The best way to experience autumn in Jūrmala is on the move – with a walk along the sea, through pine forests or along the city’s historic streets. When the wind turns chilly, add an equally enjoyable continuation to your route – a SPA visit, sauna, hot drink, warm meal or exhibition.

Start with a walk and choose the beach walk that suits you best – from the lively atmosphere of Majori and Dzintari to the quieter landscapes of Lielupe, Buļļuciems and the Lielupe estuary. Nature lovers can explore nature trails, including walks at Ragakāpa Nature Park, Ķemeri Resort Park, Ķemeri Forest Park and Dzintari Forest Park.

Meanwhile, city routes lead through Lielupe, Buļļuciems, Bulduri, Old Bulduri, Dzintari, Majori, Dubulti and Old Dubulti. The same section also includes a Wooden Architecture Guide, digital tours and orienteering games.

Warm up with a SPA experience. After a longer walk, unwind with a SPA experience. Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA, Hotel Jūrmala SPA, Lielupe by Semarah Hotels and Kurshi Hotel & SPA offer massages, mud rituals, sauna treatments, swimming pools and other ways to restore warmth and energy. For inspiration, explore the five most popular SPA treatments in Jūrmala.

Families will find a perfect continuation at Līvu Akvaparks – with swimming pools, slides, saunas, a steam room, a salt chamber and whirlpool baths.

Warming flavours. After a walk, plan time for a leisurely food stop as well. At Bulduri Market, meet local traders, buy seasonal produce and enjoy autumn flavours at one of the nearby cafés. In Ķemeri, a cosy break awaits at “Annas Mājas kafejnīca”, while in Majori, “Café Bitīte” serves coffee, breakfast, cakes and freshly baked pastries. A convenient stop at the beginning or end of a walk is also “Stacija Majori”, where you can enjoy coffee, cheese waffles and other sweet or savoury treats. In Dubulti, “Kanēl.” is ideal for a warming coffee break, while on Jomas Street in Majori, “Kanelia Cafe” offers freshly baked croissants, cakes, desserts and carefully selected coffee. After a longer walk around Vaivari and Asari, it is worth stopping at the historic Vaivari railway station – “Stacija Vaivari Pizza” and its continuation, “Stacija Vaivari Kitchen”. You can find more options in the Jūrmala cafés section.

For a more substantial meal, choose a cuisine to match your mood. You can find Caucasian flavours at “Kaheti”, “Mimino”, “Yerevan Pandok” and “Zangezur”, while the warmth of Italian cuisine awaits at “il Sole” and “O’Sole Mio”. Explore more options in the Jūrmala restaurants section.

Inspiring art in warm interiors. An autumn walk can also end at one of Jūrmala’s cultural venues. Jūrmala Museum, Bulduri Exhibition House, the exhibition hall at Aspazija House, Dubulti Art Station and other exhibition venues offer a range of experiences – from contemporary art and ceramics to resort history, literary stories, architecture and solo exhibitions. See the section “What is happening in Jūrmala’s exhibition halls?” and choose the stop that suits you best.

If one day is not enough, combine your walk, SPA treatment and dinner with an overnight stay at one of Jūrmala’s resort hotels, so you can set out on another walk in the morning.

Photo: Egons Lācis