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 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

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

Escape DanaR is an escape room in Ventspils, Latvia offering an intellectual real life game for 2-4 people, where you are locked in a room with the only task being to get out within 60 minutes, can you make it out in time. Work in teams and set the sea wolf free, you will have to rely on each other and communicate, use logic and clues to carry out tasks and unlock the door, it's a mystery that awaits and needs to be solved. Escape DanaR welcomes you to come challenge the Nest of the Sea Wolf and escape from the room saving the sea wolf, it's gripping stuff, not to be missed adventure play.READ MORE

Ventspils Seaside Camping in Ventspils, Latvia is located over 10 hectares a short walk to the sea and beautiful Blue Flag beach, and here they have cottages, caravan sites, tent sites, sheds and there's a sauna and banquet hall for events and special occasions up to 40 people. The cafe open in the summer time for refreshing beverages and delicious meals also caters to groups, there's car parking close to accommodations, and guests are welcome to bring their pets. Ventspils Seaside Camping offers equipment rental if you need any necessities, and there's a sports field and children's playground, they also have bike rentals, and all guests may use the the service building with self service kitchen, come for a fantastic stay in beautiful surrounds with excellent camping amenities.READ MORE

Villa Leonardo in Ventspils, Latvia is a just a short walk from the beach surrounded by the picturesque Seaside Park and features a green garden and bicycle rentals, and guests may uses the sauna and bathhouse with professional bathhouse attendant. Rooms are warmly decorated complete with kitchen, private entrances, cable TV and free WIFI, plus breakfast and other meals can be arranged. Villa Leonardo has suites, junior suites and superior rooms to choose from and the Luxus apartment has excellent facilities with patio. Come for a wonderful stay near the beach, water park, bluff of the Baltic Sea, open air marine museum, narrow gauge railway, children's town and action park, it's all here for a fabulous holiday.READ MORE

The Adventure Park of Ventspils welcomes you to a world of fun and entertainment, active recreation and sports for families and individuals. The have a skiing hill for winter and in summer there's a rope track, they also have amusement rides, bumper cars, bumper boats and trampoline boats and there's a synthetic skating rink, plus the center of the amusement area is decorated by laminar flow fountains. The Adventure Park of Ventspils has a rental centre and cafe in the service building with external terrace, and they feature a driving school for children, paintball, inflatable attractions, catapult, mad rotor, Electrical Rodeo Bulls, hill scooters, hill boarding, bicycle rental with track, a Quadruple trampoline, children's playhouse, tarzan jump and more, here the fun never ends, come play, plus there's a new wake park with rental gear and equipment or bring your own wakeboards and wetsuits, helmet and vest.READ MORE

Bikram Yoga Riga is a studio in Ventspils, Latvia offering classes by certified Bikram Yoga instructors, who still regularly attend seminars around the world continually acquiring knowledge and competence to pass on to those interested in practising Bikram Yoga. Open 7 days a week, the studio not only gives lessons but also sells mats, towels and other products you need for classes. Bikram Yoga Riga have beginner classes and the Bikram Yoga system based on centuries old knowledge is ideally suited to western culture and assists with fighting contemporary problems like stress, burn out, incorrect stance, overeating and much more, and it's a specially developed series of 26 hatha yoga postures and 2 breathing exercises.READ MORE

Pils Restorans Livonija in Ventspils, Latvia is a stunning and unique medieval restaurant in the Livonian Order Castle open for breakfast, lunch and dinner offering romantic and beautiful culinary journeys. The world of food awaits with mouthwatering game dishes and other different culinary traditions and secrets to entice, surprise and satisfy as they say, and they have and excellent drinks menu to compliment meals as well as fantastic cocktails. Pils Restorans Livonija is the perfect destination for celebrations, banquets, presentations and events, they also host Live music on Fridays, come for an unforgettable dining experience in historic surrounds.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