Tourist attractions 14. Rose garden "Rozītes". The garden 14 28. Slītere National Park. An excellent 28 43. Lake Usma and its surroundings. 43 58. Great Amber Concert Hall. Excellent 58 features an extensive collection of roses repository of natural rarities and diversity The only inland marina, a 26 m high acoustics and contemporary architecture. with rose varieties from different European that is unique in Europe with its well- observation tower on Ūdru Hill, a 55 km long Modern premises for high-quality artistically 1. Ķemeri National Park. A countries. Guests have the opportunity to maintained trails, an opportunity to climb marked cycling route, Lejnieki Mini Zoo and cultural events, exhibitions. Guided tours. where visitors can explore beautiful bogs, see the garden and plant nursery, consult the Slītere lighthouse and visit the Nature various recreational areas. | Radio iela 8, Liepāja, +371 63424555, forests and meadows. The most popular experts on the art of growing roses, as well Education Centre. | novads, usmasezers.lv •B2 lielaisdzintars.lv •A3 nature trails are the Great Kemeri Bog as purchase rose seedlings. | "Šlīteres bāka", Šlītere, Dundagas novads, Boardwalk, the Green Dune, the Kaņieris | "Rozītes", Sēmes pagasts, Tukuma novads, +371 28385025, slitere.lv •B1 44. Riežupe Sand Caves. The longest man- 59. LOC Pool & SPA. The largest and most

Free of charge. of Free Hillfort, and the Lake Kaņieris Reed Plank- 1 +371 26469604, dailasrozes.lv  •C2 15 29 made underground cave labyrinth in the 44 modern pool and SPA centre in Kurzeme 59

Dreamstime.com, Kurzeme Tourism Association’s archive photo. archive Association’s Tourism Kurzeme Dreamstime.com, way, as well as the Dunduri Meadows. 29. Livonian Community House in Kolka. Baltics (2 km). Visitors are offered a guided featuring a relaxation area, water massages, Photos: Investment and Development Agency of , Shutterstock.com, Shutterstock.com, Latvia, of Agency Development and Investment Photos: | Ķemeri, Tukuma novads, +371 67730078, 15. Pure Chocolate Museum. In this Insight into the culture of Livonians in North tour of 460 metres. saunas and an area for children.

kemerunacionalaisparks.lv •D3 museum guests can learn all about the Kurzeme, traditional activities, the sound of | Rumbas pagasts, Kuldīgas novads, | Brīvības iela 39, Liepāja, +371 63480000, © Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, 2020 Latvia, of Agency Development and Investment © history, production, processing and use their language. Exhibitions, cultural events +371 29555042, smilsualas.lv •B2 loc.lv •A3 2. Valguma pasaule. A place where you of chocolate, as well as Pure Chocolate and tourist information. can explore the healing powers of the forest products, which can be bought in the | "Pastnieki", Kolka, Dundagas novads, 45. Old Brick Bridge across the River 60. Zirgu Island. A walking trail (4 km) with

[email protected], www.kurzeme.lv [email protected], by walking the Barefoot Trail, admire nature . The longest (164 m) brick bridge in viewing platforms on the lake and a bird- +371 29334403, 29334403, +371 museum shop. +371 29402093 •C1 Baznīcas iela 5, Kuldīga 5, iela Baznīcas in large-format photographs on the Art Trail, 2 | Pūre - 9, Pūre, Tukuma novads, 16 30 Europe, which connects the two banks of the 45 watching tower is available for tourists, as 60 and free your mind in one of the mazes. The +371 22100042, purechocolate.lv •C2 30. Daba laba. Offers archery, canoe River Venta, was built in 1874. It is available well as the Nature House, where you can get

