- Home /
- World Directory /
- Europe /
- Latvia /
- Courland /
- Courland
- Ventspils /
- Accommodation /
- Castle
Ventspils Castle
Castle in Ventspils, Courland, Latvia
-
The Castle of the Livonian Order
The Castle of the Livonian Order in Ventspils, Latvia houses the Ventspils Museum and is the oldest building in the city, built in the second half of the 13th century, and today is believed to be the oldest medieval fortress in Latvia to have retained its original form. Originally built as a convent house type building, it was various churches throughout the times and even a prison, the castle also housed various administrative institutions and arm units. The Castle of the Livonian Order has and is still undergoing restoration, and the permanent exhibition of the Ventspils Museum is housed here, they even have a digital exhibition of Living History in the attractive castle tower with telepanoramas. There's an education centre for children's activities and they regularly house temporary exhibitions on art and history as well as host concerts and other events.
Do you have, or know of, a company or businesses that operates in Ventspils?
Click here to register and add the company!
Thank you for visiting Castle - Accommodation - Ventspils, Courland, Latvia
Featured Businesses
Science and Technology Museum Kurzeme Demo Centre in Ventspils, Latvia offers interactive entertainment, educational adventures, and teaches children the youth and others about the fascinating world of technology. There are interactive exhibitions, creative workshops and other educational activities and here you can launch a rocket into space with the power of your mind using special sensors, or send and receive signals from a satellite, or be an astronaut and take photos, as well as enjoy short films about life in space and other space related topics. There's a 3D stand with models and products, LCD displays with modern welding masks, a RealSoundLab stand, a Kuzerme Demo Centre's car, robotics including the most talkative and friendly robot around, and the upside down goggles are a must try. The Science and Technology Museum Kurzeme Demo Centre has something fun and educational for everyone, enjoy the wall of interactive projections, or the augmented reality of extremely mobile technology, it's all here and much more.READ MORE
GuestHouse Deksni2016-06-27
GuestHouse Deksni a 25km drive from Ventspils, Latvia is beautifully designed and always open, and with their location near the river and Puzes lake, there's always a spot of fishing or skiing to be done. There's an indoor swimming pool and sauna and the atmosphere is relaxing peaceful here, the private beach area is ideal for sunbathing and fishing and guests may use the common living room with TV and the fully equipped kitchen, plus there's a barbecue in the yard. Guesthouse Deksni has a garden terrace and meeting and banquet facilities and is the perfect hideaway for work functions, birthday celebrations, weddings and other special occasions, come for a fabulous stay in nature with forest and forest trails, they look forward to welcoming you.READ MORE
Piza Guest House2016-06-24
Piza Guest House in Ventspils, Latvia is a tranquil getaway and lovely place to unwind for a relaxing holiday right by the beach in unspoilt nature. You can enjoy canoeing on the river, visiting other villages, exploring the area, or simply lazing away on the beach for a fabulous holiday. Piza Guest House has 7 comfortable and wonderfully clean rooms, and it's ideal for families with children too, the breakfast is excellent and they are open all year round. The seminar room is available for meetings and events and they offer catering, plus there's WIFI and a cafe for coffee by the sea, come for a wonderful stay in quiet, beautiful surrounds near the beach and picnic sites, and enjoy boating and fishing too if you fancy.READ MORE
The Hotel Juras Brize2016-06-24
The Hotel Juras Brize translated as Sea Breeze in Ventspils, Latvia is just 5 minutes walk from the fabulous Blue Flag Beach and water amusement park and there are other recreation places and a children's recreation park nearby. Spacious and modern rooms furnished in contemporary style await, and there are different categories available for families, leisure and business travellers and tourists. Hotel Juras Brize is small and comfortable with homely atmosphere, and their on-site cozy, elegant cafe delights with traditional local cuisine prepared by their master cook, starting with a hearty and healthy breakfast, then a rich lunch, and exquisite dinner with relaxing music and refreshing drinks available all day long. Come for a wonderful stay in a home away from home environment close to everything your heart desires.READ MORE
