Jūrmala is the largest resort city in the Baltic States, well-known for its natural treasures - mild climate, sea, healthy air, curative mud and mineral waters. The charm lives in its almost 33 km long white sand beaches, the vast pine forests and the natural border of the city - the Lielupe River. People come here to recover or strengthen their health enjoying the healing effect of mud bathing and mineral waters. Tasting delicious and healthy food in the restaurants and cafes, walking along the central promenade of Jomas street, exploring the eco-trails in Kemeri National park and Ragakdpa Nature Park, enjoying the water fun in the biggest aqua-park in Northern Europe "Livu Akvaparks", visit the famous Dzjntari concert hall or simply enjoy the sunset on the beach! Every season here brings plenty of events for everyone - art exhibitions, local and international events and concerts. Jurmala is the city on the wave - on the wave of change and success, on the wave of love and hope.
TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE
Lienes street 5, Majori,
Jurmala, LV- 2015
Phone:+371 67147900;
+371 67147902;
+371 67147905;
Tourism Information Point
Priedaine police office
Priedaine, Jurmala
Phone:+371 67147900;
info@jurmala.lv
www.jurmala.lv
skype: jurmala_tic
The city centre is located only 25 km from the capital of Latvia - Riga. You can go by train, by minibus, by river ship in the season, by taxi or rent a car. The trains depart from Riga Central Train Station almost every 20 minutes and are called "Riga - Dubulti", "Riga - Sloka" and "Riga - Tukums". The minibuses depart from the Central minibus stop opposite from Riga Central Train Station. Jurmala minibuses are leaving every 5 minutes in the directions of Jaunkemeri, Sloka and Dubulti. Here the tickets are obtained by the driver. It is better to ask the driver to stop well in advance! Getting to Jurmala would cost in between 0,70 LVL (1 EUR) up to 1,40 LVL (2 EUR). When entering Jurmala by private or rented transport with no Jurmala pass on it non-residents have to pay the entrance pass 2,00 LVL (3 EUR) right before entering the city. No charge for tourist buses with the voucher for Jurmala as a destination or motorbikes.
Detailed information about every accommodation you can find at the official city website: http://www.jurmala.lv/page/39
Easter Day in Jurmala
The celebration of the Easter holidays in different parts of the city - Kauguri, Majori and Bulduri culture centres and Jurmala open-air museum. Each offers celebration in traditional spirit with games, songs and dances.
CONTACT:
phone: +371 67754909. |
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| 4 April |
Opening of Resort Summer Season
Concerts, shows, attractions all day long. The entrepreneurs will offer special discounts on the street market. In the evening enjoy "The Museum Night".
19th European H.O.G. Rally
About 10,000 Harley-Davidson bike owners - H.O.G. club members as well as others from all over the world will be visiting the city. Every day there will be demo rides, touring rides, fashion shows and concerts, big parade through the city last day.
Midsummer Day
Events around the city - celebrating the shortest night of the year! Bonfires, traditional songs and dances till the dawn in Dzintari concert hall, Kauguri culture house and Melluzi open air stage.
23rd Anniversary of Jomas Street
Majori - concerts, shows, attractions all day long, all street long, including IV International Baltic Sand sculpture festival "Magic sand"!
Sea Festival
Traditional events, contests and concerts in beaches of Jūrmala (Dzintari and Kauguri)
New Wave 2010
International competition for the new singers in Dzintari concert hall, Turaidas Street 1. The annual festival that brings together artists from all over the world!
Summertime. Inessa Galante Invites
International music festival brings together diversity of genres starting from famous opera and classical music singers up to jazz, latino, folk dancers, etc.
Closing of Resort Summer Season
"Promenade in Jomas Street" - concerts, shows, attractions, retro markets, retro vehicle parade all day long. The entrepreneurs will offer special discounts on the street market.
The Light Festival on the Jomas Street
Christmas tree decoration, meeting with Santa Claus, candle parade and concert. Christmas market opened every day and concerts every weekend in Majori, Horn's garden. Other traditional Christmas events and concerts in city culture centres and Dubulti Lutheran Church, Baznlcas Street 13.
