Tourism guide Liepāja and surroundings 2016

AND SURROUNDINGSGROBIŅA, NĪCA, RUCAVA, PĀVILOSTA, PRIEKULE, SKRUNDA, VAIŅODE, DURBE, AIZPUTE COUNTIES

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LIEPĀJAEnjoy white sandy BEACH, watch unforgettable sunsets and jump in the summer parties. Search for the washed ashore AMBER PIECES.Get to know Liepāja PROMENADE, a place of great walks along the fishermen’s boats and yachts at rest in the Trade canal. Take a boat trip and see Liepāja from another perspective. Ride Liepāja TRAM, the oldest electric tramline in the Baltics. Listen to the world’s largest mechanical ORGAN in Liepāja Evangelic Lutheran Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Learn ancient craft skills at the creative Quarter of Dārza Street and take a look at the longest AMBER NECKLESS in Latvia – 123 m, located in the Craftsmen House.Feel the MUSIC RHYTHM of Liepāja, visiting acoustic Concert Hall GREAT AMBER, listening to the legendary rock ballades at the Ghost Tree, walking the Latvian musicians’ Walk-of-Fame and taking pictures at the figures of Liepāja anthem. Follow musical notes, engraved in the pavement and learn notable tourism sights in the city centre. Take a part in the WALKING EXCURSION ”LET’S MEET AT THE ROSE SQUARE”.Taste the special Liepāja dish LIEPĀJAS MENCIŅI /Liepāja Codfish/.Discover another kind of Liepāja – harsh KAROSTA, the largest historical military base on the Baltic Sea, with its tourism shows in the KAROSTA PRISON, its NORTHERN BREAKWATER and full storm power. Here, at Karosta, the

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Pāvilosta County ................................... 34

Durbe County ........................................ 36

Aizpute County ...................................... 37

Priekule County .................................... 38

Grobiņa County ..................................... 40

Skrunda County .................................... 42

Vaiņode County ..................................... 43

Rucava County ...................................... 44

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majestic ST. NIKOLAS NAVAL ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL stands proudly as the highest cupola building on the Baltic coast. And here is also OSKARS KALPAKS BRIDGE – one of the oldest metal construction bridges in Latvia, and the only one swing bridge. Walk the vast SEASIDE PARK, see the illuminated water show on the JĀNIS ČAKSTE SQUARE, feel the nature interaction with the urban environment from the birds watching towers in the Liepāja Lake.

LIEPĀJA REGIONTry out SEA FISHING and enjoy the SMOKED FISH in Pāvilosta.Learn the dairy traditions in DAIRY MUSEUM in Skrunda county Sieksāte. Visit the BALTIC’S LARGEST FRATERNAL CEMETERY in Priekule.Observe WILD HORSES and OXEN at the nature park ”Pape” in Nīca county Kalnišķi.Walk the 4,5 km long SWAMP TRAIL in Rucava county Dunika.Enjoy beautiful EMBŪTE ANCIENT VALLEY in Vaiņode county. Visit the SMALLEST LATVIAN TOWN of Durbe.Go to Grobiņa and get to know more about the LIFE OF ANCIENT CURONIAN VIKINGS and have a real VIKING BOAT TRIP.Feel free from the daily buzz at the ZOO ”CĪRUĻI” in Aizpute county.

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LIEPĀJA REGION TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICE Rožu laukums 5/6, Liepāja+371 63480808, +371 29402111 [email protected] www.liepaja.travel twitter.com/LiepajaTravel facebook.com/LiepajaTravel

KAROSTA VISITOR’S CENTREInvalīdu iela 4, Liepāja+371 [email protected]

GROBIŅA COUNTY TOURISM INFORMATION POINTS Lielā iela 76, Grobiņa+371 63490458, +371 22024940”ICafe”Lielā iela 56, Grobiņa(01.05.-30.09.)+371 [email protected]

NĪCA TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Bārtas iela 6, Nīca +371 63489501, +371 [email protected]

RUCAVA TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE ”Buši”, Rucava+371 [email protected]@rucava.lvwww.rucava.lv

PĀVILOSTA COUNTY TOURISM INFORMATION CENTREDzintaru iela 2, Pāvilosta+371 63498229, +371 [email protected]

ZIEMUPE / VĒRGALE TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Ziemupes tautas nams, Vērgales pagasts, Pāvilostas novads+371 [email protected]

PRIEKULETOURISM INFORMATION POINT Saules iela 1, Priekule+371 26132442, +371 [email protected]

SKRUNDA TOURISM INFORMATION POINTS Raiņa iela 11, Skrunda+371 25708808, +371 [email protected]@skrunda.lvwww.skrundasnovads.lvSkrunda ManorPils iela 2, Skrunda +371 63370000, +371 [email protected]

DURBE TOURISM INFORMATION POINT Raiņa iela 17, Durbe+371 28835821, +371 [email protected]@durbe.lvwww.visitdurbe.lv

EMBŪTETOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Embūte-1, Embūtes pagasts, Vaiņodes novads+371 [email protected]

AIZPUTE COUNTY TOURISM INFORMATION CENTREAtmodas iela 16, Aizpute+371 [email protected]

AIZPUTE TOURISM INFORMATION POINTSArt Gallery ”Mētras māja”Pasta iela 1a, Aizpute+371 29545975Aizpute Local History MuseumSkolas iela 1, Aizpute+371 29623284

KAZDANGA TOURISM INFORMATION CENTREJaunatnes gatve 1, Kazdanga, Aizputes novads+371 29103813, +371 63449755 [email protected]

CĪRAVA TOURISM INFORMATION POINT”Atbalsti”, Cīrava, Aizputes novads+371 [email protected]

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EACH OF FOUR SEASONS PAINTS LIEPĀJA IN DIFFERENT COLOURS

Spring awakens Liepāja, revitalizes it every year. Liepāja wakes up lazy, idly… perhaps a bit reluctantly. After all, the sea holds Liepāja in its chilly grip. Dunes hide some of the first locals yearning for the warm sun, bikeways flood with thirsty bicyclers, trees spread first blossom smell, lawns filled with yellow drops of dandelions and the city celebrates its birthday.

Famous Liepāja winds seize the rule in fall, unleashing their powers in whirlpools of colourful tree leaves. The sea gently surfs in the days of Indian summer and rages in the autumn storms. Liepāja fall smells of fresh smoked fish followed by the sea bangs shining in the washed out amber diamonds.

Summer swirls in the linden blossom and hot beach sand, accompanied by the waves beat. Enjoy the sun and easy lounge at the wide beach during the days, feel the rhythm at one of the beach bars during the evenings. Ride a bike with your family or friends or surrender to the countless water passions.

Liepāja winter turns into a fairyland with gingerbread houses, glowing angels and sparkling tram ride which itself turns into a small tale. When temperature drops below zero, the Northern breakwa-ter’s tridents in Karosta look like ice sculptures, but the Trade Canal becomes the ”kingdom” of ice anglers.

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THE CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY TRINITY AND WORLD’S LARGEST ORGAN

The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid in 1742. One of the greatest treasures of the Cathedral is its pipe or-gan. It is the largest mechanical organ in the world with more than 7000 pipes. In summer the Cathedral hosts con-certs of pipe organ music on a regular basis, but the international Organ Music Festival is organized in September. The commemorative plaque dedicated to the Finnish soldiers who gave the oath of loyalty to the government of the new independent Finland on February 13, 1918 is located inside the Cathedral. En-joy a wonderful view over the city from the top of the tower of the Cathedral!Lielā iela 9 +371 20360055, +371 25914456www.trinitatis.lv

CREATIVE QUARTER OF DĀRZA STREET

Several buildings on Dārza Street are home to the creative studios of folk, traditional and contemporary art. Ar-tisans are more than happy to share their knowledge and secrets in creating all sorts of applied-art masterpieces. Everyone can follow the process of cre-ation of blankets, belts, skirts, socks, mittens and scarves, traditional dress, amber and metal jewelleries. Pottery, silk painting, tapestries and felt works are right here as well. Dārza iela 4/8+371 26541424 (The House of Craftsmen)www.saivaart.com+371 29746636 (amber jewellery)+371 29733310 (weaving)+371 26767866 (weaving, handicrafts)

CONCERT HALL ”GREAT AMBER”

Contemporary architecture building in the colour of amber is none other than brand new concert hall. Its main values are outstanding acoustics and multifunctionality. The concert hall is a home for Liepāja Symphony Orchestra and Music High School. Modern premises are perfectly suitable for high art and culture events, confe-rences and corporate activities. Groups are welcome to take a guided tour around the concert hall.Radio iela 8+371 [email protected]

THE LATVIAN MUSICIANS WALK-OF-FAME

Everyone is welcome to match their hands with the hand-prints of Latvian musicians made in bronze at the Latvian musicians Walk-of-Fame. Zivju iela

PETER’S MARKET

The market is the largest in Liepāja and the second largest in Latvia. It of-fers wide variety of seasonal berries, fruits and vegetables, forest berries and mushrooms, flowers, plants and farming products.The pavilion of the Market is one of the most beautiful Art Noveau market pa-vilions in Europe! It was opened in 1910. Architect L. Melvil had to fit the pavilion in between three churches – St. Anne’s

Church to the east, St. Joseph’s Cathe-dral to the west and a Synagogue which once was to the south of the market. The pavilion had an innovative shape for those times. The roof structure with its large windows provided ample light. Kuršu iela 5/7/9www.petertirgus.lv

ST. ANNE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

St. Anne’s Church is the oldest church in the city, mentioned for the first time in documents in 1508. The impressive 9,7 m high and 5,8 m wide baroque pe-riod altar was crafted by woodcarving master Nicolaus Söffrens in 1697. This masterpiece is one of the most out-standing examples of the Baroque pe-riod art in Eastern Europe.E. Veidenbauma iela 1

ROSE SQUARE

The heart of Liepāja, a popular meeting place for the people living in the city. In summer the square has gorgeously blooming roses, but in winter it turns into a romantic island of Christmas spirit. In the 18th century ”The New Market” was located here. In 1910 after trans-ferring the market, the municipality de-cided to establish a public garden here. A well-known park designer Georg Kuphaldt designed a rose garden. The Rose Square was reconstructed in 2000. The emblems of Liepāja’s sister cities are placed on the sides of the rose – bed. If you would like to have a guided walk-ing tour around the city centre, come to the Rose Square and look for a person with a red-green Liepāja’s flag in hand! Every day (June 1 – Aug 31) at 2pm. The tour takes circa 2 hours.

The charm of Liepāja is concealed in its special atmosphere. Perhaps a bit restrained and harsh, yet also noble and rebellious. Sometimes calm, sometimes swirling – like the sea washing the shores of Liepāja. Genuine and truthful – this is Liepāja.Liepāja has grown from a small fishermen village into the third largest city in Latvia. City has rich cultural and sports traditions. Its intense cultural pulse attracts thirsty for high quality culture, creativity and entertainment. The sea and bounties of nature attract leisurely travellers.

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ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

Church was consecrated in 1762 and initially was very small. At the end of the 19th century the church underwent massive reconstruction. One end of the old church was merged into the new building and was transformed into a side chapel. The extension built along-side of the chapel was essentially a new church. In the side chapel, the central altar of the former small church can be seen. High at the entrance to the side chapel there is a model of a sailing ship. It was presented to the church in the 19th century by a crew of sailors as a sign of gratitude – they miraculously survived a terrible storm as they prayed to God. St. Joseph’s cathedral is also the seat of Kurzeme region’s archbishop. Exhibition hall is arranged in one of the towers of the cathedral.Rakstvežu iela 13+371 63429775

MEMORABLE PLACE ”GHOSTS TREE”

”Ghosts Tree” located close to the con-cert stage ”Pūt, vējiņi!” is dedicated to the legendary band ”Līvi”. This is an impressive six-meter tree, assembled from four thousand metal rods and surrounded by special lighting. Clo-ser to the roots of the tree, engraved in the metal are the names of those ”līvs”, which had already gone to the forefa-thers. The titles of the best songs of the group ”Līvi” are written on the bricks of the pavements, and silhouettes of five musical instruments are hidden some-where midst the tree branches. Take a seat on the benches in the shape of a guitar neck and by pressing a button hear the songs of the legendary band!Seaside Park

TRADE CANAL

The Līva River, which once ran through the town of Liepāja and served as a port, became too shallow for easy navigation, and this negatively influenced the de-velopment of the city. Therefore in 1697 the digging of the Trade Canal began in order to make a new port. The Canal is 3 km long. It connects the Liepāja Lake with the Baltic Sea and separates two historic parts of the city – Vecliepāja and Jaunliepāja. In summer, the Canal welcomes yachts and powerboat races. In winter time the Canal and bridges over it are illuminated by romantic light decorations – angels, dwarfs and gin-gerbread hearts. During January and March the Canal becomes the ”king-dom” of ice anglers willing to catch the smelt fish migrating between the Baltic Sea and the Liepāja Lake.

