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Jurmala
Jurmala is Latvia's most famous beach resort, 33 km of white-sand Baltic coast 30 minutes by train from Riga, the summer playground of Riga's elite since the 19th century, with wooden Art Nouveau dachas of Dzintari and Majori, the Dubulti viewpoint, and a leashed-dog winter beach that opens only from November 1 to March 31. Top spots for pets include Dzintari Forest Park's 200-year-old pine grove, the 33 km off-season dog beach from Lielupe to Kemeri, and the Z. Meierovica prospekts wooden dacha walk, especially around Majori around Jomas iela, Dzintari around the concert hall and forest park, and Dubulti at the river-meets-sea viewpoint.
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Why Jurmala with your pet?
Jurmala is Latvia's most famous beach resort, 33 km of white-sand Baltic coast 30 minutes by train from Riga, the summer playground of Riga's elite since the 19th century, with wooden Art Nouveau dachas of Dzintari and Majori, the Dubulti viewpoint, and a leashed-dog winter beach that opens only from November 1 to March 31.
📍 Top spot
Dzintari Forest Park's 200-year-old pine grove, the 33 km off-season dog beach from Lielupe to Kemeri, and the Z. Meierovica prospekts wooden dacha walk.
🏘️ Best area
Majori around Jomas iela, Dzintari around the concert hall and forest park, and Dubulti at the river-meets-sea viewpoint.
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Jurmala: history & character
Jūrmala (the name literally means "seashore" in Latvian) grew from a fishing village and 19th-century spa town when Riga aristocrats and merchant bourgeoisie built some 4 000 wooden Art Nouveau dachas here, all carved verandas and turrets. Stretched 33 km between the Lielupe river and the Slokas canal, the city today counts about 50 000 residents spread across separately stationed neighbourhoods (Lielupe, Bulduri, Dzintari, Majori, Dubulti, Jaundubulti, Pumpuri, Melluži, Asari, Vaivari, Sloka, Kemeri). Municipal ordinance bans dogs from the whole beach from April 1 to October 31; since November 2024 the full 33 km opens to leashed dogs from November 1 to March 31, making Jūrmala one of northern Europe's longest winter dog beaches. Away from the sand, leash is mandatory throughout and the city has no formal off-leash lot.
Key sights
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Dzintari Forest Park
✓ Pet-friendlyProtected 200-year-old pine grove a few minutes from Dzintari station, paved paths, viewing tower, open 9-22 year-round. Leashed dogs welcome on every trail.
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Plage de Jūrmala (33 km, hors saison)
✓ Pet-friendly33 km of Blue Flag white sand closed to dogs April 1 to October 31. From November 1 to March 31 the entire coast opens to leashed dogs.
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Datchas Art Nouveau (Z. Meierovica prospekts)
✓ Pet-friendlyDensest cluster of wooden Art Nouveau dachas (1870-1914) between Majori and Dzintari stations. 2 km of leashed walking past listed buildings.
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Belvédère de Dubulti et église luthérienne
✓ Pet-friendlyHighest point in central Jūrmala, view over the Lielupe-Baltic meeting. 1909 wooden Lutheran church, exterior and viewpoint open on leash, interior closed to dogs.
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Maison Aspazija (jardin)
✓ Pet-friendlyWooden villa where Latvian poet Aspazija spent her last years. Fenced garden under pines, welcomes leashed dogs during museum hours. Interior closed to pets.
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Salle de concerts de Dzintari
⚠ Pets restrictedOpen-air amphitheatre and modern stage, Latvia's main summer cultural venue. No dogs inside the hall, surrounding park welcoming during daytime.
🐾 Travelling with a pet in Jurmala
- 1Beach ban April 1 to October 31 covers all 33 km, fines up to 70 EUR in Majori in summer.
- 2Off-season (Nov 1 to Mar 31) the whole coast opens to leashed dogs, one of northern Europe's longest dog beaches.
- 3Leash mandatory throughout public space, including Dzintari Forest Park. No formal off-leash lot.
- 4Tick prevention essential April to October, the inland pine forest holds Ixodes ricinus in numbers.
- 5Train from Riga (vivi.lv app, 1.50 EUR, 30 min to Majori) is the easy way, small dogs in carriers free.
ℹ️ Practical info
- •Weather: Baltic climate, summer 18-21°C July to August, winter -2 to 0°C December to March, strong sea breezes year-round.
- •Public transport: Pasažieru vilciens / vivi.lv train from Riga (14 stops within Jūrmala) and city bus. Small dog in carrier free, larger dog at conductor discretion.
- •Airport: Riga RIX 25 km, taxi transfer 30-40 min or bus + train via Riga Central.
- •Currency: euro since 2014, card accepted everywhere, cash useful for markets.
- •Emergency vet: fon REKE vet by day (Raina iela 104, +371 28 680 080), Mobilvet 24h mobile, Ikaross in Riga 25 km for fixed 24h.
🐾 Travel guide
Complete Jurmala pet travel guide
Restaurants, parks, transport, beaches, vets. Everything you need to know for Jurmala with your pet.
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→Restaurants
Terrace cafés & dog-welcoming spots
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→Parks & Walks
Off-leash zones, trails & green spaces
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→Transport
Metros, trains & pet travel rules
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→Beaches
Dog-friendly beaches & coastal walks
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→Attractions
Sights, museums & things to do
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→Pet Sitting
Trusted sitters & day care services
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→Vets
Emergency vets & animal clinics
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→Local Tips
Local rules, habits & insider tips
🌡️ Typical weather in Jurmala
Average temperatures. Ideal for planning your pet trip
Jan❄️-2°
Feb❄️-2°
Mar🌧️2°
Apr🌦️8°
May⛅14°
Jun⛅18°
Jul☀️21°✓ Best
Aug☀️20°✓ Best
Sep⛅15°✓ Best
Oct🌦️9°
Nov🌧️4°
Dec❄️0°
🐾 Best months to travel with a pet in Jurmala: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Frequently asked questions
Do hotels in Jurmala genuinely accept pets?+
Yes. The 0 hotels listed on this page have been verified to have an explicit pet-acceptance policy on Booking.com. We don't list hotels that only say "subject to availability". Each property actively welcomes pets.
Where are the best places to walk a dog in Jurmala?+
Jurmala has excellent options: Dzintari Forest Park's 200-year-old pine grove, the 33 km off-season dog beach from Lielupe to Kemeri, and the Z. Meierovica prospekts wooden dacha walk. These areas let dogs exercise freely and are within a short distance of the hotels on this list.
What is the average pet fee in Jurmala hotels?+
Pet fees typically range from €0–€30 per night in Jurmala. Some premium properties charge up to €50. Around 40% of properties on our list charge no additional pet fee. Filter by "dogs stay free" to find them.
Do I need a pet passport to travel to Jurmala?+
If you're travelling from within the EU, an EU pet passport (with up-to-date rabies vaccination) is recommended for Latvia. From outside the EU, check entry requirements with the Latvia embassy in your home country.