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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,
+371 63322259, kta@kuldiga.lv
, 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
ww
w.la
tvia.tr
avel
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],
+371 63291301, +371 29457055, dienlilijas@inbox.lv, 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], +371 22015165,
aigars.sturms@gmail.com, 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],
+371 26473783, drubazas@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63807443, tic@saldus.lv,
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], +371 63846487, +371 29389611,
ginta.samata@saldus.lv, 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], +371 63846151,
zvarde@saldus.lv, 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], +371 63480808,
+371 29402111, info@liepajaturisms.lv, 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], +371 26003529,
+371 26585221, info@liepajaturisms.lv •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], +371 29186717, turisms@priekulesnovads.lv,
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], +371 29489775, +371 63489501, turisms@nica.lv,
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], +371 29134903, rucava.tic@inbox.lv,
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], +371 63254404, +371 29421081,
apsisi@inbox.lv, 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], +371 29191980, gatisberzins@gmail.com,
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],
+371 63124451, tic@tukums.lv, 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], +371 67730078,
pieriga@daba.gov.lv, 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], +371 67730078, pieriga@daba.gov.lv,
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], +371 67730078, pieriga@daba.gov.lv,
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], +371 29474420, eedp@inbox.lv,
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],
+371 26445528, birojs@ingars.lv, 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], +371 29555042, +371 29896646,
inesefo@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63322259, tourinfo@kuldiga.lv,
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], +371 63322259, tourinfo@kuldiga.lv,
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], +371 63622263,
tourism@ventspils.lv, 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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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], +371 29102584, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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], +371 63630046,
jurkalne@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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],
+371 29452024, tourism@ventspils.lv, 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], +371 63269594,
tic@roja.lv, 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], +371 63269594, tic@roja.lv,
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], +371 29474420,
infocentrs@mersrags.lv, 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], +371 63286000, slitere@daba.gov.lv,
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], +371 29149105, kolkacape@inbox.lv,
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], +371 63200179,
+371 29395624, tic@dundaga.lv, 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], +371 63286000, slitere@daba.gov.lv,
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], +371 26403240, +371 29477731,
laumudabasparks@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63224165, talsutic@apollo.lv,
www.talsitourism.lv •C2
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], +371 63107125, +371 26187442,
info@jaunmokupils.lv, 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], +371 29442311,
+371 26247095, ilgvars48@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63182354,
+371 28301020, muzejs@lvceli.lv, 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], +371 63163240, +371 27220869,
lapmezciemamuzejs@gmail.com, 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], +371 63181150, info@kandava.lv,
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], +371 63155335, +371 29442311,
ilgvars48@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63661508,
tourism@ventspils.lv, 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],
+371 63622031, muzejs@ventspils.gov.lv, 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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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], +371 63620174, amatumaja@ventspils.gov.lv,
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],
+371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv, 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],
+371 63624467, brivdaba@ventspils.gov.lv, 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],
+371 63624467, brivdaba@ventspils.gov.lv, 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], +371 63600347,
virac@venta.lv, 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], +371 63600364,
tourism@ventspils.lv, 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],
+371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv, 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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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],
+371 63269594, rojatic@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63254335,
+371 26332238, kubalmuz@dundaga.lv, 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], +371 63252344, tic_sabile@inbox.lv,
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], +371 63252789, tic_sabile@inbox.lv,
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], +371 63881547,
muzejs@saldus.lv, 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], +371 29258125,
tic@saldus.lv, 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], +371 63807098,
tic@saldus.lv, www.saldus.lv
•B3
79.
Liepaja Karosta. Military heritage, prison, shows, Orthodox
cathedral, Northern forts, arena.
