🗺️ Jurmala on foot and by train: 20 spots with opening hours

Jurmala stretches along the Gulf of Riga and consists of several resort districts. You get here from Riga by commuter train and get off where the city ends and the pine forest begins. The resort grew out of fishing villages on the coast. In 1920 they were merged into the city of Riga Seaside. In 1959 the city became part of Riga. Since 1966 Jurmala has again been a separate city, now home to more than fifty thousand people.

Below are twenty places worth seeing, from the Dzintari concert hall to the White Dune in Lielupe.

💡 In short:

The resort stretches along the gulf, and the districts run one after another: Dzintari, Majori, Dubulti, Bulduri, Lielupe, and Kemeri.
The commuter train from Riga stops in every district: get off at your station and head toward the sea.
Prices and opening hours: 09/2026, checked on the official website.

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1. Dzintari Forest Park

Dzintari forest park with pines and a path

Dzintari Park occupies the center of the resort and reaches the beach itself. A pine grove about two hundred years old grows here. The paths are smooth and wide, so you can get almost everywhere with a stroller. There is no loud music or market stalls; a small cafe with pastries, ice cream, and coffee is open.

For children there are playgrounds with swings, trampolines, rope mazes, and electric cars. A lattice tower with an observation deck rises above the park. From the top you can see the coniferous forest, dunes, and sea.

Who it's for: families with children and anyone looking for quiet by the sea.
The catch: the tower sways in the wind, and climbing up can be unpleasant.

2. Jomas Street

Jomas pedestrian street with streetlights and passersby

Jomas Street runs through the center of Majori and is considered the oldest on the entire seaside. The pedestrian zone connects Majori railway station with the Jurmala globe at the other end. The wooden houses here have burned down and been rebuilt more than once, so the street's appearance has changed several times.

Today it is the resort's main shopping strip: souvenir shops, a market, pharmacies, cafes, and hotels stand almost side by side. In summer it is crowded, and every year locals hold a street festival with contests and concerts.

How to get there: commuter train to Majori station, the exit leads directly onto the street (see map).
The catch: in July and August Jomas is packed, so book a cafe table in advance.

3. Kristaps and Augusta Morberg Summer Residence

Blue Morberg dacha with a tower in a green park

The summer residence was built by construction magnate Kristaps Morberg for himself and his wife Augusta. He designed it himself, in the neo-Gothic style. Construction began in the 1880s and dragged on for more than thirty years because the plan was changed as work progressed.

Crenellated turrets with weather vanes, stained glass, and openwork terraces make the house look like a fairy-tale castle. Morberg routed the gutters inside so rainwater could water the plants in the greenhouse. The mansion was bequeathed to the University of Latvia, and it was recently restored, bringing back the facade's original appearance.

Who it's for: lovers of wooden architecture and photographers.

4. Jurmala Open-Air Museum

Boat deck among pines at the open-air museum

A fishing village once stood on the museum's site: men caught and smoked fish, women ran the household. The collection began in 1970, and boats, smokehouses, nets, anchors, and entire houses were brought to Bulluciems from all over Latvia. All the items are authentic, from fishermen's daily life.

The keepers show how to mend nets and tie a sailor's knot, offer smoked fish, and sing folk songs. Admission is free, and an audio guide costs extra (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv). Address: Tīklu iela 1a in Bulluciems, next to Ragakapa Nature Park. In summer, express bus number five ran to the museum, connecting Bulluciems with Kemeri (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv).

The catch: from August 23, 2026, the museum is closed due to storm damage (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv).

5. Aspazija House Museum

Winter view of a wooden house museum with a tower

Aspazija was a Latvian poet and the wife of poet Janis Rainis. After her husband's death, she left Riga and in 1933 bought a small mansion in Dubulti. The blue wooden building is decorated with azure carvings, and during the owner's lifetime writers, artists, and musicians gathered here.

The exhibition has been restored since 1990 using old photographs and documents, and the museum opened in 1996. Music plays in the rooms, Aspazija's poems are recited, and tea parties are held during tours. The large hall on the ground floor serves as an exhibition space.

Getting there: train to Dubulti station, then about ten minutes on foot (see map).
The catch: from September 4, 2026, the permanent exhibition is closed due to veranda renovations; only the exhibition hall is open to visitors (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv).

6. Jurmala Globe

Jurmala globe on the left, building with a tower and a streetlight

The globe stands at the intersection of Jomas and Turaidas streets and is considered the largest in the country. It was assembled from copper plates on a steel frame, and the structure weighs almost a ton. The monument was conceived in the late 1960s, restored in 2003, and damaged by construction equipment in 2015.

