Latvia | Riga Shopping

Riga offers some great shopping experiences, especially around the Old Town of Riga where you are sure to find some little treasure to take home! If you are looking for the bigger shopping malls then these are located on the outskirts of the city. Our company also offers a great selection of Riga hotels with some of the best rates if you are yet to book!

This Riga shopping guide lists a few of the shops that you may wish to have a look through on your visit to Riga. It also gives some general information about shopping in Riga, including opening hours of shops. Whilst shopping in Riga you'll no doubt want to check out one of the many local restaurants in Riga!

Riga Shopping Guide

The best place to start any shopping spree in Riga is in and around the Old Town, which offers a variety of different and unique shops and interesting items. There are also a number of larger shopping malls offering standard stores - these are mostly located in the suburbs. However the shopping mall “Gallery Centrs” is located in the very centre of the city, at the entrance of Old Town. It’s the city's oldest shopping mall, which offers various designer shops, standard stores and small restaurants or cafes. Souvenirs and antiques can also be picked up at many of the markets, however make sure you get a licence from the Inspection Board for History and Culture and the Protection of Monuments, as this is required in order to export any valuables.

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Souvenirs in Riga

If you are a budget traveller and want to take home some souvenirs, scour the outdoor markets that surround the Zeppelin hangars along Centraltirgus iela and Negu iela. You can choose from a variety of clothes, shoes, bags, potted plants, and collectables. Yet other great places for typical Latvian stuff can be found all over Old Riga. The most popular places are Skarnu Street, Jekaba Kazarmas, Livu Square and Convent Yard. Here the row of stalls has a display of authentic handmade linen, amber jewellery, leather products and woollen sweaters embroidered with Latvian folk symbols.

Latvia is famous for its linen. The best bargains are at Mara in Kaleju iela 9/11 for its widest choice of Latvian linens. But for authentic linen complete with weaving demonstration and an extensive exhibition of handmade linens, make a beeline for Livs, at Kaleju iela 7. Our local company offers a range of Riga Hotels!

Latvia has something for every shopper, the extravagant, the frugal and the collector. Collectors must not miss Antikva at Valnu iela 25, Doma Antikvariats at Doma laukums 1 and Volmar at Skunu iela 6. Here one can find an envious collection of stamps, coins, medals, postcards, and antique pieces in bronze, silver, and leather. Volmar is known for its exclusive antique collection and specialises in 19th-century bronze, silver, coins, and chinaware. It also houses a permanent exhibition of Latvian paintings, drawings, and old prints.

Not many know that Latvia is also famous for its chocolate factory Laima. Pretty boxes containing melt-in-the-mouth chocolates are the best gifts you can take home for your loved ones. These are available at all supermarkets and stores. Also very popular is a chocolate shop Emihls Gustavs Chocolate, which can be found in all main shopping centres.

It is worth buying a bottle of Riga Black Balsam before bidding goodbye to Latvia. This drink is made from 24 ingredients, herbs, flower juices, and medicinal roots. You can buy it over the counter at all wine shops and supermarkets. It is a black liqueur and goes down best when mixed with hot black currant juice.

Department Stores

Department stores and malls are a big deal here ever since the country opened its doors to foreign investments. The tourists' favoured streets in Riga's Old Town house the swanky department store Gallery Centrs . It is the quintessential department store with a food supermarket on the ground floor. Designer wear, fashion, souvenirs, books and restaurants are located on the next three floors, while the 4th floor houses a health and beauty centre.

For the designer wear and famous brands in fashion there are other posh malls like Stockmann at 13.Janvara iela 8, Spice at Lielirbes iela 29, Palazzo Italia at Barona iela 2 and Plaza Boutique at Smilsu iela 18. While Stockmann, Palazzo Italia and Plaza Boutique are at walking distance from the Old Town, Spice is outside the city centre. The many Hotels in Riga will offer you advice regarding the closest shops to your hotel.

Slow food markets

Frequently you can visit slow food markets in Riga, mostly held next to main shopping malls or centres. The most popular is at the Berga Bazars held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is the only covered outdoor antique market in Riga, which offers antiques and unique Latvian arts and craft. In addition, here is a Slow Food Farmer`s market, where one can purchase local, traditional and seasonal produce and products, and sample prepared food from some of Latvia’s top chefs.

Riga Shopping Hours

Apart from the smaller shops, or those in provincial towns, which will normally close on Sundays, most of the major stores and shopping centres are open seven days a week, and normally from 10 am to 10 pm. 24 hour mini-markets and chemists can be found in Riga as well.

Riga Duty Free Tax

The sales tax in Latvia is currently 21%, however 15% of this is able to be claimed back for non-EU citizens with Tax Free shopping. More information can be found on the website: www.globalrefund.com

Shopping Places

Tirgus Galerija (Market Gallery)

This rather small but cosy shop is set to offer domestic production to Rigans and city guests. Tirgus Galerija contains several stands with a production offered by local farmers. Here you can find fresh dairy products, meat and vegetables or enjoy some tasty pastry work.

The most exciting thing about Tirgus Galerija is its friendly atmosphere. For example, you can chat with the butcher about good recipes for your dinner while having a cup of mild tea!

If you're looking for really local food, come to Tirgus Galerija and try out!

Opening hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 - 20:00, Sat 8:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 20:00

Address : Stabu Street 61

Bergs Bazaar

The BERGS BAZAAR is a historical pedestrian village-like enclave built between the years 1887-1900 by Kristaps Bergs, which was one of Latvia's first modern real estate developers.
Here you can find small shops, good restaurants, modern offices and a boutique BERGS Hotel. If you are looking for interior and design features, this is the right place to come.

