Timeline
15:15
Grab a hot drink or snack to keep warm as the winter afternoon sets in. Since no specific food spots are listed in the district, check the route for nearby cafes in the Mežaparks area before you head out.
16:00
Walk into the park. The large residential houses are scattered through the greenery. Find a spot with a clear view of the western horizon where the sun will drop.
16:15
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets toward the SW at 16:15. The golden light begins around 15:00, so you will have about an hour of soft, warm illumination on the historic villas before the sun dips below the horizon.
16:45
Stay for the twilight. The light fades quickly in January. Use this time to appreciate the contrast between the darkening forest and the warm tones of the refurbished houses.
Local tip
Bring a thermos. The park is on the outskirts and can be chilly in January.
Check before you go
- Check tram 11 schedules for the return trip.
- Sunset is at 16:15 on 15 January; it gets dark early, so plan to arrive well before then.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Riga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).