SIGHTSEEING PLACES IN VENTSPILS MuSEuMS IN VENTSPILS

SIGHTSEEING PLACES IN VENTSPILS
Museums in Ventspils
24 Fishing boat “Azova”, chain “Chair”
and viewing tower
1 Ostas Street Promenade
12 The Rocking Cow at the dock of the
tour boat “Duke Jacob”
48 The Livonian Order Castle
Jāņa iela 17, Ventspils; +371 63622031;
muzejs@ventspils.gov.lv
Open: 10:00–18:00 (Tue-Sun),
closed on Mon.
www.muzejs.ventspils.lv
25 Seaside Park
2 Ventspils Ferry Terminal and the
Seastone
36 Flower sculpture “Bobsleigh Team”
on Lielais prospekts
37 Fountain “Sun Boats”
at Jaunpilsēta Square
50 House of Crafts
13 Exhibits of Ventspils Cow Parade
“The Latvian Black” – on Ostas Street
Promenade, basketball cow “Ms. MooDunk” – at the Basketball Hall, “Life is
Beautiful” – at the Children's Town, “The
Sea Cow” – at the Livonian Order Castle,
“Oil” – at the Children's House “Selga",
“The London Cow" – in the Seaside
Camping
49 Seaside Open-Air Museum
26 The route of narrow-gauge railway
Mazbānītis from the Open-Air Seaside
Museum to the Adventure park
38 Millsquare and fountain “Millstone”
Mazbānītis and the Open-Air
Seaside Museum
Riņķa iela 2, Ventspils; +371 63624467
brivdaba@ventspils.gov.lv
Mazbānītis schedule and prices available
here: www.muzejs.ventspils.lv
3 St. Nicolas Orthodox Church
39 Sculpture “The Paradise Apple Tree”
14 Fountain “Ship Watcher” on Ostas
Jāņa iela 2, Ventspils; +371 63624467;
brivdaba@ventspils.gov.lv
Open: From May 1 to October 31
10:00–18:00; closed on Mon, Tue.
From November 1 to April 30:
museum is open upon request
by booking in advance
www.muzejs.ventspils.lv
Skolas iela 3, Ventspils; +371 63620174
amatumaja@ventspils.gov.lv
Open: 10:00–18:00 (Tue-Sat),
closed on Sun, Mon.
www.muzejs.ventspils.lv
51 H. Dorbe's museum
“Dust of Ancestors”
Ērgļu iela 1, Ventspils; +371 63625004
inese.aide@ventspils.gov.lv
Open: 11:00–17:00 (Mon-Fri);
closed on Sat, Sun.
Free entrance
www.muzejs.ventspils.lv
Active recreation and sports
Street Promenade
4 Marketplace
27 Jungle Trail
40 Ventspils Culture Centre
15 Monument to the founder of
Latvian Seafaring Krišjānis Valdemārs
Kuldīgas iela 18, Ventspils; +371 63624796
kulturascentrs@ventspils.gov.lv
www.v-kulturascentrs.lv
5 Town Hall Square
52 Outdoor fitness equipment
at Reņķa Garden, Seaside Park, Pārventa
Forest Park, Adventure Park, centre of
Pārventa next to the library, “Sun's
Corner” or the square between Saules
and Aizsaules streets
59 Skate Park
Sporta iela 5, Ventspils
(in the territory of Olympic
Centre “Ventspils”)
+371 63622587
olimps@ocventspils.lv
www.ocventspils.lv
28 Anchor Trail
16 Ventspils Free Port Authority
41 Creative Centre With Planetarium
And Observatory
6 International Writers’ and
Translators’ House
Annas iela 13, Ventspils; +371 63623595
ventspilshouse@ventspilshouse.lv
www.ventspilshouse.lv
29 Water platform “Drops” at Ventspils
University College
Maiznieku iela 11, Ventspils; +371 63622805
jaunrades.nams@ventspils.gov.lv
www.jaunradesnams.lv
53 Ventpils Adventure Park and
BMX track
Saules iela 141, Ventspils;
+371 28611333
info@ocventspils.lv
www.piedzivojumuparks.lv
17 “Travelling Cow"
7 Ventspils Main Library
Akmeņu iela 2, Ventspils; +371 63623598
biblioteka@ventspils.gov.lv
www.biblioteka.ventspils.lv
30 Children’s Town
18 Monument to seamen and
fishermen who died at sea
42 Reconstructed lift bridge across the
River Venta
60 Indoor Skate Park
Lāčplēša iela 7, Ventspils;
+371 29353618
Open: 16:00–20:00 (Tue-Fri);
11:00–20:00 (Sat); Sundays and
Mondays if booked in advance.
