Impressions from Ventspils port

Ventspils is a city with 42,371inhabitants in northwestern Latvia in the Courland historical region of Latvia. Ventspils is situated on the Venta River and the Baltic Sea, and has an ice-free port. Ventspils is a family-friendly city opening up various possibilities both for families living here, and visitors with children from other cities and countries.

Harmony between the modern port, innovative plants and factories, and the beautiful and tidy beach makes Ventspils a very special place.

Ventspils has a well-developed sports infrastructure and represents a favourable environment with all preconditions for sporting and leisure activities. Modern sports complexes foster sports development in Ventspils.

Main attractions

Ventspils Adventure Park
Climbing, swinging, turning, sliding and rolling are just some of the activities offered at the Ventspils Adventure Park. While your friends are out having fun, enjoy a delicious meal at the café "Stender's Pica".
Address: Saules iela 141
www.piedzivojumuparks.lv

Livonian Order Castle
The Livonian Order Castle is one of the oldest medieval fortresses. In 1290 the castle was first chronicled and this date is now considered to be the year of Ventspils' foundation. The Livonian Order Castle offers activities all year round: concerts, history and art exhibitions on various topics.
Address: Jāņa iela 17, Ventspils, LV 3601
www.muzejs.ventspils.lv

Ventspils offers a lot of activities for families

Ostas Street promenade
There are many tourist attractions along the Ostas Street promenade or Ventmala like the Livonian Order Castle, the excursion boat „Hercogs Jēkabs", Kr.Valdemārs monument, the figurative flower bed „Mārītes" ("Ladybirds") and many more.

Blue Flag Beach
During the summer you will find beach volleyball and football fields as well as cafes. Children will be able to enjoy different types of playground equipment such as slides and swings. The seashore has almost an 80 m wide beach of fine white sand and dunes that in some places reach a height of 9 m. The Blue Flag Beach stretches for 1.2 km.

For more information on Ventspils please visit: www.visitventspils.com

Osta
Hotel "Osta" is located at the right bank of the river Venta, in the quiet part of the city. It offers conference premises (up to 60 persons), a banquet hall and a sauna. The café and the bar offer not only Latvian food, but also European specialties. Free car parking and WiFi. The Hotel is located 100 m from a bus stop.
Address: Dzintaru iela 32
Phone: +371 63620080
E-mail: info@hotelosta.lv

Raibie Logi
The hotel is located in the central part of the city, on the main street, not far from the city administrative center and popular tourist, sport, leisure and entertainment facilities and shopping centers. Cosy hotel rooms give a feeling of comfort and rest to tourists who enjoy their leisure time, as well as to business people after their hard working day.
Address: Lielais prospekts 61
Phone: +371 29142327
E-mail: hotel@raibielogi.lv
www.raibielogi.lv

Jūras Brīze
The hotel "Jūras brīze" ("Sea Breeze") is a small and cosy hotel furnished in contemporary style. It is located in the quiet centre of the city within a five minute walk from the beach and the water amusement park of the city, opposite the children's recreation park, as well as close to the other recreation places popular among the townspeople and guests of Ventspils.
Address: Vasarnīcu iela 34
Phone: +371 63622524
E-mail: info@hoteljurasbrize.lv
www.hoteljurasbrize.lv

Name: Olimpiskais centrs "Ventspils"
Address: Sporta iela 7/9, Ventspils
Homepage: www.ocventspils.lv

By car
To reach Ventspils from Rīga, take Highway A10. The distance is 184 km.

By bus
There are buses from Rīga to Ventspils. Please check the bus itinerary under www.1188.lv

By plane
Riga International Airport
10/1 RIGA Airport, Marupe district
Calls from Latvia - 1187
Calls from abroad - (+371) 29311187
www.riga-airport.com

Skroderkrogs
The tavern is located on Skroderu Street, this is the reason why it was named as ''Skroderkrogs'' ("Tailor's Tavern"). It is thematically designed. The interior is thematically designed in an ancient style, supplemented with old-time sewing machines, vintage irons, antique scissors and many more tailor tools.
Address: Skroderu iela 6

Tex Mex
At "Tex Mex" you'll be served Mexican and European food. Restaurant chefs will delight you with colorful dishes featuring the wonderful flavors of Mexican cuisine.
Address: Ganību ielā 14

Melnais Sivēns
Welcome to the oldest and probably the first building in Ventspils (old Windau)! The staff at the castle tavern "Melnais Sivēns" ("Black Piglet") will be glad to serve you lunch, dinner or just offer a cup of coffee or local beer.
Address: Jāņa iela 17
www.pilskrogs.lv