Liepāja, GPS[56.548885, 21.014786],
+371 26369470, +371 63480808, info@karostascietums.lv,
info@liepajaturisms.lv, 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],
+371 26369470, info@karostascietums.lv, 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], +371 26369470, +371 63480808,
info@liepajaturisms.lv, 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], +371 26369470, info@karostascietums.lv,
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], +371 26541424, info@liepajaturisms.lv,
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], +371 63422327, +371 63422604,
info@liepajasmuzejs.lv, 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], +371 63480808, +371 29402111,
info@liepajaturisms.lv, 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], +371 63448880,
+371 29623284, aizpute.tic@apollo.lv, 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], +371 63321251, +371 26228899,
edolespils@gmail.com •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], +371 63343113,
+371 29168626, maigav@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63322259,
tourinfo@kuldiga.lv, 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], +371 63322259, tourinfo@kuldiga.lv,
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], +371 63322259, tourinfo@kuldiga.lv,
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], +371 63324394,
kuldigas@lutheran.lv, 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], +371 29981396,
kuldigasmuzejs@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63322259,
tourinfo@kuldiga.lv, 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], +371 26425015, 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], +371 26326253,
anrii@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63671475, +371 29120601,
ergelbuve@apollo.lv, 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], +371 29478393, +371 29444395,
pils@dundaga.lv, tic@dundaga.lv, 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], +371 63224165, talsutic@apollo.lv,
www.talsitourism.lv •C2
100.
Talsi District Museum. History, art and nature exhibitions.
Talsi, GPS[57.242580, 22.603083], +371 63222770, +371 29102628,
talsu.muzejs@apollo.lv, 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], +371 63291343, +371 29403183,
muzejs.kaleji@apollo.lv, 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], +371 63224251, +371 29392287,
ev-lut-talsi@apollo.lv, 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], +371 26435630,
+371 28741842, talsutic@apollo.lv, 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], +371 63254762, +371 26691718,
valdtic@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63830281, +371 22017465, tic@saldus.lv,
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],
+371 26014296, jaunauce.sk@saldus.lv, 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], +371 63825665,
rubas.pamatskola@saldus.lv, 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],
+371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv, 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], +371 63624271,
kurzemesfilharmonija@ventspils.gov.lv, 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], +371 63680072,
igeta.gredzena@ventspils.gov.lv, 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], +371 63622805,
jaunrades.nams@ventspils.gov.lv, 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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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],
+371 26565853, +371 25486038, livufonds@inbox.lv, 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], +371 26096415, jankalnitalsi@inbox.lv,
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], +371 63252249, +371 29133374,
pedvale@pedvale.lv, 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], +371 63807443, tic@saldus.lv,
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], +371 63807012, silva.dalmane@saldus.lv,
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], +371 26470849,
austrumi@apollo.lv, 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], +371 63865253,
+371 29144815, kunstmane_linda@inbox.lv, 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], +371 29456334, tic@saldus.lv,
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], +371 63480808, +371 29402111,
info@liepajaturisms.lv, 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], +371 63480808,
+371 29402111, info@liepajaturisms.lv, 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], +371 63154691, +371 29295079,
dzpm@inbox.lv, 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], +371 29711992,
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], +371 29256833,
+371 26440226, podnieciba@inbox.lv, 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], +371 26336513, niedru.lija@inbox.lv,
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], +371 26405405,
zc@kopideja.lv, 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], +371 26364473, jana@kuldiga.lv •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], +371 63623974,
baseins@ocventspils.lv, 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], +371 63622263,
+371 26353344, tourism@ventspils.lv, 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], +371 26429684,
info@ocventspils.lv, 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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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],
+371 28611333, info@ocventspils.lv, 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], +371 63622587, olimps@ocventspils.lv,
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], +371 63622587, olimps@ocventspils.lv,
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], +371 29490993, info@rietumkrasts.lv,
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], +371 63124451, tic@tukums.lv,
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], +371 63122633,
+371 26305946, durbespils@infonet.lv, 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], +371 63181545, +371 29205188,
kuksumuiza@apollo.lv, 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],
+371 28606677, mdambis@inbox.lv, 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], +371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv,
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],
+371 63622263, tourism@ventspils.lv, 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], +371 63630573,
+371 63630632, uzavas.alus@uzavas-alus.lv, 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],
+371 26518660, +371 63331233, berghof@kalnamuiza.lv,
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],
+371 63498229, +371 29121894, tic@pavilosta.lv, 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], +371 63107082,
+371 26101458, info@jaunpilspils.lv, 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], +371 26536532, rideludzirnavas@inbox.lv,
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], +371 63154518,
+371 28651091, pastarinamuzejs@inbox.lv, 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],
+371 63807443, saldusgotina@inbox.lv, birojs@druvassaldejumi.lv,
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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