Jūrmala is a unique destination in all seasons, including winter, when the resort is filled with a quiet hubbub, and the presence of the forest gives the city a special aura. With snow or not, the white beaches are ever-present. Together with the shimmering surface of the sea, the many kilometre-long, silky seashore will light up even the gloomiest winter days. If you miss light, treat yourself to a trip to Jūrmala! Celebrate a beautiful day out in the nature with a hot drink  from one of Jūrmala's cafés.

Stock Op on Energy and Light for The Whole Year

In wintertime, fairy lights in the streets, parks and squars of city glow the brightest and the velvety darkness turns into a winter wonderland.

The beach is still undoubtedly the most popular place for walks in Jūrmala. Seaside walks are even possible during the dark time of the day, as the beach is equipped with a lighted boardwalk. The nearly one kilometre-long, illuminated boardwalk is located between the Dzintari Concert Hall on Turaidas iela and Tirgoņu iela.

Take Walks in Evergreen Forests

As one of Christmas symbols, fir tree encourages you to walk along the nature trails of Jūrmala. Forever green and fragrant pine and fir tree forests can make for an excellent start to your holiday of nature-viewing.  In the quieter corners of the city forests is also home to roe deer, hares and foxes. If you are careful, you can spot one of these shy forest animals among the naked branches of the forest.

Forests in Jūrmala are diverse. On one of the biggest dunes in Latvia, in Ragakāpa nature park near the Lielupe estuary, the oldest pine trees in Jūrmala have been patiently growing, some of them more than 300 years old. One of the forest trails is dedicated to pine tree viewing. The total length of the boardwalk is two kilometers.

Take a look at the bog trees, when walking along the Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk in the Ķemeri National Park, which lets you see the ancient, 8000-year-old bog landscape. During winter walks along the trail of Sloka lake Northern Lights can even sometimes be observed.

During each season, the wonderful and untouched nature is like a new chapter in a mysterious fairy tale - let's open a new page of winter!

Water relaxing in Jūrmala

If you are already longing for summer and water activities, “Līvu Akvaparks” water park is the best destination for you. Everyone will find the best way to have fun there, whether it's the 20 slides of different lengths and speeds, more than 10 pools or the saunas. A unique opportunity to give a whole day of water fun as a present to yourself or others. 

A relaxed holiday meal

If you have a family tradition of relaxed holiday mornings, a brunch is perfect for you. To enjoy a meal at a restaurant at the touristic heart of Jūrmala, go to the Jomas iela. More information about brunches here. More information about brunches here.