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Things To Do In Liepaja: A Two-Day Itinerary

Last Updated on June 19, 2024

by Maggie Turansky

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Liepaja, Latvia’s third-largest city, doesn’t see nearly the amount of foreign tourism that it deserves. Situated along the Baltic coast about 60 kilometres north of the Lithuanian border, Liepaja is a charming city boasting an interesting history, numerous lush parks and open-air markets, and one of the best beaches the Baltic States have to offer .

Because of its seaside position and laid-back atmosphere, Liepaja is a popular spot for locals to visit in the summer months, however, its presence for international tourism is definitively lacking.

With more and more people flocking to the Latvian capital of Riga each year, very few of them venture far outside of the city to see what more the country has to offer. We think this is a huge mistake, as there are many things to do in Liepaja and Latvia in general!

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Getting To & Around Liepaja

As one of Latvia’s largest cities, Liepaja is well-connected with other major metropolitan areas in the vicinity and it is therefore quite easy to reach. There are multiple daily bus connections from Riga, which takes about 3.5 hours, along with many direct routes from Klaipeda in Lithuania , which is only about 1.5 hours away.

If you are interested in visiting Liepaja as an off-beat city break destination, there is a possibility to fly into Palanga airport in Lithuania, which is close to Klaipeda. From there you can take a bus to Liepaja. The airport serves a handful of European capitals, including London , Copenhagen and Oslo .

It is also possible to arrive in Liepaja via ferry from Lübeck, Germany.

While in Liepaja, it is fairly easy to get around the city centre and to the main beach on foot, however, if you wish to travel outside of this area, it is best to rely on public transport or personal vehicle.

There is an extensive bus and tram network throughout the city which will take you anywhere you need to go. You can purchase tickets, including day and multi-day passes from various newsstands throughout the city.

If you have hired a car and are exploring Liepaja as a longer Baltic road trip itinerary , driving in the city is easy and straightforward. There is also free street parking in most areas, but make sure to check in advance to avoid a hefty fine.

2-Day Liepaja Itinerary

Visiting a city like Liepaja can give travellers insight into typical Latvian life that they just can’t get when visiting Riga.

There isn’t much of a tourism infrastructure for international visitors, so it is the perfect place to get off the beaten path in an already under-visited country. This is what we think is the best way to spend two days in Liepaja:

Day 1 – Explore Central Liepaja

On your first day in Liepaja, take the time to explore the charming city centre. While there is no official old town in Liepaja, the central area is filled with traditional wooden houses, charming cobbled streets, and a smattering of beautiful Art Nouveau architecture.

Peter’s Market

The first stop on this Liepaja itinerary is Peter’s Market, the largest market in Liepaja and the second-largest in Latvia (just behind Riga’s Central Market).

Situated in the centre of the city, it is comprised of an open-air area selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and local produce and an indoor pavilion, which offers such items as baked goods, traditional Latvian cheese, fish, and meat.

This is a great place to stop by for a light breakfast and also pick up some items for lunch. Also, unlike many open-air markets in Europe, there is a distinct lack of tourists here. Peter’s Market is a common place for Liepaja locals to do their daily or weekly shops, so it is a great area to get in tune with daily life.

Because of its size, you can easily spend upwards of an hour browsing all of the stalls in the market. Make sure to sample some more traditional Latvian fare while you are shopping, such as pelmeni (dumplings) or kvass — a fermented drink made from black bread.

Seaside Park

After browsing through Peter’s Market, it’s time to make your way closer to the coast and enjoy the massive seaside park. Located between the city and the beach, the park is massive and is a great place to stroll through.

There are many benches and walking paths and, in the summer, many cultural and musical events take place here. There is a concert venue, a few cafes, and even a mini-golf centre for kids or the young at heart!

It is also easily the most beautiful park in Liepaja and, due to its size, you can feel as if you are lost in nature even though you are in the city centre.

The Seaside Park is also a great place to have a picnic with all of the goodies you picked up at the open-air market.

Hit the Beach

Definitely the biggest appeal of a trip to this Latvian city, one of the best things to do in Liepaja is to spend a good amount of time on one of the best beaches in the Baltic countries. Liepaja’s beach is not only huge, spanning many kilometres, but it also has some of the softest, whitest sand in the world.

While pristine beaches might not be the first thing that jumps to your mind when visiting the Baltics, you will find that the quality of the seaside here excels in comparison to some other, more popular, European coastal destinations.

Because of its sheer size and lack of tourist crowds, the beach in Liepaja is rarely packed and you can find your own stretch of sand without much trouble. It is also possible to hire lounge chairs for an affordable price — in the summer of 2018, it was €2 for three hours and €3 for 6 hours.

There are also a few bars along the beach that can offer a nice escape from the summer heat. At these, you can purchase beer, wine, cocktails or soft drinks and even some light snacks and ice cream. You can either get these things take-away and return to your spot on the sand or drink at the bar itself.

The water is quite shallow and calm, making it a great place for swimming, especially for kids. There are also toilets and changing areas about every 150 metres along the entirety of the beach. All in all, you could easily spend a whole day at Liepaja beach without getting bored.

Day 2 – Explore Karosta

After spending your first day in Liepaja exploring the city centre and enjoying the beach, it is time to venture to the northern part of the city: Karosta. Once its own city entirely, Karosta was incorporated into Liepaja after the fall of the USSR. The suburb, which used to be a secret Soviet military town, soon fell to disrepair.

Today, however, the area is seeing a resurgence, thanks to the growing economy and increased tourism in Latvia. While it isn’t the most beautiful or idyllic part of Liepaja, a visit to Karosta can be a great insight into how the city and country functioned while under Soviet occupation.

Karosta, which translates to “war port” in Latvian, was originally constructed as a base for the Russian Navy in the late 19th Century by Tsar Alexander III before becoming a base for the Baltic Soviet Fleet when Latvia was under occupation by the USSR.

Karosta Prison

The main attraction in Karosta is undeniably the Karosta Prison . This military prison was in operation until 1997, but it is now a tourist site.

A hotspot for the “dark tourism” trend, it is actually possible to stay the night at the prison and be treated just as a prisoner would have been not all that long ago.

For those who are not so bold, Karosta Prison is still an incredibly interesting, albeit harrowing, place to visit. They offer tours of the facilities that aren’t nearly as full-on as the “prison experience” while still offering insight into the history and conditions of the prison.

There is also a film about the history of Karosta and the opportunity to book a guided bike tour around the entirety of the area.

There is also an escape room, an airsoft game, and a gift shop/cafe at the prison.

Karosta Beach

Though it doesn’t have the facilities or the fine swimming waters of Liepaja’s main beach, heading to the beach in Karosta is still a great idea when you are visiting this neighbourhood.

Along the shore, you can see former Soviet structures that have washed into the water, which is truly bizarre. It is also possible to see the 1.8-kilometre-long breakwater, which is one of the longest in the region.

Where to Eat in Liepaja

Liepaja is a thriving city even in the winter months and that, therefore, means there is no shortage of great places to eat. While we did recommend grabbing some things for a picnic at the open air market for lunch, there are some fantastic restaurants to pop into for dinner!

Restorans Upe

One of the top rated restaurants in the city, Restorans Upe is one of the best places to eat in Liepaja. A hip eatery serving up innovative cuisine while using local ingredients, this is a fantastic place to get a good taste of Liepaja. While the quality of food is top-notch, the prices remain affordable and the ambience is casual and laid back.

