worth visiting to feel the vibe.
Nothing great here. Just a turtle statue with wings. People can sit on top of the turtle and take pictures. One good thing is that it overlooks the sea and there are seats around the side for relaxing.
Ķemeri National Park
6. Ķemeri National Park
4.6
(8512)
National park
Nature & Parks
Sizable national park offering a visitor center & boardwalks, plus trails & bird observation towers.
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Just an hour’s drive from Riga is Ķemeri National Park. Established in 1997, this 381.65 km2 park, the third largest in Latvia, consists mainly of forests (57%), peatlands (24%) and bodies of water – lakes, rivers, sulphur springs and sea (10%). Two locations are definitely worth a visit: Lake Kaņieris, a Ramsar site, is exceptionally rich in waterfowl, and the lake-flecked Great Ķemeri Bog. Ķemeri National Park is a true paradise for nature lovers.
Amazing place! Beautiful wooden boardwalks through the bog, a scenic tower with stunning views, fresh air and peaceful silence. Especially magical at sunrise. Easy to reach from Riga. In summer, bring mosquito spray. A perfect spot to experience Latvia’s nature. Highly recommend!
This is for us the most beautiful place in all Latvia. Such a peaceful walk full of birds singing and spectacular nature. I could walk here for hours and not get tired of it.
Beautiful and peaceful. An hour long walk through beautiful forest and bog. To parents with small kids - the path is too narrow to walk with a stroller, leave it in the car.
A great place for a day trip from Riga or a peaceful stop along the way, offering a pleasant walk in beautiful nature. The paths are well-kept, with benches available here and there to rest, and a viewing tower to take in the surroundings.
Excellent walking trails. €3/hr parking is very expensive thou. Make sure you bring some insect repellents ☝️
This is one of those places that i was told is “all over instagram and you have to go”. Its quite a nice walk through the forest and then along the planks of wood that just keep you above the boggy water. Eventually you will reach a viewing platform where the view was amazing. Why i have rated this 4 stars is due to the public toilets. There are 4 portable style toilets at the parking and one not too much further into the forest. These toilets were a disgrace. The smell and cleanliness of these were disgusting and ruined the overall experience. Pointer….. go to the toilet before going
Amazing nature. A wide, peaceful area with unorthodox vegetation, worth visiting.
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Ķemeri resort is a part of Jūrmala in Latvia, 44 km from Riga. From 1928 to 1959, Ķemeri was a separate town, famous for healing mud baths and luxurious hotels. Approximately 2,200 inhabitants live there, while the main hotel is under reconstruction. Wikipedia.
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