Place to visit
Ventspils lighthouses, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Ventspils lighthouses is a lighthouses in Ventspils, Latvia (Ziemeļu vadlīnijas priekšējā vaduguns). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouses in Ventspils, Latvia · Architecture
- Local name
- Ziemeļu vadlīnijas priekšējā vaduguns
- Where
- Latvia · K. Valdemāra iela 24A, LV-3601, Ventspils
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 156 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 57.39473, 21.54212
What it is and where
Ventspils lighthouses is a lighthouses in Ventspils, Latvia (Ziemeļu vadlīnijas priekšējā vaduguns). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ventspils, where this site lists 32 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.39473, 21.54212; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 156 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ventspils lighthouses is May to September.
- JanPossible7:00
- FebPossible9:07
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible14:00
- MayBest time16:17
- JunBest time17:39
- JulBest time17:04
- AugBest time15:00
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:57
- NovBetter not7:37
- DecPossible6:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Latvia
To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pludmales akvaparks - VentspilsWith kids632 m
- Holy Cross Church in VentspilsChurch building in Latvia848 m
- Ventspils CastleCastle in Latvia1.0 km
- Baptist church in VentspilsLatvian cultural monument No. 87861.1 km
- Ventspils Seaside Open-Air MuseumMuseum in Latvia1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: Architecture
- Riga Radio and TV Tower: television tower in Riga, Latvia
- Powder Tower, Riga: tower in Riga, Latvia
- Vanšu Bridge: cable-stayed bridge in Riga, Latvia
- Ruhnu Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
- Stone Bridge, Riga: bridge in Riga, Latvia
- Railway Bridge, Riga: bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia
Every Latvia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ventspils lighthouses?
It is a lighthouses in Ventspils, Latvia (Ziemeļu vadlīnijas priekšējā vaduguns in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ventspils lighthouses?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21.
How do you get to Ventspils lighthouses?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 156 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pludmales akvaparks - Ventspils, Holy Cross Church in Ventspils, Ventspils Castle. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Ventspils32 places to see in and around Ventspils, Latvia: Ventspils Castle, Užava lowland, Užava Lighthouse. Best time: May to September.
- Architecture46 places for architecture in Latvia, from Riga Radio and TV Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Ventspils lighthouses on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.