CREATIVE QUARTER OF KUNGU STREET

The building complex is a unique 17th century wooden architectural heritage preserved to this day. It includes both the house of Peter the Great and a folklore centre ”Namīns”, as well as the Youth House. The courtyard hosts seasonal fairs with handicrafts and local products, followed by a gustative balls.The House of Peter the Great is one of the oldest wooden houses in Liepāja. The building in the 17th century was the hotel of Madame Hoyer, and in 1697 Tsar of All Russia Peter the Great stayed here. The building located next door is a 17th century wooden carcass construction built on a low stone plinth, with a gabled slate roof. It belongs to the oldest type of buildings built in Liepāja. Here, at the folklore centre ”Namīns” functions a folk group ”Atštaukas”. The ”Latva” stu-dio is also located on the folklore cen-tre’s premises – here one can see how the elements of folk costumes are used in everyday clothes.Kungu iela 24/ Bāriņu iela 32+371 63424995www.kungukvartals.lv

PROMENADE AND AMBER CLOCK

Promenade is one of the favourite pla-ces for walks during the day and an at-tractive centre of night life, too. Walking along the Promenade you will see the pier, fisherman ships and yachts.The hourglass-shape Amber Clock is something not to be missed on the Promenade. It is made of approximately 50 litres of little amber pieces donated by Liepāja’s people during the campaign ”Leave your amber in Liepāja time!” The Amber Clock counts an unforgettable time spent in Liepāja!Annually at the end of May the Cele-bration of Līva village takes place at the Promenade boardwalk.Vecā ostmala

SCULPTURES OF LIEPĀJA ANTHEM CHARACTERS

The song is frozen in bronze and yet it can be heard. Everyone walking towards the sea along Kūrmājas prospekts will be followed by a gaze of curious crow, a boatman known also as a coffin- maker, a telephone technician climbed on a pole, and a crouching forest of people… ”City where the wind is always blowing” is a song of particular importance for the residents of Liepāja. The charac-

ters of city’s anthem cast in bronze en-courage the guests of the city to listen to the sounds of Liepāja.Kūrmājas prospekts

THE BLUE FLAG BEACH AND THE SEASIDE PARK

The beach has been a popular swim-ming location since the 1860-ies, when the Russian tsars and their retinues began to visit here. Liepāja beach has white fine sand which amazes even those people who have been to the world’s most famous beach resorts. After a strong wind you can find some pieces of amber washed ashore.Liepāja is very proud of the Seaside Park. It was developed at the end of the 19th century. The park is 3 km long with a total area of 70 ha and is one of the lar-gest planted parks in Latvia. In the park there are Latvia’s largest drums – one of the objects of Liepāja’s environmen-tal design, the monument dedicated to the fishermen and sailors lost at sea, an Art Nouveau fountain, the former Liepāja Bath House and the Swan Pond. Families with children enjoy the children playground, the youngsters – one of the most up-to-date skate-parks in Latvia. The stadium ”Daugava”, tennis courts and a mini-golf course are also located in the territory of the park.

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LIEPĀJA LUTHER’S CHURCH

The Luther’s Church in Liepāja is the largest church built during the first pe-riod of Latvia’s independence in 1930ies. The church was built of carved stone from Finland in the shape of a cross. The monumental exterior of the church is in unexpectedly successful contrast with the brightness and lightness of its interior. Initially the church had an electric organ, presented by Kārlis Ulmanis, President of Latvia. This instrument functioned until 1990ies and is still seen in the church. However in 2006 another organ was brought from Sweden. Jelgavas iela 62www.liepajasluteradraudze.lv

ed with fine woodcarvings in balco-nies, staircase railings and façades. Art Nouveau in the architecture of Liepāja is reserved and neat and it harmoniously blends with the city con-struction. If Art Nouveau buildings are mostly seen in Graudu Street, Dzintaru and Liepu Streets, and in other places in the city, then the architectural style of P. M. Bertschy can be felt everywhere, because he was the one who shaped the face of the city for seve ral decades in the late 19th century. The buildings designed by P. M. Bertschy represent eclecticism. They are inspired by Gothic, Renaissance and the classical architec-ture and have red brick as the dominat-ing exterior wall material. A number of the buildings designed by P. M. Bertschy now have little plates attached to their façades featuring the signature of the architect.

the exhibition was over the building was presented to Liepāja as a gift by the Vatican. A 10 m high tower bell was built next to the church and presented to the church by Pope John Paul II. Ganību iela 120

PEARLS OF ARCHITECTURE

Liepāja is described with extensive wooden construction and excellent samples of Art Nouveau and the archi-tect Paul Max Bertschy construction. The historical wooden construction mainly consisting of residential build-ings is one of the characteristics Liepāja is most proud of. The most luxurious wooden buildings that have been pre-served stand in the vicinity of Seaside Park, in the former summer cottage districts. The buildings are decorat-

LIEPĀJA TRAM

Liepāja tram started to run in 1899. Liepāja was the first city in the Baltics with the most modern transport vehicle of the time, the electric tram. Now there is one tramline operating. The line is 15 km long. The ride from one terminal to the other takes half an hour. While go-ing by the tram you will see not only the centre of the city but also its residential and industrial areas. Take the opportuni-ty to apply for the tram coach tour!+371 63407273 www.liepajas-tramvajs.lv

ST. MEINHARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

This original round building served as the Vatican’s pavilion at the exhibition EXPO 2000 in Germany, Hanover. When

JĀNIS ČAKSTE SQUARE

The square is a highest point above sea level in Liepāja (around 11 m). Initial-ly the square was used as a gathering place for the military parades and work-outs. First greenery here appeared in 1920ies. In 1925, during the celebration of Liepāja’s 300 years anniversary, the President of Latvia at that time Jānis Čakste planted a linden tree at the park. Today, the memorial ensemble to Jānis Čakste has been created in the park, the central zone has also illuminated fountain in the middle and children play-ground nearby. Towards Rožu Street the tactile map of the park area can be found. Choirs and dance concerts take place at the square once a month from July to August.

LIEPĀJA LAKE

It is a lagoon-type lake which formed with the retreat of the Baltic Sea. An important waterfowl nesting and transit place during migration periods. Many bird species that are threatened in Europe find their shelter on the Liepāja Lake such as the great and the little bittern, etc. The lake and its surrounding meadows are a nature reserve area. There are two bird watching towers on the lake. At the end of the Lauku Street there is a wooden walkway leading to the tower.

Zirgu Island is the largest of fifteen Lake Liepāja islands. Here is more than one kilometre long landscaped walking trail that leads to the bird watching tower and further along the lake dam.

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HOLOCAUST VICTIMS’ MEMORIAL

This memorial is dedicated to the Jewish people killed in World War II and has the shape of a symbolic Menorah – a seven-branched candelabrum. Its contours are well seen from the bird’s eye view and are made of boulders and granite blocks from Kurzeme. There are inscriptions in Hebrew on these blocks.

THE OSKARS KALPAKS BRIDGE

The swing bridge in Karosta is one of the oldest in Liepāja and Latvia, it is a prominent example of engineering. The design of the bridge probably was built according to drawings of French engineer Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel (1832–1923). The bridge has two similar girders which are parted by 90°. It takes about 4-5 minutes to apply the opera-tion by means of an electric motor or a windlass.

THE NORTHERN BREAKWATER

This hydro technical construction is closely connected with building of Liepāja’s Fortress and Naval Port con-struction, and it is a very significant part of it. It is 1800 m long and 7,35 m wide. This is popular place among locals to watch the sunsets and experience un-forgettable moments when storm waves bang against the coast.

THE ST. NICHOLAS NAVAL ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

The St. Nicholas Cathedral is the vi-sual and spiritual dominant of the whole Karosta area. The Cathedral has been designed and erected in the style of the 17th century. Erection of the Cathed-ral began in 1901. That same year the Russian Tsar Nicholas II with his family members, courtiers and supreme offi-cers took part in the solemn ceremony of consecration of the foundation stone of the Cathedral. On the outbreak of World War I, numerous items were eva-cuated to Russia including the bells and icons, and the valuables that had were left were pillaged by the German occu-piers. During the 1920s and 1930s, un-der the Latvian government, the Church was adapted to the needs of the Liepāja garrison’s Lutherans. Finally, upon the conclusion of the Second World War, the Soviet Navy base in Liepāja was made a secret territory and was closed to pub-lic. So they established a sports hall, a cinema and the so-called ”red corner” (a recreation and entertainment room) here in the former Cathedral for the needs of sailors and soldiers. The military staff left the Cathedral in September 1991. The first church ser-vice in the regained Cathedral was held in December the same year. Katedrāles iela 7

KAROSTA PRISON

The garrison prison of Liepāja’s Karosta has been used as a short term discip-linary penalty place for navy sailors and non-commissioned officers since the beginning of the 20th century. Later the building has been used as penalty place for the Soviet and Latvian Navy. The last of the convicts have scratched calen-dars, drawings, slogans, catchwords and messages on the walls of the cells in 1997.Visitors have the opportunity to go on an excursion in the prison, to participate in a reality show ”Behind the bars” or to stay overnight in a prison cell. Karosta visitor’s centre is located in Karosta prison. It offers information about Karosta, guide services around Karosta neighbourhood, bicycle rent, souvenirs and opportunity to watch a short film ”Karosta”, dress up in military uniforms from different times and take photos or have a meal in the soviet style cafeteria.Invalīdu iela 4+371 26369470www.karostascietums.lv

THE NORTHERN FORTS

The Northern Forts are a part of Liepāja’s Fortress. The fortress was built to provide the protection of Liepāja’s naval base in case of enemy

attack. The line of the outer fortification system surrounded the whole city. On November 1908, less than 10 years after its construction, the status of Liepāja’s Fortress was abandoned since it was decided that its construction was a strategic mistake. Part of the cannons was dismantled and transported to the Kaunas fortress in Lithuania, the rest was melted down. There were attempts to blow up artillery batteries, under-ground bunkers and powder depots yet with no expected results. Some struc-tures of the tsarist Russia’s fortress have survived to the present day.+371 26369470www.karostascietums.lv

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The building had a light roof of riveted metal and a tin-plated lining. To let the light into the large hall, windows were installed and glass tiles built into in the roof ceiling. Before World War I the hall was adapted to the sailors’ needs for gymnastics exercises. As the hall could hold more than 4000 people, the offi-cial receptions and festive meals for the garrison’s sailors were hosted here, too. Neither the time nor various regimes have spared the building. Though only the walls of the Manege have remained, they testify to the former splendour of the building.Zemgales iela

Karosta – the largest historical military territory in the Baltic, occupies the northern one third of the city. Today Karosta is a spectacular, paradoxical and unique site in the world’s history and architecture reflecting the interaction of tsarist Russia military elegance and robust Soviet militarism. You may like or dislike it, but Karosta certainly won’t leave you indifferent.Karosta originated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1890 to the north of Liepāja city the massive construction of fortifications and a military camp was begun. The official order to start building was given by Russian Tsar Alexander III. His son, Tsar Nicholas II, named the new base Port of Alexander III. It was a fully autonomous, populated area with its own infrastructure, electricity power plant, sewage system, church and schools. During the time of the first Latvian independence this place was more and more often referred to as the Kara Osta (War Port). Karosta was closed and covert zone with no admission even for the citizens of Liepāja for several decades during the Soviet occupation. Today Karosta is not any more a closed area of a military base but a tourist site with an inspiring environment for creative people as well.

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The Latvian Cyclists’ Association has awarded Liepāja a certificate for its con-tribution to the development of cycling infrastructure, thus confirming that Liepāja is a cyclist – friendly city.Bike path network creation has been begun in 2009, which made Liepāja the first city in Kurzeme that has active-ly engaged in promotion of cycling. At present there is more than 40 km of bike paths built in Liepāja.Bicycle stands of single design are in-stalled in Liepāja’s historic centre –

BICYCLE RENTAL LIEPĀJA REGION TOURISMINFORMATION OFFICE Rožu laukums 5/6+371 634 80808, +371 [email protected], www.liepaja.travel

”BLUE SHOCK BIKE” ELEKTROBIKESDzērves iela 1+371 20465432 [email protected]

”KUŠS, NESAKI NEVIENAM” Rīgas iela 24 +371 25222286 +371 22422776 [email protected]/kussnesakinevienam

BICYCLE RENTAL AND REPAIRBICYCLE SHOP ”JŪSU AUTO”Raiņa iela 35+371 [email protected]

BICYCLE SHOP ”VELORIBA”Graudu iela 31/33+371 [email protected] www.veloriba.lv

a fact, which brings pride to Liepāja’s inhabitants and joy to its visitors. There are bike rentals operating in Liepāja, where one can rent both stan-dard – city and mountain bicycles as well as electric bicycles. The number of various cycling events both in Liepāja and its surroundings in-creases with each passing year. Many of these have already become tradi-tional – European Mobility Week bike ride, Priekule Mountain Bike Marathon, Tweed Run. This year Liepāja awaits

vintage bicycle riders dressed in tweed costumes on May 7.In order to make a city tour during a bi-cycle ride more comfortable, a number of routes have been developed – ”Old Liepāja”, ”Catch the Wind on the Sea-side”, ”Charming Roughness or Rough Charm of Karosta” and others. Cycling guides with detailed informa-tion on the routes in Liepāja and its sur-roundings can be obtained at the Liepāja Region Tourism Information Office and regional tourism information centres.

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Liepāja is accessible to everyone. Pur-poseful design of streets and sidewalks with formatted guidelines enables easy movement for people in wheelchairs and visually impaired. Tactile modules and tactile maps help to understand city centre and harbour buildings and locations, Jānis Čakste Square, assist in orientation in the Seaside Park and the central beach area. Beach accessibility complex, deve-loped for people with disabilities is open during summer season. It has also baby diaper changing table, thus families with babies are welcome to use it as well.Complex opening hours: during the swimming season at a time of accep-table water and air temperature from 11:00 to 19:00.

BEACH ACCESSIBILITY COMPLEX FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IS MADE OF:• 3 changing cabins and restrooms

with showers and WC, particularly adapted to the needs of people with visual impairments and movement disabilities. People can change their clothes and leave their belongings, and have use of the restrooms;

• 2 swimming wheelchairs (auxiliary equipment for people with motion disabilities, provides the opportunity to enjoy the swim fun with help of the assistant–companion);

• swimming area, equipped with audio – buoys for the visually im-paired and special bracelets (auxili-ary equipment for people with visual disabilities, provides the opportunity to enjoy the swim fun with help of the assistant–companion);

• Wide and comfortable timber path-way, that ensures easy access to the sea shore;

• Tactile map, for the people with vi-sual disabilities. It depicts the terri-tory of the Rescue station, shows the location of the complex and access to the sea;

• To facilitate the use of the beach accessibility complex, 2 assistants–companions work at the complex on a daily base.