After repairs, the globe received new electrical wiring and a rotation mechanism. In the evening, lights come on at the locations of world capitals, and the globe spins like a real Earth. Tourists take photos here constantly, and locals use the globe as a meeting point.

Who it's for: those strolling along Jomas Street in the evening when the lights come on.

7. Turtle Sculpture

Bronze turtle with a hotel in Majori in the background

The bronze turtle was installed in 1995 on the seashore next to the marine pavilion. The sculpture was created by Latvian artist Janis Bards. There are several versions of why a turtle was chosen: a symbol of longevity, a nod to the resort's unhurried life, or simply the animal's desire to take a dip in the cool water.

Taking a photo with the turtle has long become a tradition, and it's also customary to rub its head to make a wish come true. The sculpture is easy to find: it stands in Majori, not far from the beach.

Getting there: from Majori station along Atra Street toward the sea, less than a kilometer on foot (see map).

8. Ragakapa Nature Park

Ragakapa Park lies in the Lielupe area and is one of the quietest spots in the resort. Relict trees around three hundred years old grow here, and the dunes are considered the highest and widest in Latvia. Their height reaches about eighteen meters.

Ecological trails with names like "Nature Trail" and "Insect Trail" run through the park. Wooden boardwalks and steps help with climbing and descending, so the route suits both children and people with limited mobility. Viewing platforms are set up at the highest points, and signs keep you from getting lost.

Getting there: train to Lielupe station, then walk toward the sea (see map).

9. Dzintari Concert Hall

Audience at an open-air concert at Dzintari Concert Hall

The first stage on this site opened in the late 19th century and was then called the "Edinburgh Bathhouse Concert Garden." The modern hall was built in the 1960s to a design by architect Modris Gelzis. The building has no walls, only a roof, and seats about two thousand spectators.

In the mid-2000s, the hall was renovated: the stage was made five-tiered, the acoustics were upgraded, and infrared heaters and soft seats were installed. The Small Hall appeared in the 1930s and is considered an architectural monument; after its 2012 restoration, it seats six hundred people. Most Latvian festivals and concerts take place here.

Getting there: train from Riga to Dzintari station; the hall stands a hundred meters from the bay (see map).

10. Ķemeri National Park

Bog lakes and pines in Kemeri National Park

Ķemeri National Park begins a few kilometers from the sea and protects bogs, forests, and mineral springs. Birdwatching is easy from designated viewing platforms, and a bit farther on stands a black alder forest with almost no equivalent in Europe. Vines hang from the trees, and hazel branches form high arches, making the landscape look like a fairy-tale set.

The park is divided into zones, and only two are open to visitors. The strictly protected area is closed to tourists to preserve nature. On one side of the park stretch sandy beaches and dunes, and near the mineral springs stand statues of a toad and a lizard, erected more than a hundred years ago. Trails and boardwalks run throughout the accessible area.

Getting there: an electric train runs from Riga to Ķemeri station; from central Jūrmala you can take a bus (see map).
The catch: you won't be allowed into the strictly protected zone; only part of the park is accessible.

11. Jūrmala City Museum

The museum was founded in 1962, and since the late 1990s it has occupied the former dry cleaner and laundry building at Tirgoņu iela 29 in Majori (as of 09/2026, Jūrmala Museum page). Admission is free (as of 09/2026, official tourism office website).

Lifeguard station on Bulduri Beach in Jurmala

The collection numbers nearly fifty thousand items. It holds finds recovered from the seafloor, a collection of beach bathing suits, old postcards, and paintings by local artists. The exhibition "Ships in the Deep" tells the story of seafaring and displays models of ships, submarines, and schooners.

Separate exhibits are devoted to the resorts of the Riga seaside and the sanatorium and treatment industry of Ķemeri. Old photographs show how the city's streets changed and what fashion-conscious people wore in the century before last. The museum hosts around twenty exhibitions a year, and workshops are organized for children (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv). A separate section on the city's cultural life covers folk and classical music festivals.

Getting there: from Majori station to Tirgoņu iela 29 is about a ten-minute walk (see map).

12. The white dune in Lielupe

White sand dune above the river among pines

The White Dune formed on the site of an old channel of the Lielupe. The river, with more than two hundred and fifty tributaries, changed its course more than once due to ice jams during spring floods, and one of those floods left behind a hill. It stands about seventeen meters high, and the hardened white sand resembles sandstone.

Scientists believe the dune is doomed: wind and rain are gradually eroding the slope. Local residents reinforce it with shrubs and trees, but erosion is only slowed. From the viewing platform at the top, you get views of the Lielupe and the Priedaine cottage district, where buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries and a functionalist-style railway station have been preserved.

