Ventspils

Introduction

Ventspils is in the western region of Latvia known as Kurzeme and lies between the river Venta and the Baltic sea. It's name roughly translated mean 'Venta Castle or Castle on the Venta'.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

Regular buses are running from Riga and tickets can be purchased from the Central Bus Station also known as Rīgas Starptautiskā autoosta. Tickets are fairly priced can can be purchased in advance from the desk or from the drivers at the time of departure.

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Latvijas Pasts is the national postal service of the country and has relatively fast, affordable and reliable services. They have both mail and express mail service, domestically and internationally. For sending letters, postcards and parcels internationally, it is easy to check prices at their price calculator. Prices for international mail start at around 0.45L for postcards within Europe, 0.50L outside Europe, stamps for letters are slightly more expensive. It usually takes at least several days up to a week within Europe, but around 10 days to North America for example. Domestic services are faster of course, usually within 2 days. Post offices are generally open from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, though large central post offices might keep slightly longer hours and can be open on Sunday sometimes. Latvian post boxes are colored yellow, and postage stamps can be bought in post offices or news-stands (kiosks). Specialized package services are provided as well by companies like DHL and UPS, among others.