The summer is almost here, the days are getting longer and the weather warmer – the perfect time for adventures outdoors!

Ventspils – a beautiful, clean and well-maintained city, appreciated by both the locals and visitors.

The new Ventspils Tourism Newspaper Spring edition has been published, which includes topical information about Ventspils, recreation and entertainment opportunities for residents of Ventspils and city guests.

For more than ten years, the opening ceremony of summer tourism and cycling season is held in Ventspils in mid-May. By tradition, a colourful bicycle racing along the city's streets takes place and numerous festive and cultural events are held.

Fire control tower of the 46th Coastal Defense Battery – will be opened for visitors from 23 April at 1 p.m.

An exhibition launched as a tribute to the recently published photobook “Ventspils 700+30” will be opened from 23 April for Ventspils residents and guests of the city at Concert Hall “Latvija” behind the glass façade in the café area.

Quoting the title of the famous novel “Human Needs a Dog” by Regīna Ezera, it can surely be said that a dog has been the man's best friend and family member for centuries.

To welcome Easter, each year, the city of Ventspils is decorated with beautiful festive decorations. This year is no exception - eggs, bunnies and other thematic compositions set up at several places in the city will bring enormous joy to the locals. During the holidays, the Tourism Information Centre (TIC) of Ventspils invites you to take an Easter Walk "Humpty Dumpty Easter Egg", using a special map to discover the colourful Easter decorations and count all eggs set up at various locations in

For the first time, the Ventspils Region Municipality has developed a travel guide with a map. On the cover it reads “Ventspils Region – Environmentally Friendly Tourism Destination”, as in the municipality development programme this territory is positioned as a green region endowed with rich natural resources and unique cultural heritage.

The spring is just around the corner. Waking up from winter slumber, the flourishing parks and green spaces in Ventspils invite everyone to enjoy the nature! One of the best ways to go sightseeing is going for a ride by bicycle.