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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.

Where to stay

Kārļa Zāles laukums 2, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · facebook.com
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Zivju iela 3, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · arthotelroma.lv
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Friča Brīvzemnieka iela 35, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · avantahotel.lv
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Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 9, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · hotelvilhelmine.lv
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Uliha iela 75, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · apartamenti.lv
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Brīvības iela 180, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · austrumuforti.lv
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Rožu iela 37, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · rozehotelgroup.lv
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Uliha iela 32, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · rozehotelgroup.lv
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Vecā ostmala 40, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · promenadehotel.lv
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Lībiešu iela 2/6, Liepāja, LV-3414, Latvia · bbwakepark.lv
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Toma iela 46, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · hoteljugend.latvia-hotel.top
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Vecā ostmala 29, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · libava.lv
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Lībiešu iela 2/6, Liepāja, LV-3414, Latvia · bbcamping.lv
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Rīgas iela 7/9, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · amrita.lv
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Kuršu iela 32, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · hotelkolumbs.com
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Palmu iela 5, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · morehotel.lv
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Jūras iela 22, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · maestrodesignhotel.lv
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Jelgavas iela 40, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · medaini.lv
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Ērgļu iela 4, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · hotelwindrose.eu
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Jūras iela 24, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · fontainehotel.lv
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Lielā 11, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · livahotel.lv
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Jēkaba Dubelšteina iela 14, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia
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Dzērves iela 9, Liepāja, LV-3411, Latvia · sporthotel.lv
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Raiņa iela 43, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · viesunamiem.lv
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Kūrmājas prospekts 7, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · rozehotelgroup.lv
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Brāļu iela 2, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · senliepaja.hotel5h.com
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Egļu iela 8, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · sevensisters.lv
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Zvejnieku aleja 7-29/30, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia
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Ezera iela 39, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia · ezeramaja.lv
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Zāļu iela 37A, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia
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Toma iela 50, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia
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Restaurants & places to go

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
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 62 Klaipēdas iela, Liepāja, LV-3416 · e-pica.lv
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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
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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
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Ice Cream · Open only during summer season.
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30 · 13 Lielā iela, Liepāja, LV-3401 · caffeine.lv
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · 21 Graudu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Kuršu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Russian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-19:00 · 22 Raiņa iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00 · 12 Siena iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Latvian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 7 Rakstvežu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 10:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Zivju iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 20/22 Kapsētas iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Asian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 28 Pasta iela, Liepāja, LV-3401 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa,Su,PH 10:00-23:00 · 104C Klaipēdas iela, Liepāja, LV-3416 · restoransolive.lv
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European, Restaurant · European restaurant · 54 Peldu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Cafe · cafe · 20 Tirgoņu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401 · cafe-aromats.lv
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Georgian, Cafe · Georgian cafe · 4 Atmodas bulvāris, Liepāja, LV-3414
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Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant · 62 Klaipēdas iela, Liepāja, LV-3416
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 · 48 Rīgas iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Burger, Kebab, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 74 Lielā iela, Grobiņa, LV-3430
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 30 Kuršu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 7 Lielā iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · LV-3430
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 8 Lielā iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su off · 12 Lielā iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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European, Restaurant · European restaurant · 37 Rožu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00 · 2 Avotu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:30 · 5 Siena iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Italian, Pizza, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Italian/Pizza cafe · 4 Pasta iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 25 Tirgoņu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Mo off · 3 Lielā iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Cafe · Opening hours: 05:30-20:30 · 71 Rīgas iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Fast Food · fast food
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · 4 Lielā iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 53 Friča Brīvzemnieka iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · 6/10 Vītolu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options · 4 Dzirnavu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Restaurant · restaurant · 8A Roņu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su off · 7/9 Kuršu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Fast Food · fast food · 19 Ziemeļu iela, Liepāja, LV-3405
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Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 3 Miķeļa Valtera iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:30-18:00; Sa-Su,PH 09:00-18:00 · 104 Klaipēdas iela, Liepāja, LV-3416
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Fast Food · fast food · 11 Vecā ostmala, Liepāja, LV-3401
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Restaurant · restaurant · 8B Roņu iela, Liepāja, LV-3401
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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.
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Cīrava Airfield 30 km to the centre
Cīrava, 112, LV
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Saraiķi lidlauks 18 km to the centre
Saraiķi, U, LV
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Ječi Airfield 32 km to the centre
Ječi, 112, LV
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Getting there by ferry

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

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Photographs

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

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Private aviation

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

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