More information +371 28691133

In Liepāja a route called ”Hear, smell, feel Liepāja!” has been created for the blind and visually impaired people. One blind and a number of sighted guides have been trained to accompany groups on this route.More information +371 29402111

LIEPĀJA – CITY ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL

COMPREHENSIVE ONE-DAY HEALTH CHECK

We offer professional assessment of your medical condition within maximum short and convenient time period. Should there be discovered any medical issues that require particular attention, we offer you high quality individual treatment plan, providing modern surgical inpatient care if neces-sary. We provide extra comfortable ward and meals.

• Basic health check-up program • Comprehensive cardiovascular system check-up program • Oncological preventive care for ladies • Oncological preventive care for men

SURGERY

Laparoscopic gastric surgeries (gastroplasty)Overweight and excessive adiposity is one of the major health issues for modern society. We offer adiposity surgical treatment (bariatric surgery). Gastric bypass surgeries or so called weight loss surgeries is a very effec-tive way to eliminate overweight problems with great and lasting results.

Veins surgeries Experienced phlebologists will perform high quality ultrasound examina-tion of leg veins; explain the medical condition and advice on after treat-ment options with possibility to provide qualitative medical service. During the venous surgeries we use only very effective and safe treatment met-hods with latest medical equipment.

TRAUMA SURGERY

Hip and knee joint replacements Replacement arthroplasty is an absolute breakthrough of the modern medicine. Our hospital specialists in endoprosthetics of hips and knees work with minimally invasive methods, latest technologies, implants and instruments. Thanks to the successful arthroplasty our patients are re-leased from pain and regain motor activity thus improving the quality of life.

Spine surgeries Experienced spine doctors of our hospital provide wide spectrum of diag-nostics and treatment for spine conditions using latest medical treatment methods. Doctors evaluate each client’s locomotor system and set up optimal individual medical treatment method – conservative, drug treat-ment, manual or surgical treatment, as well as advice on best treatment combination.

REHABILITATION AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

Already since the beginning of the 19th century Liepāja has had a reputation of an outstanding health resort and great swimming spot. Its fi nest white sand on the beach has been admired for generations. People who travelled all over the world most amazing sand beaches have always placed Liepāja beach on the same level. Even Russian Tsars choose Liepāja to be their health resort in Latvia, leading the way to all Russian aristocracy to flow here for the summer vacation. Liepāja Regional Hospital continues to offer the same high quality medical rehabilitation procedures with the same unique local underground mineral and thermal water and medicinal clay. We offer various relaxing and stimulating procedures for the immune system, different massages, warming procedures (mud therapy, ozokerite or ‘earth wax’), water procedures (baths, showers), medical baths with Liepāja mineral waters. We also offer mud applications, massage and water therapy for the weight loss.

Liepāja Regional Hospital – the Hospital of the Year 2012 in Latvia

Our professional staff is one of the best in Latvia. Our doctors are fluent in English, German and Russian languages.

www.liepajasslimnica.lv

Slimnīcas iela 25, Liepāja, LV-3414, Latvija

[email protected]

+371 63403202

Your medical treatment in Liepāja, Latvia – facile and pleasant!

Going on holiday to Liepāja, take the opportunity for a quality health check or improvement here!

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MUSEUMS

LIEPĀJA MUSEUMThe Liepāja Museum is amongst the largest regional museums in Latvia and resides in one of the most beautiful 20th century buildings in Liepāja. Mu seum not only takes care of cultural and his-torical heritage and its promotion, but also regularly organizes both local and foreign artists exhibitions. Visitors can have a guided tour around the mu-seum, but children and student groups can participate in different workshops of museum pedagogy.Working hours: Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00Kūrmājas prospekts 16/18+371 29605223, +371 [email protected]

KURZEME FOLK COSTUME INFORMATION CENTREIt consults about the traditions of folk costume wearing and production. The centre organizes training workshops, educational programs for adults and school pupils, provides individual consultations.Working hours: Tue, Wed 9:00-17:00Kūrmājas prospekts 16/18+371 63422604, +371 [email protected]

MUSEUM ”LIEPĀJA DURING THE OCCUPATION REGIMES” Permanent display tells about social, political, economic and cultural life in Liepāja and its region during German and Soviet occupation in 1939-1991 and how the freedom of Latvia was regained in 1991. The house also hosts Jānis Lādītis photo collection exposition. Themed exhibitions of the museum’s collection and art displays are also organized here. Students are invited to participate in one of the museum pedagogy classes.Working hours: Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00K. Ukstiņa iela 7/9+371 63420274, +371 [email protected]

MUSEUM ”HISTORY OF LIEPĀJA JEWISH PARISH”Exhibition is divided into three parts – the first part tells about Jewish commu-nity in Liepāja before the World War II, the second part is dedicated to the me-mory of Holocaust victims, the third part

co vers the period from May 1945 to the present day.Working hours: Wed, Fri 11:00-15:00Kungu iela 21+371 63425336, +371 [email protected]

KAROSTA PRISON MUSEUMIn Karosta Prison, which has hardly changed since tsarist Russia’s times, learn how prisoners were housed and see in the expositions of the museum the evidence from different regimes. Working hours: 1.05.-31.05. and 1.09-30.09. daily 10:00-18:00; 1.06.-31.08. daily 9:00-19:00; 1.10.-30.04. Sat, Sun 12:00-16:00 Invalīdu iela 4, Karosta, +371 [email protected]

SOUVENIRS

ART SALOON ”MĀKSLAS LĀDE”Wide range of traditional handicrafts and artworks made by craftsmen and artists from Liepāja and Latvia. Sou-venirs, leather accessories, bags, and other items, ceramics, watercolours and oil paintings, forgings, accessories and ornaments made of cloth, glass and natural stone.Working hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-19:00, Sat 11:00-15:00F. Brīvzemnieka iela 58+371 20031602, +371 [email protected]

CREATIVE SPACE ”IDEJU BODE”Here you will find wide range of art and design objects – paintings, dishes, je-wellery, accessories, clothing, furniture created by artists and craftsmen from Liepāja and Kurzeme region. T. Breikša iela 41, +371 29141709 [email protected], www.idejubode.lv

TRADITIONS

FOLKLORE CENTRE ”NAMĪNS” Celebration of Latvian annual traditions, experiencing Latvian ancient customs and folk dances. Educational and cul-tural programmes are offered to tourist groups. Programmes include singing of folk-songs, dancing and having a meal cooked in a large soup pot.Bāriņu iela 32, +371 26562954www.kungukvartals.lv

STUDIO ”LATVA”Here one can see how the elements of national costume are used in everyday clothes.Bāriņu iela 32, +371 [email protected], www.latva.lv

CREATIVE QUARTER OF DĀRZA STREET Several buildings on Dārza Street are home to the creative studios of folk, traditional and contemporary art. Ar-tisans are more than happy to share their knowledge and secrets in creating all sorts of applied – art masterpieces. Everyone can follow the process of cre-ation of blankets, belts, skirts, socks, mittens and scarves, traditional dress, amber and metal jewellery. Pottery, silk painting, tapestries and felt works are right here as well. Dārza iela 4/8, +371 26541424 (The House of Craftsmen)www.saivaart.com +371 29746636 (amber jewellery)+371 29733310 (weaving)+371 26767866 (weaving, handicrafts)

CREATIVE QUARTER OF KUNGU STREETIt is a cultural environment, where vari-ous events such as creative workshops, concerts, art performances and crafts-men markets take place.+371 [email protected]

THEATRES

LIEPĀJA THEATREPerformances, costume rentals, pre mi-ses for public events and special occa-sions. Offer for groups – a tour behind the scenes where sets, costumes and props are created.Teātra iela 4+371 63422406, +371 63422121 [email protected]

LIEPĀJA PUPPET THEATREOffer for groups – a tour behind the scenes. Zivju iela 1+371 63425229, +371 [email protected]

CINEMA ”BALLE”

Rožu laukums 5/6, +371 [email protected], www.kinoballe.lv

CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

LIEPĀJA OLYMPIC CENTREPremises – Rose Hall, Tango Hall, Sun Hall, Arena and Comfort Lodge – sui table for conferences, seminars, exhibitions and culture events. Equipment – microphones, supports and tripods, sound and light consoles, projectors, whiteboards and others – is offered. Brīvības iela 39+371 [email protected]

LIEPĀJA LATVIAN SOCIETY HOUSEArt exhibitions. Premises for cultural events, conferences and seminars.Rožu laukums 5/6+371 [email protected]

ART GALLERIES

ART GALLERY ”PROMENADE”Vecā Ostmala 40+371 [email protected]

GALLERY OF ART EXHIBITIONS ”UPB”Dzintaru iela 19+371 63421970, +371 [email protected]

EXHIBITION GALLERY OF ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL

Rakstvežu iela 13+371 63429775

CREATIVE AND COGNITIVE WORKSHOPS

SCIENCE CENTRE FOR KIDS ”WONDERS”

Science within the reach and touch. Items and displays that make you think out of the box.Unusual experiments with simple things and usual substances. Excursions for classes and families. Entertaining and gnostic parties.Working hours: Tue-Sun 10:00–18:00Autoru iela 4/6, +371 [email protected]

”TĒJAS ISTABA”, PAINTING ROOM AND ”TISTABIŅA”

A creative shop of handmade items and materials. Goodies for artists. Creative workshops and party space for kids. Painting studio for adults.F. Brīvzemnieka iela 28+371 29641073, +371 25124779www.tejasistaba.lv

MUSIC

LIEPĀJA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRARadio iela 8+371 [email protected]

CONCERT HALL ”GREAT AMBER”

Outstanding acoustics, contemporary architecture and multifunctionality are the major values of the new concert hall. Modern premises particularly constructed for the high level artistic performances, various conferences and corporative events. Groups are welcome to take a guided tour around the concert hall. Radio iela 8+371 [email protected]

CULTURE SPACE ”KURSAS PUTNI”Creative atmosphere and culture do-ping – concerts and song evenings, films, exhibitions and meetings with personalities. A place with Liepāja taste. F. Brīvzemnieka iela 28+371 26681596www.facebook.com/kursasputni/

CIRCUS

LIEPĀJA CIRCUS STUDIO ”BEZTEMATA”Circus takes part in different public and private events. It offers entertainment also for the groups of ghost stuff fans. +371 [email protected]

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POOL & SPA www.loc.lv

SWIMMING POOLS

The large swimming pool is a great way to relax after a hard day at work, or to get a morning energy boost before work. Depth of the pool is 1,40 m and 2,10 m.The small swimming pool is equipped with two counter-flow systems that can be used as massage equipment. Depth of the small swimming pool is 90 cm.

SPA POOLS

The cascade complex allows swimming up-stream and enjoying the strong mas-saging effect. Moreover, the massaging platforms on the floor provide pleasant foot massage.

In the small SPA swimming pool you can enjoy ”pearl massage” effect while lying on special massage beds.In the three massage swimming pools you can enjoy the relaxing effect of warm water and air and water massage combined.

SALT SAUNA

Salt crystals ionize the air with negative ions; when heated, the ionizing power of salt crystals increases. It should be noted that salt sauna has both relaxing and remedial effect that positively affects skin and lungs.

TURKISH BATH

Traditionally in the Turkish bath people take a steam bath on hot marble ben-ches. The air in the bath is as humid as possible and scented with natural oils used in body care and for inhalations, and positively affects skin and lungs.

CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND

The children’s playground is a place where children experience a diffe rent world – the world of water jets and splashing sounds. On the playground children can slide down the waterslides, splash, feel the power of the waterfall and walk among the fountains.

AROMATIC SAUNA

The air in the bath is humid and scented with natural oils used in body care and for inhalations, and positively affects skin and lungs.All baths are equipped with relaxing music.

BAR

Red Sun Buffet SPA BAR every day offers refreshing drinks, healthy fresh juices and delicious ice-cream shakes.

twitter.com/loclvfacebook.com/loclvdraugiem.lv/locBrīvības iela 39, Liepājawww.loc.lv

Perfect relaxation for anyone… any season

Enjoy the pool and therapeutic effect of water treatments at the largest and most modern swimming pool and SPA centre in Western Latvia. We offer two pools, convenient relaxation and sunbathing area, variety of water therapies, bubble baths, three types of saunas and water amusement area for children.

