Oskars Kalpaks Bridge
Oskara Kalpaka tilts
A steel swing bridge built in 1906 across the Karosta Canal. It can swing horizontally to let ships pass, making it a rare piece of engineering heritage.
Oskars Kalpaks Bridge connects central Liepāja with Karosta. Built in 1906, it is a steel swing bridge that can rotate 90 degrees around a central pier. It was designed so that warships could pass through the canal. The bridge is named after Oskars Kalpaks, a hero of the Latvian War of Independence. It has been restored and still operates, and during summer it sometimes holds bridge-opening demonstrations. It is on the way to Karosta, so it can be visited on the trip, and it's especially appealing to engineering enthusiasts.
Opening hours
Open all day (pedestrian access)
Nearby sights
- Karosta
- Karosta Northern Pier
- St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral
- Karosta Prison
- Liepāja Tram
- Great Amber Concert Hall
- Liepāja Museum
- Holy Trinity Cathedral