- Address: Riga, Latvia;
- Length: 3.2 km;
- The greatest depth: 2 m;
- Sightseeing: Bastion Hill Park, Freedom Monument, National Opera, Central Market, Riga Castle, Kronvalda Park.
What could be more beautiful than a leisurely walk on a boat along the river canal that flows through the magnificent Riga ? We strongly recommend that you drop all your business, forget about vanity and enjoy peace and quiet here.
general information
The Riga City Channel is a canal flowing in the center of Riga, encircling the Old Town . Flows out and flows into the river Daugava . The length of the canal is 3.2 km. Depth - from 1,5 to 2,5 m. Throughout the whole way you will sail under the 16th bridges, in which in the evening the illumination turns romantic.
If you go back a little to the past, then initially on the canal there was a fortress defensive moat and protective shafts. In 1857, the trees were removed, and the moats were partially covered. And now the Riga canal is a favorite place not only for city residents, but also for their guests.
Boat and kayak rental
The most popular water transport for walking along the canal is a walking wooden boat (8-13-17-19-local). Just think: one of them was built in 1907!
The duration of the walk will take about 1 hour. The interval between departures is 20-30 minutes. The season is open for visitors from April to October. Working hours: from 10:00 to 18:00. The ticket price for an adult is € 18, for children € 9. Rent a ship - from € 110 to € 220. Attention! In very strong wind, rolling does not work.
You can also rent a kayak and swim along the Daugava and the Riga canal, accompanied by an experienced instructor, choosing one of several routes (from 7 to 15 km). Particularly impressive are night excursions, which start from 20:00 with a duration of 2-3 hours. After all night Riga is absolutely other emotions and impressions!
An independent walk along the river is also possible. So, at the rental point "Riga Boats", located in the Andrejsala area near the yacht pier, you will get the most complete information on the issues of interest.
Rent a kayak: a day walk from 10:00 to 20:00 and night (especially spectacular) - after 20:00.
Rental price: adults - € 20, children under 12 years - € 5. Please note that kayaks are only available until 23:00.
All about the route of the pleasure craft
The route passes through the canal with access to the river Daugava. A leisurely stroll through the city canal will be a real pleasure, as you will not hear street noise along the way, and a walk along the river Daugava will open the beauties of Riga from an entirely different angle.
All along the way you will see many sights of the city: Bastion Hill (this is the beginning and the end of the route) - Freedom Monument - National Opera - Central Market - Latvian National Library - panorama of Old Riga - Riga Castle - Riga Passenger Port - Kronvalda Park - National Theater and much more.
Where is the rental office located?
In the park Bastion Hill, which is located 100 meters from the Freedom Monument, there is a special place for renting boats, catamarans and even kayaks. Tickets can be bought on site.