Places to visit in Kurzemes reģions

The Pure Chocolate museum in Pūre tells the story of chocolate from cocoa growing to production, with a tasting of warm chocolate. In the ma…

A church built in 1771, listed as a state-protected monument. Larches and lindens are planted in the churchyard; the interior can be seen by…

The highest point of Ventspils municipality at 62.5 m above sea level; the hillfort lies about 600 m west of the stage. Built in 1958, the s…

A nature park with active leisure options and a sauna for families and school groups. Ask about activities in advance.

One of Latvia’s oldest lighthouses, built in 1864 and 38 m high, with a spiral staircase; it warns ships of the dangerous Akmeņrags shoal. P…

A 22-metre lighthouse completed in 1910, the closest to the sea of all Latvian lighthouses and a protected cultural monument.

A surviving old windmill where you can climb up, touch the millstones and hear the miller’s story. Suitable for families.

A fishing-heritage site where the village’s fishermen kept their nets; book a tour by phone, entry by donation.

A living gallery where trees are grown into furniture and works of art. Tours are led by guides.

A collection started in the 1970s by Aizpute theatre actress Valda Jēriņa: dolls in folk costume and rubber toys from Latvian factories, wit…

A 27-metre water tower built in 1960, now an industrial heritage site and viewing tower. Suitable for school-age children.

A park by artist Ģirts Brumsons with colourful art objects and installations. Suitable for families; guided tours and picnics can be booked.