Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk, Latvia

Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk

A wooden boardwalk across a raised bog, near the beach town of Jūrmala.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the 3.4-kilometre boardwalk across the Great Ķemeri Bog early, when the mist hangs over it.
  2. AfternoonClimb the lookout tower, then head to the beach at Jūrmala.
  3. EveningWalk the Jomas iela in Jūrmala with its wooden villas.

Day 2

Spend a beach day in Jūrmala or return to Riga.

What to eat

Smoked fish from a seaside stall.

Local tips

Make the most of Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy at sunrise and sunset. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The boardwalk and the bog pools at sunrise.

Getting there

Trains from Riga run to Ķemeri station, then a short walk or ride.

Don't miss nearby

Jūrmala's long sandy beach.

Good to know

The boardwalk loop is about 3.4 km and has a viewing tower. Bring mosquito spray in summer.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk

Getting there

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryLatvia

Questions

Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk: good to know

Is Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A wooden boardwalk across a raised bog, near the beach town of Jūrmala.

How many days do you need in Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy at sunrise and sunset. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk?

The nearest airport is Riga Airport (RIX), about 30 km away. Trains from Riga run to Ķemeri station, then a short walk or ride.

What is there to see near Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk?

Nearby hidden places include Riga (38 km), Cēsis (115 km) and Pärnu (169 km).

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