Ventspils, Port city in northwestern Latvia
Ventspils sits at the mouth of the Venta River with an ice-free port that remains accessible throughout the year. The harbor area features modern facilities and cargo handling infrastructure that anchor the city's economy and shape the waterfront landscape.
The Livonian Order built a castle here in 1290, making it a key trading hub within the Hanseatic League network. The port remained a crucial exchange point for commerce between Eastern and Western regions across subsequent centuries.
The city shows its maritime heritage through daily harbor activities and traditional fishing crafts that visitors can observe along the waterfront. Local residents and traders continue connection to Baltic seafaring practices in how they use and celebrate the port areas.
The city is best explored in dry weather, as many harbor areas can be quite exposed and windy. Visitors should explore the port and city center during daylight hours for better orientation and safety around the working waterfront.
A large adventure park on the city outskirts operates year-round with a skiing slope in winter and outdoor recreational activities in summer. This dual-season purpose makes it an unusual draw for athletes and families seeking different experiences depending on the time of year.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Ventspils Castle
798 m
Ventspils Olympic Center Basketball Hall
500 m
Ventspils State Gymnasium No.1
740 m
Church of Saint Nicholas in Ventspils
729 m
Ventspils South Breakwater Lighthouse
3 km
Ventspils lighthouses
1.5 kmLeuchtturm Būšnieki
9 km
Synagoge
582 m
Cerkiew św. Mikołaja w Windawie
1.1 km
Tirgus iela 11 (Ventspils)
888 mVentspils pamatskola, tagad mācību iestāde
409 m
Baptist church in Ventspils
532 m
Annas iela 13 (Ventspils)
708 mVentspils muzejs. Herberta Dorbes muzejs "Senču putekļi"
1.9 km
Exterior doors at Kuldīgas iela 2, Ventspils
760 m
Kuldīgas iela 2 (Ventspils)
754 m
Lielā iela 9 (Ventspils)
677 m
Piejūras brīvdabas muzeja vēsturisko ēku komplekss
1.9 km
Pipe organ of church of Saint Nicholas in Ventspils
730 m
Staircase at Lielā iela 9, Ventspils
680 m
Exterior doors at Lielā iela 9, Ventspils
680 mNoliktava
795 mVentspils viduslaiku pils
795 m
Ventspils Pilot Tower
1.8 km
Exterior doors at Katrīnas iela 5, Ventspils
778 m
Exterior doors at Kārļa iela 5, Ventspils
481 m
Tiled stove at Annas iela 13, Ventspils
709 m
Durvju komplekts
709 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes