Rīga – Kolka: road trip guide
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Rīga – Kolka: road trip guide

Road guide for Rīga – Kolka: fuel costs, places to stop, food, walks and stay ideas.

Distance154 km Driving time2 h 25 min Places on route22 95 petrol guide€17.25
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StartRīga DestinationKolka

Route overview

<h3>What to expect on the route</h3> <p>The route is about 154 km and the basic driving time is around 2 h 25 min before longer stops.</p>

Rīga – Kolka: road trip guide

A practical route guide with suggested stops, scenic places and useful planning notes for drivers.

This page combines cost planning with route ideas, so the trip is not just a drive from one city to another. Choose the most useful stops, check current opening times and adjust the day to weather and season.

Recommended stop order
  1. 01
    Ķemeru tīreļa laipaPlaces to see · on route
  2. 02
    Engures ezera dabas parksPlaces to see · on route
  3. 03
    Mērsraga bākaPlaces to see · on route
  4. 04
    Roja pludmalePlaces to see · on route
  5. 05
    Kaltenes akmeņainā jūrmalaPlaces to see · on route
  6. 06
    Kolka ragsPlaces to see · on route
  7. 07
    Slīteres bākaPlaces to see · on route
  8. 08
    Dundagas pilsPlaces to see · on route

Route plan

Planning rhythm

  1. Check fuel, tyre pressure and route before departure.
  2. Plan breaks before you get tired.
  3. Choose a few main stops rather than trying to see everything.

Places to see

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Ķemeru tīreļa laipa 01
Places to seeon route

Ķemeru tīreļa laipa

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Engures ezera dabas parks 02
Places to seeon route

Engures ezera dabas parks

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Mērsraga bāka 03
Places to seeon route

Mērsraga bāka

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Roja pludmale 04
Places to seeon route

Roja pludmale

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Kaltenes akmeņainā jūrmala 05
Places to seeon route

Kaltenes akmeņainā jūrmala

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Kolka rags 06
Places to seeon route

Kolka rags

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Slīteres bāka 07
Places to seeon route

Slīteres bāka

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Dundagas pils 08
Places to seeon route

Dundagas pils

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Pūrciema Baltā kāpa 09
Places to seeon route

Pūrciema Baltā kāpa

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Mazirbes lībiešu tautas nams 10
Places to seeon route

Mazirbes lībiešu tautas nams

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Stops and breaks

3
Engures pauze 01
Stops and breakson route

Engures pauze

Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

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Mērsraga ostas pauze 02
Stops and breakson route

Mērsraga ostas pauze

Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

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Rojas centra pauze 03
Stops and breakson route

Rojas centra pauze

Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

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Food and walks

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Engures kafejnīcu zona 01
Food and walkson route

Engures kafejnīcu zona

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Rojas zivju un kafejnīcu zona 02
Food and walkson route

Rojas zivju un kafejnīcu zona

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Kolkas sezonālās ēšanas vietas 03
Food and walkson route

Kolkas sezonālās ēšanas vietas

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Dundagas pusdienu zona 04
Food and walkson route

Dundagas pusdienu zona

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Stays and campsites

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Kolkas viesu māju zona 01
Stays and campsiteson route

Kolkas viesu māju zona

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

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Mazirbes nakšņošanas zona 02
Stays and campsiteson route

Mazirbes nakšņošanas zona

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

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Rojas viesu mājas 03
Stays and campsiteson route

Rojas viesu mājas

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

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Kaltenes piekrastes naktsmītnes 04
Stays and campsiteson route

Kaltenes piekrastes naktsmītnes

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

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Slīteres apkārtnes kempingi 05
Stays and campsiteson route

Slīteres apkārtnes kempingi

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

€€–€€€ Open Google Maps

Places to see

Places to see

  • Ķemeru tīreļa laipa — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Engures ezera dabas parks — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Mērsraga bāka — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Roja pludmale — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Kaltenes akmeņainā jūrmala — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Kolka rags — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Slīteres bāka — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Dundagas pils — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Pūrciema Baltā kāpa — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Mazirbes lībiešu tautas nams — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

Stops and breaks

Stops and breaks

  • Engures pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
  • Mērsraga ostas pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
  • Rojas centra pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

Food and walks

Food and walks

  • Engures kafejnīcu zona — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
  • Rojas zivju un kafejnīcu zona — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
  • Kolkas sezonālās ēšanas vietas — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
  • Dundagas pusdienu zona — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Stays and campsites

Stays and campsites

  • Kolkas viesu māju zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Mazirbes nakšņošanas zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Rojas viesu mājas — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Kaltenes piekrastes naktsmītnes — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Slīteres apkārtnes kempingi — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

Cost tips

Cost tips

Fuel cost depends on consumption, speed, traffic, tyres and current price. Use the calculator before leaving.

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