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Riga Sunrise at Esplanade Park

Catch the first light over the city from the park before the crowds arrive, then warm up with a fresh pastry.

Best time: sunriseAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 08:10

    Esplanade Park

    Walk to Esplanade Park to find a quiet spot facing southwest. The sun will rise behind the trees, casting long shadows across the grass designed by Georg Kuphaldt.

  2. 09:15

    Mārtiņa Beķereja

    Head to Mārtiņa Beķereja for a breakfast of fresh pastries and coffee. It is a local favorite that opens early enough to catch you right after the sunrise walk.

  3. 09:50

    Esplanade Park

    Return to Esplanade Park to enjoy the morning atmosphere as the city wakes up.

Local tip

Mārtiņa Beķereja is cash only. The park is a short 12-minute walk from the cafe.

Check before you go

  • Mārtiņa Beķereja opens at 07:30 on weekdays and 08:00 on Sundays.
  • Esplanade Park is an outdoor space open all day.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Riga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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