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Jūrmala

Jūrmala, Latvia · Europe

About Jūrmala

Jūrmala works well as a base: 15 minutes from Piņķi, 21km from Ķemeri National Park.

Jūrmala is a town located in Jūrmala, Latvia. With a population of 52,001, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Jūrmala sits in Latvia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Riga time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jūrmala to your route.

About Jūrmala

Jūrmala (Latvian: [ˈjuːrmala] ; "seaside") is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres (16 miles) west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km (20 miles) and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km (21 miles) stretch of white-sand beach and is

Read more the fifth-largest city in Latvia. While Latvia was under Soviet occupation, Jūrmala was a favorite holiday-resort and tourist destination for high-level Communist Party officials, particularly Leonid Brezhnev and Nikita Khrushchev. Although many amenities such as beach-houses and concrete hotels remain, some have fallen into disrepair. Jūrmala remains a tourist attraction with long beaches facing the Gulf of Riga and romantic wooden houses in the Art Nouveau style.

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Where is Jūrmala located?

Jūrmala is located in Jūrmala, Latvia, Europe. The coordinates are 56.9680 latitude, 23.7704 longitude.

What is the population of Jūrmala?

Jūrmala has a population of approximately 52,001 people, making it a town in Latvia.

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Quick Information

Population
52,001
Continent
Europe
Country
Latvia
Region
Jūrmala
Timezone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
56.9680, 23.7704

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Latvia

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Jūrmala

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Riga Old Town

A UNESCO-listed medieval old town with the finest collection of Art Nouveau architecture in the world, centered on charming cobblestone squares.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Riga Cathedral

Medieval Lutheran cathedral in Riga's old town, the largest church in the Baltics, known for its large 19th-century pipe organ.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Riga Art Nouveau District

The world's greatest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings, with over 800 ornate facades featuring elaborate sculptures, faces, and floral motifs.

21 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Ķemeri National Park

A vast mosaic of raised bogs, sulphur springs and pine forest just west of Jūrmala. The Great Ķemeri Bog boardwalk winds past dark pools and dwarf pines to a viewing tower: magical at sunrise.

21 km · about 25 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Jūrmala.

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20 km awayPop. 742,572

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