Riga retro tram to run in summer
The tram will be running in two routes, the Big circle and the Small circle. The Big circle goes from Radio Street to Mežaparks and back. Mežaparks is not only called Riga lungs, being one of the biggest forests within Riga borders, but is also interesting for its architecture, particularly many samples of functionalism. Mežaparks is also home to Riga Zoo.
The Small circle goes from Radio Street to Ausekļa Street, along old parks to the majestic building of the Latvian Naval School. From here you can go down Elizabetes Street to Riga’s famous Art Nouveau district. Before enjoying splendid decorated facades of houses in Elizabetes Street and Alberta Street, you can also see the National Opera and the National Theatre, venues of prestigious cultural events and the most pompous buildings dating back to the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century, both located along the tram route.
The tram will stop at all stops. Tickets are sold by the driver and are valid until the end of the route. The price of a single ticket is LVL 1 for adults and LVL 0.50 for school pupils and students. For children under the age of 7 the trip will be free of charge.
If you want to rent the retro tram for cultural or holiday events, the tariff will be LVL 54.90 per hour (including VAT).
The retro tram is a small carriage which immediately stands out against the modern urban background with its Art Nouveau design elements. It has 18 seats plus 10 places for standing.
Retro tram departure times
|
Radio Street - Ausekļa Street |
Ausekļa Street - Radio Street |
Radio Street - Mežaparks |
Mežaparks - Radio Street |
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11:00 |
11:13 |
11:30 |
12:15 |
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13:00 |
13:13 |
13:30 |
14:10 |
|
16:00 |
16:13 |
16:30 |
17.10 to depot No. 3 |
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