www.ocventspils.lv
54 Beach Waterpark
Medņu iela 19, Ventspils;
+371 26429684 info@ocventspils.lv
www.pludmalesakvaparks.lv
The junction of Lielais prospekts and
J.Poruka street. Free entrance
61 Swimming area and boat rental
at Būšnieku Lake
Boat rental: +371 22000509
43 Fountain “Dune Pine” next to
Pārventa Library
8 Digital Centre
19 Holy Cross Catholic Church
55 The Olympic Centre “Ventspils”
31 Flower sculpture “Duck Family”
at Children's Town
Sporta iela 7/9, Ventspils;
+371 63622587; olimps@ocventspils.lv;
www.ocventspils.lv
For information call
Basketball Hall: +371 63622061
Ice Rink: +371 63621998
Akmeņu iela 3, Ventspils; +371 63607607
vdc@digitalaiscentrs.lv
www.digitalaiscentrs.lv
44 Pārventa Library
20 Ostgals (Harbour-End)
32 Flower sculpture “Rabbit Family”
Tārgales iela 4, Ventspils; +371 63680073
www.biblioteka.ventspils.lv
62 Skiing Hill “Lemberg's Trilby”
Saules iela 141, Ventspils;
+371 28611333; info@ocventspils.lv
www.lembergahute.lv
at Mazbānītis stop “Kalns”
9 Pils Street
56 Water Amusement Park
21 Theatre House “Jūras vārti”
SIA “Kurzemes filharmonija”
Karlīnes iela 40, Ventspils; +371 63624271
kurzemesfilharmonija@ventspils.gov.lv
www.jurasvarti.lv
45 Children's Park “Fantasy”
33 Elk sculpture at the top of the skiing
on Talsu street (in the territory of
Forest Park). Free entrance
Lauku iela 5, Ventspils; +371 63623974
baseins@ocventspils.lv
www.udensparks.lv
63 Blue Flag Beach, Surf Beach and
beach dunes or “sun baths”
hill “Lemberg's Trilby” (Lemberga hūte)
10 Flower sculpture “Ladybirds”
on Ostas Street Promenade
57 Sports Hall “Pārventa”
46 Staldzene
22 Flower sculpture “Underwater
World” next to the Beach Aquapark
Tārgales iela 5, Ventspils; +371 63665104
info@ocventspils.lv; www.ocventspils.lv
34 Reņķa Garden
11 Tour boat “Duke Jacob”
Prices: adults – LVL 1.00; schoolchildren,
students, and retired persons – LVL 0.40;
preschool children – free of charge.
Audio guide: LVL 1.00. Order a tour by
phone: +371 26353344
47 Ventspils Deer Park
23 Southern Pier and sculpture
“Sailor Cow”
35 Flower Clock on Lielais prospekts
For information call: +371 29102584
Open: 10:00–16:00 (Tue-Sun),
closed on Mon.
58 Sports House “Centrs” and
climbing wall
Brīvības iela 14, Ventspils; +371 27817093
info@ocventspils.lv; www.ocventspils.lv
Bicycle paths in the city
The city currently has 30 km long
bicycle paths and it is planned to
prolong these to 65 km by the
year 2018. On a bike, you can easily
get to almost any area of the city,
to race with Mazbānītis, to get to
the Adventure Park, Staldzene, and
Būšnieku Lake.
See the marking of bicycle paths
on the map
VIRTUAL EMBASSY OF VENTSPILS
AND VENTSPILS CURRENCY VENTS
Tourism Services in Ventspils
Hotel “Dzintarjūra” ***
Address: Ganību iela 26, Ventspils
Phone: +371 63622719
Fax: +371 63628675
E-mail: dzintarjura@gmail.com
www.dzintarjura.lv
Pay
in vents
Hotel “Vilnis” ***
3rd place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
Guest House “Portoss”
Address: Talsu iela 5, Ventspils
Phone: +371 63668880
Fax: +371 63665054
E-mail: hotelvilnis@gmail.com
www.hotelvilnis.lv
Price: LVL 20-75 per room
Three-star hotel with a restaurant, bar, premises for seminars,
and swimming pool, in the very centre of Ventspils.
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Hotel “Jūras brīze”
Address: Vasarnīcu iela 34, Ventspils
Phone: +371 63622524
Fax: +371 63622523
E-mail: info@hoteljurasbrize.lv
www.hoteljurasbrize.lv
Pay
in vents
Since autumn 2011 Ventspils has its own money – vents,
which can be used to partially pay at various entertainment,
sightseeing and recreation places in Ventspils. Vents can be
earned by performing different activities in the Virtual Embassy
of Ventspils www.visitventspils.com. Virtually earned vents
can be exchanged to tangible Ventspils money in the Tourism
Information Centre after presenting an ID.
100 vents equal 1 lat, five different banknotes are available –
5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 vents.
Price: LVL 20-40 per room
Located 300 m from the sea, next to Children's Town and Summer
Aquapark. Some rooms have a washing machine. Guests can use
café and parking lot for cars in the yard.
Price: LVL 30-70 per room
Three-star business hotel with a restaurant and bar
on the right bank of Venta River.
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Guest House “Pulkvedis”
2nd place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
HOTEL
Price: LVL 20–48 per room
The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from
the city beach and Beach Aquapark.
