Kuldīga is an medieval town in Latvia's western region of Kurzeme with distinctive architecture, which is included in the list of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Saint Catherine is believed to be the patron saint of Kuldīga, and the oldest church of the town is named after St Catherine. The foundation of the building was laid as early as in 1252. The church has been remodeled a number of times. The small River Alekšupīte runs through the very centre of the Kuldīga old town, along the walls of the houses. That is a reason why sometimes this town is called "Latvian Venice". The Old Town around the small river itself is remaining 17th–18th-century ensemble of town. The Venta Rapid or Venta Waterfall is about 240 meters wide natural rapid the widest in Europe. Not far from the rapid is the Kuldīga brick bridge built in 1874, which is one of the longest bridge of this type in Europe. In the year 2007 Kuldiga was recognized as an European Destination of Excellence (EDEN). .
Kuldiga Old Bridge
Old Town of Kuldiga
Venta Waterfall
Venta Waterfall
Sabila grape yards
Kuldiga Synagogue
Dolls garden in Sabile
Metropole hotel in Kuldiga
Our Tours to Kuldiga town
On the way to Kuldiga town, various tourist attractions can be seen. Jaunmoku hunting castle, the old town of Sabile with the Wine Hill and the Doll's Garden, and on the way back "Bridge to Nowhere". The rural landscapes, forests and homesteads of Kurzeme are interesting and, of course, the town of Kuldiga itself. Enjoy!
Kuldiga town is about 150 km away from Riga, but it is not boring to go there because there are several stop-overs on the way. The first stop on this tour is the Jaunmoku Hunting Palace. The next one is in Sabile to visit the northernmost vineyards in the world and Doll's Garden. Walking tour through the Kuldiga historical center and waterfall. In summer, you can take Your swimming suites and have a cascade massage under a waterfall, but in Spring and Autumn it's so-called "flying fish time". Time when fish are going to breed. Another way back and photos at the "Bridge to Nowhere". .
This is very similar to the Classical tour, but with a Lunch in one of two good restaurants in Kuldiga. The first stop on tour to Kuldiga is the Jaunmoku Hunting Palace. The next one is in Sabile to visit the northernmost vineyards in the world and Doll's Garden. Walking tour through the Kuldiga historical center and waterfall. In summer, you can take Your swimming suites and have a cascade massage under a waterfall, but in Spring and Autumn it's so-called "flying fish time". Time when fish are going to breed. Another way back and photos at the "Bridge to Nowhere".
Thanks to the well-preserved historical center of the city, buildings, street layout, geography, Kuldiga is also chosen as a filming location by foreign film studios. About 30 films have been shot in Kuldīga and the surroundings of Kuldīga - both documentaries and feature films. "Mosfilm" film studio filmed J. Bondarev's novel "The Shore" (1983), "Invincible" by Werner Herzog (2001), "The Bridge" by Wolfgang Panzer (2008), "Effie Briest" (2009) and others.
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3 Reasons to visit Kuldiga Town
Kuldīga is one of the most romantic cities in Latvia, which has managed to preserve its unique historical charm. It is definitely a place to visit when visiting Latvia.
UNESCO Heritage and EDEN destination
The historical center of the city has been well preserved and thanks to this, Kuldiga town has received high international recognition.
The widest waterfall in Europe
Someone will say, yes, they have seen bigger and bigger ones, of course, but this one is the widest and very romantic!
Interesting places visited on the way
On the way to Kuldiga town, various tourist attractions for any age can be seen. Enjoy!
