Jūrmala is Latvia’s seaside resort, about 25 km west of Riga. In summer it is the beach day of the weekend; the rest of the year its spas and indoor water park are the reason to go.
Jūrmala at a glance
~25 km
west of Riga
~30 min
by train to Majori
~24 km
of sandy beach
1.3 km
Jomas iela pedestrian street
€5
daily entry fee for cars
What to do in Jūrmala
🏖️ The beach
Around 24 km of sand – June to August is prime time.
🚶 Jomas iela
One of Latvia’s oldest pedestrian streets: 1.3 km of cafés and restaurants in Majori.
💦 Water park
Līvu Akvaparks is a big indoor water park with more than 20 slides, open all year.
🧖 Spa day
Resort hotels sell spa day passes – the plan when the weather turns.
🌲 Dzintari Forest Park
A free 33.5 m watchtower with views over the pines and the sea.
A Jūrmala day that works
Morning
Train to Majori
About 30 minutes from Riga Central Station – tickets in the ViVi app.
Afternoon
Beach or spa
The beach in summer, the water park or a spa the rest of the year, and lunch on Jomas iela.
Evening
Back to Riga
Train back in time for dinner and the night out – check the last trains first.
Good to know
🚗 Car entry fee
Cars pay €5 a day to enter Jūrmala all year; electric cars are exempt.
🎫 Train tickets
Buy tickets in the ViVi app before boarding – it costs more on board.
🕘 Plan the way back
Check the evening return trains before you go.
🌊 Swim sober
Latvian police warn against swimming after drinking.
🗓️ Season
May and September are shoulder months; outside summer it is a spa trip, not a beach trip.
More water activities
FAQ
How do we get from Riga to Jūrmala?
By train from Riga Central Station to Majori – about 30 minutes.
Is Jūrmala worth it outside summer?
Yes, for the water park and spas – but not as a beach day.
Do cars pay to enter Jūrmala?
Yes – €5 per day, all year. Electric cars are exempt.
Can we do Jūrmala and a night out on the same day?
Yes. Go in the morning and be back in Riga by late afternoon.
