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Kurzeme

WESTERN LATVIA

Nature tourism

The w

ealth of Kur

zeme lies in its f

orests and the sea, which 

has shaped not only the histor

y and traditions of the ar

ea but 

also the famous temper of the locals

. 

The seashor

e will please ever

y vaca

tioner. K

iters and sur

fers 

favour the beach near Jur

kalne S

teep Bank and P

avilosta. 

Those wishing t

o learn about the lif

e of fishermen in 

Kur

zeme

, visit the fishermen villages along the pic

turesque 

seashore of the R

iga Bay. 

Cape Kolk

a – the farthest nor

th-w

est point in La

tvia is a 

meeting place f

or wat

ers of both, the open sea and the bay, 

the sunrise and the sunset and all f

our winds. T

he wild and 

sandy beaches are per

fec

t for w

alks to get har

mony fr

om 

the sea winds. K

urzeme has an impr

essive S

oviet militar

y 

heritage

. The 8th lar

gest radio t

elescope in the w

orld

, which 

served as a secr

et position finder for sp

ying during the S

oviet 

period

, is located in I

rbene

. The f

ormer K

arosta pr

ison in 

Liepaja giv

es an opportunit

y to w

alk in a prisoner

’s shoes

. 

The La

tvian capital of wind and r

ock music, Liepaja, has 

good restaur

ants

, charming hot

els and outstanding pearls 

of cultural her

itage – the wor

ld’s lar

gest mechanical organ 

at the Holy 

Trinit

y Church and the longest amber neck

lace in 

the House of Craf

tsmen.

The por

t city 

Ven

tspils is also called the Latvian capital of 

flow

ers and foun

tains. Enjo

y your family holida

ys a

t the 

Children

’s t

owns

, the Blue Flag B

each, which also has a 

separat

e place f

or surfers and nudists

, and the highest 

artificial sk

iing hill in the Baltic Sta

tes

. The S

easide Open-A

ir 

Museum is dev

oted t

o fishing traditions and hosts a unique 

collec

tion of anchors, which can be view

ed while riding 

Mazbanitis on the nar

row

-gauge r

ailway

.

Kuldiga, the pear

l of Kur

zeme

, will enchant y

ou with 

roman

tic streets and back

yar

ds. S

ee the old brick br

idge over 

the Riv

er Ven

ta and the widest natur

al wat

erfall in E

urope – 

Ven

tas rumba.

Tourism asso

ciation of K

urzeme

. Baznīcas iela 5, K

uldīga, 

[phone], [e-mail]

, ww

w.k

urzeme

.lv 

© Latvian 

Tour

ism Dev

elopment A

gency 2012

Phot

o: from the ar

chives of the La

tvian 

Tour

ism Dev

elopment 

Agenc

y.

Free of char

ge

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w.la

tvia.tr

avel

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 134 tourist attraction sites



Suggested itineraries Tourist information centres



Useful information and phone numbers

Leisure activities

27. 

Daylily Garden and Home-made Wines.  The largest daylily garden 

in the Baltics, more than 200 species, sale of seedlings, tasting of home-

made wine for groups. 

 Laucienes pagasts, GPS[57.229412, 22.746077], 

[phone], [phone], [e-mail], www.daylilie.lv  •C2

28. 

Abavas Rumba Waterfall.  Boats, camping places, campfire 

places, playgrounds, places for swimming, water walks, outdoor 

recreation. 

 Abavas pagasts, GPS[57.071794, 22.527333], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.abavasrumba.lv •C2

29. 

Botanical Trail "Drubazas".  Protected plant species, wild cattle, 

boat rental for boat trips on the River Abava, funicular, camping sites, 

tasting of home-made wines. 

 Abavas pagasts, GPS[57.030616, 22.595200], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.sabile.lv •C2

30. 

Ciecere Nature Trail.  Walks along the River Ciecere, children 

playground, information stands, accessible for people with special 

needs. 

 Saldus, GPS[56.667194, 22.490816], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.saldus.lv •B3

31. 

Nature Trail "Zanas likloci" (Zigzags of Zana).  The River 

Zana, sedimentary rocks from the Jurassic period, protected plant 

species, beaver dams, colonies of river mussels, fishing. 

 Zaņas 

pagasts, GPS[56.477283, 22.182083], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.zana.lv •B3

32. 

Zvarde Natural Park and polygon objects.  Soviet military 

heritage, church ruins, lakes, swamps, forests, bird-watching, nature 

trails. 

 Zvārdes pagasts, GPS[56.547100, 22.627888], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.saldus.lv •C3

33. 

Liepaja Seaside Park and Blue Flag Beach.  White 

sand beach, places for swimming and walking, children 

playground, skate park, stadium, the largest drums in 

Latvia. 

 Liepāja, GPS[56.505333, 20.991869], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.liepajaturisms.lv •A3

34. 

