Timeline
15:45
Grab a burger and a drink at Oak'A Burger. It is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time before the evening rush.
16:05
Walk to the Baptist Church. The building’s light neo-Romanic style stands out against the dark industrial backdrop. Position yourself to face the SW to catch the sunset behind the tower.
16:30
Head to Alus Bārs, just a short walk away. It is the perfect spot to watch the light fade with a local beer in hand.
Local tip
Alus Bārs is open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 18:00, and then from 19:00 to 23:00. Since sunset is at 16:15, you will need to arrive before 18:00 or after 19:00 to enter. If you arrive between 18:00 and 19:00, it is closed. Oak'A Burger is open until 22:00 daily, making it a safe bet for the pre-sunset snack.
Check before you go
- Alus Bārs has a gap in opening hours between 18:00 and 19:00. Plan your arrival accordingly.
- Sunset on January 15 is at 16:15. The sun sets toward the SW, aligning with the view from the Baptist Church.
Worth knowing
- Alus Bārs is open at 16:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Riga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).