The Latvians call Sigulda the Switzerland of Latvia, which is a slight exaggeration although it is very beautiful and well worth visiting in summer or winter.
The bobsleigh track is Olympic standard and is worth a trip just to see it. Much better though is to go on a Saturday and actually go down the track. In summer they have a wheeled bobsleigh with a driver, and in winter they have a padded one (for visitors!) which goes on the ice.
Brilliant!

About one hours drive from Riga - get on to Brivibas and just follow the road.
Also, there is a train direct from Riga.
The bobsleigh track is walking distance from the station and well signposted.
www.sigulda.lv/index.php?pid=2231

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Amazing spa hotel by the sea. Very small (only 12 rooms), quiet and luxurious. Great meals. One of the most relaxing hotels I have ever stayed in.

www.padaste.ee

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Certainly the best restaurant in Riga by far, where all the 'important' visitors eat (Prince Charles, Elton John etc!
Not cheap by Latvian standards but brilliant food and service. Great lunchtime menu as well.

19 Elizabetes iela - about 10 minutes walk from the Freedom Monument.
www.restorans.lv/page.php
733-2634

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