What to See in Jūrmala, Latvia: Free Audio Guide

Jūrmala is Latvia’s elegant Baltic seaside resort city, famed for its sandy beaches, fragrant pine forests, and historic wooden villas that give the town a distinctive, relaxed charm. Visitors can enjoy a blend of natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and a laid‑back atmosphere that makes it a perfect escape from the hustle of larger cities. Neywo offers a free audio guide for Jūrmala with 14 narrated places, letting you explore at your own pace.

Explore Jūrmala’s highlights

Aspazija House

Aspazija House, also known as Aspazijas māja, is a named point of interest worth pausing to identify as you wander through the city.

Jūrmalas brīvdabas muzejs

Located in Buļļuciems, this open‑air museum provides a glimpse into the traditional way of life of fishermen along the Gulf of Riga.

Raiņa un Aspazijas vasarnīca

In Majori, the memorial museum dedicated to the Latvian poets Rainis and Aspazija invites visitors to connect the place with the lives and work of these literary figures.

Dubulti lutheran church

This distinctive Lutheran church in Dubulti is one of Jūrmala’s notable buildings and is regarded as the largest Art Nouveau masonry church in Latvia.

Sculpture “Lāčplēsis”

The sculpture called Lāčplēsis (also written Lāčplesis) stands as one of the city’s recognizable sights.

Monument to Rainis and Aspazija

Also known by its Latvian name Raiņa un Aspazijas piemineklis, this monument commemorates the two celebrated poets.

Beit Israel Synagogue

Reopened at the end of 2019, the Beit Israel Synagogue is the first synagogue to open in Latvia since the Holocaust and holds deep significance for the local community.

Dzintari Concert Hall

Known as Dzintaru koncertzāle, this concert complex is among Jūrmala’s best‑known cultural venues.

Lutheran church in Bulduri

Built in 1889, the Bulduri Lutheran church served as an archive for film and photographic documents after World War II; restoration began in 1998 and Sunday services are now held again.

Lutheran church in Ķemeri

In the Ķemeri district you’ll find a Lutheran place of worship that reflects the area’s religious heritage.

Roman Catholic church in Ķemeri

This church is recorded as Latvian cultural monument number 5670.

Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox church in Ķemeri

A wooden church recognised as Latvian cultural monument number 5546, it was solemnly founded on 9 July 1892 and consecrated on 4 July 1893 by Arseny, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

Ķemeri National Park

Just west of Jūrmala, Ķemeri National Park encompasses forests, wetlands, lakes, and coastal nature. Established in 1997, it is Latvia’s third‑largest national park, covering about 381 square kilometres (including 1,954 hectares of marine waters). The park is famed for its extensive wetlands—raised and low‑lying bogs, lagoon‑type lakes such as Dūņieris, Kaņieris, Sloka Lake, and Lake Valguma—and for the natural mineral waters and therapeutic muds that once supported a thriving spa industry. The territory is divided into four functional zones.

Jūrmalas Centrālā bibliotēka

The city’s central library, Jūrmalas Centrālā bibliotēka, offers a quiet spot for readers and a glimpse into local literary life.

Download Neywo and explore Jūrmala

Make the most of your visit with Neywo’s free audio guide. The app provides two walking tours and one bike route:

• Walk: “Jūrmala: Poets, Heroes and Amber Shores” – 5.5 km, 109 minutes, 6 stops (Dubulti lutheran church, Aspazija House, Sculpture “Lāčplēsis”, Monument to Rainis and Aspazija in Jūrmala, Dzintari Concert Hall, Lutheran church in Bulduri)
• Walk: “Jūrmala: Ķemeri, Spa Town of Bogs and Wooden Churches” – 3.3 km, 67 minutes, 4 stops (Lutheran church in Ķemeri, Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox church in Ķemeri, Roman Catholic church in Ķemeri, Ķemeri National Park)
• Bike route: “Jūrmala by bike: Lāčplēsis to Dzintari” – 1.7 km, 8 minutes, 2 stops (Sculpture “Lāčplēsis”, Dzintari Concert Hall)

Each story plays automatically as you reach the site, allowing you to go at your own pace with no group and no schedule. Narration is available in 11 languages. Whether you’re strolling along the beach, wandering through historic neighbourhoods, or cycling between landmarks, Neywo turns every step into a guided discovery.

For more inspiration on what to see in Latvia, you might also enjoy a trip to nearby Riga or explore other Latvian towns such as Kuldīga and Liepāja. Safe travels!