Another hip restaurant located a bit south of Liepaja’s city centre, Olive is a favourite haunt amongst locals and tourists alike. They have a wide menu featuring both traditional Latvian fare and some international options, along with an extensive sushi menu using freshly caught local seafood.

Cafe Antikvariats

A chic and cosy restaurant in the centre of Liepaja, Cafe Antikvariats is one to the highest-rated eateries in the city. Offering a French-inspired menu but using local produce, the food choices are great and they also have an extensive wine and drinks list.

Where to Stay in Liepaja

Seaside Park Apartment  – This large, spacious apartment has a couple of beds and is located in a lovely, wooden Liepaja home. It’s situated within easy walking distance of the beach and the city centre.

Boutique Hotel Roze – Situated within the city’s seaside park, this is a lovely little boutique hotel to stay in Liepaja. There are lots of cosy and comfortabl rooms on offer along with a bar, restaurant and breakfast each morning.

Not quite what you’re looking for?  Click here to browse more Liepaja hotels!

Liepaja is a lovely city with many interesting and fun things to do. If you take the time to get off the beaten path in Latvia and explore the beautiful coastline, markets, and historical sites of Liepaja, it is sure not to disappoint!

Are you planning a visit to Liepaja? Have any questions? Let us know in the comments!

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About Maggie Turansky

Maggie is a co-founder and writer for The World Was Here First. Originally from the US, she has lived in five different countries and has travelled to dozens more, both solo and with her partner, Michael. She particularly loves exploring Spain and spending time in the Caucasus and the Baltics. Read more about Maggie

Beach in Karosta and in the City centre is amazing. Also very nice to visit Beberlini.

Very sad that not much to do for kids during the rain( need big play room). Also I Wish they build extra big playground or 2-3 big ones in Karosta and on the Karosta beach.

Thank you very much for the nice review from the restaurant “Upe” Liepaja!!! We will be waiting you again!

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• Apceļo Latviju

13 idejas, ko darīt vēju pilsētā Liepāja

Liepāja ir moderna, mūsdienīga 21. gadsimta pilsēta ar pasaules elpu un spēcīgām vēsturiskām tradīcijām. Iecienītais tūrisma galamērķis vilina ar unikālajiem apskates objektiem bijušajā militārajā teritorijā Karostā, apbur ar kultūras un arhitektūras pērlēm bagāto pilsētas centru, kā arī valdzina ar plašo pludmali, kur īpašas sajūtas rada neparasti baltās un smalkās smiltis.

1. Izbaudi plašo Liepājas smilšu pludmali

Liepājas smilšu pludmale – pilnīgi dabīga, klāta smalkām un baltām smiltīm. Liepājas pludmalē nereti pēc vētrām var atrast dzintara gabaliņus, kas izskaloti krastā kopā ar jūras aļģēm un gliemežvākiem. Savukārt, kad Liepājā vējo, tad liepājnieki ķer vēju!

2. Gandrīz visu notikumu centrā ir jaunuzceltā kultūras un arhitektūras pērle – koncertzāle „Lielais dzintars”

Liepājas simfoniskā orķestra, Liepājas mūzikas, mākslas un dizaina vidusskolas mājvieta, kā arī kultūras un pasākumu norišu vietas centrs. Ēkas arhitektūra ir kā iedzintarota, laikā un dzintarā sastingusi mūzika.

Koncertzāles pirmajā stāvā atrodas kafejnīca “Čello”, kur varēsi malkot siltu kafiju ar gardu smalkmaizīti, savukārt septītajā stāvā atrodas izsmalcināts vīna bārs un restorāns, no kura paveras burvīgs skats uz Liepājas promenādi.

3. Juliannas pagalms – jauna sabiedriska vieta Liepājā

Vēsturiskās rūpniecības ēkas, kur kādreiz mājojusi Kētena tipogrāfija, sandaļu fabrika un šūšanas cehs, pārtapušas par pievilcīgu industriālās arhitektūras un loftu paraugu. 

Juliannas pagalma sabiedriskie iemītnieki ir restorāns “ Mo Liepāja” , kultūrvieta “ Kursas putni “, nevalstiskā organizācija “Radi vidi pats” , alus bārs “Miezis un kompānija” . Savukārt pagalma ēku otrajos stāvos ir iemitinājušies dažādi uzņēmumi. Šeit risinās arī dažādi kultūras pasākumi, kā piemēram “Stinšu svētki”.

4. Liepājas teātris – senākais profesionālais teātris Latvijā

Liepājas teātris ir profesionāls muzikāli dramatiskais teātris ar pastāvīgu un augsti kvalificētu trupu, kas piedāvā mākslinieciski kvalitatīvu un bagātu repertuāru ikvienam tā apmeklētājam.

5. Jūrmalas parks – viens no lielākajiem stādītajiem parkiem Latvijā

Dodies izbaudīt saulainās rudens dienas Jūrmalas parkā, kas ir kā radīts mierpilnām pastaigām. Parkā ir pastaigu takas, bērnu aktīvās atpūtas laukums, dažādi apskates objekti, kafejnīcas, kā arī futbola laukums, basketbola laukums, tenisa korti. Jūrmalas parka austrumu daļā, gar Dzintaru un Liepu ielām, apskatāma 19. un 20. gadsimta mijā izveidojusies greznu villu apbūve.

Rotaļu laukumā bērniem izgaist laika izjūta un vecākiem rodas garš mirklis miera ar kafijas krūzi rokās vai varbūt tieši otrādi – aktīvs laiks brīvdabas trenažieru zālē.

Peldu ielas galā gozējas Latvijā lielākās bungas un nedaudz tālāk uz jūras pusi – vides objekts „Spoku koks”, pie kura jebkurā diennakts laikā var apsēsties un, nospiežot pogu, klausīties leģendārās latviešu rokgrupas „Līvi” populārākās dziesmas.

6. Kristapa Porziņģa ģimenes dāvinātais basketbola laukums

2016. gadā Kristapa Porziņģa ģimene Daugavas rezerves stadionā izveidoja pirmo KP6 āra basketbola laukumu, kas veidots atbilstoši NBA parametriem. Tas izvietots blakus futbola laukumam un papildina jau esošo sporta infrastruktūru – āra trenažierus un ielu vingrošanas laukumu.

7. Zirgu sala – vieta, kur agrāk bija ganības ezera vidū

4 km garā pastaigu taka papildināta ar koka laipām, skatu platformām ezerā, putnu vērošanas torni, āra trenažieriem un iekārtotām atpūtas vietām.

Lai veicinātu sabiedrības interesi par vides zinātni un dabas izpēti, š.g. augustā Zirgu salā tika atklāta “Dabas māja”. Šeit tiks izveidota interaktīva vides zinātņu ekspozīcija un atvērta laboratorija, kurā liepājnieki un pilsētas viesi aizraujošā un saistošā veidā varēs pētīt dabas procesus.

Zirgu salā pavasara un rudens migrāciju laikos ir vērojami īsti un krāšņi putnu mīlestības stāsti. Teritorijas pastaigu taka stiepjas līdz ezerā uzbūvētajai putnu vērošanas platformai.

