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