Skates, Skis, and Rosy Cheeks – Winter Fun in Pierīga!

Elīna Zandere | 2026.02.05

Winter isn’t letting go just yet – and that’s exactly how we like it! The cold is still here, snow and ice are holding strong, and true winter fun is still very much alive. Which means only one thing: there’s still time to skate, ski, slide down hills, and enjoy winter like we did as kids.

As long as the frost lasts, Pierīga’s municipalities continue to offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors – on ice rinks, ski tracks, and snowy hills.

Salaspils Municipality
Salaspils Stadium Ice Rink
📍 Rudzu Street 2
Free of charge
🕖 Daily: 7:00–22:00
🕗 Weekends: 8:00–18:00
❗ Skate rental not available
Saulrietu Ice Rink (Dole Island)
Natural ice rink (~1600 m²), illuminated, with music
Suitable for: hockey, figure skating, free skating, all ages
🕒 Opening hours:
• Weekdays: 18:00–22:00
• Saturday: 10:00–23:00
• Sunday: 10:00–22:00
⛸️ Skate rental available by prior arrangement
📞 Phone: 27006577
Cross-Country Ski Track (Nometņu Street Ponds)
Free of charge
❗ No ski rental
Track is for skiing only (no walking, sledding, or dogs)
⚠️ Access to ice on public water bodies is prohibited

Ķekava Municipality
Public Ice Rink by Ķekava Secondary School
📍 Gaismas Street 9a, Ķekava
Suitable for hockey and free skating
🕒 Opening hours (zoned):
• Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun – hockey / skating alternates throughout the day
• Wed, Thu, Sat – variable schedule, skating until 21:00
ℹ️ Please check the schedule and rules before visiting
🔗 sports.kekava.lv

Baldone
Cross-Country Skiing – Baldone Secondary School Stadium
🕛 Daily: 12:00–21:00
Outdoor Ice Rink – Baldone Sports Complex
🕛 12:00–20:00 (weather permitting)
• Zone A – hockey
• Zone B – free skating

Baloži
Cross-Country Skiing – Baloži Forest
Marked loop ~2 km

Mārupe Municipality
Public Ice Rinks
• Mārupe BMX Sports and Active Recreation Park
• Gerberu Street sports field
⛸️ Bring your own skates
⚠️ Please skate responsibly

Ādaži Municipality
Cross-Country Skiing
• Sports Park “Zibeņi” – ~2.5 km loop
• Garkalne – ~7.6 km (Veceiši loop ~1.6 km)
⚠️ Snow cover is thin in some areas – ski responsibly
🚶 Walkers and dogs only along the edge of the track
Carnikava Stadium Ice Rink
📍 Carnikava Stadium
Two rinks available:
• Rink with boards – for hockey enthusiasts
• Rink without boards – for free skating
⛸️ Bring your own skates
🙏 Please follow the rules and respect other visitors

Olaine Municipality
Cross-Country Skiing
Stadium near Olaine Swimming Pool
Suitable for skating-style skiing

Ropaži Municipality
Cross-Country Ski Trails (classic style)
Available in:
• Vangaži (by the lake)
• Upesciems (volleyball courts)
• Mucenieki (stadium)
• Zaķumuiža (sports field)
• Ropaži (park and sports field)
• Langstiņi (Mežmalas–Sila Street junction)
• Garkalne (Krēslas Street)
• Upeslejas (school stadium)
Ice Rinks
• Ulbroka (near the municipal building)
• Garkalne (Kodes village)
• Bukulti (sports field)
• Ropaži (near the school)
• Upesciems (from 16:00)
🆕 Coming soon: Mucenieki, Vangaži
⛸️ Equipment rental available at Ropaži Sports Centre (Ropaži, Zaķumuiža)

Winter in Pierīga Is Not a Pause!

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Here you can skate at sunset, ski in the quiet of the forest, laugh, fall, get back up, and head out on the trail again.
Choose the municipality closest to you, grab your skates or skis, and let winter delight you.

Because the best winter memories always start with the words:
“Let’s go just for an hour…” ❄️✨