Ventspils Castle
Ventspils Livonijas ordeņa pils
One of the best-preserved Livonian Order castles on the Baltic coast, begun in the late 13th century and now a museum.
Ventspils Castle stands at the mouth of the Venta River in the port city of Ventspils. It is a square medieval fortress built by the Livonian Order. It has served as a stronghold and a prison, and after restoration it became a museum. The exhibition halls cover the history of the castle and the city, with interactive displays. Ventspils is about 55 km from Kuldīga. The town also has many gardens, a seaside promenade, Blue Flag beaches and a seaside open-air museum, so it works well as a day trip, with long-distance buses running to and from the city.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Ventspils Port Promenade
- Ventspils Old Town & Market Square
- St. Nicholas Lutheran Church
- St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
- Seaside Park
- Ventspils Seaside Open-Air Museum
- Ventspils Beach
- Ventspils Adventure Park