Seaside Open-Air Museum2016-06-27
The Seaside Open-Air Museum of Ventspils, Latvia is a branch of the Ventspils Museum founded in 1954, and here indoor and outdoor museum collections delight reflecting the life of Latvian and Liv fishermen and farmers. The collection includes more than 20 000 items, the largest being a windmill and the smallest a needle used to attach float nets to a line. The Seaside Open-Air Museums all time favourite attraction is the narrow gauge railway with a long history going back, the open air exhibition also includes a selection of anchors and here they hold annual traditional festivals, and in summer season craft workers are seen weaving and a smith and potter give demonstrations, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE
Martas Nams Guest House2016-06-24
Martas Nams Guest House in Ventspils, Latvia is perfect for relaxation being just a short stroll to the beach and Baltic Sea as well as in close proximity to the city centre. Enjoy a wonderful stay near museums and water park attractions in this beautiful wooden architecture property offering 9 renovated rooms designed in light colours with modern interiors featuring WIFI, a TV and kitchenette. Martas Nams Guest House is perfect for the holiday maker, the business traveler and the student, and guest may self cater in a separate kitchen equipped with all the necessary utensils and kitchen appliances. Come for a wonderful stay close to everything, there is also a sauna, furnished terrace and grill for guests use, and the secluded courtyard is perfect for children to play in.READ MORE
Port of Ventspils2016-06-24
The Port of Ventspils run by the Freeport of Ventspils authority in Ventspils, Latvia offers an ice free deep water port for sea transport and transit and is and industrial center of international significance as they say. The Freeport of Ventspil has tugs, terminals and shipping agencies, handles ferry traffic, bunkering and has pilots and a shipyard as well as floating crane, and they offer industrial diving and collection of marine waste, plus have offices for rent. The majority of services are offered by private enterprises operating in the territory of the port, and they can accommodate the largest vessels of the Baltic Sea being the deepest port of the eastern coast, they handle liquid and dry bulk and general cargo.READ MORE
Viesu Nams Dzirkali2016-06-24
Viesu Nams Dzirkali in Ventspils, Latvia is a beautiful guest house with convenient location near water attractions, recreation, sauna, entertainment and a swimming, they are also located near the stunning Blue Flag beach. Accommodation options include lovely apartments with satellite TV, WIFI, an equipped kitchen, fireplace, toilet and washing machine, there are also twin bed rooms to let with satellite TV, WIFI and fitted kitchens, and there's camping in bungalows with the same. Viesu Nams Dzirkali also have a quad bike, bicycles, a courtyard, trampoline, grill area and much more, come for a wonderful stay near fun attractions and entertainment with all things beach close by.READ MORE
Tex-Mex in Ventspils, Latvia offers excellent selections of American cuisine and Mexican dishes served in a lovely interior with great prices and friendly waitrons. The menu offers typical Mexican fare of nachos, burritos, jalapeno chilli poppers, garlic toast, chilli con carne, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadilla and more, and American dishes include BBQ spare ribs, burgers, salads, succulent steaks, grilled or BBQ chicken, great sides and sauces. They show sports games on TV and cater to children, plus have regular entertainment on the terrace and are licensed. Tex-Mex also cater to celebrations and business events with exquisite food in a cozy atmosphere, it's the right place to celebrate.READ MORE
The House of Crafts2016-06-27
The House of Crafts in Ventspils, Latvia, a branch of the Ventspils Museum has a photo studio, a weaver and pottery workshop as well as a gift shop, and house different exhibitions of arts and crafts. They also host cultural events, which take place regularly, and their location in the oldest school building of the 18th century is itself a contemporary object of culture and tourism. There's a 19th century style classroom open for visitation, and visitors here can enjoy a fascinating journey of old craft tools and craftsmen workshops who tell of the craft history. The House of Crafts also offers other educational programmes including the Family tree and retro photo exhibitions with old cameras and photos including black and white, come enjoy a walk back.READ MORE