complex includes a hotel and restaurant. rentals, safari trips on tank roads, photo for both pedestrians and vehicles. acquainted with environmental science. Tourism association of Kurzeme of association Tourism | "Valguma pasaule", Smārdes pagasts, 16. . The territory hunts for nature lovers with cameras. Guests | Kuldīga, +371 29334403, visitkuldiga.com •B2 | Zirgu sala 2, Liepāja, +371 25728867, Engures novads, +371 63181222, 29414022, features outstanding picturesque scenery – have the opportunity to enjoy delicacies in liepaja.travel •A3 valgumapasaule.lv •D2 mosaic landscapes of valleys, meadows and the cafe "Mežā". 46. Venta Rapid Waterfall. The widest slopes. Old – a peculiar town | "Krastiņi", Ances pagasts, Ventspils natural waterfall in Europe – 249 m. In spring 61. Karosta. The largest historical military 3. Šlokenbeka Manor. One of the few with many hills and the oldest stone bridge novads, +371 26844295, dabalaba.lv •B1 and autumn a special natural phenomenon territory in the Baltics, where guests can examples of a fortified medieval manor in 3 in Latvia. 17 31 occurs here – fish jumping over the rapid. 46 view fortification structures and Karosta’s 61 the Baltics and the only one in Latvia that | Kandava, +371 28356520, kandava.lv •C2 31. Oviši Lighthouse. Oviši Lighthouse | Kuldīga, +371 29334403, visitkuldiga.com •B2 peculiar architecture. has survived to this day. The Latvian Road is considered to be the first and oldest | Liepāja, +371 26369470, liepaja.travel •A3 Museum is located in the manor. 17. Hill. Recorded in surviving navigational structure in Latvia. A 47. Historical Centre of Kuldīga around | Milzkalne, Engures novads, the Guinness Book of Records as the 37-metre-high cylindrical stone tower with a the River Alekšupīte. The only surviving 62. Beberliņi Recreational Park. +371 29904147, 63182354, northernmost vineyard. Guests have the viewing platform. 17th–18th century small town building Orienteering range, obstacle park, wake slokenbeka.lv, celumuzejs.lv •D2 opportunity to plant their own grape vine. | Oviši, Tārgales pagasts, Ventspils novads, ensemble in the Baltics. park, inflatable water attraction park, You can also find several wineries in the +371 26264616 •B1 | Kuldīga, +371 29334403, visitkuldiga.com •B2 swimming area and picnic spots are 4. Castle. Durbe Castle is one of 4 vicinity of Sabile. Tours are available. 18 32 47 available. 63 the most interesting classicism style castles | Kalna iela, Sabile, Talsu novads, 32. Lake Būšnieki Trail. An 8 km long 48. Nornieki Ostrich Farm. The largest | Lībiešu iela 2/6, Liepāja, liepaja.travel •A3 in Kurzeme. +371 27841827, visit.sabile.lv •C2 pedestrian and bicycle path has been set up ostrich farm in Latvia. Individual visitors | Mazā Parka iela 7, , around the lake with a 187 m long footbridge and groups have the opportunity to see 63. O. Kalpaks Museum and Memorial Site +371 26305946, tukumamuzejs.lv •C2 18. Pedvāle Art Park. A scenic park leading to the lake. Recreational areas. ostriches, goats and taste ostrich meat "Airītes". A museum featuring an exposition featuring environmental art works with long | Staldzenes iela 70, Ventspils, products in the family restaurant. about the life and fate of O. Kalpaks. A park 5. Tukums. A city of roses, gardens walking trails. Firkspedvāle Manor houses an +371 63622263, visitventspils.com •B1 | "Nornieki", Snēpeles pagasts, with a recreational area and rope trail. and art. Unique with its Art Museum and international artist residence. +371 29123501, strausuferma.com •B3 | "Airītes", Zirņu pagasts, novads, 33. Castle. The oldest +371 22017465, karamuzejs.lv •B3 collection of Latvian paintings, the "Castle 5 | Pedvāle, Talsu novads, +371 29133374, 19 33 49 64 Tower" – one of the smallest city museums pedvale.lv •C2 medieval fortress in Latvia, the oldest 49. Ēdole Castle. The only stone castle in Latvia, and various creative workshops, building in Ventspils offering expositions and with towers and a courtyard built by the 64. Airīte Station. A place where trains as well as the "Rose Route". 