8. Bernātu Dabas taka, kur atrodas augstākā kāpas virsotne Latvijā

5 km no Liepājas atrodas Bērnātu Dabas taka, kas izveidota Pūsēnu kāpas iepazīšanai, un tā ved uz Latvijas augstākās kāpas virsotni. Jūras krasts ar smalkajām, baltajām smiltīm, kāpas un priežu mežs vilina apmeklētājus gan ziemā, gan vasarā.

Kā vārti uz Bernātu dabas taku, atrodas omulīga kafejnīca “Bernātu Dzintariņš” , kurā baudīt izsmalcinātu Austrijas kafiju, vietējas zāļu tējas, malkas krāsnī ceptu maizi, pašu radītas kūkas, gardu, sātīgu maltīti, kas pagatavota no vietējiem sezonas produktiem.

9. Karosta – lielākā vēsturiskā militārā teritorija Baltijā

Ziemeļu forti tāpat kā Karosta padomju laikā bija slēgta militāra teritorija, taču šodien daļēji saspridzinātos vēstures labirintus ir iespējams brīvi apskatīt.

Izvēdini galvu pastaigā pa Ziemeļu molu un aplūko iespaidīgos Ziemeļu fortus, kur vietām varēsi aplūkot arī street art šedervus.

Apmeklētāju ērtībām Ziemeļu fortos pieejama labiekārtota piknika vieta. Fortus iespējams apskatīt arī gida pavadībā, kā arī šeit tiek piedāvātas komandu spēle „Bēgšana no PSRS”.

10. Karostas cietums – vienīgais tūristiem atvērtais militārais cietums Eiropā

Tas kalpojis kā militārpersonu disciplinārsodu izciešanas vieta, kas mūsdienās glabā baisas atmiņas un spokainus nostāstus. Unikālā vieta atvērta ekskursijām, kuru laikā var apskatīt cietumu, un nakšņošanai.

Šeit varēsi piedzīvot dažādus šovus, kā piemēram, “Ekstrēmo nakti”, iejūtoties cietumnieku ādā, izjust piedzīvojumus Ziemeļu fortos ar iespējamo arestu, kā arī iespējams izjust ekstrēmo “Dienakts armiju”.

11. Aktīvās atpūtas parks “BB wakepark”

Beberliņu ūdenstilpē Karostā, Liepājā darbojas aktīvās atpūtas parks “BB wakepark”. Karostas šarms, priežu svaigais gaiss un lieliskais skats uz Beberliņu ūdenstilpes atsegto – baltās smilts kāpu priecē atpūtniekus jebkurā gadalaikā.

Vasaras sezonā ”BB wakepark” iespējams vizināties ar veikbordu, SUP dēļiem un airu laivām, relaksēties pirtī un baļļā, kā arī adrenalīna devu izbaudīt ūdens atrakcijās – BB water fun. Jāpiemin, ka vasaras sezonā šeit notiek dažādu mūzikas žanru pasākumi, kur ikviens ir aicināts izbaudt deju grīdas priekus.

Paralēli visām aktivitātēm, šeit iespējams atpūsties pludmales kafejnīcā  BB café , baudot piedāvātos ēdienus un veldzējošos dzērienus. Īpaši iecienīta ir kafejnīcas terases uz ūdens, no kurām ērti vērot veikbordistu treniņus.

12. Neaizmirsti nobaudīt Liepājas īpašo ēdienu “Liepājas Menciņi”

Slavenā Liepājas Menciņi recepete pagatavota pēc senas Dienvidkurzemes receptes. Apdūmota menca ar kartupeļiem, sīpoliem un zaļumiem, sacepta keramikas podiņā.

13. Šī gada oktobra beigās ieplāno pastaigu “Izgaismotā Liepāja” apmeklējumu!

No 21. līdz 24. oktobrim katru vakaru pasākums priecēs ar vairāk nekā 20 gaismas objektiem, instalācijām un priekšnesumiem. Četru dienu garumā katru vakaru liepājnieki un pilsētas viesi varēs aplūkot gaismās pārvērsto Liepāju un kājām izstaigāt īpaši radītu gaismas objektu maršrutu.

Vairāk: https://www.liepaja.lv/pastaiga-izgaismota-liepaja…/

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• 1 Understand
• 2.2 By train
• 2.4 By boat
• 2.5 By thumb
• 2.6 By plane
• 3.1 By tram
• 3.3 By minibus
• 3.4 By taxi
• 3.5 By thumb
• 5.1 Churches
• 5.2 Liepāja Lake
• 5.3 Karosta
• 9.2 Mid-range
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• 12 Stay safe

Liepāja (pronounced lee-ah- pa -yah) is a city on Latvia 's Baltic coast.

With 70,000 residents, Liepāja is the third largest city in Latvia. During the Latvian War of Independence (1918-20) it was briefly the capital of Latvia.

Liepāja city consists of two main areas of interest: the city center, and Karosta , the northern part of the city, which used to be a secret Soviet military town. The city center and Karosta have great beaches, and you will be surprised how unspoiled and beautiful the central beach is, and how white and soft the sand is. Karosta is essentially another city, because it really has a different history and look from the rest of Liepāja; Karosta is worth a separate visit. In Liepāja there is no "old town", but the center and surroundings are full of beautiful old wooden buildings, small irregular streets, etc. The center also includes the Seaside Park (Jūrmala Park) area, which has a fantastic white, soft sand beach; the park itself is great, too, with many nice buildings. Liepāja is known in Latvia as "the city where the wind is born", because of the continual sea breeze.

• 56.507876 21.012204 1 Tourism Information Centre ( Liepājas reģionālais tūrisma informācijas birojs ), Rožu iela 5/6 ( near the university ), ☏ +371 29402111 , +371 63480808 , [email protected] . 1 Apr–30 Sep: M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 10:00–16:00; 1 Oct–31 Mar: M–F 09:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 . Also has bicycles for rent.  

• 56.5242 21.0176 1 Main Bus and Railway Station ( Liepajas autoosta ), Rīgas iela 71 ( 1.3 km north of the river ), ☏ +371 90006071 , +371 63422754 , [email protected] . Autobus office: M–F 08:00–12:00 and 12:30–16:30 .  

Liepāja is connected by bus service with Riga (many times every day, €8.55, 3-3.75 hr), Ventspils , Kuldīga and other towns and villages in Liepāja region, as well as Klaipėda (2 hours) and Palanga in Lithuania . To get from the bus station to the centre, take the tram at a tram stop which is on your right side when you exit the bus station building. Do not cross the railway tracks – this is the wrong direction.

• 56.502412 21.008019 2 Sienatirgus ( corner of Kuršu iela / Siena iela ). The Liepāja regional bus terminal is in the southern part of the centre. All buses also go to the main bus station. This is also where minibuses and buses go to Lithuania.  

The Liepāja railway station is located in the same building as the bus terminal. The now-daily train to Liepāja leaves Riga at 18:34, arriving in Liepāja at 21:47. However, the return trip leaves Liepāja at an unpalatable 05:02 (too early to catch the first tram to the station), arriving in Riga at 08:13. On Sundays only there is a supplementary service in each direction, allowing for a more civilised eastbound departure time of 18:38. Tickets cost €7.20, or €6.66 if bought online . The train also stops in Skrunda , Saldus , Biksti , Dobele , Jelgava and Olaine .

