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Rīga – Haapsalu
A detailed road trip guide for Rīga – Haapsalu: costs, stops, sightseeing, food, walks and overnight ideas.
Route overview
<h3>What to expect on Rīga – Haapsalu</h3><p>The distance is about 300 km and the direct drive takes around 4 h 20 min. Real travel time depends on traffic, roadworks, weather and the number of stops.</p>
Rīga – Haapsalu: road trip guide with costs and stops
This route is designed as a practical travel guide, not only as a fuel calculation. It helps plan where to stop, what to see, where to eat and where to stay if the drive becomes a two-day trip.
Choose a few priority stops and keep the rest as backup ideas. This makes the route easier to adapt to weather, traffic and the people you travel with.
- 01Saulkrastu Baltā kāpaPlaces to see · on the route
- 02Ainažu molsPlaces to see · on the route
- 03Pērnavas pludmalePlaces to see · on the route
- 04Pērnavas vecpilsētaPlaces to see · on the route
- 05Matsalu nacionālā parka apkārtnePlaces to see · on the route
- 06Lihula muižas apkārtnePlaces to see · on the route
- 07Haapsalu pilsdrupasPlaces to see · on the route
- 08Haapsalu promenādePlaces to see · on the route
Route plan
Suggested planning rhythm
- Calculate fuel costs before you leave.
- Plan the first break before you feel tired.
- Pick stops that do not require a large detour.
- Check seasonal opening times for food and accommodation.
- Keep at least one backup stop for longer routes.
Places to see
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01
Saulkrastu Baltā kāpa
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
02
Ainažu mols
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
03
Pērnavas pludmale
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
04
Pērnavas vecpilsēta
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
05
Matsalu nacionālā parka apkārtne
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
06
Lihula muižas apkārtne
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
07
Haapsalu pilsdrupas
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
08
Haapsalu promenāde
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
09
Tšaikovska soliņš Haapsalu
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
10
Haapsalu dzelzceļa stacija
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
11
Noarootsi piekraste
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
12
Ungru pilsdrupas
A real stop on the Rīga – Haapsalu route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
Stops and breaks
4
01
Salacgrīvas pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Haapsalu route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
02
Pērnavas pusdienu pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Haapsalu route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
03
Lihulas pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Haapsalu route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
04
Haapsalu promenādes pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Haapsalu route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
Food and walks
4
01
Pērnavas vecpilsētas restorāni
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Haapsalu route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
02
Lihulas kafejnīcu zona
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Haapsalu route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
03
Haapsalu promenādes kafejnīcas
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Haapsalu route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
04
Haapsalu vecpilsētas ēdināšana
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Haapsalu route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
Stays and campsites
4
01
Haapsalu viesnīcas
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Haapsalu route if you want to split the trip into two days.
02
Haapsalu spa naktsmītnes
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Haapsalu route if you want to split the trip into two days.
03
Pērnavas nakšņošana starpposmā
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Haapsalu route if you want to split the trip into two days.
04
Matsalu apkārtnes viesu mājas
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Haapsalu route if you want to split the trip into two days.
Places to see
Places to see
- Saulkrastu Baltā kāpa — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Ainažu mols — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Pērnavas pludmale — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Pērnavas vecpilsēta — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Matsalu nacionālā parka apkārtne — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Lihula muižas apkārtne — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Haapsalu pilsdrupas — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Haapsalu promenāde — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Tšaikovska soliņš Haapsalu — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Haapsalu dzelzceļa stacija — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Noarootsi piekraste — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Ungru pilsdrupas — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
Stops and breaks
Stops and breaks
- Salacgrīvas pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Pērnavas pusdienu pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Lihulas pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Haapsalu promenādes pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
Food and walks
Food and walks
- Pērnavas vecpilsētas restorāni — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
- Lihulas kafejnīcu zona — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
- Haapsalu promenādes kafejnīcas — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
- Haapsalu vecpilsētas ēdināšana — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
Stays and campsites
Accommodation and camping
- Haapsalu viesnīcas — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Haapsalu spa naktsmītnes — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Pērnavas nakšņošana starpposmā — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Matsalu apkārtnes viesu mājas — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
Cost tips
Cost planning tips
Fuel costs depend on consumption, speed, tyre pressure, passenger and luggage weight. Compare several scenarios in the calculator before the trip.