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BICYCLE RENT

City bicycles, helmets, children seats and bike trailer for children transporta-tion, children bikes.Rožu laukums 5/6 +371 63480808, +371 [email protected]

BICYCLE RENT ”KUŠS, NESAKI NEVIENAM”

City and kids’ bikes, helmets, kid’s seats, tricycles and other special bikes, equipment for transporting the bikes. Long-term bike rent for the vacation period is available.Rīgas iela 24+371 22422776, +371 [email protected]/kussnesakinevienam

QUEST HOUSE/ QUEST GAME ”CONCERT”

An interesting team game for groups of 2-4 people. You get locked in a room, in order to escape you should examine all hides, using hints and clues solve all riddles, applying your logics and savvy. F. Brīvzemnieka 42+371 [email protected]

BICYCLE SHOP ”VELORIBA”

City bikes, kids’ bikes, protective hel-mets, seats and trailer for kids’ trans-portation. Delivery within Liepāja sur-roundings is available on request. We ensure help on road and bike wash. Bike routes brochures around Liepāja and region. Graudu iela 31/33+371 [email protected], www.veloriba.lv

LIEPĀJA OLYMPIC CENTRE

Sports complex for fitness, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and other sports activities for individuals and groups.Brīvības iela 39+371 [email protected], www.loc.lv

SPA & POOL AT LIEPĀJA OLYMPIC CENTRE

The largest and most modern swim-ming pool and SPA centre in Western Latvia offers two pools, convenient re-laxation and sunbathing area, variety of water therapies, bubble baths, three types of saunas and water amusement area for children.Brīvības iela 39+371 [email protected], www.loc.lv

SCOOTERS RENT ”EGO SPORT”

Enjoy Liepāja by driving a scooter! Catch sun, wind and perfect summer!Lielā iela 7+371 [email protected]

BOAT RENTAL ”NIKNĀS LAIVAS”

Furious and comfortable boat rental for trips in the Liepāja Lake, as well as in the rivers of Kurzeme region.+371 [email protected] www.niknaslaivas.lv

BICYCLE SHOP ”JŪSU AUTO”

New and used bikes, bike rent (includ-ing for large groups up to 40 people), Professional bike repair shop, evacua-tion. Bike production and restoration. Bike delivery. Raiņa iela [email protected]

BLUE SHOCK BIKE

Designed and made in Latvia, bikes from the ”Blue Shock Bike” will deli-ver you tons of positive emotions all day long. See three times more as usual with no additional physical effort. Dzērves iela 1+371 [email protected]

TOUR OF THE LIEPĀJA FORTRESS FORTIFICATIONS

A car trip for those who wish to look at the fortifications surrounding the whole city. Redoubts, redans, lunettes, obser-vation towers, long forgotten railroads, abandoned powder and firearms sto-rages. This tour is for young and curi-ous travellers, ready to examine deep woods and sand, not afraid of concrete bunkers. Short routes depending on the team age available as well. +371 25988938, +371 28278641

LIEPĀJA OLYMPIC CENTRE ICE-HALL

The ice-hall invites all who love skat-ing to enjoy the fun at the open skate rinks, either just skating, or playing ice- hockey, or feel the tension of the ice-hockey game as a spectator. Brīvības iela 3/7 +371 63481840+371 [email protected]

SKATEPARK

Seaside Park

CHILDREN PLAYGROUND

Every Sunday from June 1st till Septem-ber 1st at 12:00 leisure activities, pup-pet theatre or circus performances for children.Seaside Park

SHIP ”ČETRI VĒJI”

Boat trips in Liepāja port area and the open sea; sea fishing. Boarding at the yacht port in Liepāja Promenade. +371 26779025+371 [email protected]

MINIGOLF

Seaside Park (May–September)Liepāja Olimpic Centre, Brīvības iela 39 (October –May)www.minigolfsliepaja.lv+371 29265644

ACTIVE LEISURE PARK ”BB WAKEPARK”

During the summer time ”BB wakepark” offers wakeboarding track and aquip-ment rental, SUP board and boat rental, tips and practical help for the beginners, wakeboarding school for children.During the winter – open-air skating rink with the skate rental, ”Winter park”, where using the wakeboarding rope every body can ride with snowboard or ski.Café is working all year long, as well the sauna and Hot-Tube rental.Lībiešu iela 2/6, Beberliņi, Karosta+371 [email protected]

BOWLING CLUB ”DZINTARA BOULINGS”

8 bowling lanes, billiard, cafe. Peldu iela 66+371 [email protected]

WINDSURFING CLUB ”RIETUMKRASTS”

Recreation on the water – windsurfing, kite-surfing, water-skiing, bladders, water-motorbikes, motorboats. Rentals and lessons. Portable kitchen and sauna. Beach at the end of Katedrāles Street, Karosta, +371 [email protected] www.rietumkrasts.lv

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”TINTO”Concert Hall ”Great Amber”Radio iela 8+371 [email protected], www.tinto.lv

”UPE~LE”Lielā iela 13+371 [email protected]

”DZINTARA BOULINGS”Peldu iela 66+371 [email protected]

”TRĪS KUNGI”Kungu iela 3+371 63425453 [email protected]

BAR ”BRUNO”Rīgas iela 7/9+371 63480888+371 [email protected]

”CAFE 21 – PUTNU DĀRZS”Kungu iela 21+371 29233412+371 [email protected]

BAKERY• ”Beķereja”, Lielā iela 4,

+371 63426200• ”Mežrozīte”, Klaipēdas iela 104• ”Saulgrieze”, Kuršu laukums [email protected]

”LOTTE CAFFE”• TC ”Ostmala”, K. Zāles

laukums 8, +371 27841691• Brīvības iela 39, +371 28366366• Kuršu iela 7/9, +371 [email protected]

BEACH CAFES

”ZELTA OLA”E. Veidenbauma iela [email protected] +371 26186143

”EGO POP UP”Liepāja beach at the central lifeguard Station+371 [email protected]/egopopupMusic style: Pop/House

”CUKURFABRIK’”Liepāja beach at the central lifeguard Station+371 [email protected]/CukurfabrikMusic style: House/Soulful House

”RED SUN BUFFET BEACH BAR”Liepāja beach at the end of Peldu Street, +371 [email protected] style: dance music, Pop/House, live music

NIGHTLIFE

”VĒJU DĀRZS”Liepāja beach at the end of Jūrmalas Street +371 [email protected] Music style: live music

”EGO CLUB”Lielā iela 7+371 [email protected] style: Pop/ House

”FONTAINE PALACE”Dzirnavu iela 4+371 [email protected] Music style: live music, rock, folk, punk, Hip Hop, blues, jazz

”KLONDAIKA”Stendera iela 3+371 [email protected]/KlondaikaLiepaja/Music style: live music

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”FIFTH BUD”A. Pumpura iela 5+371 27337765 [email protected] www.restoransfifthbud.lv

”TINTO”Concert Hall ”Great Amber”Radio iela 8+371 [email protected]

”OLIVE”TC ”baata”, Klaipēdas iela 104c+371 [email protected]

”LIBAVA”Vecā Ostmala 29+371 63429714+371 [email protected]

”PASTNIEKA MĀJA” F. Brīvzemnieka iela 53+371 63407521, +371 [email protected]

”KOLUMBS”Kuršu iela 32+371 [email protected]

”MEDUS”Palmu iela 5, Liepāja+371 [email protected]

”OSKARS”Rīgas iela 7/9+371 63480888+371 [email protected]

”UPE” Lielā iela 11+371 [email protected]

”BARONS BUMBIER’S”TC ”Kurzeme”, Lielā iela 13+371 [email protected]

RESTAURANT-PIZZERIA ”ČILI PICA”• TC ”XL Sala”, Klaipēdas 62• TC ”Rietumu centrs”, Jaunā

Ostmala 3/5+371 [email protected]

”TEX – MEX” KLONDAIKAStendera iela 3+371 63489450www.texmex.lv

”HOUSE OF FOOD”Stūrmaņu iela 1+371 [email protected]

”PIANO”Vecā Ostmala 40+371 [email protected]

RESTAURANT-SUSHI-BAR ”GINGER”Peldu iela 54+371 [email protected]

”RED SUN BUFFET”Pasta iela 2+371 [email protected]

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EZERA MĀJAEzera iela 39+371 [email protected]

PIE JĀŅA BRĀĻARaiņa iela 43+371 [email protected]

SENLIEPĀJABrāļu iela 2+371 26030745, +371 [email protected]

APARTMENTS

VĪTOLU APARTMENTSVītolu iela 7/11+371 [email protected]

HONEY APARTMENTS Jelgavas iela 40+371 [email protected]

BARONA APARTMENTSBarona iela 11+371 63484498, +371 [email protected]

BERNĀTU APARTMENTSBernātu iela 47+371 [email protected]

HOSTELS

TOMA APARTMENTSToma iela 50+371 [email protected]

GERMAN COMMUNITY HOUSE Stendera iela 5+371 [email protected]

PĒRLĪTEHika iela 3+371 [email protected] facebook.com/hostelperlite

TRAVELLERS BEACH HOSTELRepublikas iela 27+371 [email protected]

CAMPING

BB CAMPINGLībiešu iela 2/6, Beberliņi, Karosta +371 26146183 [email protected]

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PROMENADE HOTEL*****Vecā Ostmala 40+371 63488288 [email protected] www.promenadehotel.lv

HOTEL KOLUMBS****Kuršu iela 32+371 [email protected]

EUROPA CITY AMRITA****Rīgas iela 7/9+371 63480888, +371 [email protected]

SUPERIOR CLASS HOTEL LĪVA***Lielā iela 11+371 63420102, +371 [email protected]

VILHELMĪNEK. Valdemāra iela 9+371 63483279, +371 [email protected]

ROZERožu iela 37+371 634 [email protected]

LIBAVAVecā Ostmala 29+371 63425318, +371 [email protected]

SPORT HOTEL***Dzērves iela 9+371 63432005, +371 [email protected]

PORIŅŠPalmu iela 5+371 [email protected]

FONTAINE ROYALStūrmaņu iela 1+371 [email protected]

FONTAINE HOTELJūras iela 24+371 63420956, +371 [email protected]

VILLA JANAŪliha iela 32+371 [email protected]

GUEST HOUSES

HELVITABernātu iela 11, Liepāja+371 [email protected]

BRĪZEO. Kalpaka iela 68/70+371 26575051, +371 [email protected]

HOTEL LIEPĀJA Brīvības iela 98b+371 63425004, +371 [email protected]

SEVEN SISTERS Egļu iela 8+371 26771638, +371 [email protected]

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08.–09.07. The International Festival of Street Theatres ”Land. Sky. Sea”www.liepajaslelles.lv

09.07. The Sea Festival in Liepāja and Fishermen Festival in Pāvilosta and Jūrmalciemswww.liepajaskultura.lvwww.liepaja.travel

12.–17.07. European Championship in bridge www.bridge.lv 16.07. Durbe Town Festwww.durbe.lv

16.–17.07. Strength Competitions on Liepāja Beach

22.–23.07. Music and Art Festival ”Green Ray” in Pāvilostawww.pavilosta.lv

FEBRUARY 13.02. Smelt Festwww.liepaja.lv

19.02. Conference of Creative Industries ”Subject: Creativity” subjectcreativity.lv

MARCHLIEPĀJA 391 – YEAR ANNIVERSARY

05.–13.03. Liepāja International Stars Festivalwww.lso.lv

25.–28.03. Easter Events www.liepajaskultura.lvwww.liepaja.travel

MAY01.05. Priekule MTB Cycling Marathonwww.priekulesnovads.lv

06.-07.05. Speed Festival ”Rally Kurzeme”www.rallykurzeme.lv

06.-07.05. Skrunda Town Festivalwww.skrunda.lv

07.05. Opening of the Summer Tourism Season with the Tweed Ride in Liepājawww.liepaja.travel

17.05. Gardeners’ Festival ”Spring in Flowers”www.biedribasnams.lv

21.05. International Night of Museums www.liepajaskultura.lv

21.05. Pāvilosta Town Festivalwww.pavilosta.lv

21.–22.05. Traditional Crafts Market and Ethno-Music Festival ”Līva Village”www.liepajaskc.lv

28.05. Viking Festival ”Seeburg” in Grobiņa

JUNE04.06. Family Festival www.liepajaskultura.lv

05.06. Liepāja Half Marathonwww.liepajaspusmaratons.lv

21.06. Midsummer Solstice in Pape and Ziemupe www.liepaja.travel

23.06. The Līgo Festivalwww.liepajaskultura.lvwww.liepaja.travel

JULY01.–23.07. Classical Music Festival ”Liepāja Summer”www.lso.lv

04.–09.07. International Plain Air ”Liepājas Marina”

29.–30.07. International Music Festival ”Summer Sound Liepāja”www.summersound.lv

AUGUST04.–07.08. International Chess Tournament ”Liepājas Rokāde”

08.–14.08. European Cup Formula Windsurfing and Techno Classwww.rietumkrasts.lvwww.internationalwindsurfing.com

12.–13.08. Aizpute Town Festival and Final Show of the International Cast Iron Art Symposium www.aizputesnovads.lvwww.visitaizpute.lv

12.–13.08. International Music Festival ”Fontaine Festival”www.fontaine.lv

13.08. Liepāja Velo Marathon www.baltijasmaratoni.lv

EVENTS 2016 kalendars.liepaja.lv www.liepajaskultura.lv www.liepaja.travel

13.08. Festivity of Icarus in Priekulewww.priekulesnovads.lv

13.- 26.08. Classical Music Festival ”Liepāja Summer”www.lso.lv

13.–27.08. Festival ”Via Baltica” www.draugiem.lv/viabaltica

20.08. Concert of Latvian Band ”BrainStorm” ”7 Steps of Fresh Air”pratavetra.lv

20.08. Moto Festival ”Seeburg Bikerland” in Grobiņa

27.08. Ancient Fire Night in Liepāja, Pāvilosta and Ziemupewww.liepajaskultura.lvwww.pavilosta.lv

SEPTEMBER03.09. Kazdanga Park Fest www.kazdangaspils.com

03.–10.09. International Tennis Tournament U18

09.–24.09. International Organ Music Festivalwww.liepajaskultura.lv

10.09. Arts and Crafts Fair ”Applefest” in Aizputewww.visitaizpute.lv

16.-18.09 European Rally Championship Stage 2016.lvrally.com

17.09. Apple Festival in Durbewww.durbe.lv

OCTOBER10.–22.10. Russian Theatre Festival ”Golden Mask” www.goldenmask.lv

28.–29.10. International Children Ballet Festival

28.-29.10. Festival of Music, Art and Local Harvest ”Zemlika” in Durbewww.zemlika.lv

NOVEMBER05.–13.11. 8th International New Media Art Weekiweek.mplab.lv

11.11. Lāčplēsis Day Torchlight Procession www.liepajaskultura.lv

18.11. Latvia’s Independence Daywww.liepajaskultura.lv

DECEMBER03.12. Liepāja Christmas- Tree Lighting www.liepajaskultura.lv

31.12. New Year’s Eve Celebration in Liepāja www.liepajaskultura.lv

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PASTURES OF WILD HORSES AND AUROCHS IN NATURE PARK ”PAPE”

In 1999 the first wild horses in Latvia were brought to the meadows to the east of the Pape Lake. Feeding on grass, bushes, reed and bark, the animals ensure the preservation of meadow, coastal habitats and agricultural lands thus enlarging the biodiversity of the territory, as well as the preservation of the landscape of the park. In 2004 the first Aurochen Cows were introduced here.In the pastures of aurochs and wild horses the guests of the park can see the glorious and wild orchid species. They are very rare and recorded in Latvian Red Book.Visiting pastures is offered only as a guided tour.Price: 1,50-3 EUR, discounts for groupsKalnišķi, Nīcas pagasts+371 [email protected]

Nīca county boasts the incredible sunset views on the seashore, which fascinate its guests, beautiful gardens of Nīca, the magnificent national costume, ancient environment of Jūrmalciems, white sand dunes, pine forests and the solid character of the locals.

