Notes in the pavement point the way: the “Liepāja – kā pa notīm!” walking route connects historical, cultural and architectural attractions in the city centre. A map complements the markings. There are also museums, parkland, crafts and seasonal cultural events – a range of options for a stay in Liepāja.
Parks and Trails
Beberliņi Recreation Park covers 45.3 hectares. A protected pine forest growing on dunes surrounds the 8.8-hectare artificial body of water. This park brings together natural woodland and a man-made lake.
The 3 km-long, 50-hectare Jūrmalas Park is one of Latvia’s largest landscaped parks. A path for pedestrians and cyclists runs through the entire park. Other amenities include walking trails, an activity area for children, cafés and attractions, as well as football, basketball and tennis courts. The trails and sports facilities offer a different focus from Beberliņi’s protected forest and dune landscape.
Museums, Architecture and Crafts
The permanent exhibitions at the Liepāja Museum tell the story of the city from the Stone Age to the 19th century. Visitors can also learn about the art and life of 20th-century woodcarver Miķelis Pankoks. The museum’s collection comprises more than 130,000 objects and artefacts. The “Hoijeres kundzes viesu nams” Interior Museum offers a different perspective on historic living spaces: it features a restored late-17th-century floor plan with a tavern room, Hoijeres kundze’s living quarters, a historic chimney hood and a bread oven. According to historical accounts, Tsar Peter I visited Liepāja and Hoijeres kundze’s inn in 1697.
The “Lielais dzintars” Concert Hall also brings architecture and cultural life together: it is a cultural and events centre and home to the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra. On a guided tour, visitors can explore the concert and art spaces, step onto the stage and enjoy panoramic views from the seventh floor. Following its reconstruction, the “Pūt, vējiņi!” Concert Garden offers an extensive cultural programme throughout the summer.
The Pētertirgus pavilion was designed by Louis Melville in the Art Nouveau style and opened in 1910. The market offers a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, forest produce, flowers, plants and other farm products all year round. The Amatnieku nams brings together 16 artisans from the Kurzeme region. Visitors can see how traditional costumes are woven and how silverwork, ceramics, woven goods, leather products and amber goods are made.
Experience City History and Nature
The “Liepāja – kā pa notīm!” walking route is ideal for anyone who wants clear directions while exploring historical, cultural and architectural attractions. The Northern Fort reveals another facet of history: parts of artillery batteries that were only partially blown up, underground structures and powder magazines still remain there. A symbolic memorial to the Kurelian fighters, a Latvian military unit from the Second World War that fought against Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, is also located at Fortification Battery No. 3.
For peaceful walks, there is a nature trail about 4 km long. It leads over wooden boardwalks to two viewing platforms with sweeping views of Lake Liepāja. Separate from this is a 2 km-long route open to rollerblading and cycling. The Trade Canal connects Lake Liepāja to the sea; yachts moor in its urban section in summer. This gives visitors a choice of options for planning their trip, including museum visits, cultural events, walks and active trails.
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