Discover Baloži

• Baloži is located on a sandy peninsula that was formerly surrounded on all sides by the Medema Marsh.
• The public visitor route through Baloži is approximately 7 km long. For the return journey to Riga, you can use the “Meža iela” or “Sūkņu stacija” stops.
• Special points of interest include the Baloži peat railway, the PROPARK disc golf course, a bunker that can be visited and the bathing area on Lake Titurgas.
• Yellow houses with white columns from Stalin-era development, built at the end of the 1950s, stand on Riga Street.

A memorial stone commemorates the murder of Robert Mūrnieks at his former place of residence by OMON fighters on 16 January 1991 during the barricade period. This means that recent history is also one of the topics you can encounter while walking through Baloži.

A notable architectural focus is located on Riga Street. Yellow houses with white columns can be seen there. The Stalin-era buildings are among the most unique building complexes of this kind in Latvia. Another landmark is the “Baložu Varde” fountain next to the Baloži Cultural Centre. The monument, shaped like the frog from the city coat of arms, was unveiled in 2009.

The Baloži peat railway offers excursions on a peat train. During these excursions, you can visit the peat bog and the industrial surroundings of the peat factory. This offering has its own distinct focus and differs clearly from a tour of the historic buildings.

The PROPARK disc golf course is available for active leisure. It is suitable for both beginners and professionals and features an unusual relief reminiscent of a dune zone, as well as a pine forest. In addition, a bunker can be visited as a sight in Baloži. The bathing area on Lake Titurgas has a sandy beach area.

Mūku kalns offers a good view of Riga. Those who are interested in this viewpoint, the peat train excursion or the visitor route can choose the order of their activities accordingly, without trying to fit all the offerings into a single programme.

You should take the approximate length of the public visitor route into account when planning your day. Since the return journey to Riga is possible from the “Meža iela” or “Sūkņu stacija” stops, the question of how you would like to finish the walk is also part of the practical planning. You can choose accommodation in Baloži according to your planned focus: the first consideration is whether you primarily want to include cultural history, the peat bog and industrial surroundings, disc golf, viewpoints or the sandy beach area.

When searching for hotels in Baloži, a clear priority is therefore more helpful than a general expectation of the place. Check which sights and activities are important for your travel group, and use the visitor route as a separate programme item. For comparison with other destinations, you can also visit the pages on Ķekava, Vimbukrogs, Daugmale, Pulkarne, Katlakalns, Rāmava and Lielvārži.

How long is the public visitor route through Baloži?

The route is approximately 7 km long. The “Meža iela” or “Sūkņu stacija” stops are designated for the return journey to Riga.

What can you see on the Baloži peat railway excursions?

During the excursions, you can visit the peat bog and the industrial surroundings of the peat factory.

What is special about the PROPARK disc golf course?

PROPARK is suitable for both beginners and professionals. The course has an unusual relief reminiscent of a dune zone and a pine forest.

Where can you get a view of Riga?

Mūku kalns offers a good view of Riga.

Can a bunker be visited in Baloži?

Yes. A bunker can be visited as a sight in Baloži.

For the overarching travel overview: Ķekava Municipality.