NATURE PARK ”BERNĀTI”

Park has the status of a European pro-tected nature area Natura 2000. Sea-shore with fine, white sand, dunes and pine forest attracts visitors during win-ter to enjoy walking through the forest trails, to sweep down the hill with sleigh or to ski through the forested dune trails and paths. In summer one can en-joy sunbathing on the wide beach and swimming in the sea. You can see wooden sculptures in the park. Their design is based on the le-gend ”How did colours appear in the na-tional costume of Southern Kurzeme”.Memorial stone in honour of the first President of the Republic of Latvia Jānis Čakste, who once said that Ber-nāti is a perfect place for resort, is set atop a high dune. Memorial site is land-scaped – a staircase with two viewing platforms and benches are installed.A granite sculpture ”The Green Beam” installed in the park marks the western-most point of Latvia. It symbolizes sun

motive and is one of four granite sculp-tures each of that placed in the farthest points of Latvia.In the territory of the park (on the way to Jūrmalciems) you will find the highest dune in Latvia – Pūsēni Hill. It is 37 m high.

NĪCA EXPOSITION OF ANTIQUES

Here you can see more than a century old Nīca folk costumes, traditional-ly loom woven blankets, towels, table cloths, a variety of embroidery and knitwear – gloves, socks etc. Collection of ancient household items, tools and books. There you can find information about county’s history.Working hours: Mon 8:30-18:00, Tue-Thu 8:30-17:00, Fri 8:30-16:00Bārtas iela 6, Nīca+371 63469119, +371 [email protected]

PRENCLAVA WINDMILL

The windmill is an object of national ar-chitectural heritage. It was built in 1885 after the model of Dutch windmills and has 6 sails. Today it still operates with the mechanisms which have been pre-served from earlier times. Otaņķu pagasts+371 26051129

ROGAS FAMILY COLLECTION

Pen collection, car and motorcycle col-lection, fireman tools and clothing. Visits by prior appointment ”Upmalas”, Nīcas pagasts +371 29358190+371 26176908

OTAŅĶI EXPOSITION OF ANTIQUES

Here you can see a variety of tools, for example, flax processing gadgets. The oldest and most valuable exhibit is the gramophone, which is still playing the

old tunes as well as old-time typewriter and the pedal sewing machine. Note-worthy is also a beer mug with tune mechanism produced in 1920s-30s. In the dowry chest you can find traditio-nal knitted gloves, weaved head scarves and table cloths. Vivid Nīca folk costume as well as albums and old photographs are also included in the exposition. Visits by prior appointment Otaņķu pagasts+371 63454344+371 20091406

NĪCA BEAUTIFUL GARDENS

Nīca County is proud for its people and gardens. It is possible to visit this beau-tiful kingdom of flowers and verdant plants on a guided tour between the 1st of May and the 1st of October. Indivi-dually prepared routes for groups. +371 63489501+371 [email protected]

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EXPOSITION OF ANTIQUES ”GALDNIEKI”

Exposition of the artefacts related to the history of Nīca and Pērkone. ”Galdnieki”, Nīcas pagasts+371 26998159+371 63469545

The visitors of Nīca County can learn how the Nīca and Pērkone regional folk costumes are made. They also can taste smoked fish, dainties made of elderberries and local pastries as well as rent a boat and go for a ride on the Bārta River.

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AKMEŅRAGS LIGHTHOUSE

37 m tall lighthouse is the main high-light of Akmeņrags. The first lighthouse on this location was built in 1884. It was destroyed during World War I and rebuilt in 1921. Climb up to the top of the light-house and enjoy a wonderful view over the sea and the surrounding woods! The collection of amber found near Akmeņrags lighthouse may be seen in the open-air exhibition arranged next to the lighthouse. Akmeņrags lighthouse stands out of the other lighthouses of Latvia with its lo-cation as one of the most dangerous to navigation in the whole Baltic Sea coast area. Working hours: 1.05.-30.09. Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00; 1.10.-30.04. Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00 By prior appointmentEntrance fee: 0,30-0,70 EUR+371 28350899

Washed by waters of open Baltic Sea Pāvilosta region is well known for its serene nature and peaceful tranquillity. The region attracts with its particular charm, golden beach sand and picturesque scenery one can enjoy not only from the human’s high point view, but also from the bird’s view. Fresh smoked fish, warm baked rye bread aroma and rides in small local wooden boats are the utmost distinctive feature of the region.

PĀVILOSTA LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND BOATHOUSE

Museum exposition reflects history of Pāvilosta county. It is proud of several unique objects: stone and bone axes found in Saka parish, forged bronze brooches and belts. The mansard of the museum is used for changing exhibi-tions throughout the year. The large size exhibits of the museum are displayed in the boathouse. Working hours:15.09.-14.05. Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00; 15.05.-14.09. Wed-Fri 9:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-16:00Entrance fee: 0,25-1 EUREntrance fee to exhibition: 0,25 EURGuide services: 3 EURDzintaru iela 1, Pāvilosta+371 63498276+371 [email protected]

CENTENNIAL PARK AND FISHING BOAT ”DOLE”

Designed at the historical place in 1979 and honouring the centennial jubilee of Pāvilosta. In the park you will find a Centennial stone and a memorial stone dedicated to the victims of Stalin repres-sions in 1941 and 1949. Next to the park, there is the only preserved RB type ship in Latvia – fishing boat ”Dole”. It is a memorial for the angler’s dynasties.

PĀVILOSTA BREAKWATERS AND THE SEA BOULDER

The first breakwaters were built in 1878. The port is ice-free, the length of the ca-nal is 950 m but the width is 45-50 m. However the narrow entrance of the ca-nal (52 m) and parallel breakwaters li-mit the navigation of large ships. Location north from the breakwater, the largest Sea Boulder at the Kurzeme Baltic coast can be found – Great Pāvil osta Stone. Its height above the ground level is 3,5 m, perimeter - 15 m.

During Soviet times the stone marked the border people were not allowed to go further along the sea coast. VĒRGALE MANOR HOUSE COMPLEX AND LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM

The manor house was built in the 18th century and then rebuilt in the late clas-sical or Empire style. The main building now houses the Vērgale primary school, the former servants’ house is a pub-lic library, the former granary is a cul-ture house and the former dwelling of the manager is now the administrative building of the local authority. Vērgale Local History Museum is loca-ted in the former distillery. One of the biggest mantel chimneys in Kurzeme

has remained in the building – an open-fire hearth for cooking where the smoke is discharged from the room through the open chimney passage. Working hours: 1.10.-31.05. Mon-Fri 9:30-16:30;1.06.-30.09. Wed-Sun 9:30-16:30; at other times – by prior appointmentEntrance fee: 0,25-0,70 EURGuide services: 5 EUR”Dīķenieki”, Vērgale, +371 [email protected]

SEASHORE BLUFF An impressive seashore bluff stretches in length for several tens of kilometres. In Ziemupe it is from 5 to 12 m high, but between Strante and Ulmale reaches even 16 m. During a storm, waves rage over the seashore and crash into the

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bluff thus the sea regains a piece of dry land every year. The bluff is geomorpho-logic memorial of nature. It is shaped by sand and clay; therefore, it is dangerous to walk along its overhangs and to find one below them because landslides can occur.

ZIEMUPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

A church stands out from the other churches in Kurzeme because of its tiny size (25 m x 11 m) and architectural simplicity. The church was built without a spire as it was not permitted to build high structures close to the seashore and ship navigation routes, so as not to mislead the seafarers. The interior of the church dates back to 1684 and is one of the oldest examples of decora-tive sculptures with advanced baroque elements. The harmonium built in the Bokums’ company in Liepāja in 1928 has a historic value, too.Visits by prior appointment +371 26274155

PĀVILOSTA REGION TOURISM INFORMATION CENTREDzintaru iela 2, Pāvilosta, LV-3466+371 63498229, +371 [email protected]

ZIEMUPE / VĒRGALE TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Ziemupes tautas nams, Vērgales pagasts, Pāvilostas novads, LV-3463+371 [email protected]

The visitors of Pāvilosta County can participate in sand art and jewellery making workshops as well as a culinary workshop centred on preparing meals out of nature’s gifts. They also can smoke fish and taste home-made bread and goat cheese, go boating on the rivers or the sea and see surrounding areas from the sky while flying in a hot air balloon.

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DURBE CHURCH

It was built in 1651 and has not been under massive reconstruction since that time. The church is the oldest building in the town and it is included in the Latvian national list of protected monuments. A boulder fence around the church has survived till today. The interior of the church has a lot of original parts like a pulpit in the Baroque style from the be-ginning of the 18th century, an altar with wooden sculptures and twines of acan-thus leaves, ceiling chandelier in Man-nerist style. A small exhibition about the history of the church is displayed in the church tower.Working hours: Sat 10:00-12:00; at other times – by prior appointment Skolas iela 1, Durbe+371 29238037

Durbe, the smallest town of Latvia, is located in the centre of the county, and it is surrounded by Tadaiķi, Dunalka, Durbe and Vecpils parishes. The name of Durbe is linked with one of the brightest moments of the 13th century battles for freedom of the Baltic nations. Landscape of Durbe county consists of lakes, forests, hills and cultivated fields, and this is certainly one of the most picturesque counties of Lejaskurzeme.

DURBE MUSEUM

The museum is located in the former home of Zigfrīds Anna Meierovics, the first Foreign Minister of the independent Latvia. The museum has permanent and changing expositions dedicated to the well known people who had been re-lated to Durbe and informing about the local history. The museum hosts also various exhibitions.Raiņa iela 17, Durbe+371 [email protected]

VECPILS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Vecpils (Altenburg) Catholic Church is the third oldest Catholic Church in the Southern Kurzeme. It was built in 1700 from boulders, with tile roof and tower. Vaulted ceiling is made of un-planned boards and the floor of burned clay slabs. The church has three altars,

which were built at different times. They are decorated with icons and carvings. Various carvings also decorate the organ and the ”master” chair. Visits by prior appointment+371 22021829

INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPOSITION ABOUT THE DURBE LAKE

At the exhibition there is an opportunity to familiarize oneself with the formation of the lake from the ice age to the pre-sent day. Skolas iela 3, Durbe+371 29164833

In Durbe county you can join workshop of making wattle fence, taste a variety of canned food, tea and wine.

DURBE TOURISM INFORMATION POINT Raiņa iela 17, Durbe, LV-3440+371 28835821, +371 [email protected], [email protected] www.visitdurbe.lv

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HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN AIZPUTE

The history of Aizpute put roots at the present day Church hill, where before the 13th century stood the ancient Curo-nian Hill fort. In the 13th century Curonian castle was captured by German knights, who built there church still standing to-day and being one of the most ancient buildings in Kurzeme region. Aizpute used to be the capital of Courland Dio-cese and place of Dome Capitul. On the other side of the Tebra River German Order built its fortress with two observa-tion towers, later reconstructed into the cast le. At that time, Tebra River marked the borderline between Livonian Order and Courland Diocese.Medieval Aizpute located between Atmodas, Jāņa and Katoļu Streets, and grew larger towards Jelgavas, Kalvenes and Kuldīgas Streets at the end of the 17th century. Oldest town buildings from

the 18th century still stand here. Several active local cultural establishments oc-cupy these ancient houses today; among them are the Residency and workshop centre ”Serde”, gallery ”Mētras māja”, youth house ”Ideju māja”, Puppet room and weaving studio.The town was ethnically diverse, having also German and Jewish communities and their cultural and historical heritage. The synagogue of Aizpute, built in 1751 today is the oldest surviving synagogue and is used as town Culture Centre.

KAZDANGA CASTLE AND MANOR COMPLEX

Kazdanga Castle and its complex be-longed to the powerful Kurzeme ba-rons Mantteuffel. The castle was built in 1800 – 1804 following Classicism style. Its architect is Johan Georg Berlitz and the manor is an acknowledged example of Classicism style in Kurzeme.

AIZPUTE REGION TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Atmodas iela 16, Aizpute, LV-3456

+371 [email protected] www.visitaizpute.lv

County consists of the town Aizpute and five neighbouring parishes – Laža, Cīrava, Kazdanga, Kalvene and Aizpute, all with distinct and rich cultural, historical and sacral heritage, picturesque landscape, and vibrant cultural and sportive life. Aizpute is one of the oldest Latvian towns, up to the middle of the 13th century it was a centre of the ancient Curonian land Bandava. It was granted town rights in 1378 and historically grew larger around the Coulrand Dome Capitul and Livonian Order castles.

Stone bridge over Alokste River is guiding the way to the castle. On the other side of the river, several smaller buildings belong to the manor complex – servants’ house, stables, barn and a steward house. The nearby Cavaliers House shows off its well-preserved interior design, including the baroque staircase and ornamental parquet flooring. Manor complex includes the 196 ha Kazdanga Park, which is one of the largest and most dendrologically diverse parks in Latvia. Today, the castle houses the Kazdanga Castle museum and a tourism informa-tion centre. Jaunatnes gatve 1, Kazdanga +371 29103813, +371 63449755, +371 28616717www.kazdangaspils.com

RĪGA ZOO BRANCH ”CĪRUĻI”On the large pasture grounds of the Zoo there are 39 different species of wild animals – kiangs, bears, lynxes, wild boars, wolves, elks, squirrels, carnivore birds and all sorts of domestic animal breeds like Latvian Blue cows, Highland cows, Galloway cows, flocks of Romanov sheep, Vietnamese pigs, ducks, geese, and so on. Rare species of European tree frog can be noticed in the nearby ponds. Rīga Zoo branch ”Cīruļi” located in Kalvene parish and is an exceptional and laidback recreation offer, surrounded by the rural tranquillity and wild nature! Kalvenes pagasts+371 26527549, +371 29386963www.rigazoo.lv

Aizpute county offers also wine and cheese degustation, opportunity to get familiar with the life of bees, improve weaving skills, visit especial Puppet room and some of the creative studios or artistic symposiums.