Getting there: on foot from Lielupe beach or from Ragakāpa Park (see map).
The catch: the slope is constantly eroding, and over time the dune will disappear entirely.

13. Līvu Water Park

Bridge over the Lielupe and the edge of Līvu Aquapark

Līvu Akvaparks opened in 2003 and is considered one of the largest water parks in Northern Europe. The total area of the complex is 18,000 square meters (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv). At its center stand a three-story building and a twenty-five-meter tower, and it welcomes up to three hundred thousand guests a year.

Regular hours: Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 21:00, Saturday from 11:00 to 21:00, Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00. Monday and Tuesday are closed (as of 09/2026, akvaparks.lv).

There are zones for thrill-seekers, active recreation, and relaxed swimming. Bistros, bars, cafes, swimwear and souvenir shops are open, and SPA treatments occupy a separate area. Tickets are sold only in printed form, so print them at home in advance (as of 09/2026, akvaparks.lv). In 2019, a new slide opened here with special mats for head-first descents, and the number of attractions grows every year.

Who it's for: families with children and anyone ready to spend the whole day in the water.
The catch: from September 7 to 24, 2026, the water park is closed for maintenance, with reopening planned for September 25 (as of 09/2026, akvaparks.lv).

14. Former Emilija Racene bathhouse

The elegant building was named after the woman who invested money in its construction in the early 20th century. The work lasted five years, and the bathhouse opened in the 1910s. Visitors took hot baths with seawater and pine needles year-round, and the staff offered treatments with essential oils and medicinal herbs.

The bathhouse operated even during World War II and later became a resort clinic with new equipment and experienced doctors. A major renovation in the 1980s changed the appearance of the palace-like building: a different entrance and new windows appeared. Only fifteen years later did restorers partially bring back its former look.

The catch: there is no free access inside, so you will admire the building from the outside, from nearby cafes and restaurants.

15. Wacker House

The building was constructed in 1914, but the history of the site began earlier. Baker Steger's yard stood here with a local market and Korovin's shop, and later the property passed to Leopold Wacker. The grounds housed a bakery, an ice cellar, two summer houses, and outbuildings, all of which burned down in 1913. A new three-story house rose on the site of the fire.

At first it housed shops and hotel rooms, and in the 1930s the Majori Hotel, a restaurant, and a city bank operated here. Later, a state fish shop opened on the ground floor, its walls decorated with original paintings, and its pride was a fish pool with a mosaic basin. Nothing remains of the former interiors.

The catch: inside you will find ordinary shops and apartments, the historic halls have not survived.

16. Sea Pavilion

The two-story wooden building opened to the public in 1909, although construction began more than ten years earlier. From the outside, the pavilion resembles a miniature royal palace. Its architecture combined historicism, eclecticism, and national romanticism, that is, features of Riga Art Nouveau.

The establishment welcomed wealthy locals and the respectable resort public, and King Gustav V of Sweden visited more than once. In the 1980s, new stained glass windows and chandeliers appeared in the dance hall, which did the monument no favors. Twenty-five years later, restorers returned the building to its original appearance.

Who it's for: those interested in wooden Art Nouveau and resort history.

17. Horn Garden

Villa with turrets on Bulduru Avenue, Jurmala

The park was named after a local resident who owned the plot in the 19th century. Before the garden, there was a cemetery here, which is not uncommon for Europe: abandoned burial grounds were often turned into recreation areas. By the end of the 19th century, Horn Garden already had two concert venues, a cinema, and a restaurant.

In the early 20th century, a piece that later became the anthem of Latvia was first publicly performed in the park. Eight years later, the garden burned down, and restoration began only in the 1920s. War halted the work again, but locals continued to care for the park. In the 1970s, a cinema was built here, later becoming a House of Culture.

At the garden entrance you will see a monument to Rainis and Aspazija, who once performed on this stage. After her husband's death, Aspazija moved to Jurmala and spent the last years of her life here.

18. Turaida Rose Sculpture

The Turaida Rose monument references a Latvian legend. The heroine named Maija chose death over dishonor and did not betray her fiance. She suggested that her seducer test the power of his magic scarf, which supposedly made a person invulnerable, and died from a sword strike.

The grave of the Turaida Rose is not in Jurmala but in Sigulda, about seventy kilometers away, by an old linden tree. Newlyweds come there with flowers, and authentic documents confirm that a similar tragedy really happened. In the city stands a sculpture of a fashionably dressed girl who is talking on the phone and waiting for her fiance.

19. Inner Light theater of glowing paintings

Summer terrace and pines in Bulduri, Jurmala

The gallery-theater occupies a cozy two-story wooden mansion. The paintings were created by artist Vitaly Ermolaev, who is known far beyond the Baltics. The name of the technique translates as "inner light," and its origins go back to ancient Egyptian wax painting.