Embute Nature Park.  Ecotourism trail, natural landscapes, 

protected plant species, viewing tower, picnic places, bicycle routes and 

rental. 

 Embūtes pagasts, GPS[56.504223, 21.822968], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail] •B3

35. 

Azviki Forest Park.   19th century manor park, nature trails, 

wooden sculptures, fairy-tale characters, picnic places, places for 

walking, recreation for families with children. 

 Gramzdas pagasts, 

GPS[56.334812, 21.715164], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.mammadaba.lv •B4

36. 

Nature Park "Pape".  Nature trails, viewing tower, lake, bird-

watching, wild horses, wisents, Heck cattle, picnic places. 

 Nīcas pagasts, 

GPS[56.157978, 21.027832], [phone], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.pdf-pape.lv •A4

37. 

Pape.  Fishermen village, open-air museum, lighthouse, bird-

watching, bicycle route, sandy beach, place for walking, lodging. 

 Rucavas 

pagasts, GPS[56.154919, 21.023322], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.rucava.lv •A4

38. 

Small domestic animals at the farm "Apsisi".    Pheasants, 

fowl, crested ducks, geese, peacocks, rabbits, rabbit caves, bees, 

recreation for families with children, lodging. 

 Ķūļciema pagasts, 

GPS[57.258484, 23.031206], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.apsisi.viss.lv  •C2

1. 

Rudini Deer Park.  Elks, fallow-deer, moufflon, tour, guide, 

hunting, photohunting, lodging, bathhouse, fishing. 

 Irlavas pagasts, 

GPS[56.815211, 23.088318], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.atputalaukos.lv  •C3

2. 

Kaive Senci Oak (Oak of Ancestors).  Largest oak in the 

Baltics, secular tree, more than 10 m in girth, 1000 years old, parking 

lot, information stand. 

 Sēmes pagasts, GPS[57.064397, 23.024615], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.visittukums.lv •C2

3. 

Dunduri Meadows.  Kemeri National Park, the River Slampe, horses, 

Heck cattle, viewing tower, parking lot, information stands, resting-

places. 

 Slampes pagasts, GPS[56.827265, 23.405065], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.visittukums.lv, www.daba.gov.lv •D3

4. 

The Great Kemeri Moorland.  Kemeri National Park, extensive 

moorland, moorland lakes, a wooden footbridge, viewing tower, 

bird-watching, moss, cranberries, fierce plants. 

 Slampes pagasts, 

GPS[56.912101, 23.460754], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visittukums.lv, www.daba.gov.lv •D2

5. 

Bird-watching tower at Lake Kanieris and Nature Trail.  

Kemeri National Park, 14 islands, a significant place for birds in Europe, 

castle mound, stone walls, information stand. 

 Lapmežciema pagasts, 

GPS[57.000725, 23.471024], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visittukums.lv, www.daba.gov.lv •D2

6. 

Lake Engure Nature Park.  Orchid trail, bird-watching towers, 

coastal meadows, wild cows and horses, information stand. 

 Engures 

pagasts, GPS[57.258050, 23.136083], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.eedp.lv •C2

7. 

Ozolpils Animal and Bird Nature Trail.  Wild animals, domestic 

animals, exotic birds, domestic birds, nature trails, lodging, carousels, 

events, bathhouse. 

 Smārdes pagasts, GPS[56.920300, 23.262217], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.ozolpils.lv  •C2

8. 

Riezupe Sand Caves.    Longest underground cave labyrinth 

in the Baltics, white sandstone, nature park, tours. 

 Rumbas pagasts, 

GPS[57.004933, 21.990195], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

9. 

Venta Waterfall.  Widest natural waterfall in Europe, passage 

over the River Venta, flying fish, bathing ground, brick bridge. 

 Kuldīga, 

GPS[56.970280, 21.977034], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

10. 

Aleksupite Waterfall.  Highest waterfall in Latvia, 4.5 m high, the 

first paper mill in Kurzeme, dam, view over the River Venta. 

 Kuldīga, 

GPS[56.969967, 21.975853], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

11. 

Ventspils Blue Flag Beach.   A fully facilitated white sand beach 

with broad dune belt, viewing tower, pier promenade, special areas for 

surfers and nudists. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.392120, 21.533031], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.tourism.ventspils.lv 0 •A1

12. 

Seaside Park with Anchor and Jungle Trail.   A large 

collection of huge anchors, Jungle Trail with footbridges, bridges, 

wooden animal sculptures, playgrounds and picnic places. 

 Ventspils, 

GPS[57.387634, 21.533461], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

13. 

Southern Pier.   Pier promenade, sculpture "Cow-Sailor", 19 m 

high viewing tower, sightseeing object – fishing boat and chain chair. 

 

Ventspils, GPS[57.392120, 21.533031], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

14. 

Staldzene and Ventspils Deer Garden.    Ancient fishermen 

village, a popular swimming and walking place along the steep 

banks, visit Ventspils deer garden (30 ha), located nearby. 

