Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk
Lielā Ķemeru tīreļa laipa
A raised bog in Ķemeri National Park near the western end of Jūrmala, crossed by boardwalks through moss, small lakes and dwarf pines, with observation towers.
The Great Ķemeri Bog lies within Ķemeri National Park, about 45 kilometers from Riga near the western end of Jūrmala. It is a raised peat bog of around 10,000 years of history. The free boardwalks come in a roughly 1.4-kilometer short loop and a 3.4-kilometer long loop, passing colorful sphagnum moss, scattered small lakes and low pines, with observation towers along the way offering panoramic views of the bog. The best times are early mornings when mist hangs over the bog and autumn when the moss turns red, and the landscape is also lovely after snowfall in winter. You can drive, or take the train from Riga to Ķemeri station and then walk or take a taxi. The boardwalks are narrow and slippery, so do not step off them. Bring mosquito repellent in summer.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Jūrmala
- Kalnciema Quarter
- National Library of Latvia (Castle of Light)
- Riga Castle
- Three Brothers & Swedish Gate
- Riga Cathedral
- Latvian National Opera
- Art Museum Riga Bourse