Latvia blends medieval charm with Art Nouveau splendor in the heart of the Baltics. From the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Riga to pristine beaches along the Baltic Sea, this compact country offers rich history, vibrant culture, and unspoiled nature.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Kempinski The Spa
Riga's most prestigious spa in the Grand Hotel Kempinski featuring a rooftop pool with panoramic city views, multiple sauna types, and a full menu of amber and Baltic ingredient treatments.
Signature treatment: Baltic Amber Ritual body treatment
Wellton Riverside SPA
Comprehensive urban spa with multiple pools, Finnish sauna, steam room, and a full treatment menu. Excellent value with day passes available. Popular for city wellness breaks.
Signature treatment: Hydro massage pool with Daugava River views
Jurmala Spa Hotel SPA
Beach resort spa combining Baltic Sea air therapy with mineral spring treatments, body wraps, and massage. The combination of sea air, pine forest, and spa treatments is a classic Latvian wellness tradition.
Signature treatment: Baltic Sea mineral bath and mud treatment
Ceriņi Rural Pirts (homestead experience)
Authentic traditional Latvian sauna (pirts) experience at a rural homestead with a sauna master who performs the full birch whisk ceremony. Includes herbal steam, lake plunge, and traditional snacks.
Signature treatment: Full pirts ceremony with birch whisk and lake plunge
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Kempju Māja Forest Retreat
Rural retreat in the Latvian countryside combining daily forest walks, traditional pirts sauna, locally sourced organic meals, and digital detox. Bookable through Latvian rural tourism platforms.
Saulstari Yoga Retreat
Yoga and mindfulness retreat in the Vidzeme countryside combining daily yoga practice, meditation, Latvian forest bathing, and wholesome vegetarian meals. Held at a converted farmhouse with sauna and lake access.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Traditional Latvian birch whisk massage (pirts massage) from €40. Swedish and deep tissue massage from €35/hour at most day spas and hotels.
Hammam
Turkish-style hammam experiences available at Wellton Riverside SPA and Jurmala Spa Hotel from €30/session. Less prevalent than in Southern Europe but available.
Body
Baltic amber body wrap from €50. Baltic sea mud treatment from €45. Seaweed body wrap from €40. Available at Jurmala coastal spa hotels.
Facial
Latvian forest herb facial from €45. Amber extract anti-aging facial from €55. Standard European facials from €35 at city day spas.
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Yoga House Riga (Jogas nams)
Riga's most established yoga studio in the Centrs district offering daily drop-in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin classes in Latvian and English. Drop-in from €10.
Latvian Hot Yoga Studio
Dedicated hot yoga studio on Brīvības iela offering Bikram and infrared heated classes. Drop-in €12, monthly membership €60.
Esplanade Park Morning Yoga
Free community yoga classes in Esplanade Park every weekend morning June-August at 9:00. Bring your own mat. Organized by the Riga community wellness collective.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
The traditional Latvian pirts (sauna) is a cultural institution — experiencing one with a sauna master is essential for understanding Latvian wellness culture
Book hotel spas at least a week in advance during peak summer season (June-August) when Jurmala spa hotels fill quickly
Jurmala's combination of pine forest air, sea air, and mineral springs has been a recognized health destination since the Russian Imperial era — a weekend here has genuine wellness value
Wild berry and mushroom foraging in Latvia's forests is a national pastime with real wellness benefits — many guided foraging experiences include meditation and mindfulness elements
Latvian mineral waters (particularly from Sigulda and Kemeri sulfur springs) have therapeutic properties recognized since the 18th century