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Ventspils, Latvia

Ventspils is a state city in northwestern Latvia in the historical Courland region of Latvia, and is the sixth largest city in the country.

Type City

Why go

  • State city in Courland, Latvia.
  • Served by Ventspils International Airport (VNT).

History

Ventspils is a state city in northwestern Latvia in the historical Courland region of Latvia, and is the sixth largest city in the country.

Restaurants & places to go

Hesburger
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2 Aleksandra iela, Ventspils,… · hesburger.lv
Indoor
Svaigi Grauzdēta Kafija
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Baznīcas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601 · closer.coffee
Indoor
Burgerbārs
Burger, Chicken, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 12:00-20.00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 18 Pils iela, Ventspils, LV-3601 · burgerbars.lv
Indoor
Picērija "Diāna"
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 26 Lielais prospekts, Ventspils, LV-3601 · picadiana.lv
Indoor
Windau Coffee
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 25 Pils iela, Ventspils,… · facebook.com
Indoor
Pizza Shop
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 34 Lielais prospekts, Ventspils, LV-3601 · pizzashop.lv
Indoor
Sushi Fighter
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 30 Lielais prospekts, Ventspils, LV-3601 · e-sushi.lv
Indoor
Cafe Centrs
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 · 16 J. Poruka iela, Ventspils, LV-3601 · picadiana.lv
Indoor

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Airports

Ventspils International Airport (VNT) 3.8 km to the centre
Ventspils, VEN, LV — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Talsi Airfield 62 km to the centre
Talsi, 097, LV
Outdoor
Dundaga Airfield 52 km to the centre
Dundaga, 097, LV
Outdoor
Gudenieku lidlauks 54 km to the centre
Gudenieki, 050, LV
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Tūristu kuģīša "Hercogs Jēkabs" piestātne
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ventspils Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ventspils (LV) - Nynäshamn (SE)
Ferry route · Stena Line
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Ventspils, Latvia
Ventspils, Latvia
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ventspils International Airport (VNT); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Tūristu kuģīša "Hercogs Jēkabs" piestātne, 0.9 km); routes include Ventspils (LV) - Nynäshamn (SE).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ventspils, Latvia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Ventspils reiss
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data