On the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the antique and Slow Food market is held here.

Address : Block between Elizabetes, Dzirnavu, A.Caka and Kr.Barona street. Entrance from Dzirnavu and Elizabetes Street.

Website : http://www.bergabazars.lv

Tejas Roze - Souvenir shop

An interesting souvenir shops offering various kinds of local artist works - such as dolls, bijouterie, clothes, linen and gloves. Here you can even find vintage stuff and old sound boards.

The friendly and a bit ethereal lady-owner of this shop will gladly explain and introduce you with local art and things conneceted to it.

If you're interested in visiting shops like these, don't forget to book our walking tour around extraordinary Riga shops and museums!

Address : Skunu iela 6 Old Riga

Folk music store UPE

This is an enjoyably and really specific souvenir shop offering CD's and DVD's of local and international folk music. Here you can also find extraordinary souvenirs and keepsakes to bring home from your Riga trip.

If you're interested in visiting shops and museums like these don't forget to book our tour around charming Riga museums and shops .

Address : R. Vagnera street 5 Old Riga

Phone : +37167226119

Website : http://www.upett.lv

Riga Central Market

The Centraltirgus is a huge marketplace located within five old zeppelin hangars. It is a perfect opportunity for visitors to get off the beaten track and see part of the everyday lives of locals, as well as having the chance to haggle for fruit, vegetables, various trinkets or antiques.

However, make sure to keep a tight grip on your possessions, as pickpockets are relatively common here.

Opening hours: Tue-Sat 07:00-18:00, Sun and Mon 07:00-17:00

Address : Negu Street 7 (next to the Riga Central Bus station)

Phone : +37167213103

Stenders

You won't miss these little shops scattered all around Riga city, mostly located in all shopping malls, like Galerija Centrs or Spice. The fantastic aroma is what makes them so memorable and special!

Stenders produce high quality and hand-made products for bath and body cosmetics. The products are made using natural products like plant oils, plant extracts, dried particles of plants, essential oils, distilled essential oils, beeswax and honey cells.

The products offfered in these little and pretty shops is a great souvenir you can bring home from Riga!

Address : Berga Bazaar, Galerija Centrs, Spice, Alfa, Mols

Website : http://www.stendersshop.com

Galerija Centrs

This swanky deparment store is the city's oldest shopping mall, which offers various designer shops, standard stores and small restaurants or cafes. Galerija Centrs is located in the heart of Old Riga, historically the most popular shopping centre in Riga, with great expansion plans for the near future.

Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:00

Address : Audeju street 16

Phone : +37167018018

Email : info@galerijacentrs.lv

Website : http://www.galerijacentrs.lv

Stockmann

This fabulous Finnish shopping centre features clothing and footwear, household goods and cosmetics as well as fully stocked grocery store and deli. On the top floor one can enjoy lunch or a cup of coffee with a view of Old Riga.

Opening hours: 9:00 - 22:00

Next to it is the most popular cinema in Riga - Forum Cinema, offering all top movies and animated films. The cinema is also known as Parex Plaza!

Address : 13. Janvara street 8

Website : http://www.stockmann.lv

Mols

The shopping mall Mols is one of the oldest car-accessible shopping centres in Riga, characterised by a strong presence of fashion stores.

Opening hours: 10:00- 21:00

Address : Krasta street 46

Phone : +37167030303

Email : info@mols.lv

Website : http://www.mols.lv

Spice

Spice is one of the largest shopping complexes in Latvia, offering almost 200 shops, cafes and entertainment. Next to it you can find the biggest household goods and interior centre in all the Baltic states, Spice Home.

Shopping Centre SPICE working hours:

Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 22:00

Shopping Centre SPICE HOME working hours:

Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 21:00, Sundays 10:00 - 20:00

Address : Lielirbes street 29

Website : http://www.spice.lv

Alfa

Alfa is a large regional retail park and all-inclusive centre, located 8 kilometres from downtown Riga.

In addition to food supermarket, various fashion stores, book shops and restaurants Alfa cotains a leisure centre Cinamon offering not only cinema with top movies but various fun and game activities.

Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:00

Address : Brivibas street 372

Phone : +37167076500

Email : infoalfa@linstow.lv

Website : http://www.alfaparks.lv

Domina Shopping

The shopping center “Domina Shopping” is among not only the biggest, but also the most creative shopping centers in Riga, offering fashion, lifestyle and other goods, especially both well-known and new brands of clothing and footwear in Latvia. Domina Shopping offers not only a comfortable shopping environment, but serves as a platform, where new and creative ideas are born, charging every visitor in a positive way. The annual competition Fashion is Passion, produced by Domina Shopping; Paviljons - the biggest Latvia fashion designer’s store; Gaidību 4dienas - seminars for moms to be and Mantu placis – the biggest street market in Latvia – are among other well known happenings.

The German property investment fund “KanAm Grund Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH” is the owner of the shopping center “Domina Shopping”. The shopping center is located next to a major road in Purvciems region and the total shopping area is 60 000m2. A magnificent interior design with spacious premises, glass roof and many benches ensure positive emotions for customers and create an impression of the “city in a city”.

Working hours: 10:00-21:00
Shop „Prisma”: 8:00-23:00

Address : Ieriķu Street 3, Riga, Latvia

Phone : +37167631111

Fax : +37167631089

Website : http://www.domina-shopping.lv

Shopping in Riga