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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

Hotel Baltika offers six cozy and modern rooms for a leisurely rest after a hard days play or work in Ventspils, Latvia, and their location in the historic part just 1 kilometre from the Baltic Sea is perfect for exploring the other attractions and the city centre. There's the water park, the Center of Performing Arts and many other recreational spots, they even provide a free shuttle to the bus station. Hotel Baltika is a self catering guest house with shared kitchen, and rooms come with shower bathroom, free WIFI a TV, fridge and kettle, bed linen, towels and a seating area. You can order breakfast at an additional fee and free car parking is available come for the perfect stay to do exactly as you please, and enjoy a quiet rest at the seaside.READ MORE

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 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

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

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

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

Guest House Kupfernams is a beautiful, historical building in the heart of Ventspils, Latvia dating back to 1820, and now offers an architecturally award winning stay. Located close to the ferry terminal, promenade and transport with beach connections, this is your ideal base for exploring all that the area has to offer including the must visit old town with Livonian Order Castle. Guest House Kupfernams has 6 rooms with satellite TV, shower, toilet and hairdryer and there is free WIFI available, free parking and breakfast included in the price, plus pets are welcome. They offer tour guide services, bike hire and laundry services, and the lounge is available for private hire for seminars, events and meetings, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE

Hotel of the Olympic Centre in Ventspils, Latvia offers cozy and comfortable rooms for short term and longer stays, ideal for sportsmen, tourists and business people. There are choices of twin, triple and semi-lux rooms and one suite all equipped with TV, WIFI internet and shower cabins and additional beds for children or a crib can be arranged, they also have laundry facilities. Hotel of the Olympic Centre has a conference hall for groups up to 30, equipped with all you need for presentations, and the H20 Cafe caters to lunch, coffee, snacks and meal. Guests staying at the Hotel of the Olympic Centre are ideally located close to a fitness centres, a bathhouse, skating rink, other sports and recreation facilities include a water park, adventure park, Spa and much more, come for an unforgettable stay.READ MORE

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

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 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

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

Veldzes Nams is a guest house in Ventspils, Latvia offering an award winning stay, voted the best guest house in the area for 3 years running near the beautiful Blue Flag beach. There are choices of double, triple and quadruple rooms with air con, fridge, satellite TV, writing desk and chair, WIFI and many other extras for a comfortable and clean stay in immaculate surrounds. Veldzes Nams also features 2 banquet halls for seminars and events, and there's a sauna and terrace, grill accessories and fully equipped kitchen, a playground for children and car parking in the yard, plus there are bicycles available for rent. Come for a wonderful stay close to the beach, attractions and activities, there's even a possibility to accommodate with pets.READ MORE

Ventspils Water Amusement Park is a complex of water attractions and a Spa in Ventspils, Latvia complete with artificial wave pool, swimming pool with backstream massage and water jets, a hot swimming pool with water cascades and two very high slides, two spa baths and sauna. The Spa complex welcomes you to pampering and relaxation with three different baths, the salt room, cold water pool, massage showers and more, and the aromatic vapour bath has four different aromas and soothing music. The salt room is covered top to bottom with layers o0f special salt for purification and revitalisation of the whole body and a whole lot of ailment cures including respiratory, lung and skin illnesses. Ventspils Water Amusement Park water attractions and spa facilities can be used separately or together in one visit, and day tickets are available, come for a world of fun, health and wellbeing.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

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

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

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

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

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

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