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PRIEKULE MANOR COMPLEX

The complex consists of the Swedish Gate, Priekule Manor building and the manor watchtower. Barons Korff ruled Priekule from the 15th century. At that time the manor itself and the ma-nor fortifications were built to defend against pillagers. The drive-through Swedish Gate was built in 1688 and its central part was decorated with the Korff Family coat- of-arms, silver bullet and maskaron carved in Gotland sandstone. Two threate-ning stone guards stood in the niches built in both sides of the passageway of Priekule Manor gate. There was a belief before World War II – those kissing the gate guard’s bellybutton will be happy in the future. Today the Swedish Gate is guarded by wooden soldiers made by a local craftsman, but the belief about kissing the bellybutton still exists. Priekule Manor was built in the 18th cen-tury and experienced extensive recon-struction in the second half of 19th cen-tury supervised by the famous architect

The legend about the blacksmith Johansons of Priekule manor who made wings for himself in 17th century and tried to fly from church tower, has survived until nowadays. The flight was successful and the legend about Priekule Icarus was embodied in the county symbol. Priekule county comprises the town of Priekule and parishes of Bunka, Virga, Kalēti, Gramzda and Priekule. Priekule is a small Latvian town, granted town rights in 1928.

at that time Paul Max Bertschy; parade stairs, second floor hall exit- balcony and the manor viewing tower were built within the reconstruction. Today the manor is the home of Priekule Secon-dary School.Priekule Manor tower was built at the end of 19th century during the reconstruction of the manor, initially it was meant to serve as an observation tower since located on a relatively high ground. On November 18, 1988 Priekule group of Latvian National Front movement raised the first red-white-red Latvian flag on top of the tower, where it flies high ever since. National Day torchlight procession has become the tradition of Priekule – it ends up at a foot of the illuminated tower followed by the grand fireworks. Priekule+371 26132442

KALĒTI FOREST PARK ”PRIEDIENS”

The Forest Park is created in the for-mer Kalēti manor park. It has several

trails – a trail of mushrooms, animals and medical herbs, there is also an ob-stacle course, swings, ”Mini Priekule”, children playground etc. This is an awe-some walking and recreation spot for the families with kids.Mežaparks ”Priediens”, Kalētu pagasts+371 26423893, +371 26197828

PRIEKULE MEMORIAL ENSEMBLE OF WARRIOR’S CEMETERY

The largest warrior’s cemetery in Latvia with more than 23,000 burials of soviet soldiers. ”Priekule operation” or Priekule con-ception was one of the fiercer and lethal fights of the Courland Pocket between October 1944 and the 23rd of February 1945. After the World War II there were only a few dozen houses and a very little population left in Priekule.Priekule+371 26132442

KROTE EXPOSITION OF ANTIQUES

Depository gives insight into the life and work of Krote natives – writer and pub-licist Atis Kronvalds and poet Alfreds Krūklis. Krūklis family tree ornaments the front entrance of the depository. There is also large collection of old agri-cultural and household items, informa-tion on rural areas of Bunka and Krote, the history of Krote elementary school, as well as ex-Presidents’ visits to Krote and Bunka county.

Krote, Priekule, Virga and Kalēti female folk costume.Krotes bibliotēka, Krote, Bunkas pagastsVisits by prior appointment +371 26400685

PRIEKULE LUTHERAN CHURCH

This comparatively small stone church was built in about 1680 on a hillock on a road leading to Priekule manor. There is an old legend related to the Priekule

Lutheran church about the famous Priekule Icarus. During World War II the church was completely destroyed, like the most of the city. The church was re-stored during 1995 through 1998. The altar, interior design and wood carvings are made by the students of Riga Crafts School.Aizputes iela 10, Priekule+371 26321526, +371 26576197

AIZVĪĶI PARK

This is an awesome walking spot for the families with kids because besides pic-turesque forest scenery created by na-ture you will find wooden sculptures of the heroes from fairy tales and legends, some of which related to the history of Aizvīķi. The forest park is full of surpri-ses and has even its own witch and hill of ghosts. The park (territory 36 ha) was developed at the end of the 19th century as a park of a manor house. You will find both, lo-cal and exotic, tree species in the park.Aizvīķi, Gramzdas pagasts+371 29186717

PRIEKULE TOURISM INFORMATION POINT Saules iela 1, Priekule, LV-3434+371 26132442, +371 [email protected]

PRIVATE ANCIENT ITEMS STORAGE ”ĢILDĒNI”

A typical 19th century Kurzeme rural courtyard, that is similar to one on dis-play, in the ethnographical open-air museum in Rīga. The house has pre-served all household outbuildings – a barn, stab les, cellar and a bathhouse. The storage of all the antiquities found on the 18 hectares spacious territory of ”Ģildēni” arranged in the former barn. ”Ģildēni”, Tadaiķi, Bunkas pagastsVisits by prior appointment +371 27135771

Priekule region creative workshops offer to try out all sorts of handiwork, pottering, boat trips, horseback riding and participation in the largest local event – ”Icarus Fest” in August.

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GROBIŅA MEDIEVAL CASTLE RUINS AND THE PROMENADE

The Promenade is located in the area of the Grobiņa castle mound and me-dieval castle ruins, it winds also along the waterfront where you can fish or go boating. The picturesque environment is excellent venue for enjoying recreational activities, observing changing seasons or just relax after a walk in the town. Along the route of the Promenade you will find plates with quotes from Latvian writers Zenta Mauriņa and Rainis. The Promenade has several viewing plat-forms offering beautiful view over the Grobiņa castle mound, water front and castle ruins.In summer concerts and various events take place in the medieval castle ruins.

Grobiņa under its modern external simplicity modestly hides many historical singularities – it is the most ancient Viking settlement place on the territory of Latvia mentioned in written sources and one the most important former Viking colonies. Grobiņa’s medieval castle was once the residence of Duke Jacob. All of Grobiņa county is rich in historical and cultural evidences of different eras, Curonian hill forts and Scandinavian burial sites. County comprises the town of Grobiņa and parishes of Bārta, Gavieze, Grobiņa and Medze.

ACTIVE RECREATION CENTRE ”COURONIAN VIKING SETTLEMENT”

Grobiņa town had been the location of the ancient settlement of the Cours. The evidence of the impressive raids of the Couronian Vikings around the Baltic Sea dates back to the 9th century.”Couronian Viking Settlement” offers you an excellent opportunity to learn wisdoms of the Couronian Vikings, to become a Viking for a day, take a tour by a Viking ship and enjoy time with your family or friends. An opportunity to get acquainted with historical sites and ob-jects in the town of Grobiņa.Working hours:01.05.-31.10. Wed–Thu 12:00-18:00, Fri–Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-18:00; at other times – by prior appointmentPīlādžu iela 3, Grobiņa +371 [email protected]

GROBIŅA ARCHAEOLOGICAL ENSEMBLE

Grobiņa archaeological ensemble is well preserved wonderful and unique evidence of existence of Vikings and northern men, their style of life, trade roots both local and international and sacral heritage. Grobiņa hill fort or Hornbeam Hill, ancient burials – Smukumi, Priediens, Rudzukalni, Atkalni and Porāni – are nominated to the UNESCO World he ritage ”Places of Viking Age in Northern Europe”.

MEMORIAL ROOM OF THE LATVIAN WRITER ZENTA MAURIŅA

Zenta Maurina (1897-1978), an outstanding philosopher, renowned trans-lator, writer and winner of international awards lived here since 1898 till 1921.Working hours: Tue-Sat 11:00-17:00Lielā iela 84, Grobiņa+371 26191522, +371 [email protected]

TĀŠU (TELSES) MANOR

The first written evidence of the Telses (Telsen) manor dates back to 1501. From 1641 till the middle of the 19th cen-tury the manor was owned by the von Korffs and the central building of the manor is from that period of time. The House of Master still has remarkable Baroque fireplaces, also the stonema-sonry main entrance portal and other details have been preserved. The former manor centre is surrounded by histori-cal green area of 10 ha.The building is under res toration.You can stay overnight in the servants’ house apartments.Visits by prior appointmentTāši, Medzes pagasts+371 [email protected]

BĀRTA MUSEUM

The permanent exposition of the Bārta Museum tells about the making process and wearing traditions of Bārta national costume. Museum offers educational programmes and performance of Bārta ethnographical ensemble. Exhibitions are regularly organized in the museum, too.Working hours:1.10.-30.04. Mon, Fri, Sun 10:00-15:00; 1.05.-30.09. Mon, Fri-Sun 10:00-15:00; at other times – by prior appointment ”Cielavas”, Bārta+371 29761660+371 [email protected]

GROBIŅA COUNTY TOURISM INFORMATION POINTS Lielā iela 76, Grobiņa, LV-3430+371 63490458, +371 22024940

”Icafe”Lielā iela 56, Grobiņa(01.05.- 30.09.)+371 22024940

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MUSEUM OF UNDERVALUED ITEMS ON THE ”ĶĪVĪTES” LANDFILL SITE

In the museum one can view ancient household items, unique and valuable things that were found in piles of waste. At the exhibition a historical spinning wheel, a dowry chest, a ladies’ toilet locker dating back to the 19th century can be seen alongside the sewing machines of different periods, appliances and many other interesting household items. A massive original portrait of Lenin pain-ted in 1960 in a gilded frame and Liv artist Jānis Belte’s painting should be espe-cially pointed out.Currently the exhibition features more than 50 different items, but their number is constantly growing.Excursions are free of charge“Ķīvītes” Grobiņas pagasts, Grobiņas novads, +371 [email protected]

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Grobiņa county offers the opportunity to see working process of ceramic and weaving masters, taste locally grown watermelons and goat cheese, take a ride in a boat or on a wakeboard and try out skills at the aerial obstacle line. In May Grobiņa town invites everybody to join its Viking Festival ”Seeburg”.

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SKRUNDA TOWN

Skrunda park is developed on top of the Skrunda castle mound and features four public art objects made by wood carver Ģirts Burvis – seats of the first Couronian kings Ērmanis Pilāts, Jākobs Sigitars, Veisens and Santiķis. The sculptures are dedicated to the 750th an-niversary of Skrunda being mentioned in historical sources. A scenic view over the River Venta opens from the viewing platform located in the park. This pic-turesque Venta riverbank is becoming a popular place for couples to say ”I do”. The clock ”River of time”, designed by Ģirts Burvis, was unveiled during Skrunda Town Festival in 2012. It has become a popular meeting place in the centre of Skrunda. At the same place there is a monument in honour of the victory of the army under the commandership of Oskars Kalpaks over Bolsheviks in Skrunda battle on January 29, 1919.

Skrunda and its county is like a bright brooch on the banks of the river Venta, and its picturesque environment invites its guests to spend more time there. Skrunda is the youngest town in Latvia that will celebrate its 20th anniversary of assigning City Rights this year.

Memorial Carrige – it has been unveiled in Skrunda railway station to comme-morate the victims of deportations during 1941-1949. In this kind of car-riages people were deported to Siberia. There is also a memorial stone.

SKRUNDA MANORThe manor house was built in 1849. It was finished ten years before the death of Johann Berlitz and is considered to be one of the last buildings of the classicism style in the Latvian architecture. Over the years the manor house has been used as prison, almshouse, pharmacy, school and dormitory. After restoration it has re-gained its former splendour and stands proudly at the River Venta again.Today Skrunda manor is transformed into the elegant 4-star hotel and restaurant. Pils iela 2, Skrunda+371 63370000, +371 [email protected]

SKRUNDA TOURISM INFORMATION POINTRaiņa iela 11, Skrunda, LV-3326+371 25708808, +371 [email protected]@skrunda.lvwww.skrundasnovads.lvSkrunda ManorPils iela 2+371 22113355

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DAIRY MUSEUM

In the renewed Dairy museum exhibition you can learn about the history of the dairy industry in Latvia, how to milk a cow by hand and make butter.Museum is a home of the talking cow Venta and her calf Druvis – they both will tell you the exciting story of how the milk is made. Relaxation and rest can be enjoyed in the hotel ”Piena muiža – Berghof” located right next to the museum. You can try out various exclusive milk baths and mas-sages in hotel’s SPA complex. Kids will be happy to see friendly deer and a family of rabbits, but gourmands praise tasty meals made of local products in the Rose tavern.Entrance fee at the museum: 1,50-4,97 EURExcursion with butter making: 3-7,10 EURSieksāte, Rudbāržu pagasts+371 [email protected]

THE OUTCROP OF ROCKS AND THE GOBDZIŅU CAVE ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER VENTA

On the Venta River’s banks in Nīkrāce Parish dolomite and sandstone outcrops up to 20 m high were formed, thus cre-ating beautiful scenery. Gobdziņu cliffs are some of the most picturesque in Kurzeme. At their foot there is the 26 m deep Gobdziņu cave – the second deepest one in Kurzeme.Both along the cliffs’ foot and peak there are paved footpaths, which offer very beautiful views.

Skrunda county invites to try your hand at a weaving and pottering workshop, to taste milk products and shiitake mushrooms.