There are two main roads to Liepāja. From Riga , the A9 runs westward for 220 km. From Klaipėda in Lithuania , the A11 runs north for 100 km. From Ventspils , on the coast further north, take the P111.

Hitch-hiking is fairly common in Liepāja, and for Latvia as a whole. To get out of the city to go somewhere else, go to the north tram terminus, cross the railway crossing, and you are in the best spot to hitch-hike to Riga or Ventspils , or go to the south terminus, walk 400 m until the city ends completely, and you are in a good spot to hitch-hike to Klaipėda .

City bus 2 connects Liepāja Airport with the city centre and is well connected with arriving/departing flights (see timetables here ).

Liepāja public transport is offered by Liepāja Sabiedriskais transports [dead link] . There are four types of public transport in Liepāja - tram, bus, minibus and taxi. See routes, timetables and live traffic here , or a more mobile friendly version . Trams, buses and minibuses have the same tickets, which you can purchase from the driver (€1.50) or in many shops and small newsagents' boutiques such as Narvesen which can be found throughout the city (€0.90 or €8.50 for 10 rides). Ticket must be validated in one of the yellow validators, which will print date and time on the ticket. There are also passes for one day, week, month etc. A one-day pass costs €3.00 and gives an unlimited number of rides, but you must validate it when you first use it. The ticket is then valid until midnight – the date is printed on your ticket when you validate it.

There is only one tram line running from Ezerkrasts (lakeside) residential district in the southeast to the west, then north through the center to Jaunliepaja, and ends near the metallurgic factory. It operates from 05:00 till 00:00. Tram is the best transport to get to/from the railway/bus station to/from the city center. A ride from the center to the station takes approximately 8 minutes. An electronic tram ticket is also available by sending SMS, but this might be complicated for those who don't have local mobile phones.

There are many bus routes, the most important for tourists being 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8 – with these you can get from the city center to Karosta and back. You can get to the southeastern part (Ezerkrasts) to see Meynard's church and Liepāja Lake by 3, 4, 10, 15, 912. Costs €1.50 from the driver or €0.90 in shops and newsagents' boutiques. There are bus stops throughout the city. Tickets can be bought in kiosks or from the driver. Ticket must be validated in the bus by inserting it in an electronic validator as in the trams. Some buses have an audio announcement system for the next stop and a LED screen in front of the bus displaying next stop name. When going to Karosta you will most likely want to go right to the last stop, so don't worry. An exception might be bus number 8, which terminates far north in summer house and garden district Skede near the sea, which is kind of too far for Karosta, however is the best bus to get as far as the Jewish Holocaust memorial or the Northern fortress . Liepāja city is rather spread-out compared to other Latvian cities. For example, the journey from the center to Karosta with bus 3 is about 10 km which takes around 35 minutes.

Number 22 and 23 minibuses serve Karosta, however 23 only goes to Karosta swing bridge and you might have to wait over an hour if the bridge is closed. It is therefore recommended to take route 22, which will take you further into Karosta and, if the bridge is closed, will take an alternative route. They cost €1.50 from a shop or €0.90 from the driver. Tickets must be validated just like in trams or buses. To flag down a minibus, you have to wave your hand. They will only stop at designated bus stops. To exit the bus, ask the driver.

Taxis are relatively expensive compared to other types of transport, but still cheaper than in Western Europe. This is the only public transport available at night (approximately 00:30-05:00). There are some places in the city center and near the Bus/Railway station where taxis assemble, or you can call +371 63422222, +371 63466666 or +371 63488888. Bolt works in the city.

Especially getting to or from the Northern Forts can be achieved by hitch-hiking, which is about 5 km. It is probably best to walk from south (Karosta) to north (Northern Forts), to also cover the fortress north of the breakwater, and to try hitch-hiking back into the centre of Liepāja with one of the many cars that go south. There are many cars and during the day one local might just be curious enough to take you in for the ride.

Some Latvian phrases will be admired by locals, such as paldies (Thank you) or labdien (Hello). Latvian is spoken natively by more than half of Liepāja's population and is the only official language. Written signs and labels are mostly in Latvian. However, you will also hear Russian in the streets of Liepāja, which is by far the most widespread minority language since the Soviet time, when lots of Russians immigrated to Latvia's main cities, including Liepāja, for work. In summer there are many German tourists and German can be heard in tourist areas. Latvians, especially younger generations, generally speak some English.

The former Secret soviet military town of Karosta (northern Liepāja), the Fortress of Liepāja (its parts are located all around the city, the most spectacular ones are on the Baltic shore in Karosta), Liepāja city center with many old art-nouveau and wooden building and cobblestone streets, and the seaside park with its white sandy beach, as well as Liepāja's lake – the fifth largest in Latvia – are nice with lots to see.

• 56.512746 21.010744 1 Amber clock . Actually a sundial-shaped design object, is on the promenade, and is created from thousands of pieces of amber, donated by anyone who wanted to do so. The sundial shows time every hour on the hour, by a special light performance. The performance can be seen much better, when it is dark outside.  
• 56.506767 21.023529 2 Craftman's house ( The House of Craftsmen ), Dārza iela 4/8 , ☏ +371 26541424 , [email protected] . M–F 10:00–17:00. Usually closed on weekends. . Latvian craftwork in the former home of the mayor Schröder. See the longest amber necklace in the world (123 m or 403 ft), weighing almost 20 kg (44 lb). You can also watch weavers working a creating beautiful tablecloths, skirts etc. Also, craftsmen workshops, demonstrations of crafts, and exhibitions. Donation appreciated .  
• 56.502455 21.010759 4 Liepāja During Occupational Regimes ( Liepāja okupāciju režīmos ), 7/9, K. Ukstina Street , ☏ +371 63420274 , +371 29605223 . W–Su 10:00–18:00 .  

The churches are a pleasant surprise with their variety of architectural styles. This reflects religion in Latvia, which is very mixed. It is mostly Christian of various branches, and this can be seen in Liepāja, where there are Lutheran, Protestant, Catholic, Russian Orthodox, Russian Old Believers and other religious groups' churches. These vary from tiny wooden churches to huge towers and cathedrals. There are about 20 churches in Liepāja.

Many other churches are scattered throughout the city, the most important being St. Nicholas maritime cathedral in Karosta (see Karosta).

Liepāja Lake

Liepāja is surrounded by water. There are the Baltic Sea, two big lakes and some smaller ones, and four channels in the city. The city, is almost an island, especially the southern part ( Vecliepāja ). Liepāja Lake is the fifth largest lake in Latvia. It is lagoon type, which was part of the sea in ancient days. It is not deep, relatively narrow - up to 3.5 km (2.2 mi) - and long - about 15 km (9.3 mi). Liepāja city is on the north-western coast of the lake. If you go to Ezerkrasts ( Lakeside ), you can see the best lake views from Tise iela ( Tise street ). On one side are apartment buildings, and on the other, a meadow; behind the meadow is the lake. The lake, together with surrounding meadows (Vitinu meadows), is a nature protection area, mostly because of some rare plants growing there and many species of birds that live or come across this place regularly. This visit must be guided and pre-booked in the Tourism Information Centre, because it is a nature protection area. Swimming in the lake is not as nice as in the sea (but warmer), because the bottom is sometimes swampy. There is, however, a special place for swimming at the end of Vainodes street.

