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Kuldīga

Kuldīga is best explored on foot between the Alekšupīte stream and the Venta River. Its historic centre, waterside houses, brick bridge and Ventas Rumba waterfall form a connected walk through streets and along the riverbank.

Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga.
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The place

What makes it special

  • Walk through the old town and notice its timber and masonry houses.
  • Link the historic bridge over the Venta with Ventas Rumba waterfall.
  • Follow the Alekšupīte past historic buildings and small bridges.
Alekšupīte stream beside historic buildings and small bridges in Kuldīga.
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Riverside trail and vegetation in the Venta Valley near Kuldīga.
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Kuldīga

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Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga.

Kuldīga and the Venta: a walk where the river shapes the city

In Kuldīga, the waterfall, brick bridge and historic centre are not separate stops: together they form a short route that reveals how water sustained trade, industry and the urban landscape.

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Profile updated: 30/09/2026