Mežaparks
District of Riga
in Rīga of Rīga, Latvia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.946 and 24.106 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 56' 45" and E 24° 6' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:06 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Riga
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:58 am and 5:58 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Latvia in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Latvia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Latvia. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Mežaparks

The district Mežaparks of Riga in Rīga (Rīga) is a district located in Latvia and is a district of the nations capital.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

14°C (57 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (62 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Park Inn by Radisson Residence Riga Barona

Address
0,9 mi
Krisjana Barona iela 40a
1011 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Rixwell Gertrude

Address
1,1 mi
Gertrudes iela 70
1009 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aparthotel Autosole

Address
2,0 mi
Hospitalu iela 7a
1013 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 17:00


City Teater

Address
1,2 mi
6 Bruninieku Street
1010 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Mezaparks

Address
4,8 mi
Roberta Feldmana iela 11
1014 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Unimars

Address
2,9 mi
Duntes 17
LV-1005 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A1

Address
1,0 mi
Caka iela 38
1007 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tia

Address
1,2 mi
63 K Valdemara Street
1010 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aparthotel RigaApartment Gertruda

Address
1,1 mi
Gertrudes 54
LV-1011 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aparthotel RigaApartment Sonada

Address
1,4 mi
Gertrudes iela 129
1009 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 11:00 - 19:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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B.o.B - Nothin' On You (Live in Riga, Latvia)

Published: July 31, 2012
Length: 13:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Erik Czerkas

B.o.B - Nothin' On You (Live in Riga, Latvia 28.07.2012)


Skonto FC-2 - FK Jelgava 0:2 (0:1) (06.09.2009.)

Published: September 07, 2009
Length: 52:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Māris Ostelis

Skonto FC-2 - FK Jelgava 0:2 (0:1) 06.septembris 16.00 S/K "Keizarmežs", Rīga Vārtus guva: Ēriks Pelcis 5', 56' (Jelgava) Galvenais tiesnesis: V. Vinokurovs Asistenti: A. Mileika,...


Mezaparks, Riga winter fun. Межапарк, Рига.

Published: January 09, 2011
Length: 38:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Valeriy Fyodorov

Winter fun - snow sledge. Межапарк, Рига, Латвия. Зимнее развлечение - катание с горки на камерах. Mezhapark, Riga, Mezaparks. Ziemas parks.


Riga Freediving Cup 2015

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Indrek Roosileht

07.02.2015 - 08.02.2015 Disciplines: STA, DNF, DYN Soundtrack of the video (short version): http://irl.planet.ee/muusika/flp/OfficialTop.mp3.


Race BMX onboard

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 09:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GPSStatisticsOnVideo

Race BMX at the new BMX track in Riga, Mezaparks. Rider: Robers Bāriņš. Shot with Contour GPS on 29.apr.2012. If U want a video like this, feel free to ask at pmp@pmp.lv.


RigaZOO_roni2012.mp4

Published: March 09, 2012
Length: 04:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RigaZOO

Rīgas Zoodārzā atvests šogad pirmais roņu mazulis no Vecāķu pludmales. Skatāmies video un domājam, ko darīt un ko nedarīt, ja krastmalā tagad ieraugām mazu, balti pūkainu roņu...


Kings of Leon - Use Somebody live@Riga, Latvia

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 48:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MegaKarlitoo

Kings Of Leon @Riga, Mežaparks (25.06.2014) Enjoy!


ванная комната в Латвии Рига район межапарка

Published: March 28, 2014
Length: 41:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ванные комнаты ,санузлы и спа комнаты

РАБОТАЕМ ПО ВСЕМУ МИРУ WWW.BRIGADA1.LV +37127065481 ПРИНИМАЕМ ЗАКАЗЫ НА ПОСТРОЙКУ ДОМОВ. РЕМОНТ КВАРТИР . ДИЗАЙН ИНТЕРЬЕ...