19. Rideļi Mill. At the Mill Museum you can exhibitions. Diocese of Kurzeme (1265). Offers tours, no longer stop, but visitors can still see | Tukums, +371 28311557, visittukums.lv •C2 learn more about the cultivation of cereal | Jāņa iela 17, Ventspils, +371 63626288, accommodation an exposition on railways in Kurzeme, the crops, how and with what tools flour is made muzejs.ventspils.lv •A1 | Pils iela 1, Ēdole, +371 63321251, restored interior of the station and historical 6. Jaunmokas Palace. The newest from grain. The complex also features a pub edolespils.lv •B2 testimonies. Latvian palace. See the restored English Art and a small guest house. 34. Seaside Open-Air Museum and | Zirņu pagasts, Saldus novads, Nouveau palace salons, climb the palace | Rideļu dzirnavas, Engures novads, Narrow Gauge Train. The museum tells the 50. Museum of Storms and Vējturu house. +371 29503503, facebook.com/airitestation 6 20 34 50 65 tower, visit the Forest Museum and the +371 26536532, rideludzirnavas.lv •C2 story of coastal life in North Kurzeme. The The exposition "Museum of Storms" tells the  •B3 Latvian Signs Centre. narrow gauge railway invites visitors to go on story of the victims of the Baltic Sea, which | Jaunmokas, Tukuma novads, 20. Pastariņš Museum. Get to know what a ride with Mazbānītis. includes old items found washed up on the 65. Film & Photography History +371 63107125, jaunmokupils.lv •C2 life was like in a North Kurzeme farmstead | Riņķa iela 2, Ventspils, +371 63624467, beach or retrieved from the depths of the Collection in the Ziķi Farmstead. An at the end of the 19th century and the first muzejs.ventspils.lv •A1 sea. Whereas Vējturu House is a nature impressive exhibition on the history of film 7. Abavas Winery. Latvia's largest winery half of the 20th century. The museum will concert hall, a place for culture and recreation. and photography equipment. Visitors can offering wine tasting tours, guests also have be especially interesting for families with 35. Concert Hall "Latvija". With its unique | Jūrkalne, Ventspils novads, also see ostriches and get acquainted with the option to stop by and purchase wine. children. pipe organ and the world's tallest vertical +371 29448883 •A2 countryside life at the farmstead. 7 21 35 51 66 | "Kalējkrāmi", Tukuma novads, | "Bisnieki", Tukuma novads, piano made by Dāvids Kļaviņš. Various | "Ziķi", Zirņu pagasts, Saldus novads, EN +371 26630022, abavas.lv  •D3 +371 28651091, tukumamuzejs.lv •C2 performances and concerts by artists. 51. Pāvilosta Promenade, Beach and +371 29265183  •B3 West Latvia | Lielais laukums 1, Ventspils, Piers. A small fishing town with an extensive 8. Cinevilla Filmtown. Cinema scenery 21. Lielzeltiņi Observatory. The most +371 25773303, koncertzalelatvija.lv •A1 array of water recreation opportunities. 66. J. Rozentāls History and Art Museum town – little Hollywood. Throughout the suitable place in Latvia to begin your star A leisurely haven for travellers and a hotspot in Saldus. Visitors can see the works and Tourist map span of almost 20 years, many Latvian and exploration trip! Here you can feel the 36. Children’s Town and Children’s for surfers. Smoked fish, observation towers, sketches of the painter Jānis Rozentāls, foreign feature films have been shot here. If greatness of the heavens and come to the park "Fantasy". Recreational areas with museum, Akmeņrags Lighthouse and cafes. expositions on J. Rozentāls and the history of you're lucky, you might also get the chance realisation that humanity is nothing but a tiny interesting attractions suitable for children | Pāvilosta. +371 29121894, pavilosta.lv •A3 the region, as well as various exhibitions. 