Oviši Lighthouse
Ovišu bāka
Latvia's oldest surviving lighthouse, completed in 1814, with a small museum inside and a climb to the top for views over the Baltic Sea.
Oviši Lighthouse was built in 1814 and is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Latvia. Its stone tower is about 37 m tall. It stands on the coast about 20 km north of Ventspils, near quiet beaches. In summer you can buy a ticket to climb the tower, which contains a small exhibition on lighthouses and navigation. It can be combined with a half-day drive to Irbene Radio Telescope. Opening hours are limited in winter and during the off-season.
Opening hours
Open daytime in summer; check on site
Nearby sights
- Irbene Radio Telescope (VIRAC)
- St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
- St. Nicholas Lutheran Church
- Ventspils Old Town & Market Square
- Ventspils Castle
- Ventspils Port Promenade
- South Pier
- Seaside Park