Wild Boars in Riga Zoo

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 32:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LatvianF1girl

Wild Boars in Riga Zoo.


Telemark style inline skating

Published: June 02, 2014
Length: 02:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jurmalare

Simple telemark style curves inline skating on the road down. Note that rear heel not up visually but the boot is not steef and this allows to make some more pressure on front part of foot inside.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Archbishopric of Riga

The Archbishopric of Riga was an archbishopric in Medieval Livonia, a subject to the Holy See. It was established in 1186 as the bishopric of Livonia at Üxküll, then after moving to Riga it became the bishopric of Riga in 1202 and was elevated to an archbishopric in 1255.

Located at 56.9667, 24.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1561 disestablishments, States and territories established in 1186, Baltic region, History of Latvia, Historical regions in Latvia, History of Livonia, Livonian Confederation, Prince-Bishops of Latvia, Roman Catholic archbishops by diocese

Kaiserwald concentration camp

Kaiserwald was a Nazi German concentration camp near the Riga suburb of Mežaparks in Latvia. Kaiserwald was built in March, 1943, during the period that the German army occupied Latvia. The first inmates of the camp were several hundred convicts from Germany. Following the liquidation of the Riga, Liepāja and Daugavpils (Dvinsk) ghettos in June, 1943, the remainder of the Jews of Latvia, along with most of the survivors of the liquidation of the Vilna Ghetto, were deported to Kaiserwald.

Located at 56.9969, 24.1314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nazi concentration camps, Nazi concentration camps in Latvia

BA School of Business and Finance

BA School of Business and Finance is one of the leading, self-financing business schools in Latvia. It was founded in 1992 as Banking College under the Bank of Latvia and in 1997 accredited as a higher educational institution. In 2007 BA School of Business and Finance celebrated its 15th anniversary. It supports United Nations initiative and follows the Principles for Responsible Management Education.

Located at 56.9756, 24.135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Business schools in Latvia

Mežaparks

Mežaparks (also known as Kaiserwald in German) is a neighbourhood in North Central Riga, Latvia. The name is literally translated as "forest park". The park was built in the early 20th century and was originally called Kaiserwald. It was one of the world's first garden cities. During the Second World War, the Kaiserwald concentration camp was located in this park, and many Jews, Gypsies, communists, and other opponents of Nazi rule were murdered in these woods.

Located at 57, 24.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Riga, Music venues in Latvia

Latvijas Universitates Stadions

Latvijas Universitātes Stadions is a multi-use stadium in Riga, Latvia. It is currently used mostly for football and rugby matches and is the home stadium of FK Rīga. The stadium holds 5,000 people.

Located at 56.9615, 24.1437 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Latvia

Brothers' Cemetery (Riga)

The Brothers' Cemetery or Cemetery of the Brethren, also sometimes referred to in English as the Common Graves or simply as the Military Cemetery, is a military cemetery and national monument in Riga, capital of Latvia. The cemetery is a memorial to and burial ground for thousands of Latvian soldiers who were killed between 1915 and 1920 in World War I and the Latvian War of Independence.

Located at 56.9889, 24.1428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Latvia, History of Latvia, Visitor attractions in Riga, Cemeteries in Riga, Military cemeteries

Čiekurkalns

Čiekurkalns is an old Riga neighbourhood on the right bank of the river Daugava.

Located at 56.9833, 24.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Riga

Riga Zoo

Riga Zoo is a city-owned zoo in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Mežaparks, on the western bank of Ķīšezers lake. Riga Zoo houses around 3000 animals of nearly 500 species and is visited by 250-300,000 visitors annually. The zoo has a branch "Cīruļi" in Liepāja District, Kalvene parish, established in 1996, it has an area of 135 hectares .

Located at 57.0061, 24.1575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures completed in 1912, Zoos in Latvia, Buildings and structures in Riga, Visitor attractions in Riga

St. Gertrude New Church, Riga

St. Gertrude New Church (Latvian: Jaunā Svētās Ģertrūdes Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 119 Brīvības Street.

