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Ventspils Ferry Terminal and Lielais Square and the Frigate Ostgals and the “Jūras Vārti” Seaside Park with the Anchor VENTSPILS Tourism Information Centre “Whale” fountain Theatre House and Jungle Trail

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Jaunpilsētas Square, “Sun Boats” Ostas Street promenade and the fountain and the “Bobsleigh Team” The Southern breakwater Seaside Open-Air Museum “Ship Watcher” fountain flower sculpture and Sailor Cow 3 8 13 18

Livonian Order Castle The Flower Clock Blue Flag Beach Narrow gauge railway Mazbānītis

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“Ventspils” Olympic Centre Travelling Cow and the “Basketball Ball” flower Beach Waterpark Adventure Park and the Red Deer CYCLE PATH • INFORMATION • MAPS sculpture sculpture 5 10 15 20

Children’s Town. Events on Water Amusement Park “Underwater World” “The Hare Family” flower sculpture Sundays at 12:00 p.m. flower sculpture www.visitventspils.com

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rd th 3 CYCLING ROUTE “ALONG THE COAST OF ” 4 CYCLING ROUTE “GET TO KNOW THE RIGHT BANK OF THE VENTA”

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Skatepark Bascule bridge over “Dune Pine” fountain “Fantasy” Children’s Park. Events on the River Venta Sundays at 3:00 p.m. 22 26 31 34

In Ventspils, cycle paths span the entire city and are more than 50 kilometres in length, connecting almost all of the beautiful places of the city. Easily accessible bicycle stands, of interesting shapes, have been installed Reņķa Garden with an open-air “Wonderland” playground “The Ladybird Family” “Kurzeme Demo Centre” Science at cyclists favourite recreational places. In addition, two gym, playground equipment flower sculpture and Technology Museum public bicycle pumps are available at two locations in and a fountain 32 35 Ventspils – on the Ostas Street Promenade and next to 23 27 the Pārventa Library.

VENTSPILS TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE AND THE BANK OF VENTS pay WITH VENTS Address: Dārzu iela 6, Ventspils, LV-3601 Pārventa Forest Park with an Playground and outdoor gym Telephone: +371 63622263, 29232226 Vidumupīte fountain near the “Dampeļi” Rowing centre open-air gym and a Forest Trail at 25 Rindas Street “” Shopping centre E-mail: [email protected] www.visitventspils.com BICYCLE RENTAL IN VENTSPILS 24 28 @VisitVentspils Oranžā velonoma VisitVentspils Ganību iela 2, +371 29577909 Vasarnīcu iela 56 (Seaside Camping), +371 22008805 Ariantravel, Ganību iela 26, +371 63620147, www.ariantravel.lv VentVelo Jūras iela 9 / Rindas iela 44, +371 27583888, www.ventvelo.lv The Flower Cow and a snowdrop Museum of H. Dorbe Vasarnīcu iela 56 (Seaside Camping), +371 22008805 Publisher: Ventspils City Council, www.ventspils.lv Prepared by: Ventspils Tourism Information Centre, www.visitventspils.com flower bed in Sarkanmuiža Field “Dust of Ancestors” TRIX rent, Vasarnīcu iela 56 (Seaside Camping), Cartography, design: SIA “Karšu izdevniecība Jāņa sēta”, www.kartes.lv dedicated to ’s centenary +371 22008805, 29262976 Translation: SIA “Skrivanek Baltic” Veldzes nams, Saules iela 83, +371 29262431 Printing: SIA “Eveko” Legends Cycling route 1 Cycling route 2 Cycling route 3 Cycling route 4 Cycling route 5 EuroVelo 10 and 13 Cycle paths Planned cycle paths (2017 and 2018)

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MARKINGS AND ROAD SIGNS

Pedestrian and cycle path One side of the road is only for bicycles, while the other side is only for pedestrians

Shared pedestrian and cycle path

The end of the pedestrian and cycle path

HOW TO RIDE ON THE SPECIAL CYCLE PATHS

Change of direction of the cycle path If you see a pedestrian/cycle path, then use it by riding on the bicycle lane – where a bicycle (which is red in most parts) is painted on it. Avoid riding in the lane meant for pedestrians. th 5 CYCLING ROUTE 5 “AROUND LAKE BŪŠNIEKI” Information on the cycle path If pedestrians are using the bicycle lane, then please warn them in a friendly manner that you are approaching by using a sound 36 38 Stop and make sure it is safe. Cross the signal. crossing by pushing the bicycle In places, where a crosswalk is marked on the cycle path, First make sure it is safe, and only then pedestrians have priority. cross the road by cycling In places, where a cycle path crosses a road (but not at crossings), cyclists must give way to vehicles driving on the road. Bicycle lane Staldzene Lake Būšnieki swimming area If you see STOP at the end of the path, and before approaching the road, then stop and make sure it is safe. 37 39 Where a cycle path crosses a road and cyclists have Pedestrian lane priority, cyclists can continue to cycle only when they have estimated the distance of the approaching vehicles, as well Both cyclists and pedestrians can as estimated their speed, and are sure it is safe to continue. cross this line Where the cycle path crosses a level crossing, be extra careful about your safety. The bicycle must be pushed Both cyclists and pedestrians cannot through the level crossing and over the rails. Ventspils Deer Park Boat Base of Lake Būšnieki cross this line. Stay in your lane