📍 Destination Overview
Ventspils is a Baltic Sea port city on Latvia's western coast, known for its clean Blue Flag beach, the medieval Livonian Order Castle and highly family-friendly facilities. The castle of 1295 is one of Latvia's oldest stone buildings and now houses a history museum. A 3-kilometre beach of golden sand, dunes, a seaside promenade, a narrow-gauge park railway and the 'Children's Town' playground make it one of Latvia's most child-friendly cities, as well as an important working port and traditional seaside resort.
Region
Port city on the Baltic coast of western Latvia
Best season
June to August, best for the seaside
Currency / Language
Euro (EUR) / Latvian
Socket / Voltage
230V, Type C/F sockets
Recommended duration
1 to 2 days
Getting around
About 3-3.5 hours by car or train from Riga
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🏖️ Summer: Jun–Aug
A Baltic port city; Jun–Aug (9–21°C) brings gentle sea breezes and long white nights—peak for beaches and bike trails.
🌤️ Shoulder: May & Sep
5–15°C, pleasant spring and autumn transitional months.
January
🌤️
1°/-4°
February
🌤️
1°/-4°
March
🌤️
3°/-2°
April
🌤️
9°/1°
May
☀️
15°/5°
Fair
June
☀️
19°/9°
Best
July
☀️
21°/11°
Best
August
☀️
20°/11°
Best
September
☀️
15°/8°
Fair
October
🌤️
9°/3°
November
🌤️
4°/-1°
December
🌤️
2°/-3°
📷 Top Attractions
🎯 Ventspils Experiences
Blue Flag beach
Swim and sunbathe on clean white sand
Narrow-gauge train
Ride a retro park railway through the town
Medieval castle
Explore the 1295 castle's history halls
Canal-side sunset
Watch sea sunsets from the Rainbow pedestrian bridge and promenade
Port views
See the busy Baltic trading port on the horizon
Ventspils is a Latvian Baltic port; best is Jun–Aug (9–21°C, gentle sea breeze). May and Sep are pleasant shoulder months.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
Train
The Riga-Ventspils rail line
One-way approx. €10-15 (reference)
Car / bus
Road and coach links from Riga
Fares per carrier
Self-drive
About 3-3.5 hours west from Riga
Fuel and tolls by route
Recommended Stay Areas
Close to the castle, promenade and dining
Near the beach and resort facilities
Free Consultation
Free Consultation
1-on-1 travel consultant customizes your Ventspils trip for free based on your schedule and preferences.