 Ventspils, 

GPS[57.460182, 21.616471], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •B1

15. 

Jurkalne.  20 m high Baltic Sea steep bank, ancient wooden 

bridge across the River Riva and a memorial place for the refugees 

of the WWII who fled to Sweden "Sail of Hope", places for swimming, 

lodging. 

 Jūrkalnes pagasts, GPS[57.016254, 21.383171], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.jurkalne.lv •A2

16. 

Lake Usma.  A place for resting, fishing and sailing with a yacht 

harbour, places for swimming, boat rental, viewing tower, bicycle 

route, and lodging, Moricsala Reserve on the island. 

 Usmas pagasts, 

GPS[57.166721, 22.181714], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •B2

17. 

Vasenieki Swamp.  Nature reserve with a footbridge path in the 

moss swamp with a viewing tower for animal watching, a 26 km long 

bicycle route in the area. 

 Puzes pagasts, GPS[57.350430, 22.159081], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.ldf.lv •B1

18. 

Purciems White Dune.  Dune at the bank of the River Pilsupe, 20 m 

high, nature trail, wooden footbridges, viewing platforms, resting-places, 

parking lot. 

 Rojas pagasts, GPS[57.580025, 22.634754], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.talsitourism.lv, www.roja.lv •C1

19. 

Kaltene Stony Seaside and Bird-Watching Tower.  Stony seashore, 

nature trails, huge stone stacks, bird-watching platforms, resting-places. 

 

Rojas pagasts, GPS[57.504391, 22.811823], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.talsitourism.lv, www.roja.lv •C1

20. 

Mersrags.  Fishermen village, museum, lighthouse, seaside 

meadows, viewing tower, cafés, yacht harbour, boat rental, lodging. 

 

Mērsraga pagasts, GPS[57.366545, 23.120757], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.mersrags.lv •C1

21. 

Slitere National Park.  Nature trails, bicycle routes, Livonian shore, 

Slitere lighthouse, Blue hills, guides, tours, bird-watching. 

 Dundagas 

pagasts, GPS[57.696259, 22.391167], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.slitere.lv •B1

22. 

Kolkasrags.  Cape, lighthouse on an artificial island, sandbank, 

bird-watching, café, boat rental, smoked fish, fishermen villages. 

 Kolkas 

pagasts, GPS[57.756756, 22.598534], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.kolkasrags.lv •C1

23. 

Horn Collection in Vaide.  Animal horns found by foresters (around 

600), exposition of nature protection, Livonian farmstead, lodging, 

bathhouse. 

 Kolkas pagasts, GPS[57.731651, 22.475281], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.purvziedi.viss.lv •C1

24. 

Evazi Steep and Nature Trail.  Slitere National park, steep bank of 

Riga Bay, 8-15 m high, nature trail, vista point, place for walking. 

 Kolkas 

pagasts, GPS[57.680115, 22.571411], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.slitere.lv •C1

25. 

Laumas Nature Park.   Bee, bird and forest trails, sports trail, 

"Roberi" minigolf, souvenirs, café, picnic places, lodging, bathhouse. 

 Īves 

pagasts, GPS[57.380417, 22.536049], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.laumas.lv •C1

26. 

Nature Park "Talsu pauguraine".  Vicarage, European grove, 

Kamparkalns, viewing tower and skiing, bicycle routes, lodging. 

 Lībagu 

pagasts, GPS[57.263676, 22.678529], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.talsitourism.lv •C2

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Advance booking required

•D1

Map quadrant

 

Tourism association of Kurzeme recommends

Riga

54. 

Jaunmokas Castle.   Forestry museum, guide, castle 

interior, the room of columns, lodging, horse-drawn carriage 

rides, the centre of Latvian ornament, herbal teas. 

 Tumes pagasts, 

GPS[56.980911, 23.054638], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.jaunmokupils.lv •C2

55. 

Lestene Warriors' Cemetery.  WWII, soldiers of the Latvian Legion, 

Warriors' Cemetery, monument, sculptor Arta Dumpe, church, memorial 

room. 

 Lestenes pagasts, GPS[56.763726, 23.144678], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.visittukums.lv •C3

56. 

Slokenbeka Manor and Latvian Road-construction History 

Museum.  Medieval fortified manor, portholes, road-construction history 

museum, road-construction machinery, collection of horse harnesses and 

carriages. 

 Smārdes pagasts, GPS[56.976517, 23.222523], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.visittukums.lv, www.lvceli.lv •C2

57. 

Lapmezciems Museum.  History of the municipality and 

the school, fishermen's tools, collections of household objects, 

photography exhibitions, Finnish jaegers, tours. 

 Lapmežciema 

pagasts, GPS[57.001392, 23.513403], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.lapmezciems.lv  •D2

58. 

Old town of Kandava with a Powder Tower and castle 

ruins.  Livonian order castle ruins, castle model, cobbled streets, 

oldest stone bridge in Latvia, the ancient valley of the River Abava. 