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in vents
Guest House “Maija”
Address: Lielais prospekts 33, Ventspils
Telephone/fax: +371 63628032
E-mail: viesnica@ocventspils.lv
www.hotelocventspils.lv
www.ocventspils.lv
Address: Latgales iela 3, Ventspils; phone: +371 29414308
E-mail: hotel.ventspils@inbox.lv
Price: LVL 6–10 per person
Cosy accommodation in a quiet area of detached houses.
Celebration hall and sauna for up to 20 persons.
500 m from a popular swimming place at the River Venta.
WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.
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Apartments “Rubīni”
Address: Tārgales iela 34, Ventspils
(entrance from Embūtes iela)
Phone: +371 29218300
E-mail: irubina@inbox.lv
www.rubini.viss.lv
Price: LVL 15–25 per room.
Nice accommodation near the city park, 200 m from the Olympic
Centre. Has a separate entrance for guests. WC, shower, TV, WiFi, and
a furnished kitchenette in each room. Microwave and fridge also
available. Picnic site in the courtyard. Crib/toddler bed and additional
beds available. Catering service available upon request.
Sauna (up to 4 persons). Bicycle rental for children and adults.
Price: from LVL 21
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation in the city centre,
right next to the Olympic Centre “Ventspils".
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Guest House “Muiža”
Address: Dzintaru iela 32, Ventspils
Phone: +371 63620080, +371 28331912
Fax: +371 63620080
E-mail: info@hotelosta.lv
Address: Sarkanmuižas dambis 26, Ventspils
Phone: +371 63624792, 29499123, 29210916
Fax: +371 63624267
E-mail: muiza@dzjura.lv
www.dzjura.lv
Price: LVL 20-44 per room
We offer facilities for seminars and conferences, and coffee
tables for coffee breaks.
3rd place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
Pay
in vents
Price: LVL 30–45 per room
2 and 3-room apartments with kitchens for 2–5 guests.
Virtual Embassy of Ventspils
www.visitventspils.com
users from 103 countries
speak 7 languages
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in vents
Hotel “Osta”
www.visitventspils.com
Address: Pulkveža iela 27, Ventspils
Phone: +371 29250369
E-mail: pulkvedis27@inbox.lv
KAFE
Kārļa iela 5, Ventspils, LV 3601
Tālr.: 636 26999, info@hotelkupfernams.lv
www.hotelkupfernams.lv
Hotel of the Olympic Centre “Ventspils”***
2nd place in the
accommodation
contest in 2010
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Price: LVL 20-49 per room
Just a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
Long-term stay possible.
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Hotel “Raibie logi”
“Ostmala”
1st place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
Address: Lielais prospekts 61, Ventspils
Phone: +371 29142327; E-mail: hotel@raibielogi.lv
www.raibielogi.lv
Address: Peldu iela 3, Ventspils
Phone: +371 63625802 , +371 26130614, +371 29713319
E-mail: ostmala@ostmala.lv; www.ostmala.lv
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in vents
1st place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
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in vents
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Holiday House “Jasmīni”
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Address: Muitas iela 35, Ventspils
Phone: +371 29114595
E-mail: jasmini_nams@inbox.lv
Address: Kuldīgas iela 19, Ventspils
Phone: +371 26322040
E-mail: ventspils-pandanams@inbox.lv
http://panda-nams.lv, www.pandanams.viss.lv
Price: LVL 20–35 per room
Fully facilitated, small guest house with sauna in a quiet area of
the city. Each room has a WC, shower, TV, equipped kitchenette.
A separate entrance to each room. Barbeque and summer
furniture in the garden.
Address: Saules iela 83, Ventspils
Telephone: +371 29262431
E-mail: info@veldzesnams.lv; www.veldzesnams.lv
Follow the activities of the virtual
embassy of Ventspils here:
Pay
in vents
www.draugiem.lv/ventspilslv
www.facebook.com/VisitVentspils
www.twitter.com/VisitVentspils
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Hostel “Panda nams”
2nd place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
Guest House “Veldzes Nams”
Price: from LVL 5 per person
The hotel is located a 5-10 minute walk from the city’s
recreation and entertainment area. Every room is equipped
with air-conditioner, TV, WC, shower, free WiFi.
Comfortable courtyard, playing field for children,
free parking lot, next to bus station.
Price: LVL 24-100 per room, additional room LVL 10, pets from LVL 10
We are located in the heart of the Old Town, next to the Creative
Centre and near the Livonian Castle. Separate room for tourists
with bikes and for skiing enthusiasts. Guests can use kitchen. We offer services of medical tourism and haemodialysis.
Price: LVL 23–57 per room with breakfast
A cosy hotel in a renovated wooden building of the early
20th century, situated in the central part of Ventspils.
Close to main tourism, sports, and recreation areas as well as
the business centre of the city. All rooms equipped with
free wireless internet, TV, WC, and shower.
