An open gazebo has a roof and posts, with only low railings between the posts. A closed gazebo has one or more walls closed with boards, while a building with walls all round, windows and a door is already a garden house. In the Latvian climate the choice depends on how windy the site is, how much light and a garden view matter, and whether the space will also be used in cooler weather. In the LatvijasKoks.lv gazebo catalogue a 3 x 4 m gazebo with solid railings costs 3100 EUR, and the price includes the foundation and installation.
Published on 10 November 2026.
Open, partly closed and closed gazebos
Wooden gazebos fall into three types, depending on how many sides are closed.
- Open gazebo. The roof rests on posts, and low wooden railings run between the posts around the floor. Often only the back wall is closed with boards.
- Partly closed gazebo. Two or more walls are closed with boards, or the railings are solid, with no gaps between the boards. The sides may have a decorative wooden lattice.
- Closed building. All walls are closed, and it has windows and a door. In the LatvijasKoks.lv catalogue such buildings are offered as garden houses.
The catalogue states that the specification and size of the gazebos can be changed, so the walls to be closed are chosen when the gazebo is ordered. On many models the back wall is already closed with boards as standard.
What the Latvian climate says about the choice
Data from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC) for 1991-2020 show that Latvia gets on average 685.6 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest months are August (76.8 mm) and July (75.7 mm), in the middle of summer. The roof keeps off rain that falls straight down, but wind also drives rain in from the sides, and that is when a closed wall helps.
Which side to close
In Latvia westerly and southerly winds prevail, recorded in more than half of all cases. So it makes sense to face the closed wall west or south, and the open side towards the house, the garden or the view. A wall on the south side also gives shade but blocks some of the sun.
The average annual wind speed in Latvia is 3.2 m/s. On the Baltic Sea coast it is about 4 m/s, in Ventspils 4.3 m/s, and in the Alūksne and Vidzeme uplands 2.6 and 2.5 m/s. On the coast and in open fields several closed walls give better shelter from the wind, while in a garden already sheltered by trees and buildings an open gazebo may be enough.
Sun and temperature
The sun shines in Latvia for 1700-2000 hours a year on average, most in July, about 300 hours. An open gazebo gets more light and gives a view of the garden.
The average air temperature of the warmest month, July, is +17.8 °C, and of the coldest month, February, -3.1 °C. Walls block the wind but do not warm the space without insulation and heating, so a closed gazebo is still a place for the warm season.
How to choose the type of gazebo
- An open gazebo suits a spot sheltered from the wind by trees or buildings, and places where light and a view of the garden matter.
- A partly closed gazebo suits a windy site, the coast, and spots next to a road or a neighbour's boundary where more privacy is needed.
- A closed garden house suits those who need a room with a door and windows where furniture and equipment stay dry even in the rain.
- A house that is also used in winter needs insulation. The LatvijasKoks.lv modular houses page lists houses designed for use in winter as well.
Closed and open gazebo prices 2026
The gazebo price includes the foundation and installation, while delivery costs about 50-150 EUR extra depending on the distance.
| Model | Type | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown gazebo with railings | Open, back wall closed | 3 x 4 m | 3100 EUR |
| White gazebo with an anthracite floor | Open, back wall closed | 4 x 5 m | 3800 EUR |
| Garden gazebo with solid railings | Partly closed, solid railings | 3 x 4 m | 3100 EUR |
| Gazebo with two closed walls and a step | Partly closed, two walls | 3 x 6 m | 3900 EUR |
| Long gazebo with lattice panels on the sides | Partly closed, lattice on the sides | 3 x 8 m | 4900 EUR |
Prices are shown excluding VAT.
In the catalogue a 3 x 4 m gazebo with solid railings costs the same as a 3 x 4 m gazebo with ordinary railings, 3100 EUR. So for this size solid railings do not raise the price. All gazebo prices by size are listed in the article Wooden gazebo prices.
A fully closed garden house and its price
LatvijasKoks.lv offers a room with walls, windows and doors as a garden house, and the models are listed in the garden house catalogue. The garden houses are built from 45 mm milled timber, that is, beams with profiled edges that are stacked one on top of another to form the wall. They have PVC windows and doors.