There is an interesting, yet very dirty and untouristic, place called 56.51743 21.030722 10 Zirgu sala . It is the biggest island in the lake and is very close to city center, where it is connected by bridge. From the island, an approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) long jetty, accessible even by car (a very bad road though), built of metallurgical factory oven-burned metallic stones, goes into the lake, providing nice views. It is sometimes called Golodova dambis or Zirgu salas dambis, and does not appear in any travel guides except this one.

A former secret Soviet military town. If you are in Liepāja, you must go to Karosta. It is the northern part of the city, about 10 km (6 mi) from the center. Karosta translates as War Port (or Navy Harbor) from Latvian. It used to be a secret military town for the Russian Empire, and later also for the Soviets. Latvia became independent, and some years after that, in 1994, the Russian troops had to leave Karosta. The population dropped dramatically from 25,000 to 6,000, leaving many houses empty. Then Karosta experienced something like a war without guns. Many houses were turned into ruins. Everything was taken away. Brick by brick, many historic, beautiful buildings disappeared forever. Now, Karosta has a population of 7,000 and a dream of rebirth, which has already started. It is now a popular tourist destination and also home for an international artists' center called K2. Many places in Karosta still look like war rubble. Some places are reminiscent of the abandoned towns of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster area.

• 56.55335 20.999174 11 Karosta beach . There is a beach in Karosta. There you will find some pebbles and the sand might not be that soft as in the previous beach. On the seashore of Karosta you can also see a breakwater , the longest of Liepāja`s breakwaters, stretching 1.8 km into the sea, and you can go on it by car for approximately half of its length. Just be careful of waves in windy weather. And wind is famous in Liepāja. A Latvian expression says "the city where wind was born". And as any Latvian would tell, it's Liepāja. On the shore you can also see two fortresses. This is a wild beach with steep coasts, unlike the central beach with dunes.  

• Eight fortresses . They are all around the city, but the most scenic and interesting ones are these two on the shores of Karosta. The one closer to the breakwater (you can even see a small part of it from the breakwater), is the Nearby Forts. The other one, further to the north, is the Northern Forts.  
• 56.565153 21.002654 12 Nearby Fort ( Tuvejie Forti ) ( close to the breakwater ). It was blasted up shortly after being built.  
• 56.592777 21.015455 13 Northern Forts ( Ziemelu forti ), Liepāja , ☏ +371 26369470 , [email protected] . The ruins of a 1908 fortress. Military heritage, tours with torches, underground labyrinths, fortifications, seashore, history of Karosta. It was not blasted up. So, it has much more underground labyrinths and tunnels to explore, but it is not as scenic and dramatic from the outside as the first one. Nearby the Northern Forts you can see nature-friendly energy being made by a huge wind power generator, which can be seen from far in the distance.  
• 56.547476 21.030344 15 Twinned town of Chernobyl . Empty Soviet style apartment buildings, left in 1994. Some are already destroyed, some 10 are still there. Many older houses are empty as well.  
• 56.550989 21.007096 18 Contemporary Art Gallery ( gallery k.Maksla ), Atmodas bulvaris 6 . Modern, a bit weird, but always original and interesting exhibitions. You can also rent bicycles here.  
• Submarine Accumulator Fence and Hangar . The remains of a submarine base that was once here. There are also former dormitories, beautiful red brick buildings. All are abandoned and partially demolished.  
• Horse Arena ( Maneza ). A roofless building, which was once used for soldiers' training to ride horses, as well as for official celebrations for up to 4000 people who could fit there. These days the building is not used, except for one nice event, when Liepāja symphony orchestra made an open-air concert here.  
• Castle . Unfortunately in bad condition.  
• Other things : Karosta cemetery with Soviet style monuments, Karosta park, many forests and Beberlini Lake (a nice place to have a barbecue party in summer). There is camping, too.

There is much to do and see in the city – nature is everywhere, even within the city: those are not just artificially planted city parks. There are also absolutely unspoiled and natural beaches, forests and meadows near the Liepāja lake. There are some swamps, but they are not that accessible. You can visit special swamp trails in Liepāja region, as well as even bigger and denser forests.

• 56.511694 21.010556 2 Liepāja Concert Hall ( Lielais Dzintars ), Radio iela 8 , ☏ +371 63424555 , [email protected] . New and modern building with a grotesque brown glass façade.  
• 56.503027 20.997432 3 Seaside Park ( Jurmala Park ). In the center of the city, beside the beach, is the most beautiful park of Liepāja. It has many different tree species, three stadiums, a concert garden, bowling center, minigolf, and in summer – cafeterias and many cultural events. You will find fountains there, and if you are lucky, you will see a squirrel running up the tree.  
• Beaches and swimming . What attracts tourists the most is probably the whitest and softest sandy beach. Part of it receives the Blue Flag every summer. This indicates that the beach is really good and safe to swim at. A good thing about Liepāja beach is that it is rarely too crowded. In the evening, night or early morning, or in winter, you can sometimes find yourself all alone on a magnificent beach, stretching as far as you can see. This concerns Vecliepājas and Dienvidrietumi beach, which are located in the central and southwestern part of the city. There are also beaches in Karosta.  
• Windsurfing . Windsurfing activities are popular and the city has both the sea and the lake, so there are wide opportunities for this and equipment can be rented in windsurfing club Rietumkrasts in Katedrales street, Karosta.  
• Football: FK Liepāja play soccer in Virslīga, the top tier. Their home ground Daugava Stadium (capacity 5100) is on the coast 3 km south of town centre. The playing season is April-Nov.
• Baltic Beach Party . July . Latvia's biggest music festival held at the central beach.  
• International Organ Music Festival , Liepāja/Kuldīga . Middle of September . Mostly happening in the Trinity Church. Get you ticket at the Liepaja Theatre. €7 (per concert, as of 2017) .  

Knowledge of Latvian language is essential in most jobs. Some permits are required, depending on your home country. It is easier for EU citizens. The average salary is about €400-500 per month, but it varies greatly depending on the area of activity.

Open air markets are always something special for western tourists, but part of daily life for local people. There are many markets throughout the city, but the two most important and largest are the following:

• 56.519818 21.014268 2 Anne’s market / Jaunliepājas market ( Annas tirgus ), Jelgavas 37 ( located one tram stop closer to the centre than the bus/railway station, in Jaunliepaja ), ☏ +371 63425132 . M–Sa 08–17:00 . It is smaller than Petertirgus, but similar products and has a big flea market section, where you can find many things from the Soviet era.  
• Furthermore, there are two smaller ones, one in Silku/Kalpaka street corner and another one in Karosta for cool soviet-style souvenirs and other interesting stuff.

In Liepāja you will find all shops you might want to find, except for expensive brand shops. The main shopping centres are located in the centre and in the south of the city: Kurzeme, Ostmala, Rietumu centres, XL Sala, Baata, Ezerkrasts, and Depo.