Located at 56.963, 24.1365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Church of the Cross, Riga

Church of the Cross (Latvian: Krusta Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 120 Ropažu Street.

Located at 56.9838, 24.1946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Church of the Resurrection, Riga

Church of the Resurrection (Latvian: Augšāmcelšanās Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 4 Klusā Street.

Located at 56.9719, 24.146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Church of Christ, Riga

Church of Christ (Latvian: Kristus Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia, under the episcopal authority of the Archbishop of Riga. The location where the church meets is situated at the address 1 Mēness Street.

Located at 56.9688, 24.1375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Riga

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Latvian: Svētās Trīsvienības Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 10 Sarkandaugavas Street.

Located at 56.9978, 24.1249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Jaunciems Lutheran Church

Jaunciems Lutheran Church (Latvian: Jaunciema Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 6/8 Jaunciema 5. šķērslīnija.

Located at 57.0419, 24.179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Ascension Church, Riga

Ascension Church (Latvian: Kristus Debesbraukšanas pareizticīgo baznīca) is an Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 2 Mēness Street.

Located at 56.9678, 24.1368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Shelter of Our Most Holy Lady Church, Riga

Shelter of Our Most Holy Lady Church (Latvian: Vissvētās Dievmātes Patvēruma pareizticīgo baznīca) is an Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 3 Mēness Street.

Located at 56.9687, 24.1394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Riga

Holy Trinity Cathedral (Latvian: Svētā Trisvienības katedrāle) is an Orthodox cathedral in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The cathedral is situated at the address 126 Krišjānis Barons Street.

Located at 56.9633, 24.1478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga, Cathedrals in Latvia

Pokrov Cemetery

Pokrov Cemetery is a 70,669 square metres wide cemetery in Riga built in 1773. The current owner of the cemetery is Shelter of Our Most Holy Lady Church who are renting the land. Two Red Army burial sites are located in the cemetery — a smaller one from summer 1941 and the bigger one for years 1944–1946; as well as Russian Empire army's bed of honour dating 1917. The cemetery also houses Ascension of Christ Church; the only Latvian Orthodox church in Riga where sermons are held in Latvian.

Located at 56.9681, 24.14 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cemeteries in Riga, Christian Orthodox cemeteries, History of Latvia, Monuments and memorials in Latvia, 1773 establishments

Jaunciems, Riga

Jaunciems is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia.

Located at 57.0417, 24.1778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Riga

Zemitāni Station

Zemitāni Station is a railway station on the Zemitāni – Skulte Railway.

Located at 56.9655, 24.1563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Riga

Brasa Station

Brasa Station is a railway station on the Zemitāni – Skulte Railway.

Located at 56.9774, 24.1463 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Riga

Sarkandaugava Station

Sarkandaugava Station is a railway station on the Zemitāni – Skulte Railway.

Located at 56.9927, 24.1345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Riga

Mangaļi Station

Mangaļi Station is a railway station on the Zemitāni – Skulte Railway.

Located at 57.0184, 24.1296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Riga

Ķīšezers, Riga

Ķīšezers is a lake in Riga, Latvia, with primary inflow of the Jugla River. The lake is 1,730 ha large, it has 2.4 metres of average depth and reaches 4.2 metres at the deepest point.

Located at 57.0225, 24.1742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Riga, Lakes of Latvia

Ozo Golf Club

Ozo Golf Club is a golf club and course on the west bank of the Ķīšezers lake in Riga, Latvia. It is the national training centre for Latvian golf teams – and host to both the national tournament and the Baltic tournament. The club opened in 2002 and is owned by Latvian ice hockey player Sandis Ozoliņš.

Located at 57.03, 24.1406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures completed in 2002, Buildings and structures in Riga, Golf clubs and courses in Latvia

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mezhaparks, Mezhapark, Mežaparks