Pay
in vents
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2nd place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
Address: Ganību iela 18, building 1
(entrance from the yard)
Phone: +371 63625101, 29134419
Price: from LVL 6 per person
In the city centre. All rooms have a kitchen, a gas stove, refrigerator
and dishes. Convenient public transport to the beach, Beach
Waterpark, Olympic Centre “Ventspils”. Café “Mego” and restaurant
“Tex-Mex” nearby.
Price: from LVL 50 per house
A small and cosy country-style house for a friendly group of
up to 10 people. Particularly for families with children.
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Hostel of the Ventspils University College
Address: Tārgales iela 34, Ventspils
Phone: +371 27088331
E-mail: aristokrati@inbox.lv
www.aristokrati.viss.lv
Address: Inženieru iela 101, Ventspils
Telephone/fax: +371 63629202, 26565230
E-mail: studentu.viesnica@ventspils.gov.lv
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Accommodation in a private house
“Mazā magnolija”
All crosssings
Lübeck-Sassnitz-Ventspils v.v.
including full board
Price: LVL 25-45 per room
Fully facilitated accommodation in a private house.
Has a separate entrance for guests. WC, shower, TV, Internet
connection in the room. An equipped kitchen available.
Z/S “Lejnieki” Minizoo
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Accommodation in a private house
“Mazais namiņš”
Price: LVL 7 (per person); LVL 2.50 per tent site (for 1 person)
Located near the beach. WC, shower, TV with satellite, and fully
equipped kitchen in shared premises. WiFi Internet, storing
premises for bicycles and cross-country skiing equipment, grill
available, camp-fire. We accept Vents.
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Cheese Dairy in z/s “Muižgaļi”
1 Jūrkalne – 20 m high bluffs.
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Address: “Muižgaļi”, Vārve Parish, Ventspils County
Phone: +371 29274754
E-mail: muizgali@inbox.lv
www.vitolbergasiers.lv
Here we make the semi-hard cheese “Vītolberga siers” from
non-pasteurised milk, the classic cheese, and cheese sorts of
various additives. Every member of Vītolbergi Family takes part in
the process of making cheese, and every cheese wheel is made with
love. During visit, every guest can learn about manufacturing cheese,
taste it, and buy some. The visits should be booked in advance.
Scandlines Booking Centre: +371-677 96900
Check-in Ventspils: +371-636 20783
Dārzu iela 6, LV-3601 Ventspils
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in vents
JUNE
Here visitors can enjoy real country-life – go on rides with horses
in the forest, go fishing, go hiking in the country, and wash the
troubles away in the black bath-house. In the Minizoo, everyone
can take a look at various domestic and exotic animals, but in
the Museum Krāmi – see household objects used in the past.
We offer wedding program for newly-weds and festivities based
on old Latvian traditions.
1st place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
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Address: K.Valdemāra iela 29, Ventspils
Phone: +371 63626132, 29677730
E-mail: mazaisnamins@inbox.lv
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Address: “Lejnieki”, Usma Parish, Ventspils County
Phone: +371 29103871, +371 26427659
E-mail: aija.goldmane1@apollo.lv
www.desuciems.lv
Booking and information:
+49 (0) 451-1507-443 or www.finnlines.com
Check-in in Ventspils: +371 63627107
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2nd place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
Address: Ugāles iela 7, Ventspils
Phone: +371 29286735; e-mail: lesja4@inbox.lv
www.mazamagnolija.lv
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MAY
6 Opening of the narrow–gauge railway season
12 The opening of bicycle tourism and Ventspils
tourism season in Adventure Park
12 Museum Night
19 Pārventa Festival
19 Ventspils IV International Youth Brass Band
Concert/Festival, in the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”
26 Folk Dance Festival “Latvju bērni danci veda”
27 Children's Festival in Children's Town
27 The opening of exposition in Lielirbe Church,
Whitsunday in Seaside Open–Air Museum
Price: LVL 10-30 per room
Located next to the Ventspils University College, close to the beach.
It offers well-furnished single and double rooms.
Price: LVL 6-10 per person, LVL 15-25 per room
Offers fantastic relaxation in comfortable apartments.
All rooms equipped with a kitchen, TV, WiFi, WC, and shower.
Affordable long-term stay possible.
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Beds
Catering
Internet
TV
Playing Field for Children
Bicycle Rental
Playing Field for Sports
Bathhouse
Trailer Parking
Fishing
WC, Shower
Conference and
Seminar Facilities
Parking
Swimming Area
Banquet Services
Boat Rental
Horse Riding
Camp Site
Medical Services
Vents accepted here
www.ventspilsnovads.lv, www.jurkalne.lv;
+371 63630046
2 Užava Brewery – www.uzavas-alus.lv;
+371 63630632
3 Užava Lighthouse – one of the most
beautiful lighthouses (1879) in Latvia,
open for visitors. www.ventspilsnovads.lv;
+371 63630573
4 Piltene – an old town in the Northern part
of Kurland. Piltene castle ruins can still be seen.