VAIŅODE COUNTY

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EMBŪTE NATURE PARKEmbūte old river valley is one of the most scenic, interesting and enigma-tic places in Kurzeme region. A stylized sword and shield on both sides of the road leading to the valley symbolizes the entrance into it. It creates a mythical and respectable atmosphere. Many le-gends and tales tell about the hisroty of Embūte and its surroindings. The well-known is a romantic love story between Curonian chief Indulis and German komtur’s daughter Ārija. There are oaks in the place they first met.Embūte area is one of the first places in the territory of Latvia the glacial ice sheet began to retreat from. It had been a very important sacred place in whole Kurzeme region until the Christianity was introduced. The surrounding land-scape – the hilly terrain with the highest hill in Kurzeme – Krīvu hill, numerous springs and ravines – contributed to make this place very special. There is Kuršu or Indulis hill fort in the central part of the river valley. It is sup-

posed a wooden castle was located on the hill.

EXHIBITION HALL OF EMBŪTE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Display of the terrain models of Embūte Nature Park.Group visits by prior appointment Embūte -1, Embūtes pagasts +371 26632134

LIELBĀTA SPRING

Lielbāta Spring is the largest source of spring water in Latvia. It is close to the historic Vaiņode or Lielbāta Castle locat-ed on the Western Kurzeme highland, in a well-groomed and clean environment. Lielbāta Spring’s water source flows from west to east towards the sun – because of that already in the ancient days it was considered magical, even sa-cred, and was attributed healing pro per-ties. It is freely available, and everyone has an opportunity to try out its water. www.lielbata.lv

EMBŪTE TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Embūte -1, Vaiņodes novads, LV-3436

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Vaiņode began its development along with the construction of Liepāja railway line. Forests are the wealth of the county but Embūte ancient valley with the characteristic high hills and deep glens with large newts and tree frogs makes the scenery particularly picturesque. Embūte is entangled with many legends and tales, which inspired poet Rainis to create the play ”Indulis un Ārija”.

VAIŅODE AIRFIELD – FORMER SOVIET MILITARY AVIATION BASE

Used to be one of the largest military airfields in Baltics. At the beginning of the 20th century, this was a home for German dirigibles. Later, dirigible han-gars were dismantled and transported to Rīga, where used in the construction of Rīga Central Market. During the So-viet occupation, the airfield served as an aviation base. There are still left 16 hangars and 1800 meters of once-to-be 2500 long runway. Aviation base tour is available only accompanied by the tour guide. +371 29229743

The visitors of Vaiņode county can tas-te a variety of berries and stroll along the nature trails and try out 100 meters downhill sledge ride.

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MANOR HILL This particular place considered as grassroots of Rucava. There is a dendrological garden. Here are exotic tree species like Manchurian walnut, edible chestnut, silk tree and others. From the hill you can see beautiful scenery of our neighbouring country Lithuania and also the reed roof covering the Leju cult spring – the most powerful of all Sventaja river springs. It is surrounded by the largest bird-cherry in Latvia. Spring water allegedly has healing qualities.

ETHNOGRAPHIC HOUSE ”ZVANĪTĀJI” The ethnographic house ”Zvanītāji” is a museum with typical Latvian applian ces – weaving gears, master’s table, beds, armoire, cradle, and different daily items.By prior appointment cultural and edu-catioal programmes are offered to tou-rist groups. Programmes include singing of folksongs and dancing together with Rucava narrators and singers as well as

Rucava is the place, which invites to return to basics – to taste, to sing and to knit. Rucava invites you to open air, to birdsongs and to the smell of marsh tea. The proudest and the most magnificent women of Kurzeme live here.

tasting traditional Rucava food like local rye-bread, carrot cakes, white butter with potatoes and little loaves of potatoes.Visits by prior appointment+371 26814051

NATURE PARK ”PAPE” Nature Park ”Pape” is 51 777 ha large. It was established as a nature reserve zone in 2003 to protect the natural diversity of the Pape Lake, Nida bog and the Baltic Sea coast, as well as to protect the nes-ting and migratory birds. In 1999 the first 18 wild horses in Latvia were brought to the meadows to the east of the Pape Lake. Feeding on grass, bushes, reed and bark, the animals ensure the pre-servation of meadow, coastal habitats and agricultural lands thus enlarging the biodiversity of the territory, as well as the preservation of the landscape of the park. In 2004 the first Auroxen Cows and European Bisons were introduced here.

RUCAVA TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE ”Buši”, Rucava, LV-3477+371 [email protected], [email protected]

Nature park Pape includes the mosaic of various and rich eco systems: coastal lagoon type lake and wetlands, peat bog, sandy dunes and moving sands, dry and wet coastal forests, bottomland meadows with own flora and fauna. There is also the ornithological station operating since 1966. Park has developed three nature trails – Natural processes trail (9 km), Lake Trail (26 km) and Orchid trail.Tours to wild horses, wild oxen and to the orchid trail available in the company of the guide+371 26167333, [email protected]

DUNIKA SWAMP TRAILThis 4,5 km long walking trail is laid out with wooden planks stretching right over Tīrpurvs as far as the almost 150 year old Lukna hornbeam. Trees grow on the 4 hectares large area, reaching 25 me-ters in height.+371 26335266

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The surroundings of Liepāja are enor-mously packed with magical primeval nature. Wild horses and rare orchid flowers in the Pape Nature Park; mythi-cal aura and historical cultural sites on the hills and in the ravines of Embūte; and yet a completely different look to the water pits and hornbeam growth on the Dunika Marsh trail.

NATURE PATHWAYS IN EMBŪTE You will enjoy your time spent on eco-tourism pathways along the Embūte ancient valley by getting to know the history and nature of the county rich in legends. Possible to rent a bicycle. Embūtes pagasts, Vaiņodes novads+371 26632134www.vainode.lv

FOREST PARK ”PRIEDIENS” IN KALĒTIPathways of mushrooms, animals and medicinal plants, hurdles, swings, play-grounds for children, etc.Kalētu pagasts, Priekules novadsGuide: +371 26197828, +371 26132442

CĪRAVA FOREST PARKThose in love with leisurely fresh air walks can enjoy forest park trails, made with many benches and bridges along-side. Major part of the trail leads along the banks of the river Durbe, revealing fabulous views on the river bends and hornbeam, birch wood, aspen and pine groves. Cīravas pagasts, Aizputes novads

KAZDANGA ESTATE PARK196 ha Kazdanga park, planted in the 19th century, has many walking routes and biking paths to enjoy. Decorated with wooden sculptures, benches and bridges, it is one of the largest and den-drologically enriched estate parks in Latvia. Kazdanga, Aizputes novads +371 29103813www.kazdangaspils.com

NATURE TRAILS IN VĪBIŅI PARKPark has several trails with benches and picnic and fire places, volleyball field.Vībiņi, Embūtes pagasts, Vaiņodes novads+371 28348289

BIRD WATCHING TOWERS IN TĀŠI AND PAPE LAKESEveryone is welcome to see the beautiful nature and local birds inhabiting the surroundings of Liepāja from the bird watching tower in Tāši Lake. Moreover, there is also 30 km long walking and bic ycle trail around the Pape Lake, where you can climb up the bird watching towers, look at Pape lighthouse and polder meadows, visit ornithological station. In the northwestern part of the lake, a particularly tough distance is not sui-table for kids and bikes with narrow tires. Some of the segments may be flooded during some rainy days.Tāši Lake, Medzes pagasts, Grobiņas novadsPape Lake, Rucavas pagasts,Rucavas novads

PASTURES OF WILD HERBIVOROUS ANIMALS IN THE NATURE PARK PAPE Wild horses, oxen and bisons are very important part of the nature. They con-tribute to the formation of the biologi-cally diverse meadows, providing for the existence of thousands of other plants and animals.Excursions to the wild horses and oxen available only accompanied by the guide.Nīcas novads, Rucavas novads+371 26167333

NIDA BEACHPebble beach in Nida is a very uncom-mon type of beach for Latvia. It has appeared during the transgression of the Littoral Sea. The beach is included in the geological sanctuary area. Nida marsh located nearby and the marsh observation platform located in the western corner of it. Nida, Rucavas pagasts, Rucavas novads

PAVILOSTA GREY DUNEThe largest grey dune in Latvia, inclu-ded in the list of EU protected biotopes spreads to the north from the Saka mouth within the length of 1,5 km and its width reaches 200, and even 740 m in some places. The territory of the Na-ture Reserve includes a grey dune co-ve red by caulescent plants, grey dunes with shrubbery stands, woody seaside dunes, dry heath of sand plains of the coastal lowland and is an important habitat for many protected species of fauna and flora. Pāvilostawww.pavilosta.lv

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SHIITAKE MUSHROOM FARM ”GARĪKAS”Visit to the mushroom farm and mushroom tasting.”Garīkas”, Rudbāržu pagasts, Skrundas novads+371 29147778 +371 [email protected]

AIZPUTE WINERY The old vaulted cellar of the Aizpute estate offers to find out more about wine making process and taste local Aiz-pute winery wine.Skolas iela 1, Aizpute+371 [email protected]

DAIRY PLANT ”ELPA””Elpa” offers production facili-ty tours and tasting of ecolo-gical products made of milk. This offer is for groups up to 20 people. Bērzu gatve 4, Kazdanga, Aizputes novads+371 29230365

WINERY ”DURBES VELTES”Tasting of wines and liqueurs made of fruit and berries grown in Durbe county and snacks made by ”Durbes veltes”.Durbe, +371 29119051 [email protected]

ORGANIC FARM ”MELDRI E.B.”Visit to the black elder berry plantation and the apple garden.

An opportunity to walk a garden trail and look at very rare and healthy plants. ”Meldri”, Otaņķu pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 29427174

BERRY GARDEN ”DĒSELES DĀRZI” The farm is engaged in culti-vation of strawberries, rasp-berries, blueberries, plums, apples and little kiwi fruit.Embūtes pagasts, Vaiņodes novads+371 29247627

ART GALLERY ”MĒTRAS MĀJA” ”Mētras mājа” gathered together art gallery, artists’ studio, souvenir shop, guesthouse and tourism information point. Pasta iela 1a, Aizpute+371 29545975www.metra-a.lv

ARTISTS’ RESIDENCE ”SERDE”Historical complex building surrounded by artistic and creative charm invites to visit various cultural and artistic events during the summer season. Atmodas iela 9, Aizpute +371 29817180www.serde.lv

SERIGRAPHIC WORKSHOPSerigraphic T-shirt, pouch, baggy or any other clothing item with the brand logotype, particularly designed by young people from the creative centre ”Ideju māja” can be yours!Katoļu iela 5, Aizpute+371 [email protected]

GUNA RUBEŽA’S CERAMIC STUDIOSieksāte, Rudbāržu pagasts, Skrundas novads+371 [email protected]

FISH SMOKING IN PĀVILOSTA An opportunity to find out more about the fish smoking and to assist in the prepa-ration of fish for smoking. Samp ling and tasting of self-made smoked fish! Offer valid from May till October.Smilšu iela 17, Pāvilosta+371 29207243 [email protected]

FISH SMOKING IN ”ĀĶAGALS”Try out smoking locally caught fish with owning hands, and tasting it afterwards. Dzintaru iela 3, Pāvilosta+371 63451098+371 [email protected]

FISHING AND FISH SMOKINGOwners of ”Zvejnieksētas” in-vite you to join the fishing and then smoke fish or prepare the fish soup together.Offer for groups. Jūras iela 4, Pāvilosta+371 [email protected]

BAKING AND TASTING OF RUSTIC BREAD AT ”IEVLEJAS”An opportunity to make and bake your own loaf of bread. Home-made beer tasting during the period of summer solstice festival Jāņi. ”Ievlejas”, Sakas pagasts, Pāvilostas novads+371 [email protected]

EXCURSION ”MILKY WAY” IN DAIRY MUSEUMMuseum exhibition with the talking cow Venta and her calf Druvis, milk skimming, mak-ing butter, tasting self-made butter. Sieksāte, Rudbāržu pagasts, Skrundas novads+371 26518660 [email protected]

PRIEKULE CLUB OF CREATIVE ADULTS ”SASPRAUDE”In the workshops you can master the candle-making secrets or wax batik techniques, acquire skills of weaving, decoupage and painting, learn how to work with clay, polymer clay, tile frag-ments, leather, silk or wool and cotton yarns. From June to September there is a possibility to visit the exhibition of works in the Swedish gates.Skolas iela 12, Priekule+371 [email protected]

WORKSHOP OF THE APPLIED ART STUDIO ”KAMOLĪTIS” In the workshop, you can observe the creation of wide range of tissues, emerging from the looms in the tradi-tions of ancestors. Katoļu iela 1, Aizpute+371 22847115

SKRUNDA WEAVERS’ STUDIO WORKSHOPLielā iela 1, Skrunda +371 [email protected]

WATTLE FENCE WORKSHOP”Turaidas”, Dunalkas pagasts, Durbes novads+371 [email protected], www.manteja.lv

WEAVERS’ STUDIO ”DZĪPARIŅŠ” WORKSHOP Acquaintance with weaving process, opportunity to see finished works in the exhibition. Bārta, Grobiņas novads+371 26438551

CLUB OF CREATIVE IDEAS IN VIRGA Virga community ladies, who implement their creative ideas into the astonishing weaving art pieces, offer you not only sit back and watch how all this art is made, but also take active part in it. ”Pagastmāja”, Paplaka, Virgas pagasts, Priekules novads+371 [email protected]

CERAMIC STUDIO ”VIRZAS”Opportunity to sit at the potter’s wheel, to create interesting things with plaster moulds, to learn painting on crockery and master the sandblasting technique on glass and ceramic surfaces. ”Virzas”, Paplaka, Virgas pagasts, Priekules novads+371 26534381+371 26421205 [email protected]

SEA FISHING AND FISH TASTINGDragnet fishing, fish smoking and tasting of fish soup and smoked fish. Offer for groups. Try out Lithuanian national dish – Cepelinai /Zeppelins/. Rucavas pagasts, Rucavas novads+371 29904424+371 [email protected]

