About Liepāja
Liepāja is one of Latvia's major cities, home to around 67,421 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Liepāja
1
Liepāja Museum
2
The Oskars Kalpaks Bridge
3
Museum of Fishing and Navigation
4
Holy Trinity Cathedral
5
Saint Anne's Church
6
Seaside Park
7
Beaches and swimming
8
Baltic Beach Party
Budget travel
Free things to do in Liepāja
The Oskars Kalpaks Bridge
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Saint Anne's Church
Seaside Park
Beaches and swimming
Baltic Beach Party
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Liepāja Museum
- Visit The Oskars Kalpaks Bridge
- Visit Museum of Fishing and Navigation
- Eat at Serenāde
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Visit Saint Anne's Church
- Visit Seaside Park
- Eat at Doka Pica
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Beaches and swimming
- Visit Baltic Beach Party
- Eat at Karosta Prison Canteen
Where to eat
Local favourites
Serenāde
Has great cakes and pastries costing €0.40.
Doka Pica
A restaurant with good and cheap pizzas, meat dishes, fish - everything.
Karosta Prison Canteen
In Karosta Prison there is an authentic Soviet style canteen, but it does not operate regularly and is used by group requests only.
Upe
Palmas
Restaurant Piano
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Fontaine Hotel
Charming hotel in 2 old wooden houses on the same street, dating 1760 and 1890, with a nice backyard. Each room has its own design and charm
- $
Hotel Līva
Refurbished rooms, WiFi throughout the hotel, modern conference facilities, and fitness center. Also features Restaurant Upe, which serves i
- $
Art Hotel Roma Liepāja
An interesting hotel for how artwork surrounds you in the halls and even in your room.
- $
Promenade Hotel
This place, with its Industrial Age look right on the canal, is quite a large hotel and actually has quite a bit of eye appeal. You can watc
- $
Karosta Military Detention Centre
The Karosta prison is probably the most inhospitable hotel in the world. There is no hot water, mattresses consist of wooden planks, and pri
Shopping
- Peter’s market
- Anne’s market / Jaunliepājas market
Nightlife
- Fontaine Palace
- Big7
- Valhalla Wine & Coffee
- Miezis & Kompānija
Museums & culture
- Liepāja Museum
- Museum of Fishing and Navigation
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Saint Anne's Church
In pictures
Liepāja gallery
Keep exploring