• Kurzeme is one of the largest shopping centres located in the heart of Liepāja, next to the Rose Square. The four-storey building offers a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and various other service providers, books, jewellery, sports clothing and equipment, kids clothing and toys, women's and men's clothing, footwear, cosmetics, flowers, and sweets. Kurzeme shopping mall features more than 50 stores including global and Latvian favourite brand like Ecco, Sportland, Kidz One, Toy’s Planet, Stenders, Lauma Lingerie, NS King, VOVA, Jahonts, X Jeans, Zvaigzne ABC, Dzintars, and Laima.
• Depo is the largest DIY store in Latvia. Rietumu centres has Jysk. Ostmala has a Rimi hypermarket and many clothes shops. XL Sala has Maxima XX and many other shops. Baata is probably the trendiest shopping centre - it is not large, but has a nice selection of shops and a very good restaurant Olive. Go there by tram till the last stop in the South. And 5 minutes from there is a wonderful white sand beach of the Baltic sea.
• Visit the tourism information center ; they have nice souvenirs, too. A good souvenir from little bays near fortresses in Karosta is little pebbles from the Baltic Sea. It's free and natural. Some tourists take a little jar of Liepāja central beach unbelievably white and soft sand as a souvenir.
• Stendera ziepju fabrika produces interesting soaps and soap-related products for bathing, such as Burbuļbumbas - the bubble balls.

For more information on typical Latvian food, see Latvia#Eat .

For a western traveller, Liepāja's food prices might seem quite cheap, even for top-class restaurants. This is because the local average salary is about €400 per month.

• Peter’s market (Pētertirgus, see above ) – Has fresh, clean local food which is natural and healthy. Especially strawberries in July...
• Try Latvian food in a cafeteria, restaurant or just buy a Sklandrausis (carrot pie, typical for Kurzeme, Western Latvia) in Šaras (a local word used for inner pavilion of a market, in this case Petertirgus market, and the official word in Latvian would be skārņi ).
• 56.509834 21.0073 1 Serenāde , Pasta 28 ( on the corner of Graudu and Pasta streets ). Has great cakes and pastries costing €0.40. ( updated Oct 2017 )
• 56.509603 21.009619 2 Doka Pica , Brivzemnieka Street ( just behind the main University building ), ☏ +371 63420290 , [email protected] . A restaurant with good and cheap pizzas, meat dishes, fish - everything.  
• 56.546367 21.020906 3 Karosta Prison Canteen . In Karosta Prison there is an authentic Soviet style canteen, but it does not operate regularly and is used by group requests only.  
• 56.50918 21.012452 4 Upe , Lielā iela 11 ( in Hotel LIVA. ), ☏ +371 28 334 430 , [email protected] . M-Th 7:00-21:00, F-Sa 7:00-23:00, Su 7:00-19:00 .  
• 56.504428 21.013785 5 Palmas , Palmu iela 5 ( in guest house Porins ), ☏ +371 27888008 , [email protected] .  
• 56.51236 21.0112 6 Restaurant Piano , Vecā ostmala 40 ( in hotel Promenade ). M-F 7:00-10:30, 12:00-22:00; Sa-Su 8:00-11:00, 12:00-23:00 .  
• 56.514391 21.01429 7 Oskars , Rīgas iela 7/9 ( in hotel Amrita ), ☏ +371 63 480 888 , [email protected] . M-Sa 7:00, 12:00-22:00; Su 8:11, 12:00-21:00 .  
• 56.5015 21.007384 8 Kolumbs , Kuršu iela 32 ( in hotel Kolumbs ), ☏ +371 29239111 , [email protected] .  
• 56.507506 21.00837 9 Pastnieka māja ( Postman's house ), Friča Brīvzemnieka iela 53 , ☏ +371 29113186 , [email protected] . 11:00-21:00 .  

Nightlife places, all in the centre, include:

• 56.512562 21.010258 1 Fontaine Palace , Dzirnavu iela 4 , ☏ +371 63488510 . A hotel's music club in an old warehouse, capacity 600 people, offering live bands from around the globe. Popular with travellers and internationals.  
• 56.508478 21.015138 2 Big7 , Baznīcas iela 14/16 , ☏ +371 63427318 .  

In Liepāja you have all you need - choose a cheap and cosy hostel or a five star hotel - Liepāja has it all. The city has an official website , otherwise, here are some examples:

• 56.507957 21.000552 1 Travellers Beach Hostel , Republikas iela 25 ( Located between the beach and the centre. ), ☏ +371 28690106 , [email protected] . The Liepāja Branch of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia has a guesthouse for travellers in Liepāja. With terrace, WiFi, kitchen, and equipment for the beach. It is most suited for backpackers and small groups of friends and families. Unfortunately, cleaning and maintaining the hostel doesn't seem to be a priority of the owner. €10 . ( updated Apr 2022 )
• 56.50894 21.01234 2 Hotel Līva , Lielā iela 11 , ☏ +371 63420102 , [email protected] . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Refurbished rooms, WiFi throughout the hotel, modern conference facilities, and fitness center. Also features Restaurant Upe , which serves international cuisine. from €15 . ( updated May 2024 )
• 56.51058 21.012971 3 Liela Guest Apartment , Liela iela 8 , ☏ +371 26316169 . Average ratings, but cheap. From €12 . ( updated Nov 2017 )
• Karosta Military Detention Centre , Invalīdu Street 4 , ☏ +371 26369470 , [email protected] . The Karosta prison is probably the most inhospitable hotel in the world. There is no hot water, mattresses consist of wooden planks, and prison guards bark at the guests also known as prisoners. The hostel is in a former prison noted for its exceptional brutality during the Soviet era. €15 .  
• 56.511601 21.008835 4 Fontaine Hotel , Juras 24 , ☏ +371 63420956 . Charming hotel in 2 old wooden houses on the same street, dating 1760 and 1890, with a nice backyard. Each room has its own design and charm. The reception is also a shop selling antiques and souvenirs. from €25 .  
• 56.518807 21.009045 5 Pie Jāņa Brāļa , Raiņa iela 43 ( north of the old town towards Karosta, 700 m to the main bus station ), ☏ +371 20364552 . Kitchen, washing machine, WiFi, large common room. Average ratings. Dorm from €15 . ( updated Oct 2017 )

Mid-range and splurge

• 56.51442 21.0142 6 Europa City Amrita , ☏ +371 63403434 , [email protected] . Four-star hotel on the Bank of Trade channel in the centre, only 15 minutes walk from unique white sand beach. Hotel is preferred for businessmen and those travelling on leisure, friendly for families. Prices: €50-180 .  
• 56.50738 21.0123 7 Art Hotel Roma Liepāja , Zivju iela 3 , ☏ +371 20 287 733 . An interesting hotel for how artwork surrounds you in the halls and even in your room. Prices: €63 .  
• 56.51245 21.01143 8 Promenade Hotel , Vecā ostmala 40 , ☏ +371 63 488 288 . This place, with its Industrial Age look right on the canal, is quite a large hotel and actually has quite a bit of eye appeal. You can watch boat traffic here or try out their sauna or casino or restaurant. €75 . ( updated Apr 2021 )

Liepāja is a safe place. Take general precautions. Avoid walking alone in darkness. Do not leave your belongings unattended in clubs and pubs, or on the streets. Be careful in Karosta - during the 1990s it was rife with crime; however, it is much safer now.

Latvia is Nordic in its weather. The temperatures in July can reach 30ºC (86ºF). And they can also fall as low as -30ºC (-22ºF) in January. But both winter and summer have their beauty. Make two visits - one in the summer and one in the winter - and you will have two totally different experiences! And make yet another visit in mid October, when all the trees are colorful.

