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

The Olympic Centre Ventspils has an incredible range of complexes and activities to be enjoyed including the sports hall centre, the beach aqua park, the ice hall and basketball hall and is one of the most modern sports complexes in Latvia/ The promote the highest level of professional sporting achievements, they also have a football stadium with modern, natural grass covered pitch, skate parks, a rowing complex, skiing hill, track and field arena and adventure centre. The Olympic Centre Ventspils regularly hosts sporting events like walking festivals, half marathons, snowboarding and freestyle skiing cup events, freestyle BMX competitions, FA cups, basketball tournaments and much, much more. They also cover weightlifting, boxing, canoeing, extreme sports, powerlifting and athletics, and have a a short track.READ MORE

Krogs Zitari is an inn, restaurant and pub in Ventspils, Latvia located in a wonderful old historical building dating back more than 300 years and the oldest part of the building is a preserved chimney built in 1690. The beautiful old stone building features unique 17th century ceiling paintings as well as painting preserved in the wooden wall panels, they're a delight for pub visitors offering a touch of many years gone by. Krogs Zitari also offers heavenly pastries and occasion cakes baked to order and you can book a tasting with them for your wedding, event or special occasion for the most beautiful cake to wow your guests. Come for your dining pleasure, a welcoming drink and historical visit, it's all here.READ MORE

Kafejnica Ostas 23 in Ventspils, Latvia offers an exquisite dining experience with stunning views, it's the best background for your meal, and they are one of the best restaurants in the area. With spacious, comfortable and bright spaces, it's the ideal setting for banquets, corporate events and presentations with excellent service, let them be your hosts and you take care of the rest. Kafejnica Ostas 23 has WIFI and a children's corner where they are entertained while you dine, enjoy indoor and outdoor dining from a sublime menu beautifully presented and excellent desserts, your dining pleasure awaits.READ MORE

The main purpose of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center in Ventspils, Latvia is to take part in observations of cosmic sources of natural and artificial radiation. By doing this they accumulate observational data for fundamental and practical research programs in radio astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, geophysics, geodynamics, geodesy, coordinate-time service and other in their own words. The 32-meter fully steerable parabolic, centimetre-wave range antenna RT-32 and a 16-meter diameter antenna RT-16 taken over by the Latvian academy of Science and based at the former Space Communication Center, has promoted the establishment of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center or VIRAC to take the vision forward. Come for a fascinating visit and enjoy a hike in the area or relaxing day at the beach.READ MORE

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.READ MORE

Oranzais Nams is a lovely guest house in Ventspils, Latvia with two and three bed rooms decorated in warm orange shades, each with own fully equipped kitchen, WIFI and TV. The small enclosed courtyard has a lovely lounge area with grill, and there are bicycles available to rent, ideal for exploring the area. Oranzais Nams can accommodate 18 people at a time, so is great for groups or large families travelling together or even couples and singles, plus they are open year round, come for a wonderful stay and great hosts, it's all here.READ MORE

Skroderkrogs is arguably the best restaurant in Ventspils, Latvia with a vast menu of delicious meals, friendly attentive staff and beautiful interior, and they come highly recommended. Meals are beautifully plated, pleasing to the visual and the palate, and menu items include fish and chips, other fish and meat dishes, traditional Latvian cuisine, perfect ending desserts, refreshing beverages and great coffee. Skroderkrogs is a must visit when in Ventspils, and you'll be back, their perfect combination of freshness, taste, quality, good portions and excellent service await you, come for your dining pleasure.READ MORE

Hotel Raibie Logi in Ventspils, Latvia offers an award winning stay in a central part of the city, and is ideal for leisure and business travellers to rest close to sport, leisure, entertainment facilities, business and shopping centre. Rooms are clean and cozy with different choices, some with shared kitchen, lounge, TV and bathroom, others completely private, and they have family rooms suitable for children too. Hotel Raibie Logi has wheelchair accessible rooms for disabled guests, and breakfast is included in the room rate, there's also a parking lot in the inner yard, and they offer bike rentals. Ideal for small events, seminars and banquets up to 20 people, they welcome everyone, and look forward to your visit.READ MORE

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