The notebook of Ventspils
Make room for maritime detours.
Active port, medieval castle and family beach at the mouth of the Venta.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Coast · River · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Ventspils
Active port, medieval castle and family beach at the mouth of the Venta.
To understand what Ventspils is, you must look at the castle side of the order of Livonia, Ventspils Beach and the open air museum of the sea. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, the coastline, riverscapes and heritage and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Castle of the Order of Livonia
- Ventspils beach
- Outdoor Museum of the Seaside
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Castle
Castle of the Order of Livonia
The castle of the order of Livonia to Ventspils combines white walls, inner courtyard and museum dedicated to the history of the port. Its clear restoration makes the volumes easy to understand, while the exhibitions connect the fortress to the maritime exchanges and to the present city.
Beach
Ventspils beach
The beach Ventspils combines wide sand, dunes, family facilities and clear horizon on the Baltic. The place works for both a swim and a long walk, with a often clear light and a wind reminiscent of the proximity of the open sea.
Museum
Outdoor Museum of the Seaside
The open-air museum on the seashore brings together farms, boats, tools and small railway linked to the coastal life of Kurzeme. The displaced buildings and fishing objects give a concrete picture of the coastal countryside before the industrialization of the port.
Practical tips
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