www.ventspilsnovads.lv; +371 63661508
5 Ugāle Lutheran Church (1693–1696) –
famous for the oldest organ in Latvia
(1697–1701) and the only organ workshop
in Latvia. www.pipeorgans.lv,
www.ventspilsnovads.lv; +371 63671475,
29120601
6 Museum of Latvia National Resistance
Movement in Ugāle with its settlement –
dugout in the Usma neighbourhood.
www.ventspilsnovads.lv; +371 26559172
7 Lake Usma – a popular fishing and
sailing spot with the only inland yacht
harbour in Latvia. www.ventspilsnovads.lv
8 Vasenieki Bog Path, viewing tower
and Puze Bicycle Route – www.ldf.lv;
+371 29452024
9 Ventspils Radio Astronomy Centre –
a former Soviet military town with two
parabolic radio telescopes still in operation
for scientific research. http://virac.venta.lv;
+371 63656089
10 Oviši Lighthouse – the oldest
navigational structure in Latvia (1814).
It features an exhibition of the lighthouse
history. www.ventspilsnovads.lv;
+371 63682505
11 Pope Manor Ensemble – castle built
in the early 17th century. European Cultural
Monument. www.ventspilsnovads.lv
12 Zlekas Manor and Park –
www.ventspilsnovads.lv
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Annas – Pils iela 70; +371 27162395;
jurisloginovs@inbox.lv; 21 v.; Ls 10–30 (N)
Anniņas – Zlēku iela 5; +371 29635473;
anninas5@inbox.lv; 23 v.; Ls 6–35 (N)
Aristokrāts – Tārgales iela 34; +371 27088331;
aristokrati@inbox.lv; 11 v.; Ls 6–10 (P) un Ls 15–25 (N)
Azaida – Brocēnu iela 22; +371 27053619;
vmpupols@inbox.lv; 9 v.; Ls 6–7 (P), Ls 15–25 (N)
Bērzi – Bērzu iela 1; +371 29459691;
anapurna@e-apollo.lv; 6 v.; Ls 20–50 (N)
Kaķīši – Miera iela 5; +371 29403849;
ainich@inbox.lv; 6 v.; Ls 5–7 (P)
Laucis – Medņu iela 10; +371 29232253;
dacemaria@yahoo.de; 12 v.; Ls 20–30 (N)
Liepas – Liepājas iela 8; +371 29617407;
liepas8@inbox.lv; 6 v.; Ls 8–10 (P)
Loči – Loču iela 16; +371 29634669;
inese.ciemite@inbox.lv; 13 v.; Ls 5–8 (P)
2 Mazā magnolija – Ugāles iela 7;
+371 29286735; www.mazamagnolija.lv; 15 v.;
Ls 25–45 (N)
1 Mazais namiņš – K. Valdemāra iela 29;
+371 29677730; 6 v.; Ls 7 (P)
Oranžais nams – Znotiņu iela 6; +371 29119473;
www.oranzaisnams.viss.lv; 18 v.; sākot no Ls 25 (N)
Rafaels un draugi – Vasarnīcu iela 8; +371 29436798;
pukulauks@e-apollo.lv; 4+3 v.; Ls 25 (N)
Rita – Katoļu iela 89; +371 27041998; 4 v.; Ls 4–7 (P)
3 Venta – Liepājas iela 3; +371 26172142;
vn.venta@inbox.lv; 9 v.; Ls 8–10 (P), Ls 20–40 (N)
Viesu māja Meža ielā – Meža iela 13;
+371 +371 29422407; 9 v.; Ls 8-10 (P)
Naktsmītnes Saules ielā – Saules iela 72;
+371 29723171; priedone-v@inbox.lv; 2 v.; 30 Ls (N)
www.ventspils.lv · www.visitventspils.com
VENTSPILS
TOURIST MAP
A FAMILY AND HOLIDAY-FRIENDLY CIT Y
2012
HOSTELS/DORMITORIES
2 Panda-nams – Kuldīgas iela 19; +371 26322040;
www.panda-nams.lv; 30 v.; Ls 20–30 (N), Ls 10 (P)
Pie Saules laiviņām – Ganību iela 18;
+371 +371 63625101; 15 v.; Ls 6-10 (P)
Strādnieku viesnīca (Worker's Hostel) –
Siguldas iela 19; +371 63661966;
stradvies@gmail.com; 70 v.; Ls 3,5–5 (P)
1 Hostel of the Ventspils University College –
Inženieru iela 101; +371 63629202;
studentu.viesnica@ventspils.gov.lv; 317 v.;
Ls 10–30 (N)
3 Northern Kurzeme PIKC “Ventspils
Vocational Secondary School” Dormitory
“Centrs” – Kuldīgas iela 49; +371 63624468;
hotel@pikc.lv; 57 v.; darbojas V–VIII; Ls 4–6 (P)
CAMP SITES
Piejūras kempings *** (Seaside camping) –
Vasarnīcu iela 56; phone: +371 63627925;
www.camping.ventspils.lv; 172 v.; Ls 22–52 (M),
Ls 3 (T) (P), Ls 13 (TR)
VENTSPILS EVENTS IN 2012
APRIL
1st place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
1 Namelis – Piltenes iela 28; +371 29150063;
www.namelis.lv; 10 v.; mājiņa no Ls 50
Prinči – Karlīnes iela 11; +371 26647147;
princhi@inbox.lv; 6 v.; Ls 30 (M)
Valdemāri – K. Valdemāra iela 11a; +371 29239759;
gvidojudeiks@inbox.lv; 4 v.; Ls 25 (M)
1 2 3 prize in the contest “Ventspils Best Accommodation in 2011”.
