Riga Christmas Market
Dates for season 2026/2027
- Opens
- 28/11/2026
- Closes
- 7/01/2027
- Stalls
- 80
- Entry
- Free
- Location
- 56.95°N, 24.11°E
- Airport
- RIX
Practical info
Where: Dome Square, Riga, Letónia
Nearest airport: Riga (RIX)
Tip: Budget-friendly vs Western Europe — lodging fills on weekends only.
Highlights
- Dome cathedral square
- Latvian crafts
- New Year extension
What locals eat & buy
Karstvīns and smoked fish define Riga’s market. Linen, amber and Black Balsam minis are popular gifts.
Festive food
- Pepparkakor
- Smoked fish
- Sausages
- Potato pancakes
Festive drinks
- Karstvīns
- Riga Black Balsam hot
- Glögi
Traditional gifts to buy
- Linen
- Amber
- Wooden figures
- Balsam miniatures
What you’ll find at this market
- Dome Square tree
- Latvian linen stalls
- Hot Black Balsam stands
On the map
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