Ermolaev refined the method and added fluorescent paints. Under different lighting, the paintings look completely different, so the light in the halls constantly changes and music plays. The collection is regularly expanded, and the artist himself runs workshops for adults and children. A popular art cafe operates at the gallery.

Who it's for: families with children and anyone who wants to see an unusual painting technique.

20. Jurmala artists' house

The two-story wooden house was built in 1920 and is considered a well-known architectural landmark of Latvia. The architecture is typical of Jurmala and the Baltics, and the two small halls create an atmosphere for exhibitions, creative meetings, and workshops. The property belongs to the Latvian Artists' Union.

There were moments in the building's history when its future was under threat, but the public managed to prevent demolition. Today the house operates as a museum, gallery, and creative space. It is known in the Baltics for its weaving craft training programs, and holidays and classes for children and young people are held here.

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⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need for all twenty places in Jurmala?

Allow three to four days. The resort stretches along the bay, and moving between districts eats up time. On the first day, cover Majori and Dubulti; on the second, leave Dzintari with its forest park; on the third, head to Lielupe and Ķemeri. If you have only one day, walk along Jomas Street and Dzintari Park, then finish at the seaside pavilion.

What from the list is closed in September 2026?

Two places are closed. Līvu Akvaparks went into maintenance from September 7 to 24 and plans to reopen on September 25 (as of 09/2026, akvaparks.lv). The open-air museum in Bulluciems is closed after a storm and is not yet welcoming visitors (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv). At the Aspazija house museum, the permanent exhibition is under renovation, but the exhibition hall is open.

How to get from Riga to Jurmala without a car?

The train from Riga runs along the entire resort and stops in Majori, Dubulti, Dzintari, and Lielupe. Get off at the station closest to the place you need, then walk the rest of the way. Within Jurmala, the train is also the most convenient way to get around, because stops are located every few kilometers (according to the map).

How much does it cost to enter Jurmala's museums?

The open-air museum and the Jurmala City Museum are free (as of 09/2026, visitjurmala.lv). At the open-air museum, an audio guide is available for a separate fee. At the Aspazija house museum and at workshops in the Inner Light gallery, tickets are paid; check the price on site before your visit.

When is the best time to visit Jurmala?

The peak is in July and August, when Jomas Street is crowded and prices are higher. In September, the resort becomes calmer, but some places close for repairs, like Līvu Akvaparks. In late autumn and winter, few establishments are open, but the parks, the white dune, and the museums are accessible.

Jurmala attractions on the map

All twenty points stretch along the bay from west to east, and the route is easy to build in a straight line. Mark the places in advance so you don't return to the same district twice (according to the map). Below is an interactive map to help you get oriented on site.

Sights of Jūrmala

Places on the map

1Dzintari Forest Park A pine grove nearly two hundred years old with an observation tower
2Jomas Street The resort's main pedestrian shopping street
3Kristaps and Auguste Morberg Villa Complex A neo-Gothic summer residence of a construction magnate
4Jūrmala Open-Air Museum A fishing village with authentic boats and smokehouses
5Aspazija House-Museum The poet's mansion, an exhibition and display hall
6Jūrmala Globe The country's largest globe, lit up with the world's capitals
7Turtle Sculpture A bronze turtle from 1995 near the sea pavilion
8Ragakāpa Nature Park Relict trees and Latvia's highest dunes
9Dzintari Concert Hall An open-roof hall for almost two thousand spectators
10Ķemeri National Park Bogs, black alder forest and mineral springs
11Jūrmala City Museum Almost fifty thousand items, finds from the seabed
12White Dune in Lielupe A hill about seventeen metres high made of hardened sand
13Līvu Aquapark One of the largest water parks in Northern Europe
14Former Emīlija Racene Bathhouse A palace building of early-20th-century sea baths
15Vāķeris House A three-storey house from 1914, built on the site of a fire
16Sea Pavilion A 1909 wooden building in the Riga Art Nouveau style
17Horn's Garden A park on the site of a cemetery, a monument to Rainis and Aspazija
18"Rose of Turaida" Sculpture A monument based on a Latvian legend
19"Inner Light" Theatre of Luminous Paintings Paintings that change under different lighting
20Jūrmala Artists' House A 1920 wooden house with exhibitions and workshops

In short: what to book

If you have one day, choose Jomas Street and Dzintari Park, then finish at the seaside pavilion. For two days, add Ķemeri and Ragakapa, because they offer two different types of nature. With children, the main stop will be Līvu Akvaparks, but first check the current opening dates after maintenance.

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