In the catalogue a 3 x 3 m garden house costs 3000 EUR and a 4 x 6 m garden house 6400 EUR. Delivery is not included in the garden house price. The size, layout, position of windows and doors, insulation and finish can be adapted to order.
Do walls change the building rules
The Latvian General Building Regulations (Vispārīgie būvnoteikumi) define a small building (mazēka) as a single-storey building with a footprint of no more than 25 m² (point 2.20). The footprint is the area a building takes up on the ground. The Latvian Building Regulations (Ēku būvnoteikumi) state that a small building, including an auxiliary building, needs no planning documents (documents submitted to the building authority before construction) outside towns, or in a town on a plot where a one- or two-flat house may be built (sub-points 7.3.4 and 7.3.5). The exception is areas of state-protected cultural monuments.
What counts in these points is the number of storeys and the footprint, not whether the walls are closed. A 4 x 6 m garden house measures 24 m², close to the 25 m² limit, so for this size it is worth checking the footprint with the building authority. Which documents are needed in other cases is explained in the article Does a gazebo need a building permit. This is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a closed gazebo cost?
In the LatvijasKoks.lv catalogue a 3 x 4 m gazebo with solid railings costs 3100 EUR, and a 3 x 6 m gazebo with two closed walls 3900 EUR. The price includes the foundation and installation; delivery costs about 50-150 EUR extra. A fully closed garden house with windows and a door costs from 3000 EUR (3 x 3 m) excluding delivery.
Which side of a gazebo should be closed?
According to LVĢMC, westerly and southerly winds prevail in Latvia. So it makes sense to face the closed wall west or south, and the open side towards the house, the garden or the view.
Can I choose which walls of the gazebo are closed?
Yes. The catalogue states that the specification and size of the gazebos can be changed, including the back wall. The walls to be closed are chosen when the gazebo is ordered.
Can a closed gazebo be used in winter?
A gazebo without insulation or heating is a place for the warm season, because the walls block the wind but do not keep it warm. The average air temperature in Latvia in February is -3.1 °C. For winter use, LatvijasKoks.lv offers insulated modular houses.
Does a closed gazebo need a building permit?
Under the Latvian building rules, what counts is the number of storeys and the building footprint, not closed walls. A single-storey building with a footprint of up to 25 m² is a small building (mazēka), and outside towns, or in a town on a plot for a one- or two-flat house, it needs no planning documents, except in areas of cultural monuments.
Are closed gazebos also installed in Lithuania and Estonia?
Yes. LatvijasKoks.lv delivers and installs gazebos in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
How to order
For a quote, a photo of the site, the gazebo size you want and a note on which walls to close are helpful. LatvijasKoks.lv builds gazebos in its workshop, then delivers and installs them with the foundation in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
Call +371 29 828 152, message us on WhatsApp or email info@latvijaskoks.lv.
Related pages
- Gazebo catalogue
- Garden houses and saunas
- Wooden gazebo prices
- Gazebo with a terrace
- Gazebo foundations
- Does a gazebo need a building permit
Sources
- LatvijasKoks.lv, Gazebo catalogue (gazebos with closed walls and solid railings, prices, foundation and installation included, delivery 50-150 EUR, adjustable specification), latvijaskoks.lv/lapenu-katalogs/, viewed on 10 November 2026.
- LatvijasKoks.lv, Garden houses and saunas (garden houses 3 x 3 m and 4 x 6 m, 45 mm milled timber, PVC windows and doors, delivery not included), latvijaskoks.lv/pirtinu-katalogs/, viewed on 10 November 2026.
- LatvijasKoks.lv, Modular houses (house designed for use in winter as well), latvijaskoks.lv/modul-majas/, viewed on 10 November 2026.
- Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC), "Latvijas klimats" (climate normals 1991-2020), videscentrs.lvgmc.lv/lapas/latvijas-klimats, viewed on 10 November 2026.
- Latvian Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 500 of 19 August 2014 "Vispārīgie būvnoteikumi" (version in force), point 2.20, likumi.lv/ta/id/269069, viewed on 10 November 2026.
- Latvian Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 529 of 2 September 2014 "Ēku būvnoteikumi" (Building Regulations, version in force), sub-points 7.3.4 and 7.3.5, likumi.lv/ta/id/269164, viewed on 10 November 2026.