Liepaja Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Visit the tourist office first.

Visit the tourist office first., Liepaja

 bonio Says:  For maps, information and general assistance I recommend you visit the tourist information office first. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff gave us a good guide book and plenty of ideas how to spend our time in Liepaja. 

Karosta - former secret military town in Liepaja

Karosta - former secret military town in Liepaja, Liepaja

 suksitis Says:  The northern part of Liepaja city, called Karosta, is probably the most interesting thing for western tourists. Karosta used to be a secret military base of the Russian Empire, and later of Soviet Union. Now a very unique and special place for tourists and artists.Things to... 

Sailors monument

Sailors monument, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  At one end of seaside park, a reminder that the sea is not always a good place to be. Remembers sailors of all nationalities. 

Beach

Beach, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  A relaxing afternoon on the beautiful white sand beach. It's clean, there's a blue flag and stretches for miles, excellent. 

Seaside park

Seaside park, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  Between the town and beach, a large area of shady parkland with fountains and flowers. Lovely place to shelter from a scorching sun. 

Flower displays

Flower displays, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  THere are several flower displays around the town, this one a butterfly, looks stunning? it's just outside the townhall. 

Amber clock

Amber clock, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  Amber is found all along the coastline, by the promenade is a clock made from it, worth a few minutes of anyones time. 

Promenade

Promenade, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  Not by the sea as we'd expected but along the canal that cut's the town in two. This is an area that's being smartened up, pleasant walk, watching the boats heading out to sea, with some other attractions, see later tips. 

Sv Trisvienibas - Holy Trinity Church

Sv Trisvienibas - Holy Trinity Church, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  The tourist info office suggested we should visit here, really does not look to spectacular from the outside but, once inside treated to the sight of a huge golden church organ. No photos allowed inside, a memorable sight and a must visit in Liepaja.If you're brave enough... 

Hotels  

Hotel Kolumbs

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Roze

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Restaurants  

Bars in seaside park

Bars in seaside park, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  We found three bars in seaside park, one right on the beach itself. Over our two visits we managed to visit each - of course! All pleasant places to stop for a beer and snack.Fresh and tasty food and beer, with friendly service, wish I was there now.............Meduza just... 

Barons Bumbier's: Barons Bumbier's

Barons Bumbier's: Barons Bumbier's, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  City centre restaurant, in Kurzeme shopping area. Nicely decorated inside and a good outside eating area too. Multilingual staff and menu helped us choose good tasty Latvian food. an enjoyable evening. 

Pastneika Maja: Pastnieka Maja

Pastneika Maja: Pastnieka Maja, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  For us the immediate attraction was the large outdoor terrace, as we visited on a warm evening, great choice.Friendly, great food at a good price.A good place to eat - recommended. 

Transportation  

Getting there

Getting there, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  We used the bus to get there from Riga. Around 4 hours journey time on a comfortable, large bus. Several departures throughout the day. Liepaja has good connections with the surrounding area and several buses to Ventspils and Kuldiga too, some services are with smaller 16... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

going out

going out, Liepaja

 laliketu Says:  Liepaja is quite safe place to visit, people are very warm and helpful and most of young people speak english or german. But there are few things you always should be aware of like actually anywhere. Going out to a pub or bar or a night club make sure you know the price u... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Liepajas Metalurgs football

Liepajas Metalurgs football, Liepaja

 bonio Says:  The local soccer team, part of a giant metalworking company, and current (2005) Latvian champions play in the Daugava stadium in seaside park, lovely setting for a football stadium. Just missed a game by a couple of days but the gates were open so we were able to walk... 

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 For us the immediate attraction was the large outdoor terrace, as we visited on a warm evening, great choice.Friendly, great food at a good price.A good place... 

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 Two nights in Liepaja on our trip around Latvia. Chose a good time to go, weather very warm and spent a while on the beautiful beach here. Plenty to see and do in the town also some good places to...... 

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