• In Liepāja region there are some nice towns, 100 km of beautiful Baltic coast, and lots of forests.
• Kalvenes Zoo "Cīruļi" – It is worth visiting this park, which is very big and where animals have bigger space to live than usually in city zoos.
• Pape Nature Reserve – Another option, if you want to see wild horses and wild boar and wild coast.
• Aizpute – A town of medieval atmosphere with little irregular streets, old wooden buildings, small lakes and castle ruins, on the way to Kuldiga (about 100 km away).
• Kuldiga – The capital of Duchy of Courland, Venice of Latvia, with unique and wooden architecture, red-tile roofs, bridges, cobbled streets, the widest widest waterfall ledge in Europe, and nearby the longest underground (sand) cave labyrinth in the Baltics.
• Pāvilosta and Daugavpils – According to locals in Liepāja, these have forts similar to Liepāja but which are much better preserved.
• Ventspils – A modern and artistic sea resort city 110 km to the north, has many things to see, and is one of the tidiest places in the Kurzeme region. A long-stretching beach and recreational park provide everything for a relaxing holiday week or weekend. It gets its prosperity from the huge ice-free port, which is the busiest port in the Baltic states, and the oil transit business.
• Klaipėda – This city in Lithuania is the gateway to the Curonian Spit , a stretch of sand dunes 99 km in length. Buses for Klaipėda with a stop at Palanga go from the 56.502222 21.007841 5 Ecolines Bus Stop on Kuršu iela in Liepāja – Minibus [dead link] 08:00 €5, Ecolines Bus 11:30 €4.50 (book online). The minibus does not go to the Klaipėda bus station but to the Akropolis Shopping Centre, from where you have to take a regular bus into the centre or to the bus station.

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Top 10 Things To Do And See In Liepāja, Latvia

Liepāja , a city in Latvia that is associated with little old streets, white-sand beaches and the smell of the sea, is increasingly becoming a popular tourist destination. Take a look at this list of the best attractions and entertainment spots to visit while in Liepāja.

1. The Northern Fort

The northern fort.

The Northern Fort is a group of defensive fortifications built on the coast of the Baltic Sea before WWI. The remains of the fort, some parts of which were liquidated and some lost to time and erosion, are still an interesting historical sight. This is not only a great place to visit for history lovers but also for anyone who wants to have a more varied and interesting walk along the coastline. The Fort can be visited with the accompaniment of a guide. There is also a fun team game called ‘Escape from the USSR’ offered to visitors – the essence of the game is to work closely as a team to find a friend who has been taken prisoner by Soviet frontier guards and to transport him or her to a submarine.

Kaleju iela 8, Liepaja, Latvia , +371 26369470

2. Jurmalas Park

3. holy trinity cathedral.

Cathedral, Church

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Although the exterior of this church might seem a bit bland, it is definitely worth venturing inside. The Holy Trinity Cathedral is the highest point in Liepāja. From the top of its tower visitors can admire wonderful views of the city, girdled by the Baltic Sea on one side and the Liepāja Lake on the other. There are also things to admire inside the church, such as stained-glass windows, very old frescoes and the old clock mechanism inside the tower.

Barinu 9, Liepaja, Latvia

4. Liepāja Museum

Museum, University

Liepāja Museum

For tourists who want to learn more about the city’s cultural and historical background there is no better place to go than the Liepāja Museum . Not too far from the University of Liepāja and the city center, this museum offers a great collection of classic and modern Latvian art as well as some historical memorabilia. The exhibition features the ancient history of Latvia as represented by unique archaeological artifacts, the history of the city in the Middle Ages, items representing the 19th and 20th centuries, the ethnography of the South Kurzeme region featured through a man’s life course, and the life and art of the wood sculptor Miķelis Pankoks. The museum is home to one of the largest art exhibition halls in Liepāja and hosts new exhibitions on a regular basis.

Kurmajas Prospekts 16, Liepaja, Latvia

5. Karosta Prison

Karosta prison.

Karosta Prison is a unique attraction. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea but for those who enjoy attractions that are a bit darker, the visit is a must. This Soviet prison will take you back in time with the authentic atmosphere and the fascinating stories of the site, featuring authentic items from war and from the prison. The guides on the site (dressed as prison officers) are very friendly and informative. If you feel adventurous, you can even spend the night as a true prisoner (an unusual hotel, to say the least!) or take the tour being treated like a prisoner. There is also an escape room experience on offer which is complemented by the grim ambiance.

Invalidu iela 4, Liepaja, Latvia, +371 26369470

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6. Latvian Musicians’ Walk of Fame

Latvian musicians’ walk of fame.

Who would have thought that Latvia had its own Walk of Fame? This walk, situated close to the city center, allows visitors to get introduced to famous Latvian musicians simply by following the musical notes on the street. The alley is filled with many bronze plaques with hand prints of musicians honoring current and former music bands, a few of which have passed away.

Zivju iela, Liepaja, Latvia

7. St. Nicholas Orthodox Naval Cathedral

St. nicholas orthodox naval cathedral.

This gorgeous cathedral is a monumental symbol of both the Orthodox Church and the tsarist monarchy. Finished in 1903 and christened by Nicholas II himself, it was at odds with the communist regime during the period of the Soviet occupation in Latvia. The Soviets, however, used it as a warehouse, gymnasium and a meeting hall. Today it is once again an Orthodox house of worship and an architectural gem in the sea of concrete soviet apartment blocks.

Katedrāles 7, Riga, Latvia

8. Skede Dunes Memorial

Cathedral, Memorial

Skede Dunes Memorial

Skede Dunes Memorial is a memorial to the Holocaust victims in Latvia located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It commemorates over 7,500 people who were executed by the Nazis in Skede Dunes in 1941, most of them Jews. The Holocaust memorial was erected in 2005 and is a giant Menorah that tells the story of what happend along with inscriptions and sayings. There is also a separate memorial for the Soviet soldiers. This is a moving piece of history and is informative for tourists since the information boards are provided in a few different languages. The site is located quite far away from the city center so visitors will need a car to get there.

Libiesu Iela 37/53, Liepaja, Latvia

9. Liepāja Theater

10. vecais kapteinis, vecais kapteinis.

By Ieva Matiejunaite Vecais Kapteinis is situated in a very beautiful old house decorated with a taste for rustic elegance. This is a place for both traditional food and culture. The dining options are varied, including a large buffet and an a la carte menu. The buffet costs €12 per person, for which patrons can eat as much as they like. One of the best things about the restaurant is that every Friday and Saturday it hosts live music performances featuring a variety Latvian and foreign acts.

Opening hours: Mon to Thu and Sun 12-10 p.m., Fri and Sat 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.

J. Dubelsteinaiela 14, Liepaja, Latvia , +371 63 425 522

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Liepāja is the 3rd largest city in Latvia and the 10th largest in the Baltic States. About 70,000 people call Liepāja their home, their place of study and work.

The city is sandwiched between the Baltic Sea and Lake Liepāja which themselves are connected by the Trade Canal. The single tram line weaves its way through the city as a meandering thread. It is the oldest electrical tram in the Baltics.

Liepāja has historically been an industrial city as well as a closed military territory, however, over the years the city’s residential, recreational and business environment has seen ongoing improvements put in place. It has become a modern city with a global outlook, but at the same time retaining the comforts typical of a small town.