 

Kandava, GPS[57.038022, 22.778871], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.kandava.lv •C2

59. 

Kurzeme Fortress Museum.    WWI and WWII, military equipment, 

collection of artefacts, bunkers, trenches, tank, Kurzeme fortress. 

 Zantes 

pagasts, GPS[56.835075, 22.742043], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.kurzemescietoksnis.viss.lv  •C3

60. 

Piltene.  One of the smallest towns in Latvia with wooden 

architecture, museum, castle ruins, church, cobbled streets, located near 

the Venta River. 

 Piltene, GPS[57.222464, 21.667893], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.ventspilsnovads.lv •B2

61. 

Ventspils Livonian Order Castle.   One of the oldest (1290) 

medieval fortresses in Latvia with a museum, digital exposition, regular 

cultural events and the castle pub. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.396214, 21.560497], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.ventspilsmuzejs.lv •A1

62. 

Ostgals.   Ancient fishermen's village (mid 19th century) currently 

a part of the city, a national cultural and historical monument. 

 Ventspils, 

GPS[57.393173, 21.543404], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

63. 

Ventspils Market Square.   Historical (since the 17th century) 

market square with a carillon clock tower and the market well with sundial. 

 

Ventspils, GPS[57.395870, 21.567535], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

64. 

Ventspils House of Crafts.   Old school building (1763) with 

and exhibition hall and a craft shop, with weaving, ceramics and 

retro photo workshops and a 19th century classroom. 

 Ventspils, 

GPS[57.397549, 21.566988], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

65. 

Ventspils Town Hall Square.    It houses a modern library, 

International Writers and Translators' House, Lutheran church (early 18th 

century) and the Digital Centre. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.395894, 21.567518], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

66. 

Seaside Open-Air Museum.   Museum of maritime 

fishing with ancient houses, a windmill, smokehouse, mesh huts, 

barns and a spacious boat, exposition of anchors and the history 

of narrow-gauge railway. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.385414, 21.536249], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.ventspilsmuzejs.lv, 

www.mazbanitis.ventspils.lv •A1

67. 

Narrow-Gauge Railway Mazbanitis.   Ride on the historic narrow-

gauge railway (600 mm) steam engine (1916) along a 2.6 km track from 

the beach to the Adventure Park. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.387215, 21.535277], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.ventspilsmuzejs.lv, 

www.mazbanitis.ventspils.lv •A1

68. 

Ventspils International Radio Astronomy centre in Irbene.  

Former USSR army town, where two parabolic radio telescopes still operate 

for scientific purposes – one of them is the eighth largest in the world (32 

m in diameter). 

 Ances pagasts, GPS[57.554295, 21.857214], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.virac.venta.lv •B1

69. 

Ovisi Lighthouse.  Oldest navigation building (1814) in Latvia 

with a 37 m high tower and a lighthouse history exposition at the 

seashore. 

 Tārgales pagasts, GPS[57.568611, 21.717567], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.tourism.ventspils.lv •B1

70. 

Pope Manor Ensemble.  Monument of baroque architecture 

of European significance (1653), former hunting castle, now – Pope 

elementary school. 

 Popes pagasts, GPS[57.406486, 21.858872], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.ventspilsnovads.lv •B1

71. 

Zlekas.  Manor ensemble of family von Behr with a park (18th – 

19th century) Zleku Lutheran church (1645) and watermill nearby. 

 Zlēku 

pagasts, GPS[57.122389, 21.809133], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •B2

72. 

Roja and Roja Marine Fisheries Museum.  Fishermen traditions, 

tools, souvenirs, pier, beach, boat tours, yacht harbour, horseback 

rides, golf in the meadows. 

 Rojas pagasts, GPS[57.504430, 22.812535], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.roja.lv •C1

73. 

Kubalu School-Museum.  Oldest survived school building made 

of logs in Kurzeme, 19th century, classroom design, mantel chimney. 

 

Dundagas pagasts, GPS[57.462498, 22.397003], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.dundaga.lv/ksm/  •B1

74. 

Sabile, Wine Hill.  Craftsmanship, ancient jewellery, hillfort, 

cobbled streets, synagogue, vines, wine festival, Guinness record. 

 

Sabile, GPS[57.047832, 22.570381], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.sabile.lv •C2

75. 

Zeku krogs (Sock pub).  Socks, toys, drawings, ancient tools, ties, 

motorcycles, collection of music recordings, tasting of home-made wines. 

 

Sabile, GPS[57.040401, 22.570938], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.sabile.lv •C2

76. 

J. Rozentals Saldus Museum of History and Art.  Painter Janis 

Rozentals, artworks, collections of paintings, exhibitions, tours, interactive 

games, souvenirs. 

 Saldus, GPS[56.662983, 22.496611], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.saldus.lv •B3

77. 

Saldus St. John Evangelic Lutheran Church.  The oldest building 

in Saldus, 19th century, J. Rozentals’ paintings, art monuments, organ, 

bell tower, tombs. 

