House Swap & Exchange in Riga

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Riga

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Timezone

UTC+2

Riga follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) and switches to UTC+3 (EEST) during summer months.

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Main language

Latvian

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Climate

Humid Continental

Warm summers and cold, snowy winters.

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Closest airport

RIX

Riga International Airport, the largest airport in the Baltic states.

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Intl. train station

Riga

Main station with limited international connections, primarily to Russia.

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Near beach?

± 25km

Riga is near the coast; beaches like Jūrmala are a short drive away.

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Near mountains?

± 500km

Latvia is mostly flat; the nearest hilly regions are in neighboring countries.

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Local Cuisine

Rupjmaize

Dark rye bread, a staple of Latvian cuisine.

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Currency

Euro (€ - EUR)

Used by 19 of the 27 EU countries.

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Must see

Old Town

Known for its Art Nouveau architecture and historic churches.

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Hidden gem

Kanepes Kulturas

A vibrant cultural center and bar in a former pharmacy.

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Water quality

Good

Tap water is treated and is safe to drink but can have a specific taste due to mineral content.

Ready to swap your home?

Join Swaphouse by creating an account. You can list your home in a few simple steps. Once that's done, begin exploring homes around the world for an exciting new and affordable workation adventure!

Need more information?

Many questions are covered in our FAQ, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about Swaphouse, creating an account or swapping your home.

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House swap in Riga