Liepāja has a rich history of culture, art and sports. There are events taking place all year long that cater to any taste – from exhibitions of local artists to performances by internationally recognized artists, from classical music concerts to grand beach festivals, from amateur sports competitions to European championships.

Featuring as the centrepiece of most events is the recently built concert hall “Great Amber” – a genuine cultural and architectural treasure. It is the venue for high quality culture and art events. Music lovers particularly enjoy the outstanding acoustics which enable them to hear even the tiniest nuances of sound. The concert hall is home to the oldest orchestra in the Baltics – Liepāja Symphony Orchestra.

Liepāja is a favourite travel destination, enticing many with its unique tourist attractions in the former military garrison – Karosta; enchanting people with a city centre rich in cultural and architectural treasures, as well as tempting with its spacious beach where beachgoers revel in the unusually fine white sand. Notwithstanding its compact size, the city combines everything necessary for a complete and memorable vacation.

The most developed business sectors in the city are metalwork, textile industry, manufacturing of building materials and food processing, ship building and freight transport. The Port of Liepāja is the third largest in Latvia by volume of shipped freight. The city has embarked on developing robust industrial centres suitable for creating new businesses or expanding existing ones.

Besides the capital, Riga, Liepāja is the only city in Latvia to provide transportation via air, land, and sea. In addition to the traditional rail and road transport, the airline “airBaltic” offers regular flights between Riga and Liepāja, thereby providing connections to more than 60 worldwide destinations. Ferries make several trips a week to and from the city of Travemünde in Germany. Those travelling by yacht can berth it in the Trade Canal at the very heart of the city.

Liepaja combines global reach with benefits of a small town.

We are a modern, contemporary 21st century city with a global reach proven not only by the large number of international competitions and performances by local and international artists, but also the modern and innovative companies and services that they provide.

Liepaja is the only city in Latvia, except Riga, that has mainland, air and sea transport access.

Liepaja is easy and free – we can allow ourselves to be informal, peculiar, creative and free from brackets of stiffness. If need be, we can laugh about ourselves with sarcasm and self-irony.

Liepaja is direct and rebellious – we are never completely satisfied with ourselves. We challenge things and opinions created and held both by us and by others to create even better results.

Liepaja is confident and optimistic – we are positive, with our spirit and actions we entice others.

Liepaja combines opposites and creates new things – we can turn defects into effects.  We enhance reality with a bit of magic and craziness.

Liepaja is tasteful – we always keep up with the times and are stylish. Liepaja often promotes tendencies and experiments with aesthetics and design.

Environment and mentality offered by Liepaja allows to empty one’s mind, to develop and reach new thoughts and ideas. It does not matter if the ideas are big and world-changing or personally small and aimed to improve one’s day. Here people can “let off some steam”, see things from a different point of view, recharge, experiment and create something new. This phenomenon is enhanced by wind for which Liepaja has been well-known for many years.

However, it is not only the physical phenomenon that constantly brings something new and promotes creation of something meaningful. It is the mentality that always makes us adapt, rebel and have an untraditional point of view. Besides, it also makes us to spitefully finish everything that we started, and not rebel just for the sake of rebellion.

Plan your trip to Liepāja and, afterwards, come back to see us again!

Prāmis uz Liepāju un Trāvemindi

Ceļojiet prāmju maršrutā uz Liepāju Latvijā un Trāvemindi Vācijā ar 1 reisu dienā katrā virzienā ar prāmjiem Stena Livia  un Stena Flavia.  Apsēdieties un atpūtieties komfortablā vidē, izbaudiet brīnišķīgos jūras skatus, atpūtieties vienā no mūsu kajītēm vai sēdvietā ar nolaižamu muguras daļu.  Iegādājieties sev dāvanu vai palutiniet sevi veikalā The Shop, kur atradīsit plašu kosmētikas, smaržu un alkohola klāstu par lieliskām cenām. Laipni lūdzam uz klāja! 

Ceļojiet no Trāvemindes uz Liepāju un iepazīstiet Latviju

Ceļojiet no Trāvemindes uz Liepāju, kas atrodas Baltijas jūras krastā Latvijas dienvidrietumos. Liepāja atrodas starp diviem ezeriem, un tai ir dinamiska mūzikas kultūra. Liepāja atrodas mazāk nekā trīs stundu brauciena attālumā no Latvijas galvaspilsētas Rīgas.

Par visu, kas notiek Liepājā un Latvijā

Liepāja atrodas Baltijas jūras krastā, kur ir dažas no labākajām Latvijas pludmalēm, un ir lieliska vieta aktivitātēm brīvā dabā, piemēram, pārgājieniem un velobraucieniem. Latvija ir lieliski piemērota dabas cienītājiem ar saviem izcilajiem nacionālajiem parkiem un skaistajiem kūrortiem, piemēram, Jūrmalu. Ikvienam Latvijas apmeklējumam jāietver ceļojums uz galvaspilsētu Rīgu, kurā valda aizraujošs modernas pilsētas un vecpilsētas ar 800 gadu vēsturi sajaukums.

Ceļojums, ko baudīt – no Liepājas uz Trāvemindi

Ceļojiet no Liepājas uz Trāvemindi, kas ir lielākā osta Vācijas Baltijas jūras piekrastē. Šim vēsturiskajam jūrmalas kūrortam ir 1,7 km gara pludmale, vairāki mūzikas festivāli  un koncerti. Trāveminde ir viena no priekšpilsētām Lībekai, kas atrodas 20 minūšu brauciena attālumā.

Iepazīstiet Trāvemindi un Vācijas ziemeļus

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Liepāja Port

Liepāja port is easily reached from the A9 from the east or A11 from the south of Latvia and is less than 30 minutes walk from Liepāja's rail station.

Opening hours

Monday: 10:00–15:00 

Tuesday: 14:00–19:00

Wednesday: 14:00–19:00

Thursday: 17:30–22:30

Friday: 17:30–22:30

Saturday: 22:00–01:00

Sunday: 06:00–10:00 & 22:00–01:00

GPS:  56.529230, 20.998445

Address: 14A Brīvostas Street , Liepāja, LV-3405, Latvia.

If you are driving from Riga take the A9 and follow signs for "Osta". When you reach an intersection where you can see a sign that says “Brivosta”, turn right and stay on the main road. Travel on this road until you cross railway tracks then take a left turn where you will arrive at the Stena Line Liepāja Ferry Terminal.

If you are travelling from Klaipeda drive on Zirnu Street until you cross the railway bridge then take a left turn and cross two road junctions. Before you reach the 3rd junction, take the outer lane of the carriage way and turn right. Take a left turn left onto Raina Street and drive until you reach an intersection with signs showing a pictogram of "Pramis" (Ferry). Turn left and, after crossing the railway tracks, turn left again to reach the Stena Line Liepāja Ferry Terminal.

At Stena Line Liepāja Ferry Terminal there are approximately 20 unattended parking spots.

To get to the Stena Line Ferry Port, take bus numbers 10 or 11 and get off at the Silku Street bus stop. It takes approximately 25-30 minutes to walk to the Ferry Terminal from the bus stop. You will need to cross the main intersection and walk to the end of the Silku Street. When you reach Brivostas Street, cross the railway tracks and turn left to reach the Stena Line Ferry Terminal.

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