TASTING OF PRODUCTS MADE OF GOAT MILKMilking goats, milk skimming, making butter and cheese, tasting the products made of goat milk. Offer valid from June till August.”Lejas”, Sakas pagasts, Pāvilostas novads+371 [email protected]

ORGANIC FARM ”SPROĢI-5”The organic farm specializes in growing apples and pears. Tours and sampling.”Sproģi”, Lieģi, Tadaiķu pagasts, Durbes novads+371 [email protected]

PROCESSING COMPANY ”ĀBOLĪT’S”Learning about the production process and tasting of pro-ducts. The company produces pickled cucumbers, juice, jam, etc.Durbes novads+371 29207905+371 63441740

ORGANIC FARM ”TURAIDAS”The farmstead is engaged in beekeeping, growing teas and medicinal plants. The visitors are told about the history and meaning of medicinal plants. Everyone is given a chance to find medicinal plants in the nature. During the tasting visitors learn about the pro-cesses of drying, keeping and packing the plants. ”Turaidas”, Dunalkas pagasts, Durbes novads+371 [email protected]

CRAFTSMEN AND WORKSHOPS

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ETHNOGRAPHIC HOUSE ”ZVANĪTĀJI”Tasting of the traditional Rucava food like local rye-bread, carrot cakes (also called fence cakes), white butter with potatoes and little loaves of potatoes and spending the evening with ancient songs and cultural traditions. Booking in advance there is an opportunity to enjoy a ”household” dinner. Rucava, Rucavas novads+371 26814051

HERD OF GOATS AT THE ORGANIC FARM ”BARONI”Acquaintance with the heard of Latvian breed goats, sam-pling of goat milk, cheese, cottage cheese and yoghurt, a possibility to try your hand at goat milking.Tāši, Medzes pagasts, Grobiņas novads+371 [email protected]

WATERMELON FARMThe opportunity to see, taste and purchase field-grown watermelons.”Arāji”, Medzes pagasts, Grobiņas novads+371 29498418

GIFTS FROM NATUREGetting to know the edible wild plants, cooking a meal, making hydrosol (a.k.a ”flo-ral water”). Seminars on the bounties of forests and how to use them in improving health or in food products.Pāvilosta+371 [email protected]

GET TO KNOW BEE LIFE Educational bee garden of-fers a chance to experience holistic strength of the honey beehive – relax and breath the fresh honeybee air, prac-tice the hiver’s skill, enjoy bee-keeping and bee culture products. ”Cīravas Ķēniņi”, Cīravas pagasts, Aizputes novads +371 26446701

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CANOE BOATS RENT ”BEAVER”

Boat rent for down the river trips around Kurzeme – Bārta, Venta, Abava, Tebra, Durbe, Saka and other rivers. SUP board rent for trips on Bārta river, Baltic sea, etc. is also available. Routings. Boats delivery to the start point and pick-up at the finish.”Jūras”, Bernāti, Nīcas novads+371 26116933 www.kanoelaivunoma.lvwww.kanoecentrs.lvwww.kurzemeslaivas.lvwww.canoebeaver.com

PICNIC BOAT

Pancakes, flute and stories! Picnic boat trips down Bārta River are the happiest moments together with your loved ones.”Šmiti”, Bernāti, Nīcas novads+371 [email protected]

ACTIVE LEISURE AND COASTAL FISHING ON NIDA’S BEACH

Here you can relax with friends and colleagues at a picnic, go fishing alone or pull the seine together, go for a boat ride, play volleyball, water polo, ta-ble tennis or simply take a swim and sunbathe.Nida, Rucavas novads+371 [email protected]

COASTAL FISHING AND DRAGNET FISHING IN PAPE

Coastal fishing and trap net dragging at the beach of Ķoņuciems, which is in Pape, fish smoking and fish soup from the caught fish at the fireplace in the yard of an open-air museum “Vītolnieki”. Pape, Rucavas novads+371 29521002, +371 [email protected]

RECREATION BY PRŪŠU RESERVOIR

Relaxation by and on the water, a good place for swimming, having a picnic and fish smoking. Boat and water cycle rental. In the reservoir there are more than 15 kinds of freshwater fish. Fishing licences obtainable at Virga parish au-thority, Priekule municipality and Prūšu reservoir.”Prūši”, Paplaka, Virgas pagasts, Priekules novads+371 63454848, +371 [email protected]

BOAT RENTAL IN KALĒTI

Canoe rental and transportation. Ser-vices predominantly are offered to boat-men on Vārtāja and Bārta rivers.Liepu aleja 6, Kalēti, Priekules novads+371 26423893, +371 [email protected]

WAKEPARK ”WAKE DAS CROCODILL”

The best alternative for the windless day in Pāvilosta! Two cables, both well sui-table as for beginners, as for the profes-sionals. Each cable is 120 meters long. Cafeteria, shop, club, swimming area and water balloon are on site.Dzelzceļa iela 50, Pāvilosta+371 [email protected]

AIZPUTE OPEN BEACH AT THE LAŽA RESERVOIR

Water reservoir is particularly adapted for the relaxation close to the nature, special tent and fireplaces, cabanas and parking lot are installed. Jelgavas iela, Aizpute

HORSE-BACK RIDING IN ”STIEBRIŅI”

Riding on horseback and on pony or in a horse cart for competition along the river Virga. Horseback riding lessons, Reittherapy. Educational excursions for groups. Picnic sites.

Parties and photo sessions with horses. ”Stiebriņi”, Paplaka, Virgas pagasts, Priekules novads, +371 [email protected]

ACTIVE RECREATION COMPLEX ”KAMENES”

Volleyball and soccer fields, air cable downhill, beach and opportunity to ride a catamaran, open-air brain games. Picnic and tent sites. Chance to see ”Bumblebee Auto exhibit”. Sauna with home-made whisks and herbal teas. ”Kamenes”, Rudbāržu pagasts, Skrundas novads+371 [email protected]

HORSE-BACK RIDING IN ”JURA STAĻĻI”

Horse-back riding classes, horse-back riding on the field and in the woods, two-horse harness riding cart or sled, carriage rent for the festive events. Available specially trained small horses for children.”The flying horse track” for adults with 7 different obstacles and 2 cableway descents and the ”Unicorn track” for the little ones.Sport grounds and a children play-ground, a gazebo and tents for social events, barbecue equipment, campfire sites, camping sites, catering.”Kapeļkalēji”, Grobiņas pagasts, Grobiņas novadsFor the events: +371 29359778 Horse-back riding: +371 [email protected]

SPORT FIELD IN VAIŅODE

The field is a good choice for play foot-ball, floorball, volleyball or basketball during the summer, and great skate rink and ice hockey field during the win-ter season. In the nearby park, there are various sportive outdoor equipment.Raiņa iela 4, Vaiņode+371 26360817 www.vainode.lv

RECREATIONAL PLACE ”VOLZBACH”

Vertical cliff with the stunning view over the ravine. Great place for picnics, photo sessions, walks, and an energizing slide during the winter season. Vaiņode+371 29391023facebook.com/biedribavolzbahs

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PĀVILOSTA SKATE PARK AND OPEN AIR EXERCISERS

Pāvilosta sporting field is equipped with a skate park made up of various diffi-culty ramps and exercisers. Training all year round.Dzintaru iela 107a, Pāvilosta

OUTDOOR ICE RINK/ FOOTBALL AND STREET BASKETBALL COURT

Open-air skate & ice hockey rink offers plenty of winter joy either skating of playing hockey. In a summer time, the rink transformed into the street ball and floor ball field. Dzintaru iela 107a, Pāvilosta+371 29230995

HOT AIR BALOON RIDES

Free transfer to the launch site.Lejas iela 1, Pāvilosta+371 [email protected]

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ACCOMMODATION HOTELS GUEST HOUSES

DAS CROCODILLKalna iela 11, Pāvilosta+371 [email protected]

JŪRNIEKA LIGZDAPērkone, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 [email protected]

PIENA MUIŽA – BERGHOFSieksāte, Rudbāržu pagasts, Skrundas novads +371 26518660 [email protected] www.pienamuiza.lv

UANETAKalēju iela 53, Grobiņa+371 [email protected]

BRAKŠIPērkone, Nīcas pagasts,Nīcas novads+371 [email protected], www.braksi.lv

JŪRMAĻJĒKUĻIBernāti, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 [email protected]

PŪĶARAGSPape, Rucavas pagasts, Rucavas novads+371 [email protected]

GARĪKASSieksāte, Rudbāržu pagasts, Skrundas novads+371 29147778, +371 [email protected]

HOLIDAY HOUSES

MĒTRAS MĀJAPasta iela 1a, Aizpute+371 [email protected]

SĪPOLIBernāti, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 [email protected]

ATMATASBernāti, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 28807584, +371 [email protected]

PĀTARIBernāti, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 [email protected]

KAIJASKaiju iela 1, Ziemupe, Vērgales pagasts, Pāvilostas novads+371 [email protected]

ČIEKURIŅIKrasta iela 4, Bunka, Bunkas pagasts, Priekules novads+371 [email protected]

ATOMIGrīnvalti, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 25560040, +371 [email protected]

DURBES ATVARIDurbes novads+371 29277582, +371 [email protected]

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CAMPINGS

ODSBārtas pagasts, Grobiņas novads+371 29544460, +371 27009900 [email protected] www.odscamping.lv

PŪĶARAGSPape, Rucavas pagasts, Rucavas novads+371 [email protected]

PĀVILOSTA MARINAOstmalas iela 4, Pāvilosta+371 27480131, +371 [email protected]

VĪNROZES172 km of Rīga-Liepāja highway,Durbes novads+371 [email protected]

HOSTELS

JUMĪTISRucava, Rucavas novads+ 371 [email protected]

PRIEKULEĶieģeļu iela 7, Priekule+371 63452008, +371 26180665www.priekulesnovads.lv/jauniesu-maja-priekule

EMBŪTEEmbūte-1, Embūtes pagasts, Vaiņodes novads+371 [email protected]

VAIŅODE Raiņa iela 60, Vaiņode+371 [email protected]@inbox.lvwww.visk.lv

TENT SITES

MIERA OSTA”Sunkuri”, Sakas pagasts, Pāvilostas novads+371 26444168, +371 [email protected]

TENT SITE AT THE ZIEMUPE SEASIDE PARKING LOTZiemupe, Vērgales pagasts, Pāvilostas novads+371 29400470www.ziemupe.ciemos.lv

SMARAGDA”Kapaiņi”, Jūrmalciems, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 [email protected]

ALLNATURE”Stendzes”, Nīcas pagasts, Nīcas novads+371 [email protected]

PLACES FOR EVENTS

KAMENES ”Kamenes”, Rudbāržu pagasts, Skrundas novads+371 [email protected]

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Bicycle pathCafes, RestaurantsAccommodation

Liepāja public transport and bicycle path plan. List of public transport routes and timetables:www.liepajastransports.lv

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Travemünde

MAPS, BROCHURES, SOUVENIRS, GUIDED TOURS

AND GUIDE SERVICES, ACCOMMODATION BOOKING, LIEPĀJA PUBLIC TRANSPORT

TICKETS, BICYCLE RENTRožu laukums 5/6, Liepāja

+371 29402111, www.liepaja.travel

LIEPĀJA REGION TOURISM INFORMATION

OFFICE

HOW TO GET TO LIEPĀJA

BY CARRīga-Liepāja: Highway A9, distance 220 kmKlaipėda-Liepāja: Highway A11, distance 100 km

BY TRAINFrom Rīga Railway Station: Fri 18:25 Rīga-Liepāja From Liepāja Railway Station:Sun 17:30 Liepāja-RīgaCheck the timetables before departure at www.pv.lv, www.1188.lv

BY BUSFrom Rīga Bus Terminal and Rīga AirportAlso from Ventspils, Kuldīga, Talsi, Klaipėda and PalangaCheck the timetables before departure at www.lap.lv, www.1188.lv, www.liepajasture.lv, www.ecolines.lvLiepāja Bus Terminal, Stacijas laukums +371 63422754

BY PLANELiepāja International AirportLidostas iela 8, Grobiņas pagasts, Grobiņas novads, +371 63407592www.liepaja-airport.lv

Rīga International AirportLidosta ”Rīga” 10/1, Mārupes novads 1817 (chargeable telephone number for use in Latvia) www.riga-airport.com

Palanga International AirportFlights from Copenhagen, Oslo, Rīga, MoscowLiepojos pl. 1, Palanga, Lithuania +370 61244442, www.palanga-airport.lt

BY FERRYFrom Travemünde (Lübeck, Germany), 20-24 hFrom Nynäshamn (Sweden), 12 hLiepāja Ferry Terminal, Brīvostas iela 46, Liepāja+371 63622999, www.stenaline.lv

BY YACHTLiepāja Yacht PortJūras iela 12, Liepāja+371 26155882, +371 63483801 N 56°30’45.52’’ E 21°00’42.86’’

GETTING AROUND IN LIEPĀJA

Joint ticket for bus, minibus and tram. Buy in advance day ticket or a set of 10 tickets for 10 trips. See the timetables at the stops and at www.liepajastransports.lv

USEFUL INFORMATIONFirst aid 03, 112, 113Rescue services 01, 112Police 02, 112Inquiry services 1188Liepāja Regional Hospital +371 63403255

Please check the timetable on www.palanga-airport.lt Liepojos 1, LT-00169 Palanga, Lithuania | Tel. +370 612 44442, [email protected]

Liepaja

Palanga

67 km

The best way to reach Liepaja region – flights to Palanga airport!

© LIEPĀJA REGION TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICE, 2016

Published with the financial support of Liepāja City Council and Regional Councils

Photos: R. Šuļga, J. Vecbrālis, Z. Safronovs, E. Zīverts, E. Pohevičs, I. Šošins, A. Vucena, L. Punga, Liepāja region tourism information office and regional tourism information offices publicity photos

Maps: ”Karšu izdevniecība Jāņa sēta”

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