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Liepāja (Libau), Latvia

Liepāja is a state city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the Courland region and the third-largest in the country after Riga and Daugavpils.

Type City

Why go

  • State city in Courland, Latvia.
  • Served by Liepāja International Airport (LPX).

History

Liepāja is a state city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the Courland region and the third-largest in the country after Riga and Daugavpils. It is an important ice-free port.

Restaurants & places to go

Hesburger
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 7 Kārļa Zāles laukums,… · hesburger.lv
Indoor
Čili pica
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 62 Klaipēdas iela, Liepāja, LV-3416 · e-pica.lv
Indoor
Doka Pica
Local, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 · 36 Friča Brīvzemnieka iela, Liepāja, LV-3401 · dokapica.lv
Indoor
Lielā Pietura
Chicken, Seafood, Fish, Cake, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 · 45 Rīgas iela, Grobiņa, LV-3430 · lielapietura.lv
Indoor
Caffeine
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30 · 13 Lielā iela, Liepāja, LV-3401 · caffeine.lv
Indoor
RĪSI + NŪDELES
Asian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 28 Pasta iela, Liepāja, LV-3401 · facebook.com
Indoor
Olive
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa,Su,PH 10:00-23:00 · 104C Klaipēdas iela, Liepāja, LV-3416 · restoransolive.lv
Indoor
Aromāts
Cafe · cafe · 20 Tirgoņu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401 · cafe-aromats.lv
Indoor

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Airports

Liepāja International Airport (LPX) 4.6 km to the centre
Liepāja, 112, LV — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
Cīrava Airfield 30 km to the centre
Cīrava, 112, LV
Outdoor
Saraiķi lidlauks 18 km to the centre
Saraiķi, U, LV
Outdoor
Ječi Airfield 32 km to the centre
Ječi, 112, LV
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Port of Liepaja
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre · LSEZ Terrabalt SIA
Outdoor
Skandinavienkai
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Travemünde (D) – Liepāja (LV)
Ferry route · Stena Line
Outdoor
Travemünde – Liepāja
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Liepāja (Libau), Latvia
Liepāja (Libau), Latvia
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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 Liepāja International Airport (LPX); 5 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: Port of Liepaja, 1.9 km); routes include Travemünde (D) – Liepāja (LV), Travemünde – Liepāja.

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

Local transit

Liepājas sabiedriskais transports
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.