 Saldus, GPS[56.667500, 22.492125], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.saldus.lv •B3

78. 

Saldus German Military Cemetery.  WWII, memorial place, 

monuments, exhibition on Kurzeme battles, register of fallen soldiers. 

 

Novadnieku pagasts, GPS[56.615705, 22.464390], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.saldus.lv •B3

79. 

Liepaja Karosta.  Military heritage, prison, shows, Orthodox 

cathedral, Northern forts, arena. 

 Liepāja, GPS[56.548885, 21.014786], 

[phone], [phone], [e-mail], 

[e-mail], www.karosta.lv, www.liepajaturisms.lv •A3

80. 

Karosta Prison.    Military heritage, show, prison cells, prison buffet, 

tours, lodging, museum, adventures. 

 Liepāja, GPS[56.545540, 21.020264], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.karostascietums.lv •A3

81. 

Liepaja St. Nicholas Orthodox Sea Cathedral.  Karosta, 

highest dome-shaped building in the Baltics, icons, mosaics. 

 

Liepāja, GPS[56.552864, 21.012330], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.karosta.lv, www.liepajaturisms.lv •A3

82. 

Northern Forts.  Military heritage, tours with torches, underground 

labyrinths, fortifications, seashore, history of Karosta. 

 Liepāja, 

GPS[56.592777, 21.015455], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.karostascietums.lv •A3

83. 

The House of Craftsmen.  Craftsmen workshops, demonstrations 

of crafts, exhibitions, the longest amber necklace in Latvia. 

 Liepāja, 

GPS[56.506767, 21.023529], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.liepajaturisms.lv •A3

84. 

Museum of Liepaja.  History of the city, archaeological 

items, art exhibitions, excursions, audio guide, garden. 

 Liepāja, 

GPS[56.510910, 21.002127], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.liepajasmuzejs.lv •A3

85. 

Holy Trinity Cathedral.  18th century, rococo style interior, 

world’s largest mechanical original organ, viewing tower. 

 Liepāja, 

GPS[56.509796, 21.013134], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.liepajaturisms.lv •A3

86. 

Historic Centre of Aizpute.  One of the oldest towns in Latvia, 

Livonian Order castle ruins, wooden town-planning monument of 

national importance. 

 Aizpute, GPS[56.721016, 21.597017], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.aizputesnovads.lv •A3

87. 

Edole Castle.    Medieval stone castle with towers, 

courtyard, ancient clocks, legends, mill lake, movies. 

 Ēdoles 

pagasts, GPS[57.017937, 21.696281], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail] •B2

88. 

Ivande Manor ensemble.   Neoclassicism architecture, tallest 

white fir in the Baltics, watermill, landscape park, place for walking, 

lodging. 

 Īvandes pagasts, GPS[56.996067, 21.758080], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.ivande.lv •B2

89. 

Ancient brick bridge over the River Venta.  One of the longest 

brick bridges in Europe, 19th century, movies, widest waterfall in Europe, 

salmon spawning. 

 Kuldīga, GPS[56.969994, 21.977451], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

90. 

Old Town of Kuldiga.  Capital of Duchy of Courland, Venice of 

Latvia, wooden architecture, red-tile roofs, bridges, cobbled streets. 

 

Kuldīga, GPS[56.968212, 21.970854], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

91. 

Kuldiga Town Hall Square.  Town square, 17th century gathering 

place, wooden architecture, cafes, events, tourism information centre. 

 

Kuldīga, GPS[56.968594, 21.971016], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

92. 

St. Catherine Church in Kuldiga.  Saint Catherine – the patroness 

of the town, bell tower, splendid interior, baroque wood carvings, 

Duke Jacob. 

 Kuldīga, GPS[56.970117, 21.973184], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.kuldigas.lelb.lv •B2

93. 

Kuldiga District Museum and Town Garden.  Wooden 

architecture, the only museum of playing cards in the Baltics, history 

expositions, art collections, sculptures by sculptor L. Rezevska, fountain, 

open-air cinema. 

 Kuldīga, GPS[56.968484, 21.976662], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

94. 

The oldest wooden house in Kurzeme.  Wooden architecture, 

second part of 1630s, red-tile roof, splendid weather-vane, bridge of Venice 

of Kuldiga, lodging. 

 Kuldīga, GPS[56.967987, 21.971176], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.visit.kuldiga.lv •B2

95. 

Alsunga Livonian Order Castle.  Quadrangular medieval castle, 

14th century, fortification towers, 2 m thick walls, courtyard. 

 Alsunga, 

GPS[56.981999, 21.568380], [phone], www.alsunga.lv •A2

96. 

Alsunga St. Michael Roman Catholic Church.   17th century stone 

building, Catholic centre in Kurzeme, 19th century organ, altarpiece 

"St. Michael". 

