Family trip to Ventspils with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

In miniature Ventspils, there is simply a huge choice of places for family recreation. In the warm season, it is worth visiting the city beach, which is well-equipped and very clean. The beach is sandy, so it will be comfortable even for relaxation with the kids. Except for the equipped locker rooms on the beach, there are several other attractions. Near the beach, there is a wonderful park in which there are paths for hiking and cycling, playgrounds for children and shops positioned in the shade of trees. A better place to relax with kids on a fine day will be difficult to find.

With older children, you should take a walk around the city museums, the most interesting being the Seaside Museum. It introduces visitors to the culture and life of locals, this large open-air museum is stylized as an old village. Here you can see the old wooden houses, in which the atmosphere of the past, the old mills, and many other unique exhibits were carefully restored. In each of the houses an interesting collection of old things is collected, museum visitors will be able to learn how artisans make pottery from clay and how the local people used to bake bread. In the museum, another surprise awaits children; they will be able to ride on its territory on a miniature train.

The most popular amusement park in the city is Ventspils Children’s Town. This is a real children’s playground, in which there is entertainment for everyone. There is a magnificent water park with swimming pools and a variety of water attractions, and there is a spacious playground on which kids can ride on miniature cars. Huge trampolines in the open air, a large selection of extreme ride and sports fields - these are just some of the entertainment available to visitors of the complex. It is also worth noting that the children’s playground has been a place for interesting sports competitions and demonstration performances for many years, and it will be interesting for adults to visit it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Not far from the coast is located Ventspils Water Adventure Park - the most popular and colorful water park in the city. In addition to classic pools and slides, its visitors can enjoy different types of saunas and even a salt room, so you can spend your holidays with health benefits. In the water park there is a big cafe, so you can relax in it with comfort all day.

Another most popular place for family recreation is the Ventspils Creativity House Planetarium and Observatory. It houses an observatory and a beautiful planetarium. Visit it will be interesting with school-age children, here for the young guests conduct very interesting excursions, during which they can look at the starry sky in the most powerful telescopes, listen to cognitive lectures and watch thematic films in the cinema. Evening excursions are very popular among the guests of the center, during which you can fully enjoy the beauty of the starry sky.

The most beautiful park in the city is the Children Park Fantaziya, it is perfect for both leisurely walks and active entertainment. There are many beautiful trees in the park, among which there are benches, various sports grounds with horizontal bars and special playgrounds for children. Here you can arrange a wonderful family picnic or take a bike ride, in this picturesque park, not only tourists but also locals like to rest. The park is aimed specifically at tourists with children, all of its attractions and sites can be used completely free of charge.