What's Skanste like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider Skanste. Plan a fun excursion to Arena Riga while you're here. Cathedral of Christ's Nativity and Freedom Monument are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Skanste
Flying to:
- Riga International Airport (RIX), 6.6 mi (10.5 km) from Skanste
Things to see and do in and around Skanste
Things to see near Skanste:
- Arena Riga (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Cathedral of Christ's Nativity (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
- Freedom Monument (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Powder Tower (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- Small Guild Hall (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
Things to do near Skanste:
- Berg's Bazaar (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Latvian National Opera (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
- Riga Christmas Market (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Riga Central Market (1.8 mi/3 km away)
- University of Latvia Botanical Garden (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
When is the best time to visit Riga?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
- Rainiest months: August, July, October, September (average 85 mm of rainfall)