Plan your trip to Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027
Experience emotions in Liepāja! Feel the sea breeze on the beach, explore the rich programme of the European Capital of Culture, attend performances at Liepāja Theatre, enjoy cultural events at the “Great Amber” Concert Hall, relax at the Liepāja Olympic Centre SPA, stay in comfortable hotels and taste the city’s outstanding restaurant and café scene.
Plan your visit and experience culture, art, freedom and love
Liepāja has a rich tradition of culture, art and sports. Throughout the year, around 200 cultural, entertainment and sports events take place every month – from exhibitions by local artists to performances by internationally renowned creators, from classical music concerts to large-scale beach festivals.
All events in one place: kalendars.liepaja.lv
The pride of Liepāja’s culture – “Great Amber” Concert Hall
At the heart of Liepāja’s cultural life stands the architectural gem “Great Amber” Concert Hall. It hosts high-quality cultural and artistic events and is renowned for its outstanding acoustics. It is home to the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra – the oldest orchestra in the Baltic States.
A popular tourist destination
Liepāja charms visitors with its historic city centre, unique landmarks and wide sandy beach with exceptionally white and fine sand. Despite its compact size, the city offers everything needed for a memorable and fulfilling holiday.
Remarkable Art Nouveau heritage
Liepāja boasts more than 70 Art Nouveau buildings. Many preserve authentic staircases, wooden doors, metal gates and decorative details, reflecting the craftsmanship of past generations.
Unspoiled nature
Nature is one of Liepāja’s greatest assets. Liepāja Lake and surrounding meadows form part of the Natura 2000 protected area. Parks, walking trails, canals and the Baltic Sea create a harmonious environment for relaxation and exploration.
Perfect for family holidays
Liepāja is an excellent destination for families – enjoy the beach, cycling routes over 50 km long, parks, playgrounds and active outdoor recreation for all ages.
Stay in modern hotels
From stylish seaside apartments to modern art hotels and cosy guesthouses, Liepāja offers accommodation for every taste. A local saying goes: warm up so you can head back into the wind.
Charming seaside restaurants and cafés
Liepāja offers a diverse culinary scene – from fine dining and gastrobars to cosy cafés and seaside terraces. The city is also home to Michelin Guide–listed restaurant “Mo”.
Easy access by land, air and sea
Liepāja provides transport options across all modes – land, air, and sea. In addition to regular road and rail transport, Liepāja has an airport for private flights, and about 70 km away is Palanga Airport for commercial flights. It is easy to reach from Riga by the high-comfort “LUX Express” buses. Ferry services connect Liepāja with Travemünde in Germany several times a week. Those traveling by yacht can dock in the Trade Canal in the city center.