v. – beds; (N) – room; (M) – house; (P) – bed for one person; (T) – tent site for one person;
(TR) – trailer parking
8 Easter at the Seaside Open Air Museum
15 Performance “Seviljas bārddzinis” in the Theatre
House “Jūras vārti”
18, 19 Conference “Ventspils paralēle IV. Kultūru
kontakti un kultūru krustceļi: Kurzemes mācība”
21, 22 Competition of young performers “Balss
pavēlnieks”
29 Art Days 2012, in Livonian Order Castle
15
Apartments “Aristokrāts”
VACATION HOMES
Arina nams – Kuldīgas iela 54; +371 63620147;
ariantravel@gmail.com; 5+1 v.; Ls 30–40 (M)
Avotaka – K. Valdemāra iela 15; +371 26188713;
avotaka@inbox.lv; 12 v.; Ls 7 (P)
Ceriņi – Liepājas iela 17–1; +371 63623899;
masiere9@inbox.lv; 5 v.; Ls 6–8 (P)
2 Jasmīni – Muitas iela 35; +371 29114595;
jasmini_nams@inbox.lv; 10 v.; Ls 20–35 (N)
Jūra – Jūrmalas iela 4; +371 22492206;
viesunamsjura@inbox.lv; 19 v.; Ls 20–40 (N)
3 Mazie Brocēni – Brocēnu iela 11; +371 29524080;
broceni@navigator.lv; 5+1 v.; Ls 25–35 (M)
Mičela – Riņķa iela 65a; +371 26575664;
gunta.sindilova@ventspils.gov.lv; 6+2 v.; Ls 10 (P)
MARCH
Hostel “Pie Saules laiviņām”
1st place in the
accommodation
contest in 2011
Address: Piltenes iela 28, Ventspils
Telephone: +371 29150063
E-mail: namelis28@inbox.lv
www.namelis.lv
GUEST HOUSES
13 Enkuri – Loču iela 12; +371 27055587;
marikadzirkale@inbox.lv; 16 v.; Ls 4 (P)
Cafe Amber – Vasarnīcu iela 17; +371 26496098;
cafeamber@inbox.lv; 10+3 v.; Ls 5–10 (P)
Avotaka – K.Valdemāra iela 31; +371 26727243;
www.dzirkali.tk; 27 v.; Ls 5 (P)
Karlīnes nams – Karlīnes iela 28; +371 29277050;
www.karlinesnams.viss.lv; 19+12 v.; Ls 25–44 (N)
Klosteris – Strādnieku iela 5; +371 29467889;
www.klosteris.viss.lv; 10 v.; no Ls 12 (N)
2 Kupfernams – Kārļa iela 5; +371 63626999;
www.hotelkupfernams.lv; 14 v.; Ls 26–37 (N)
Maija – Latgales iela 3; phone: +371 29414308;
hotel.ventspils@inbox.lv; 7 v.; Ls 15–25 (N)
Mazais – Mazā Puķu iela 4/6; +371 63623878;
www.mazais.ventspils.lv; 15 v.; Ls 35–55 (N)
Muiža – Sarkanmuižas dambis 26; +371 63624792;
www.dzjura.lv; 37 v.; Ls 20–49 (N)
1 Ostmala – Peldu iela 3; +371 63625802;
www.ostmala.lv; 15 v.; Ls 24–100 (N)
Pie Kapteiņa – Kapteiņu iela 8; +371 29264832;
piekapteina.weebly.com; 14 v.; Ls 5–10 (P)
Portoss – Medņu iela 4; +371 29272220;
www.portoss.lv; 21 v.; Ls 20–40 (N)
Pulkvedis – Pulkveža iela 27; +371 29250369;
pulkvedis27@inbox.lv; 20 v.; Ls 6–10 (P)
3 Rubīni – Tārgales iela 34; +371 29218300;
www.rubini.viss.lv; 12+2 v.; Ls 30–45 (N)
Saknes – Inženieru iela 40; +371 29255294;
www.hotelsaknes.times.lv; 24 v.; Ls 6 (P)
Veldzes nams – Saules iela 83; +371 29262431;
www.veldzesnams.lv; 40 v.; Ls 12–33 (N), no Ls 5 (P)
3 The day of princesses and pirates at the Livonian
Order Castle
10 Ukrainian Culture Days at the Culture Centre
16 Performance “Hanaha” in the Theatre House
“Jūras vārti”
17 End of skiing season event on Ski Hill “Lemberg’s
Trilby”
22 Performance “Plūdi un saulgrieži Straumēnu
skaņās” in the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”
24–31 Women's World Hockey Championship,
Division I Group A, in Ice Hall of Olympic Centre
“Ventspils”
30 Performance “Tango starp rindiņām” in the
Theatre House “Jūras vārti”
15
Holiday House “Namelis”
HOTELS
3 Dzintarjūra *** – Ganību iela 26; +371 63622719;
www.dzintarjura.lv; 115 v.; Ls 20–75 (N)
2 Jūras brīze – Vasarnīcu iela 34; +371 63622524;
www.hoteljurasbrize.lv; 29 v.; Ls 20–48 (N)
Hotel of the Olympic centre “Ventspils”*** –
Lielais prospekts 33; +371 63628032;
www.hotelocventspils.lv; 154 v.; Ls 21–50 (N)
Osta – Dzintaru iela 32; +371 63620080;
info@hotelosta.lv; 105 v.; Ls 20–44 (N)
1 Raibie logi – Lielais prospekts 61;