8 22 36 52 67 to observe the filming process. speck in the vastness of the cosmos. and young people of all ages. | Striķu iela 22, Saldus, +371 26193485, Kurzeme | "Vidusvecvagari", Tukuma novads, | "Lielzeltiņi", Talsu novads, +371 29209002, | Ventspils. +371 63622263, 52. Soviet-era Doll Collection. The muzejs.saldus.lv •C3 +371 28606677, cinevilla.lv •D3 deepskyseeing.site •C2 visitventspils.com •A1 collection includes dolls and soft rubber toys produced by the Latvian factories "Straume" 67. Kapeller House. Offers creative work- 9. Fairy Tale Museum in Džūkste. The 22. . See wild 37. Planetarium and Observatory in and "". Most of the collection consists shops, interactive games for groups, as well Museum invites visitors to listen to fairy tales, horses and cows, as well as the Orchid Trail. Ventspils Creative House. The planetarium of dolls made in and . as excursions around Saldus. Home of the as well as tell their own, watch a puppet There are also several bird-watching towers lets guests explore the Earth and the parts of | Atmodas iela 16, , +371 28617307, pottery workshop "Podnīca". show, see exhibitions and create their own on the shores of this lagoon-type lake. the Universe surrounding it. The observatory visitaizpute.lv •A3 | Striķu iela 7, Saldus, +371 63807443, 9 23 38 53 68 fairy tale characters. | Bērzciems, Engures novads, makes solar observations during the day and 29443117  •C3 | Lancenieku skola, Tukuma novads, +371 29474420, eedp.lv •C2 observes planets and nebulae in 53. "Cīruļi" Branch of Zoo. The large +371 26513314, tukumamuzejs.lv •D3 autumn/winter evenings. paddocks and habitats feature 38 species 68. Saldus Sign at the Viewing Area on 23. Nurmuiža Manor. The castle premises | Maiznieku iela 11, Ventspils, of wild animals, as well as various breeds of Biļļu Hill. An impressive view of Saldus 10. Medieval Jaunpils. It includes are considered to be one of the most +371 63622805, jaunradesnams.lv •A1 domestic animals. Well-maintained trails and castle mound, lake and town from the the medieval Jaunpils Castle and the effective examples of neoclassical interiors picnic areas are available. viewing area on Biļļu Hill with a large-scale surrounding complex – a church, a among Latvian castles. Guide services. 38. Ventspils Water Amusement Park. | Kalvenes pagasts, Aizputes novads, Saldus sign. An especially popular place for watermill and the Swedish Wall, behind | Nurmuiža, Talsu novads, +371 28785676, Guests have the opportunity to relax in the +371 26527549, 29386963, rigazoo.lv •A3 taking photos. 10 24 39 54 69 which operates the Medieval Courtyard nurmuizaspils.com •C2 large and small pool, enjoy water attractions, | Saldus. +371 63807443, "Niedru lija", which offers various medieval hot tubs and various saunas. 54. River Ālande Recreation Complex. turisms.saldus.lv •C3 entertainment opportunities. 24. Art Blooms in Walking Tour. | Lauku iela 5, Ventspils, +371 25636777, The 3 km long walking trail connects several | Jaunpils, +371 63107082, 26336513, Reproductions of paintings in the urban udensparks.lv •A1 monuments of the Grobiņa Archaeological 69. Ciecere Lake Viewing Tower. Visit the jaunpilspils.lv, viduslaikos.lv •C3 environment, which allows to compare the Ensemble, which is included on the Latvian 18.4 m high observation tower on the shore former landscape with the present. 