8 days in Latvia Itinerary

Sigulda is a town in the Vidzeme Region of Latvia, 53km from the capital city Riga.OverviewSigulda is on a picturesque stretch of the primeval Gauja river valley. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Turaida Castle. On the 6th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gauja National Park.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Sigulda road trip planner.

Busan, South Korea to Sigulda is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Busan to Sigulda. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Busan in June: high temperatures in Sigulda hover around 24°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Riga.

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

Explore Riga's surroundings by going to Jomas iela (in Jurmala) and Salaspils Memorial Ensemble (in Salaspils). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Old City Riga (Vecriga), kick back and relax at Jurmala Beach, admire the striking features of House Of The Black Heads, and get engrossed in the history at Latvijas Okupācijas muzejs.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Riga trip planner.

Getting from Sigulda to Riga by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. June in Riga sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.