 Alsunga, GPS[56.979724, 21.571113], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.suitunovads.lv •A2

97. 

Ugale Lutheran Church and organ workshop.  The church 

(1693-1696) is famous for the oldest organ (1697-1701) organ in 

Latvia; the only organ and street-organ workshop in Latvia. 

 Ugāles 

pagasts, GPS[57.264244, 22.044067], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.pipeorgans.lv •B2

98. 

Dundaga Castle and Surroundings.  The largest and oldest 

castle in Northern Kurzeme, the only permanent exposition of medals 

in the Baltics, church, monument "Crocodile Harry". 

 Dundagas 

pagasts, GPS[57.508953, 22.358294], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], [e-mail], www.ziemelkurzeme.lv, 

www.dundaga.lv  •B1

99. 

Talsi – a town on nine hills.  Old town, cobbled streets, 

picturesque hills, monument "Kokletajs"(Kokle player), lake, walking 

trails. 

 Talsi, GPS[57.245815, 22.583427], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.talsitourism.lv •C2

100. 

Talsi District Museum.  History, art and nature exhibitions. 

 

Talsi, GPS[57.242580, 22.603083], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.talsumuzejs.lv •C2

101. 

Museum of Latvian Agriculture.   19 – 20th century household 

tools, agriculture machinery, exhibitions, events, library, tours. 

 

Talsi, GPS[57.232246, 22.563686], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.kaleji.et.lv •C2

102. 

Talsi Evangelic Lutheran Church.   16th century stone building, 

stained glass, tower, pastor Amenda – friend of Beethoven, hill, viewing 

platform. 

 Talsi, GPS[57.245296, 22.596989], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.talsitourism.lv •C2

103. 

Igene Evangelic Lutheran Church.  Wooden architecture, log 

building, 18th century, ancient building traditions, interior paintings, wind-

cock. 

 Vandzenes pagasts, GPS[57.301006, 22.820362], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.talsitourism.lv •C2

104. 

Valdemarpils.  Monument to Kr. Valdemars, wooden architecture, 

lake, beach, Elku linden, forestry museum, chinchilla farm. 

 Valdemārpils, 

GPS[57.373306, 22.590519], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.valdemarpils.lv •C1

105. 

Memorial site "Airites".  Colonel O. Kalpaks, WWI, Latvian 

Army, memorial site, monuments, information stand. 

 Zirņu pagasts, 

GPS[56.678870, 22.155125], [phone], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.saldus.lv •B3

106. 

Jaunauce Castle Ensemble and park.  Empire architecture, 19th 

century, collection of white tile-stoves, authentic painting on the dome of 

the hall, landscape park. 

 Jaunauces pagasts, GPS[56.446175, 22.693634], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.saldus.lv •C4

107. 

Renge Manor building and park.  Neo-renaissance architecture, 

19th century, water tower, park, tours, bread and gingerbread baking, 

lodging. 

 Rubas pagasts, GPS[56.385876, 22.642136], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.saldus.lv •C4

110. 

Ventspils Cow Parade.   Since the Ventspils Cow Parade in 2002, 

ten works of art – cows – have found their place here, two of which "Sailor" 

and "Traveller" are as high as 4 m. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.396030, 21.556377], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

111. 

Theatre House "Juras Varti".    A contemporary 

stage with a hall for 700 spectators for opera and ballet 

performances, concerts of experimental and traditional 

music. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.391738, 21.547855], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.jurasvarti.lv •A1

112. 

Parventa Library.   A masterpiece of modern architecture 

(2009) – operates as the city’s library and culture, art and exhibition 

centre. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.400214, 21.589508], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.biblioteka.ventspils.lv •A1

113. 

Ventpils Creativity House with planetarium and 

observatory.   Reconstructed Latvian society house (1912) with 

elements of National Romanticism and Art Noveau; digital planetarium 

and observatory. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.395671, 21.562924], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.jaunradesnams.lv •A1

114. 

Renka Garden.   Venue for summer events with peculiar art 

works, trail of the fairy-tale giant Lutausis and open-air fitness equipment. 

 

Ventspils, GPS[57.384480, 21.570271], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

115. 

Livonian Folk House.  The only Livonian folk house in the world, 

Livonian culture, exhibitions, collection of household objects, celebration 

of Livonian holidays. 

 Kolkas pagasts, GPS[57.680248, 22.318338], 

[phone], [phone], [e-mail], www.livodfond.lv, 

www.ziemelkurzeme.lv  •B1

116. 

Folklore Trail "Jankalni".  Ornaments of ancestors, Latvian deities, 

Latvian food, folksongs, labyrinth, countryside bathhouse, lodging. 

 Lībagu 

pagasts, GPS[57.200550, 22.653980], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.janukalni.lv  •C2

117. 

Pedvale Open-Air Art Museum.  Art expositions, open-air 

workshops, open-air exhibitions, walking trails, cafés, lodging. 

 

Sabile, GPS[57.031574, 22.561626], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.pedvale.lv •C2

118. 

