Dauderi Museum
Plot a stop at Dauderi Museum while exploring Sarkandaugava.
Sarkandaugava
Located north of the city center, Sarkandaugava is a district defined by its rich industrial past and its namesake river channel. Once a powerhouse of manufacturing, it now presents a fascinating mix of historic factory buildings, old wooden houses, and Soviet-era apartment blocks. This is an authentic, evolving neighborhood that offers a glimpse into Riga's working-class heritage, with green spaces like Dauderi Park providing a welcome respite.
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Stay here if you like…
- You're seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path Riga experience and appreciate a grittier, post-industrial aesthetic.
- You're a budget-conscious resident or long-term visitor looking for more affordable housing with good public transport links to the center.
- You are interested in urban transformation and want to witness a historic industrial area in the process of change.
Good to know
Industrial Legacy
The neighborhood was a major industrial hub, and its landscape is still defined by former factories, including the historic Aldaris brewery complex.
A Neighborhood in Transition
Sarkandaugava is slowly evolving, with new cultural initiatives and revitalization projects emerging amidst the old industrial and Soviet-era housing.
What's in a Name?
Its name translates to 'Red Daugava,' a reference to the reddish, iron-rich water of a former tributary that flowed here.
Essentials
- Multiple tram (No. 5) and bus lines provide a direct and frequent connection to the city center, typically a 15-20 minute ride.
- The Sarkandaugava railway station offers another convenient public transport option for commuting within Riga and beyond.
- Ganību dambis is the main arterial road running through the district, connecting it to the port area and the city center.
Highlights to plug in
Aldaris Brewery Complex
The neighborhood was a major industrial hub, and its landscape is still defined by former factories, including the historic Aldaris brewery complex.
Holy Trinity Church
Plot a stop at Holy Trinity Church while exploring Sarkandaugava.
Pushkin Lyceum
Plot a stop at Pushkin Lyceum while exploring Sarkandaugava.
Things to do
A Neighborhood in Transition
Sarkandaugava is slowly evolving, with new cultural initiatives and revitalization projects emerging amidst the old industrial and Soviet-era housing.
What's in a Name?
Its name translates to 'Red Daugava,' a reference to the reddish, iron-rich water of a former tributary that flowed here.
