About Ventspils
Ventspils is one of Latvia's major cities, home to around 32,723 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Ventspils
1
Livonian Order Castle
2
Ventspils Market Square
3
Ventspils House of Crafts
4
Senču putekļi (museum)
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Ventspils Town Hall Square
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Ostgals
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Seaside Open-air Museum
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Svētā Krusta Romas katoļu baznīca
Budget travel
Free things to do in Ventspils
Ventspils Market Square
Ventspils Town Hall Square
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Livonian Order Castle
- Visit Ventspils Market Square
- Visit Ventspils House of Crafts
- Eat at Skroderkrogs
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Senču putekļi (museum)
- Visit Ventspils Town Hall Square
- Visit Ostgals
- Eat at Kafejnīca Ukraina
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Seaside Open-air Museum
- Visit Svētā Krusta Romas katoļu baznīca
- Visit Ventspils Blue Flag Beach
- Eat at Kafejnīca Betānija
Where to eat
Skroderkrogs
Kafejnīca Ukraina
Kafejnīca Betānija
Where to stay
- Piejūras kempings
- Hotel of Olimpic centre
- Guesthouse Spicīte
- Hotel Vilnis
Shopping
- Tobago Shopping Centre
Museums & culture
- Livonian Order Castle
- Senču putekļi (museum)
- Seaside Open-air Museum
In pictures
Ventspils gallery
Keep exploring