Fountain "A Drop of Honey".  Art work, Karlis Ile, sculpture, 

fountain, rain of honey, Ligo square, recreation for families with children. 

 

Saldus, GPS[56.664101, 22.492012], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.saldus.lv •C3

119. 

Kalnsetas Manor and Park.   19th century manor, landscape park, 

open-air stage, river, bridge, Islet of Love, concerts, resting-place. 

 Saldus, 

GPS[56.666321, 22.513863], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.saldus.lv/profesionalavidusskola, www.saldus.lv •C3

120. 

Textile workshop "Austrumi".  Textile art, tapestries, exhibition, 

Baiba Ritere, weaving process, the meaning of colours, creative workshops, 

souvenirs. 

 Saldus pagasts, GPS[56.688339, 22.513561], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.baibatextileart.lv •C3

121. 

Ceramics workshop in Pampali.  Participation, souvenirs, pottery, 

garden ceramics, wedding rites, folklore ensemble, archery, picnic 

place. 

 Pampāļu pagasts, GPS[56.537529, 22.211609], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.saldus.lv •B3

122. 

Exposition of cinema and photography history.  Cinema and 

photography equipment, collection of accessories, basic principles 

of photography, photographs, log building, farmstead. 

 Zirņu 

pagasts, GPS[56.668455, 22.350524], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.saldus.lv •B3

123. 

Sculptures of Liepaja anthem’s characters.  Bronze sculptures, 

art works, lighting, tourism route "Liepaja – notes to follow!", walking 

place. 

 Liepāja, GPS[56.509987, 20.997413], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.liepajaturisms.lv •A3

124. 

Latvian Musicians Alley of Fame.  Pedestrian street, bronze plates, 

Latvian musicians, guitars, sculpture, rock café, music club, restaurant, 

walking place. 

 Liepāja, GPS[56.507290, 21.011986], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.liepajaturisms.lv •A3

125. 

Dzukste Fairy Tale Museum.  Characters from Latvian 

fairy tales, role plays, puppet shows, exhibitions, games, tours, 

recreation for families with children, Ansis Lerhs Puskaitis. 

 Džūkstes 

pagasts, GPS[56.810699, 23.348179], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.tukumamuzejs.lv •D3

126. 

Collection of Erotic Woodcarvings.  Latvian Museum of Erotica, 

sex museum, woodcarvings, erotic furniture, collection, bathhouse, for 

adults. 

 Džūkstes pagasts, GPS[56.782830, 23.264920], [phone], 

www.visittukums.lv  •C3

127. 

Ugis Dainis Ceramics Workshop "Upmalnieki".  Kiln, chamotte 

ware, potter’s wheel, crockery, vases, pots, cups, bowls, plates, 

participation. 

 Irlavas pagasts, GPS[56.910503, 22.979279], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.visittukums.lv  •C2

39. 

Medieval Farm "Niedru lija".  Medieval games, coin minting, school 

of knights, archery, spears, axe throwing, medieval meals, castle. 

 Jaunpils 

pagasts, GPS[56.732998, 23.016014], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.niedrulija.viss.lv  •C3

40. 

Zviedru cepure.    Rodelling track, skiing, snowboarding, horseback 

rides, lodging, café, ancient Abava valley, recreation for families with 

children. 

 Matkules pagasts, GPS[57.024982, 22.591002], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.zviedrucepure.lv •C2

41. 

Educational park and trail "Ozolu biotops".  Forest mini golf, 

wooden bowling, attractions and games, learning to know the forest, 

beaver homes, picnic places, recreation for families with children. 

 Kabiles 

pagasts, GPS[56.916010, 22.416482], [phone], [e-mail] •B2

42. 

Ventspils Water Amusement Park.   Recreation centre with 

a swimming pool, water attractions, SPA centre, saunas, gym, beauty 

care and a café. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.388374, 21.568222], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.udensparks.lv •A1

43. 

Tour boat "Hercogs Jekabs".   45 minute boat tour along 

the aquatorium of Ventspils port and the mouth of the River 

Venta. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.398319, 21.566849], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.tourism.ventspils.lv, 

www.portofventspils.lv •A1

44. 

Beach Waterpark of Ventspils.   Waterpark near the beach with 

3 swimming pools, slides, bubble baths, sauna and water attractions 

suitable for children. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.390365, 21.534600], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.pludmalesakvaparks.lv •A1

45. 

Ventspils Children’s Town.   Games, children’s café and flower 

sculpture "Duck family", events for children every Sunday at 12:00. 

 

Ventspils, GPS[57.390137, 21.547321], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

46. 

Adventure park with skiing hill "Lemberga hute".    

Adventures, bicycle, rope, ski, snowboard, BMX tracks, orientation and 

paintball sites, café, picnic places. 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.374084, 21.546892], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.piedzivojumuparks.lv, 

www.lembergahute.lv •A1

47. 

Olympic Centre "Ventspils".    The most multifunctional 

sport centre in Latvia with halls for basketball, gymnastics, skating, 

stadium, tennis courts, swimming pool and skatepark. 

 Ventspils, 

GPS[57.386547, 21.567730], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.ocventspils.lv •A1

48. 

Ventspils Skatepark.   One of the most advanced skateparks in 

Latvia and Eastern Europe, skatepark operates indoors in winter. 

 Ventspils, 

GPS[57.388605, 21.567036], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.ocventspils.lv •A1

49. 

Windsurfing club "Rietumkrasts".  Windsurfing, kite surfing, 

waterskiing, inflatable object ride, water motorcycles and motorboats. 

 

Liepāja, GPS[56.553407, 20.999071], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.rietumkrasts.lv •A3

History and historical sites

50. 

Tukums – the town of roses.  Small town, old town, cobbled streets, 

artists, museums, creative workshops, roses, fountain, Katrina of Tukums, 

castles. 

 Tukums, GPS[56.966766, 23.152529], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visittukums.lv •C2

51. 

Durbe Manor.  Classicism architecture, Berlitz, exhibitions, 

dramatized tours, ceramics workshop, Veimuts pine-tree, rotunda, 

stone bridge. 

 Tukums, GPS[56.966900, 23.192825], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.tukumamuzejs.lv •C2

52. 

Kuksi Manor.  Classicism architecture, splendid interior, 

murals, tile stoves, collections of artworks, lodging, park. 

 Jaunsātu 

pagasts, GPS[56.978245, 22.856899], [phone], [phone], 

[e-mail], www.kuksumuiza.lv  •C2

53. 

Movie Town Cinevilla.  Movie decorations, cinema, museum of 

weapons, shooting pavilion, photo salon, bridges, Daugava, railway, 

farmstead, lodging. 

 Slampes pagasts, GPS[56.878742, 23.222221], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.cinevilla.lv •C3

Culture and traditions

108. 

Ventspils fountains.    The city is famous for extravagant fountains: 

"Mill Stone", "Sun Boats", "Dune Pine", "Drops", "Ship Watcher" etc. 

 

Ventspils, GPS[57.397346, 21.562557], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

109. 

Ventspils flower sculptures.   Ventspils ir called the flower capital 

of Latvia – it has the "Flower Clock" and five figural flowerbeds with 

the newest being "Hare Family". 

 Ventspils, GPS[57.395798, 21.560799], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.tourism.ventspils.lv •A1

128. 

Uzava Brewery and Uzava Lighthouse.  Tour of the brewery 

with tasting "live" beer; Uzava lighthouse (1879) with a 21 m high tower 

nearby. 

 Užavas pagasts, GPS[57.207800, 21.416442], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.uzavas-alus.lv •A2

129. 

Latvian Dairy Museum and guest house "Kalnamuiza".    

Milking a cow, churning butter, tasting cheese, games, attractions, manor, 

lodging, SPA procedures. 

 Rudbāržu pagasts, GPS[56.690285, 21.890665], 

[phone], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.pienamuzejs.lv, www.kalnamuiza.lv •B3

130. 

Pavilosta Municipality – Pavilosta, Vergale, Ziemupe, Saka.  

Sandy beaches, surfing, steep bank, wilderness, sea boats, smoked fish, 

yacht harbour, lighthouse, pier. 

 Pāvilosta, GPS[56.889561, 21.178379], 

[phone], [phone], [e-mail], www.pavilosta.lv •A2

131. 

Jaunpils Castle.  Medieval castle, medieval feast, medieval 

celebrations, dramatized tours, attractions, museum, lodging, 

pub. 

 Jaunpils pagasts, GPS[56.730175, 23.021294], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.jaunpilspils.lv •C3

132. 

Rideli Mill.  Watermill, pancakes, milling flour, tour, mill lake, 

lodging, bathhouse, café, boat rental, picnic place. 

 Engures pagasts, 

GPS[57.151558, 23.105749], [phone], [e-mail], 

www.visittukums.lv  •C2

133. 

Pastarins Museum.  Baking bread, churning butter, field 

work, countryside goodies, games, nature trail, E. Birznieks-Upitis, 

Pastarins. 

 Zentenes pagasts, GPS[57.122963, 23.018675], [phone], 

[phone], [e-mail], www.tukumamuzejs.lv •C2

134. 

Sweets Tour in Saldus.  Sweets production facilities, ice-

cream, milk toffee "Gotina", cakes, honey, bread, degustation, 

baking pasties. 

 Saldus, GPS[56.664906, 22.487984], 

[phone], [e-mail], [e-mail], 

www.druvassaldejumi.lv, www.saldusgotina.lv •B3

Culinary tourism

Kuldīga has received the EDEN award as 

the most excellent tourist destination 

in Europe.

Tourist sites no.: 

9, 10

, 

89-94

More information:

http://ec.europa.eu/eden

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