Why go
- State city in Courland, Latvia.
- Served by Ventspils International Airport (VNT).
History
Ventspils is a state city in northwestern Latvia in the historical Courland region of Latvia, and is the sixth largest city in the country.
Where to stay
Saules iela 38, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · sauleskvartals.hotelonia.com
Līvu iela 10, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · facebook.com
Vasarnīcu iela 23, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · villamagonite.lv
Riņķa iela 10, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · martasnams.lv
Inženieru iela 40, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · olle.lv
Skrundas iela 39-41, Ventspils, LV-3602, Latvia · amrai.lv
Vasarnīcu iela 48, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · villaleonardo.lv
Vasarnīcu iela 34, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · hoteljurasbrize.lv
Sinagogas iela 10, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · facebook.com
Vasarnīcu iela 56, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · camping.ventspils.lv
Ganību iela 2-3, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · booking.com
Tirgus iela 11, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · karaliskazoss.lv
Vasarnīcu iela 32, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · villaostmala.lv
Medņu iela 4, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · portoss.hotelmu.top
Gaismas iela 10, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · hotelsvire10.lv
Pāvila iela 29, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia
Jūras iela 33, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · viesunamsstella.hotelonia.com
Kr. Valdemāra iela 11A, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · piejuras.lv
Talsu iela 5, Ventspils, LV-3604, Latvia · hotelvento.lv
Talsu iela 33, Ventspils, LV-3604, Latvia · karpati.hotelmu.top
Inženieru iela 101, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · vni-ventspils.lv
Kārļa iela 5, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · hotelkupfernams.lv
Ganību iela 26, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · hoteldzintarjura.lv
Siguldas iela 19, Ventspils, LV-3602, Latvia · firmas.lv
Sila iela 9, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · latviaotpusk.ru
Lielais prospekts 61, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · raibielogi.lv
Kroņa iela 6, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · ventspilsapartamenti.lv
Lielais laukums, Dzirnavu iela 33, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · ventspilsapartamenti.lv
Kuldīgas iela 26, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · telegrafshotel.lv
Saulstari, Cirpstene, Vārves pagasts, Ventspils novads Cirpstene, Ventspils, LV-3623, Latvia
Sanatorijas iela 32, Ventspils, LV-3604, Latvia
Kuldīgas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia
Jūras iela 14, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia
Priežu iela 31, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · piejuras.lv
Sārnates iela 43, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia · zelta-pirts-guest-house.hotel-in-latvia.com
Indoor
Indoor
Tārgales iela 42, Ventspils, LV-3604, Latvia
Kr. Valdemāra iela 31, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia
Priežu iela 43, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia
Tārgales iela 34, Ventspils, LV-3602, Latvia
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2 Aleksandra iela, Ventspils,… · hesburger.lv
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Baznīcas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601 · closer.coffee
Burger, Chicken, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 12:00-20.00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 18 Pils iela, Ventspils, LV-3601 · burgerbars.lv
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 26 Lielais prospekts, Ventspils, LV-3601 · picadiana.lv
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 25 Pils iela, Ventspils,… · facebook.com
Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th off; Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 13:00-19:00 · 42 Medņu iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu 14:00-20:00; We 12:00-20:00; Th-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 55 Ostas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 34 Lielais prospekts, Ventspils, LV-3601 · pizzashop.lv
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 30 Lielais prospekts, Ventspils, LV-3601 · e-sushi.lv
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 · 16 J. Poruka iela, Ventspils, LV-3601 · picadiana.lv
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-19:00 · 48 Saules iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Baznīcas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6 Skroderu iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 26 Kuldīgas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 9 Jūras iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Street Food, Restaurant · Street Food restaurant · 5 Lauku iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:00 · 15 Saules iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 42A Lielais prospekts, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 23B Medņu iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · 16 Saules iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 17 Jāņa iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · Features: step-free access · 141 Saules iela, Ventspils, LV-3601 · stenderspica.lv
Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 14 Ganību iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · Features: step-free access · 101 Inženieru iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · restaurant · 2 Līvu iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · cafe · 14/16 Kuldīgas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · restaurant · 5 Annas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Cafe · cafe · 34 Vasarnīcu iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · restaurant · 38 Dzintaru iela, Ventspils, LV-3602
Restaurant · restaurant · 5 Kārļa iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · restaurant · 6 Skolas iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Fast Food · fast food · 4 Raiņa iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · restaurant · 21 Lidotāju iela, Ventspils, LV-3602
Cafe · cafe · 2 J. Poruka iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Restaurant · restaurant · 33 Talsu iela, Ventspils, LV-3602
Cafe · cafe · 2 Rūpniecības iela, Ventspils, LV-3601
Airports
Ventspils International Airport (VNT) 3.8 km to the centre
Ventspils, VEN, LV — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Talsi Airfield 62 km to the centre
Talsi, 097, LV
Dundaga Airfield 52 km to the centre
Dundaga, 097, LV
Gudenieku lidlauks 54 km to the centre
Gudenieki, 050, LV
Getting there by ferry
Tūristu kuģīša "Hercogs Jēkabs" piestātne
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Ventspils Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
Ventspils (LV) - Nynäshamn (SE)
Ferry route · Stena Line
Where things are
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Photographs
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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 Ventspils International Airport (VNT); 6 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: Tūristu kuģīša "Hercogs Jēkabs" piestātne, 0.9 km); routes include Ventspils (LV) - Nynäshamn (SE).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ventspils, Latvia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data