# Ventspils Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca, Latvia: what it is and when to go

> Ventspils Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca is a place of interest in Latvia (Ventspils). Interests: Temples. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils-sveta-nikolaja-pareizticigo-baznica/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Place of interest · Temples
- **Where:** Latvia · Plosta iela 10, LV-3601, Ventspils
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** RIX Riga, 154 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 57.39847, 21.57272

## What it is and where

Ventspils Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca is a place of interest in Latvia (Ventspils). 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils/), where this site lists 32 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 57.39847, 21.57272; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 154 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.398467%2C21.572719)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.398467%2C21.572719)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/espiritual/) places in Latvia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca is **May to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 7 h |
| February | Possible | 9 h 07 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 25 |
| April | Possible | 14 h |
| May | Best time | 16 h 17 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 39 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 04 |
| August | Best time | 15 h |
| September | Best time | 12 h 28 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 57 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 37 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 21 |

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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Ventspils vīna darītava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils-vina-daritava/): Winery · 362 m
- [Church of Saint Nicholas in Ventspils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils-sveta-nikolaja-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica/): Church building in Ventspils, Latvia · 390 m
- [North Kurzeme craft center “House of Crafts”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/amatu-maja/): Museum in Latvia · 400 m
- [Ventspils Ūdens Piedzīvojumu Parks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils-udens-piedzivojumu-parks/): With kids · 544 m
- [Ventspils planetārijs un observatorija](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils-planetarijs-un-observatorija/): Planetarium · 654 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/).

## More in Latvia: Temples

- [Riga Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/catedral-de-riga/): cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- [St. Peter's Church, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/st-peter-s-church/): church in Riga
- [St. James's Cathedral, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/st-james-s-cathedral/): Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- [Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kristus-piedzimsanas-pareizticigo-katedrale/): Cathedral
- [Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/aglonas-bazilika/): Catholic spiritual center in Aglona, Latvia
- [Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/catedral-de-san-boris-y-gleb/): Orthodox church in Daugavpils, Latvia

Every Latvia place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ventspils Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca?

It is a place of interest in Latvia. 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 Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21.

### How do you get to Ventspils Svētā Nikolaja pareizticīgo baznīca?

The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 154 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.398467%2C21.572719) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#moverse).

### 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 [Ventspils vīna darītava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils-vina-daritava/), [Church of Saint Nicholas in Ventspils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ventspils-sveta-nikolaja-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica/), [North Kurzeme craft center “House of Crafts”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/amatu-maja/). The rest is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/94459571), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).