1. A view of Riga through the Mangaļi Manor Park
A historic and slightly mysterious park on the shore of Lake Ķīšezers, where ancient trees, coastal meadows, and the distant Riga skyline create a striking contrast between wilderness and the city. Mangaļi Manor Park was once a favorite place for Riga residents to relax and hold outdoor dances.
Photo: panoramic view across Lake Ķīšezers toward Riga; the park’s ancient trees with a path; in spring – a forest carpeted with wood anemones.
🍽️ By the Carnikava Museum on the bank of the Gauja River there are well-equipped picnic areas.
2. Langas Trail
A quiet forest trail along the winding Langas River, where the city’s proximity quickly disappears among pines, hollows, and old trenches. The route also includes the Pine Cone Game and the Old Trenches trails, giving the walk a small sense of adventure.
🎯 On the trail route there is a pine cone shooting game - information at Langas Boats.
3. Mežgarciems — a Soviet military town
Once a secret Soviet air defense base and military town. Today, missile hangars, abandoned military buildings, and the distinctive “Illusions Labyrinth” with Soviet-era reliefs have been preserved here. In this area, several missile hangars and military-type buildings have been preserved, as well as concrete slabs with relief themes characteristic of the Soviet era, arranged in a labyrinth-like layout and called the “Illusions Labyrinth”.
4. Garciems beach by the mouth of the Eimurs Canal
A scenic place where the dark water of the Eimurs Canal meets the waves of the Gulf of Riga. The lower course of the canal is complemented by a wooden boardwalk and a small pedestrian bridge, while dunes and the peaceful Garciems beach stretch around.
Go where Latvia is still real...
All listed prices are indicative planning values, not a public offer. Availability of accommodation, restaurants, workshops, and gravel/forest sections must be confirmed when booking a specific trip. To book one of these tours or receive more information, contact JavaCalm.
