Tour Type

Sightseeing Tour

Tour Duration

~6 Hours

Location

Vidzeme - Central Latvia

Tour Season

Whole year

From 70 EUR per person

Inquire / Book

This tour takes you to one of the most secret Soviet Latvia military objects - Līgatne Bunker and front line of historic World War II battle between Latvian legion soldiers and Soviet army. During this tour you will see WWII weapons, different war attributes, vehicles, trenches and the bunker for Latvia USSR political elite.

About The Tour

Tour Description

This tour will be a sweet desert for those who are interested in history and different military legacy, specially Soviet military technology and attributes as a former secret Soviet bunker in Latvia will be visited.

Soviet bunker is located 9 metres underground which was declassified only in 2003. It was constructed in the 1980s for the needs of the political and power elite for governing the state in the case of a chemical or nuclear attack

Depending on the day of the visit also popular Soviet era meal will be available right inside the bunker canteen.

Besides the visit of the bunker we are also offering to visit a historic WW2 battle museum and front line.

This tour is available also without the More Battle Museum and WW2 front line visit, in this case please inform us during the booking process.

Tour Highlights

Step inside one of Latvia’s most unusual Cold War sites — a secret Soviet bunker hidden 9 metres underground, with original equipment, communication rooms, Soviet-era maps, a canteen and powerful stories about life under occupation.

Secret Soviet Bunker in Latvia

Visit a real underground Soviet bunker built for Latvia’s political and power elite in case of chemical or nuclear attack.

9 Metres Underground

Go below ground into a Cold War-era facility that remained secret for decades and was declassified only in 2003.

Original Soviet Technology

See diesel generators, air purification systems, water supply equipment and communication infrastructure designed for crisis survival.

Direct Communication with Moscow

Discover the special telecommunication unit that once secured direct contact with Moscow and key services across the country.

Soviet Maps, Books and Memorabilia

Explore rooms filled with Soviet-era maps, political materials, everyday objects and details that reveal the atmosphere of the period.

More Battle Museum and WW2 Front Line

Depending on the selected route, continue to More Battle Museum and a World War II front line area connected with fierce battles in 1944.

Route at a Glance

A history-focused route from Riga to Līgatne and More, combining the secret Soviet bunker, Cold War technology, Soviet-era interiors, More Battle Museum and a World War II front line memorial area.

Departure from Riga

Drive toward Līgatne

Secret Soviet Bunker

Cold War site

Underground Rooms

9 metres below ground

Technical Systems

Power, air and water

Soviet Canteen

Optional Soviet-style meal

More Battle Museum

WW2 history

WW2 Front Line

Trenches and memorials

Explore the Stops

Departure from Riga

The day begins in Riga before heading toward Līgatne, where one of Latvia’s most unusual Cold War heritage sites is hidden beneath the ground.

Secret Soviet Bunker in Latvia

Visit a former secret Soviet bunker built in the 1980s for the political and power elite. It was designed as a protected command centre in case of chemical or nuclear attack and remained classified until 2003.

Underground Rooms and Soviet Interiors

Explore the bunker’s rooms 9 metres underground, where original interiors, maps, signs, furniture and everyday items still preserve the atmosphere of the Soviet period.

Autonomous Technical Systems

See the systems that made the bunker capable of operating independently, including diesel generators, fuel reservoirs, air purification equipment, water supply and sewerage systems.

Soviet Canteen and Cold War Details

Depending on the day and availability, a Soviet-style meal may be possible inside the bunker canteen. The site also includes political books, congress materials, old maps and Soviet-era memorabilia.

More Battle Museum

Continue to More Battle Museum, located near the site of fierce World War II battles in autumn 1944. The museum displays objects found on the battlefield, weapons, historical testimonies and materials connected with the fighting.

WW2 Front Line and Memorial Area

Visit the former front line area near More, where trenches, memorials and battlefield remains help connect the museum story with the real landscape where the fighting took place.

Additional information

Please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
There is cool air in the bunker all year round so please bring a sweater if visiting during the summer time.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking.
This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
Infant seats are available on request during the booking.

Map of the tour

Tour Price and Booking

From 70 EUR*

Price includes:

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transportation
Entrance tickets
Guide
Tipical Soviet era meal

*Price is provided for the complete groups! To get quote for your group size click "+Inquire / Book"!

From 50 EUR*

Price includes:

Rental car with unlimited mileage
Detailed itinerary

*Price is provided for the whole tour program!
Learn more about Self Guided Tours!

About this region of Latvia - Vidzeme

Vidzeme (Northern Latvia)

Līgatne (EDEN 2011)

Reviews of this tour on TripAdvisor

"Informative Tour"

Reviewed September, 2016
Asher from United Kingdom

We took the Soviet Bunker and battle museum tour. Rihards is a great tour guide, very knowledgable and personable. The only issue was the the English language bunker tour uses very large groups; of course this is down to the bunker staff not Discover Latvia. Rihards was very helpful, offered hotel pick up and tips about other things to do during our stay. Recommended.

Visited August 2016

"Fantastic day out, holiday highlight"

Reviewed April, 2016
Alex from United Kingdom

My father and I booked the Soviet secret bunker and WW2 battlefield museum. Our guide was Rihards, with whom we also arranged it in advance as he is the manager. Rihards was an exceptional guide, friendly and informative, telling us lots about things we could see on our journey and life in Latvia more generally, as well as showing us things we had not expected to see such as a ww2 air raid shelter bunker on the way back. The itinerary was great, the tour round the Soviet bunker was very exciting (for a Cold War historian), and then we went to the battlefield at More. The museum there was equally interesting, run by an older gentleman who told us a lot of interesting things about WW2 in Latvia, with Rihards translating for us. We also got to sit in a T-34 tank which was very cool before walking round some of the trenches and dugouts. It was a brilliant day, and so nice to see some of the Latvian countryside instead of just staying in Riga for the full holiday. Highly recommended for history enthusiasts

Visited April 2016

"Great tour of Latvia"

Reviewed October 22, 2012
Sean from United Kingdom

Our trip with Discover Latvia tours exceeded my expectations. The guys did a wonderful job on the tour, and even included a few destinations which we had not planned previously, giving extra value. The tour was very easygoing and informative. In short, if you are looking for a very pleasant, flexible and welcoming experience in Latvia, then this tour operator is highly recommended. Easily 5 stars. Thanks guys!

Visited October 2012