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Riga Golden Hour at Esplanade Park

Get to Esplanade Park just before the sun dips low. The golden light hits the trees and the city square perfectly, and it is the calm before the evening crowds arrive. After the light fades, head to a nearby spot for a drink and dinner.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 19:01

    Skyline Bar

    Grab a table at Skyline Bar. It is just a four-minute walk from Esplanade Park. Arrive early to secure a window seat; finding one gets difficult after 23:00. Order a drink and watch the city prepare for the evening.

  2. 20:16

    Esplanade Park

    Walk to Esplanade Park. The park is designed by Georg Kuphaldt, who was once expelled by Germany in 1915 as a spy because he had a telescope in his garden. Stand in the open space and watch the sunset. On 15 April the sun sets toward the WNW at 20:31, casting a long, golden glow over the square.

  3. 21:16

    Vermanitis

    Head to Vermanitis for dinner. It is a seven-minute walk from the park. The restaurant serves a fantastic range of Latvian food in an authentic environment. Try the fried fish or the salmon steak.

Local tip

Skyline Bar has a cover charge at popular times. Vermanitis is open until 23:00 on Saturdays, so plan your dinner accordingly.

Check before you go

  • Skyline Bar: Su-Th 15:00-00:00; Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00
  • Vermanitis: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00

Worth knowing

  • Vermanitis is open at 21:16 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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