+371 29142327; www.raibielogi.lv; 22+4 v.;
Ls 23–57 (N)
Vilnis *** – Talsu iela 5; +371 63668880;
www.hotelvilnis.lv; 85 v.; Ls 30–70 (N)
Sightseeing in Ventspils County
Price: LVL 20–30 per room, LVL 10 per person; children under the age
of 5 – free of charge. Fully facilitated rooms in the city centre.
Shower and WC in both the rooms and the common area.
Suitable for families, children beds available. Equipped kitchen.
Close to the bus station and ferry terminal.
10
Legend
Address: Medņu iela 4, Ventspils
Phone: +371 29272220
E-mail: hotelportos@inbox.lv
Pay
in vents
LATVIJA · LATVIA · ЛАТВИЯ · LETTLAND · LÄTI
Accommodation in Ventspils
2 Blue Flag celebration on the Ventspils Beach
9, 10 Knights' tournament in the Livonian Order Castle
16 Ventspils Adventure Park's half–marathon
23 Ligo celebration, ball in Reņķa Garden
29, 30 Extreme Sports Festival, in Skatepark of
Olympic Centre “Ventspils” and Adventure Park
30 The 10th anniversary of Cow Parade, “Flower day”
* Closing the 2nd stage of restoration of Livonian
Order Castle and opening the exposition in Livonian
Order Castle
JULY
1 Extreme Sports Festival, in Skatepark of Olympic
Centre “Ventspils” and Adventure Park
6–8 III Latvian Olympics in 8 disciplines
7 Closing concert of the Latvian Hit Parade
Selection 2012/ball in the Reņķa Garden
7 “No Jāņiem līdz Kupalai” – Belarussian Culture
Festival
13 “Jūrziņš IV” in the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”
14 Sea Festival in Ventspils
14 Latvia Water Motorcycles Championship Stage
20, 21 “Kurland Bike Meet 2012”
21 Beach Aquapark Night Run in Ventspils
27–29 “Kite Party 2012”
28 Supermoto Race 2012, in Adventure Park
28, 29 Grand Prix Latvia and Lemberg's Cup in BMX
AUGUST
3, 4 II International Craft Forum in Ventspils:
Ceramics in House of Crafts
3–5 Ventspils City Festival – 722
4 Turning competition in the Livonian Order Castle
4 XII Flower Carpet Festival, on Ostas Street
Promenade
5 Ancient Craft Day, at the Seaside Open–Air
Museum
5 Bard Concert in Pārventa
12 Ventspils Stage of Children's Rally
“Kurzeme 2012”
13–19 “Ventspils Groove 2012”
18 3rd Nordic Walking Festival of Latvia in
Ventspils
20–25 “Document of Ventspils 2012” at the House
of Crafts
25 “Ventspils šķēpi 2012”
26 Baltic Cup and Latvia Triathlon Championship
SEPTEMBER
1 Knowledge Day at the Adventure Park
2 Parish Day at the Seaside Open Air Museum
10–14 Poetry Days 2012, in Ventspils
14, 15 Livonian Culture Festival, in Ventspils city
28 “Olympic Day 2012”
* “Sudraba tintnīca” awarding ceremony, in
International Writers’ and Translators’ House
OCTOBER
6, 7 Russian Culture Days, in the Culture Centre
11 Memorial event in honor of the opera singer
A. Vāne
22–30 “Navigation IV” – International Small–Form
Ceramics Symposium, in the House of Crafts
28 Folklore Festival, devoted to Krišjānis Barons
NOVEMBER
11 Event dedicated to the Day of Lāčplēsis
18 94th anniversary concert of the Proclamation
Day of the Republic of Latvia, in the Theatre House
“Jūras vārti”
18 Ball, dedicated to anniversary of
the Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia,
in the Culture Centre
DECEMBER
1 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
1 End of the year event with architectural activities
in Ventspils “Baltā dūna”
1 St. Nicolas Day in the Livonian Order Castle
15 The Great Christmas Concert of Ventspils choirs,
in St. Nicholas Lutheran Church
15, 16 International curling tournament
“Christmas Cup 2012”
21 Bluķa vakars (Log Eve – traditional Latvian
festivity), in the Dzirnavu Square
23 Mazbānītis Holiday, in the Seaside Open Air
Museum
31 Meeting the New Year, in the Big Square
