Where to enjoy winter skiing or ice-skating?

Here you’ll find ideas for class trips and family winter holidays – from skiing in the mountains to ice-skating rinks and cross-country skiing. Choose the one nearest you and plan an active day outdoors.

⛷️ Alpine skiing and snowboarding

Choose the places where you can get some exercise and new emotions in winter.

• Skiing in Riekstukalns – Ski slope with equipment rental where you can get active for both class and family. 📍”Riekstukalns 3″, Baldones par., Ķekavas nov.
• Skiing in Mežezers recreation complex – Skiing, snowboarding, sledski equipment rental and maintenance, both for class and family. 📍”Mežezers”, Aiviekstes par., Aizkraukles nov.
• Skiing in Rāmkalni – ski slope with equipment rental, where you can easily plan an active day for both class and family. After skiing you can also plan a delicious break in the bistro or a joint masterclass.📍 Vītiņkalni, Krustiņi, Inčukalna parish, Siguldas novads
• Winter activities – skiing, snowboarding in the recreation complex Milzkalns – A popular ski and snowboard complex with several slopes of different levels, lifts and rentals, very convenient for groups. A good option if you want to feel the “mountain” also in Latvia.📍 “Dižkalni”, Smārde municipality, Tukums novads
• Ski and Recreation Park “Ozolkalns” – Ski and Recreation Park near Cēsis with slopes, lifts and equipment rental – suitable for beginners and the more skilled. A convenient destination for a class or family active winter day.📍 “Sauleslejas”, Drabesi municipality, Cesis region
• Ski hill “Lemberga hūte” – City ski hill in Ventspils with equipment rental and winter activities – convenient if you want to get to the slopes quickly without long logistics. Good for a short but energetic outing.📍 Lielais prospekts 33, Ventspils
• Ski base “Žagarkalns” – A classic ski base in Cesis with slopes and lifts – a good option for a “classic ski day”. Also suitable for groups where it is important to have everything you need in one place.📍 Eglaines, Priekuļu parish, Cesis region
• Sigulda City Track – The Sigulda City Track, also known as the City Hill, is the most youthful environment for winter sports enthusiasts: active lifestyle enthusiasts, athletes with high goals and recreationists.📍 Peldu iela 1, Sigulda

⛸️ Skating

A safe option if you want to skate whatever the weather.

• Olympic Centre Rezekne Ice Rink – Indoor skating rink where you can plan your skating safely in any weather conditions. Suitable for school groups – convenient for training, free skating and developing winter sports skills.📍 Stacijas iela 30 b, Rezekne
• Ventspils Ice Rink – Ice rink with the opportunity to enjoy skating in comfortable conditions – a good solution for a class event or a family outing. Convenient if you want a winter activity that doesn’t depend on the weather 📍 Sporta iela 7/9, Ventspils
• Smiltene outdoor skating rink – A public outdoor skating rink has been prepared in Smiltene, in the hockey rink by Lake Tepera. It is open to visitors who have their own personal skating equipment. The outdoor skating rink is open on weekdays and weekends until 20:30 – it is illuminated after dark. 📍 Dakteru iela 2a, Smiltene
• Public skating rink in Esplanade – Riga residents and visitors can enjoy winter fun until 1 March. Equipment rental is also available. 📍 Esplanāde, Riga
• Mārupe BMX Sports and Active Recreation Park – 📍Tīraines dārzi 6, Mārupe
• Gerberu Street sports ground – 📍Gerberu iela 1, Mārupe

🎿 Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing is available in these locations in winter, for both relaxed activity and more active training and outings.

• Cross-country skiing track in Ranka Kartonfabrikas – Cross-country skiing track for sliding, classic and winter fairy tale, equipment rental. 📍 Ranka Kartonfabrika, Ranka
• Sports and recreation base “Smeceres sils” – One of the most popular winter sports venues with cross-country skiing infrastructure and an extensive network of trails. Especially suitable for school groups, as you can combine skiing with an active day outdoors.📍 Biathlon track, Smeceres sils, Madona
• Volzbahs recreation area – In winter, you can plan peaceful cross-country skiing and nature walks, combining exercise with relaxation. Good for a “slower” winter day, where togetherness and fresh air are important.📍 Vaiņode municipality, South Kurzeme region
• Ogre Zilie kalni Nature Park – Apopular place for winter activities with trails and terrain well suited for cross-country skiing. It is also easy to plan an educational nature day with movement and viewpoints.📍 Ogresgals, Ogresgals municipality, Ogres novads
• Dzintari Forest Park and lookout tower – In winter, you can combine cross-country skiing and an easy route along the forest park trails, and then climb the lookout tower. Especially nice for families and students who like nature by the sea.📍 Turaidas iela 2, Jūrmala
• Kamparkalna sightseeing tower – Cross-country skiing in Talsi with the possibility to supplement the route with a beautiful view from the tower. Perfect for a winter hiking/skiing day, where nature and views are the most important.📍 Lībagi parish, Talsi novads
• Gaiziņkalns – the highest mountain in Latvia. – In winter, the surroundings of Gaiziņkalns are perfect for cross-country skiing and active walks along snowy routes. Here you can combine “Latvia’s highest point” with a sporty day and spectacular views.📍 Gaiziņkalns, Bērzaunes municipality, Madona region
• Certene Castle Hill – In winter, the surroundings are suitable for quiet cross-country skiing and short routes on the terrain. A good option if you want to combine exercise with an interesting natural and historical site.📍 Parking at the end of Drandu Street, Smiltene
• Smiltene ski slope – Smiltene ski slope is a great place for active recreation for everyone. There are several slopes on the ski slope, allowing you to find the right one for both beginners and experienced skiers. There is a calm 1-kilometre circuit with no steep climbs and a 3-kilometre circuit with more dynamic terrain and pleasant descents. 📍 Sports and Recreation Complex “Teperis” Smiltene Autotrase
• Active Recreation Park “Poligon 1” in Sigulda – In winter, the surrounding areas and forest roads can be suitable for a cross-country skiing trip, complemented by active recreation opportunities. A good option for class bonding if you want movement and variety in one day.📍 O. Kalpaka iela 7, Sigulda

Other winter entertainment

• Chamber skiing fun in Snow Park, Mezaparks Stage, Riga