A hen do in Riga is perfect for the sweet hen with just a bit of spice to her - this city is romantic and frankly enchanting, but there are enough bars, clubs, and restaurants to bring out any woman's naughty side. Riga is a perfect getaway year round, there are so many great hen do activities in Riga and it's easy on your budget - plus, loads of clubs have ladies' cut-price cocktail nights or free entry for women, so you'll get even more out of your Riga hen do!
Latvia's capital city is gaining ground as one of the most popular hen destinations in Eastern Europe. It's one of these fascinating mixtures of medieval city and Soviet influence, and the Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A sporting wonderland in winter and a warm, lazy summer paradise, Riga is the perfect getaway city to celebrate and try new things. The rules (don't drink in the street or buy drugs, for example) are strict all over Eastern Europe, so play by them and everyone will have a great game. Some bars are Latvian-only, but most places are open and friendly with tourists. Learn a couple of Latvian phrases and you'll get on great with the locals.
Flying into Riga is simple with Wizz Air and Ryanair, which can get you there from London, Manchester, or Liverpool for under £30 if you plan ahead. Flights take just 2.5 hours so you'll be settling in in no time for the Riga hen do for the ages. Once you're there, Old Town is the place to wander, eat, and drink, and it's all compact enough to explore on foot. Buses and trams are easy and reliable if you need to get between Old and New Town. The Freedom Monument is a huge column-shaped memorial in the centre of the city, and it's a great landmark to find your way around the city - you'll be able to see it anywhere you go.
There are tons of sights to see in this historic city. Apart from the castles and cathedrals of the Old Town, you have to visit the Central Market, Europe's largest covered market, which celebrates traditional crafts and skills. It's so huge you can get guided tours, and you can buy everything from amber jewellery and lace to pig's snouts and hemp butter.
In the winter, snow sports are the main attraction: go skiing or play with snowmobiles - maybe even go bobsledding! The summer's amazing too - canoeing, rafting, and you can even go jet-packing on the water if you want. True story. Traditional hen-fare like go-karting, bowling, and clay-pigeon shooting are also available to get the girls together as a team before you head out on the town.Pick a few activities or choose one of our Riga hen activity packages.
There's plenty of fine dining to be had in Riga, but perfect for the quirky hen is an authentic medieval meal at a themed restaurant, with food based on recipes from 500 years ago and all the ale you can handle. Then it's out on the town for a bar crawl tailored to your tastes, and VIP entry to the swishest clubs in town with a great local guide to keep you happy. The nightlife is world-class, with everything from Irish pubs to burlesque shows to hardcore house clubs.
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