31 New Year’s Eve Ball, in the Culture Centre
31 New Year's Eve Run
ATTENTION – DATES OF THE EVENTS
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
For more information on events in Ventspils
contact Ventspils Tourism Information Centre
Ventspils Tourism Information Centre
Address: Dārzu iela 6, Ventspils, LV-3601
Phone: +371 63622263, 63607664, 29232226
Fax: +371 63607665; e-mail: tourism@ventspils.lv
www.visitventspils.com
Open: May 1 to September 30, 8:00–19:00 (Mon-Fri);
10:00–17:00 (Sat); 10:00–15:00 (Sun)
October 1 to April 30, 8:00–17:00 (Mon-Fri);
10:00–15:00 (Sat, Sun)
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County Council
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Useful Information
Ventspils City Tour
June 25 through August 31
· in Latvian – at 12:00 daily
· in Russian – at 14:00 daily
Guided walking tour in Ventspils Old Town
Start at Ventspils Ferry Terminal (Dārzu street 6)
More information:
· Tourism Information Centre (Dārzu iela 6;
+371 63622263)
· Tourism Agency TOBAGO (Raiņa iela 16;
+371 63624003, +371 29411516)
Ventspils Bus Station
Kuldīgas iela 5; phone: +371 63622789
Ventspils International Airport
Ganību iela 103; phone: +371 63624262
airport@ventspils.gov.lv,
www.airport.ventspils.lv
Ferries
Ventspils–Nynäshamn (Sweden)
Ventspils–Travemünde (Germany)
More information and booking at
www.scandlines.lv and Scandlines office
in Ventspils – Dārzu iela 6, Ventspils Ferry
Terminal; +371 63620782, 63620783;
passengers.sweden@scandlines.com,
passengers.germany@scandlines.com
Ventspils–Lübeck (Germany)
Ventspils–St.Petersburg (Russia)
More information and booking at
www.finnlines.com and Finnlines office
in Sarkanmuižas dambis 25c;
+371 22471387; tre@silvers.lv
· SIA “Veikals “Rubīns”” –
Lielais prospekts 37; Kuldīgas iela 23
· Ventspils Tourism Information Centre –
Dārzu iela 6
Dining Places
Winners of the competition
“The Best Catering Business in Ventspils 2011”
1 Café “Skroderkrogs”
Skroderu iela 6; +371 63627634
2 Tavern “Melnais sivēns”
Jāņa iela 17; +371 63622396
2 Restaurant “Tex-Mex”
Ganību iela 14; +371 63607567
1 Café “Ukraina”
Ganību iela 95a; +371 63622677
2 Café “Kupfernams”
Kārļa iela 5; +371 63626999
2 Café “Jūras brīze”
Vasarnīcu iela 34; +371 63623773
1 Café A10
Sarkanmuižas dambis 25c; +371 26482797
2 SIA “Latta” bistro
Kuldīgas iela 5; +371 63624535
2 Café “Mūsmājas”
Puķu iela 33; +371 29152961
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2 place in the restaurant group
2 place in the café group
2 place in the fast food catering group
Car Rental
“Europcar” +371 29478831
Taxi
Medņu iela 40, Ventspils; +371 29287670
· SIA “Fortūna 2” +371 80009888, 80008007
(toll free)
· IK “MS–VR” +371 80009800 (toll free)
· IK “Lēdi & Klaidonis” +371 80001119 (toll free)
Cinema Rio
Internet access
Ventspils Yacht Port
Pils iela 28; +371 22480248
kinorio@inbox.lv, www.kinorio.lv
Souvenir Shops in Ventspils
· Souvenir shop “Ventiņpūrlād’” at House
of Crafts – Skolas iela 3
· Shop of the farm “Aši” at Ventspils Bus
Station – Kuldīgas iela 5
· Souvenir shop at Livionian Order Castle –
Jāņa iela 17
· Ventspils Library; Akmeņu iela 2;
+371 63623598
· Ventspils Digital Centre; Akmeņu iela 3;
+371 63607607
· Pārventa Library; Tārgales iela 4;
+371 63680073
· “Dana R”; Kuldīgas iela 47; +371 63629205
Resident Information Centre
Tārgales iela 4 (Pārventa Library);
+371 63601270
Publisher – Ventspils City Council; www.ventspils.lv
Prepared by the Ventspils Tourism Information Centre; www.tourism.ventspils.lv
Cartography, design – Jana seta Map Publishers Ltd; www.kartes.lv
Print – SIA “ADverts”; www.adverts.lv
Translation – SIA “Synergium“