5 of the 39. Adventure Park/ Ski Hill "Lemberga UNESCO heritage list. of Lake Ciecere, next to which is located a 11. Creative workshop "7 Balles". reproductions are animated. hūte". A wide range of active recreation | Grobiņa. +371 22024940, landscaped area with benches and a picnic Engaged in the preservation and modern | Liela iela 19/21, Talsi, +371 26469057, opportunities – attractions for children, tree- grobinasturisms.lv •A3 spot, as well as a swimming area. 11 25 40 55 development of various ancient craft visittalsi.com •C2 top obstacle course, wake park, paintball. In | "Saulrieti", Cieceres pagasts, 70 traditions: candle-making, wood-working, winter, guests can enjoy the park’s ski hill. 55. Blue Flag Beach of Liepāja. White sand Brocēnu novads, broceni.lv •C3 tingling, fabric and wood painting, etc. 25. Talsi Creative Yard. Workshops for | Saules iela 141, Ventspils, +371 28611333, beach, swimming areas, cafes, water sports, | "Graudiņi", Jaunpils pagasts, craftsmen and artists. By prior arrangement, piedzivojumuparks.lv •A1 swimming area for people with disabilities. 70. Brocēni Forest Park and Air Trails. +371 29211988, 7balles.lv  •C3 you can visit the complex accompanied by | Liepāja, liepaja.travel •A3 Free-entry active recreation area with one of the Ķēniņmeitas (King's Daughters) or 40. Beach Water Park. An open-air water walking trails, outdoor gym installations, 12. Viesatas Upesloki Nature Trail. create your own souvenir from textiles. amusement park with slides, hot tubs and 56. Craftsmen Quarter. A place where picnic areas and two rope tracks. Exploring trail, where you can get to | Lielā iela 19/21, Talsi, +371 27842064, outdoor pools. guests can observe the creation of | Brocēni, +371 24933055, broceni.lv •C3 41 56 know the forest at different times of its 12 tautasnams.lv •C2 26 | Medņu iela 19, Ventspils, +371 26429684, traditional clothing, objects and jewellery, 71 development and organise a picnic in well- pludmalesakvaparks.lv •A1 as well as see the longest amber bead 71. Kalni Community Centre and Nature equipped picnicking spots. The trail ends at 26. Laumas Nature Recreation Park. necklace in Latvia. Trail. Climb onto the roof of Kalni Community Spuņņu Rock – one of the Secular Stones. A recreation park with an extensive list of 41. Blue Flag Beach and South Pier. | Dārza iela 4/8, Liepāja, +371 26541424 •A3 Centre and see Kalni Nature Trail together | Irlavas pagasts, Tukuma novads, activities. Discover the secrets of bee and A well-maintained white sand beach with with the "Green Witches of Kalni". Catering +371 28302871 •C3 bird life, play disc golf and enjoy nature. various opportunities for activities and cafes. 57. Liepaja Holy Trinity Cathedral. The also available if ordered in advance. | "Laumas", Talsu novads, +371 29477731, The South Pier promenade features several cathedral is home to the largest mechanical | Kalni, Nīgrandes pagasts, Saldus novads, 13. Kurzeme Fortress Museum. laumas.lv •C1 interesting tourist attractions. organ in the world. The observation tower is +371 26361275  •B4 You can see an exposition on the history 13 27 | Ventspils, visitventspils.com •A1 42 also open to visitors. 57 72 of World War I and II, a Yl-2 airplane, an 27. Dundaga Palace. The largest and oldest | Lielā iela 9, Liepāja, +371 20006370, 72. Jaunauce Castle. Offering tours of armoured carrier, a tank and walk through medieval palace in North Kurzeme – built 42. Užava. Guests can visit Užava trinitatis.lv •A3 the castle and manor park, as well as the restored historic trenches and bunkers. in the 13th century. The palace offers tours, Lighthouse, Sārnate Comb Ceramic Culture opportunity to see the only classicist-style | Skolas iela 8a, Zante, exhibitions, banquet halls, accommodation. Settlement and Local Užavas alus brewery. dome painting in Latvia. | Užava, Ventspils novads, +371 28341836 | Jaunauce, Saldus novads. +371 26014296, WWW.LATVIA.TRAVEL Kandavas novads, +371 29442311, | Pils iela 14, Dundaga, +371 29444395, kurzemescietoksnis.viss.lv •C3 dundagaspils.lv •B1 (bāka), 29219145 (alus darītava) •A2 jaunaucespils.lv  •C4 Sailing in Suggested itineraries Ventspils A B C D 1 Tourist attraction 125 Tukums 29 Tourist information centre 76 56 Talsi 111 72 83 Saldus EuroVelo 13 184 63 115 119 Rīga

