Katlakalns Lutheran Church
Plot a stop at Katlakalns Lutheran Church while exploring Katlakalns.
Katlakalns
Situated on the left bank of the Daugava River, Katlakalns offers a tranquil, suburban lifestyle just a bridge away from the city's hustle. This quiet residential area is characterized by private homes with gardens, ample green space, and a strong family-friendly atmosphere. It's a neighborhood for those who prioritize peace and a close-to-nature feel over the dense energy of the city center, trading walkability for more personal space.
suburbanriversidequietfamily-friendlyresidential
Stay here if you like…
- You're looking for a family home with a yard and prefer a quiet, residential environment.
- You value green spaces and riverside access for recreation and don't mind a commute into the city.
- You own a car and want to live in a peaceful enclave with good road connections to other parts of Riga.
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Good to know
Car is King
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. While public buses are available, daily errands and commuting are much easier with a private vehicle.
Plan Your Shopping
Commercial services like large supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes are limited within the neighborhood itself, requiring a short drive to nearby areas.
The area's history as a location for summer homes (dachas) is still visible in its layout, with many garden plots and a less uniform street grid.
Essentials
- Connected to the right bank of Riga primarily via the Southern Bridge (Dienvidu tilts).
- Public transport consists mainly of bus routes connecting to the city center.
- Expect a commute of 20-40 minutes to the Old Town by car or public transport, depending on traffic.
- The neighborhood is primarily composed of low-rise private houses and a few smaller apartment buildings.
Highlights to plug in
Daugava River waterfront
Plot a stop at Daugava River waterfront while exploring Katlakalns.
Southern Bridge (Dienvidu tilts)
Plot a stop at Southern Bridge (Dienvidu tilts) while exploring Katlakalns.
Things to do
Car is King
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. While public buses are available, daily errands and commuting are much easier with a private vehicle.
Plan Your Shopping
Commercial services like large supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes are limited within the neighborhood itself, requiring a short drive to nearby areas.
The area's history as a location for summer homes (dachas) is still…
The area's history as a location for summer homes (dachas) is still visible in its layout, with many garden plots and a less uniform street grid.
Where to stay
Stay here if
You're looking for a family home with a yard and prefer a quiet,…
You're looking for a family home with a yard and prefer a quiet, residential environment.
Stay here if
You value green spaces and riverside access for recreation and don't…
You value green spaces and riverside access for recreation and don't mind a commute into the city.
Stay here if
You own a car and want to live in a peaceful enclave with good road…
You own a car and want to live in a peaceful enclave with good road connections to other parts of Riga.
