Winter holidays in Rēzekne is not only an active, but also a relaxing experience that allows you to enjoy the nature and culture of Latgale in one place. Whether you are looking for adventure or a peaceful vacation, Rēzekne is a great choice for the winter season.
Discover the magic of winter in Rezekne – from active adventures to heartwarming experiences!
Start the year with culture
In January, at the Latgale Embassy GORS, we are waiting for the guest performance of the New Riga Theaterand the Sports Dance Championship 2025. At the beginning of February, for the first time in Rēzekne, the Snow Rose Ball will be held, to which both professional dancers and those who dance just for fun are invited. Various guest performances of Latvian theaters are also expected, as well as concerts of music groups MUSIQQ and TURAIDAS ROZE. GORS Cinema offers to enjoy movies with the whole family, offering a particularly wide selection for the youngest viewers.
Explore the GORS program here
Discover the wonders of winter while enjoying the warmth of local delicacies
Winter flavour tourism is a unique form of travel that combines culinary experiences and taste exploration with winter activities. In this season, when nature is covered with snow, you can enjoy not only beautiful winter landscapes, but also discover local traditional recipes and dishes that are unique to Rēzekne. In the city, you can taste local coffee at KUUP, enjoy the most Latgalian “Ausmeņa” kebab in the world. For a more leisurely experience, go to Zīds restaurant, where the seasonal novelty is Cioppino seafood soup. On the other hand, in the “We know” restaurant, you can taste recipes with local products, for example green buckwheat salad from z/s “Liepkalni”.
Check out the city’s cafes and restaurants here
Warm up and relax from the daily rush
Imagine that the daily rush and worries disappear for a moment, and it is possible to immerse yourself in a calm, warm atmosphere, where the snow-covered landscapes through the windows create a charming mood. RelaxLine is a place where you can enjoy not only the warm water of the pool, but also 3 different types of saunas, indulge in the care of professionals and experience the magic of massages and SPA procedures. RelaxLine will turn gloomy and cold evenings into a relaxing holiday with a variety of body treatments both individually and with friends or family. The Lazy Bear Club complex also offers relaxation in 3 types of different saunas and cool off in the pool, to book your private visit, call 646 25156.
Stay active in winter
Active recreation in winter is a great opportunity to enjoy nature, improve physical fitness and experience unforgettable moments. If you are in Rēzekne, then go to the “Olympic Center Rēzekne”, feeling the speed and the joy of movement there, it will be the right place to spend your free time.
You can skate in the ice rink with your own skates or rent them on site. Beginners have the opportunity to rent special ice skating training machines.
See the public skating times here
Winter walks in the city
Even though it’s winter outside, that doesn’t mean you can’t go for a walk. To make evening walks around the city much more interesting, in Rēzekne it is possible to listen to stories about various most notable objects with the help of an audio guide. It is a great opportunity to get to know the importance and history of important objects in the city. 11 stories and recorded about the most significant objects in Rēzekne, which reflect the history of the city and various events related to them.
Search for the QR codes of the audio guide at the objects or here
Learn the history and stories of Rēzekne
The offer of winter museums in Rēzekne is rich and diverse, offering visitors the opportunity to get acquainted with local culture, history and art. It will be a great opportunity to warm up by getting to know local traditions and culture, as well as spending time with family and friends. For example, in the House of Treasures of the Free State, you can see not only the independent exposition about the history of the military and civil awards of the first free state of Latvia, but also a beautifully filigree exhibition of small plastic figures of the historical porcelain factories of Riga. On the other hand, in the luxurious interiors of the “Art House”, the exposition “Latgale painting” from the collection of the Latgale Museum of Cultural History is located here and allows you to get to know the works of both the old masters of Latgale and the new generation of artists.
Read more about culture and art in the city here