119 168 145 98 215 Liepāja Main road 58 96 58 52 155 91 Kuldīga 28 166 45 85 105 23 201 137 Jūrmala Regional roads Distance between cities (km) 1 31 Other roads Railway 30 Asphalted road Long-distance hiking trails Here you will find a map and catalogue of the marina network with detailed 27 information on all marinas in Latvia and . Baltic Coastal Hiking is part of the European long-distance hiking route E9 along the Baltic Sea, leading along the coast www.eastbaltic.eu Gravel road of Latvia, and Estonia. 32 Earth road Baltic Forest Hiking is part of the European long-distance hiking route E11 in the Baltic states, leading through the most beautiful forests and national parks. 33 41 National park, nature reserve EDEN - the most excellent www.baltictrails.eu 26 tourist destinations in Europe Borders of National parks and reserves

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EuroVelo "Around the Baltic 10 Sea" 490 km EuroVelo "Iron Curtain" 21 19 13 390 km Motorist routes www.eurovelo.org 2 20 Nature trails in Kurzeme: Balts' road: 45 46 47 Kuldīga www.visitkuldiga.com

17 18 14 49 16 15 50 44 Valguma Cycling Trails 552 14-22 km 45 47 6 2 3 Around Lake Engures 553 65 km 4 5 573 Jaunpils Big Circle 35 km 1 Circle of Tukums Castles 51 574 7 29 km 554 Talsi Hillock 25 km Abavas Ancient Valley 8 555 36 km 48 13 562 Suiti 56 km 12 563 Ventas Valley 39 km 9 564 River Riežupe 39 km Liepāja 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 www.liepaja.travel 565 Gazing at ostriches 47 km 11 Border Area of Regions Boating routes Auces and Saldus - 569 Manors and Castles Boating routes, water tourism maps, events and useful tips. 52 10 56 km 64 www.upesoga.lv Along Lavender Fields 572 71 km Tourist information centres 3 63 Pāvilostas Sea Bycicle 65 571 69 70 Rim 79 km 66 68 Kuldīga. Baznīcas iela 5, Kuldīga, +371 29334403, [email protected], Grobiņas Velobānis Industrial Heritage in Courland 585 visitkuldiga.com •B2 Cycling Road 20 km Liepāja. Rožu laukums 5/6, Liepāja, +371 63480808, 29402111, [email protected], 556 Baron Bōgans 36 km liepaja.travel •A3 557 Kolka Circle 50 km 53 Saldus. Striķu iela 3, Saldus, +371 63807443, [email protected], turisms.saldus.lv •C3 Liv Villages and Narrow- 558 gauge Railway Nature Talsi. Lielā iela 19/21, Talsi, +371 26469057, [email protected], www.visittalsi.com •C2 55 62 54 Trail 27 km Tukums. Talsu iela 5, Tukums, +371 63124451, 28311557, [email protected], Around Lake Usmas visittukums.lv •C2 559 48 km Ventspils. Dārzu iela 6, Ventspils, +371 29232226, [email protected], Around Lake Būšnieku visitventspils.com •A1 560 20 km

561 River Venta 95 km 71 568 Around Lake Papes 32 km 72 580 581 Useful information Priekule Vicinity Cycling 582 Itineraries 19-58 km 583 Industrial heritage tourism is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted 584 with ancient production facilities, equipment and skills required for their +2 use. Industrial heritage tourism allows us to discover more about mills, Liepāja: Karosta 12 km +3 in summer former railways, factories, lighthouses and water towers. www.velokurzeme.lv www.industrialheritage.travel Riga Kurzeme Euro in cash might be necessary in the countryside 4 Tourism association thousands of free of Kurzeme Average °C / month public hotspots +20 recommends +15 +10 www.balticmaps.eu +5 www.balticroads.net 0 -5 Latvian - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 -10 @latviatravel @LatviaTravel latviatourism the official language www.riga-airport.com in Latvia

www.autoosta.lv English - widely spoken www.pv.lv www.kurzeme.lv  Advance booking required •A1 Map quadrant