Are you ready to uncover the rich history and cultural secrets of Liepāja? The city offers a wide range of tours and educational activities, allowing students to explore its most fascinating sites and create unforgettable memories. From the hidden stories of the historical Karosta district and exciting science experiments at the Science and Education Innovation Centre to behind-the-scenes experiences at local theaters and traditional craft workshops – each activity provides a unique opportunity to delve into the city’s history, culture, and creativity.
Guided tour
Discover the stories of Liepāja’s culture and history and see the most interesting places in the city by going on a guided tour around Liepāja and Karosta. According to the group’s interests and wishes, the guide’s fascinating stories and historical secrets will make the excursion worthwhile and unforgettable.
+371 63480808, +371 29402111
info@liepaja.travel
Liepāja interior museum “Madame Hoyer’s Guest House”
Explore Madame Hoyer’s historic house, learn untold bits of information and discover more about the unique interior items from the 17th -20th centuries. The Madame Hoyer’s Guest House offers educational and insightful classes for schoolchildren about life in the 17th -20th centuries and the most characteristic household, interior and artistic items of the time.
+371 29 605 223
inga.ziverte@liepaja.lv
Concert hall “Great Amber”
Liepāja Concert Hall “Great Amber” offers a versatile and comprehensive musical cultural programme for schoolchildren, subsidised through the “Latvian School Bag” programme. The concert hall also runs guided tours, taking schoolchildren to its vineyard-like Great Hall and other concert and art rooms with spectacular panoramic views of the city.
+371 63 424 555
diana.kamanina@lielaisdzintars.lv
Museum of Puppet Art and Design
The main exposition highlights the history of dolls, toys and household objects from the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition, you have the chance to see the “Teddy Bear – From the Classics to the Avant-Garde” exhibition, which will run until 15 October. The bears featured in this exhibition are the works of contemporary artists from different countries.
+371 25 769 991
info@galerijaromasdarzs.lv
Science and Education Innovation Centre (ZIIC)
Discover science in a tangible and illustrative way at the Science and Education Innovation Centre’s locations at Autoru iela 4/6 and K.Ukstiņa iela 17/23. Practical activities include learning about educational technologies such as software-controlled robots and digital production equipment like a 3D stereolithography printer, CNC milling machine for printed circuit boards and more. You will also have the opportunity to experience a concept rarely seen in Latvia and abroad: science theatre, integrating science experiments with theatre arts.
+371 25 728 867
ziic@liepaja.edu.lv
Nature House
Nature House Explore environmental science through biology, ecology, and zoology at the Nature House of the Science and Education Innovation Centre, located at Zirgu Island 2. Students can also enjoy an educational boat trip on Lake Liepāja with the nature research vessel “AkvaLab Liepāja,” where they will learn about the lake’s ecosystem, local natural treasures, research tools, and even a bit of history.
+371 26 644 834
dabasmaja@liepaja.edu.lv
LOC Pool & Spa
Where to go on a class trip? As a great alternative from the regular tour options and sightseeing locations, the Liepāja Olympic Centre offers the opportunity for classes to enjoy a fun and relaxing time at LOC Pool&SPA. Plan a summer holiday at any time of the year!
+371 29 876 501
toms.jekabsons@loc.lv
LOC Ice Hall
The LOC Ice Hall invites all those who want to enjoy ice skating in the public rink. Anyone can try their skills in ice skating and ice hockey. Visitors can come with their skates or rent them!
The working hours of the public ice rink are available here.
Adventure in Karosta
The Karosta is a part of Liepāja, but at the same time – the world itself. It is a magical, paradoxical, and unique place not only in the history of Latvia, but also in the history of the world. The Karosta is one of the most extraordinary sites in Latvia. We offer tours of the prison, Redan, and Freedom Struggle sites. Show in the Karosta prison, “Escape from the USSR” in the Northern Forts. Freedom Trail or the Mystery Island game. Meals and overnight stays in the prison. Anything can happen…
+371 26 369 470
info@karosta.lv
Liepāja Theatre
Take a look behind the scenes of Liepāja Theatre! A tour of the Liepāja Theatre is an exciting and educational adventure that will offer a closer look at how the country’s oldest theatre works. With a qualified guide, you will visit the backstage and learn how performances are created – from a technical and artistic point of view, adding new emotions to your next theatre performance visit. The tour lasts 1 hour. All Liepāja Theatre performances are included in the “Latvian School Bag” offer.
+371 63 422 121, +371 29 165 512
pasts@liepajasteatris.lv
Liepāja Puppet Theatre
Liepāja Puppet Theatre A tour of Liepāja Puppet Theatre unveils the secrets of puppet shows, the creation and manipulation of puppets. Students can step into the actor’s role and peek behind the scenes of a performance! As part of the “Latvian School Bag” program, students can watch live performances and recordings, including popular shows like “Dauka. Good Questions,” “The Fox and the Forest,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” and more. (theatre plays are in Latvian)
+371 26 594 529
izrades@liepajaslelles.lv
Liepāja Museum
The Liepāja Museum offers year-round educational programs, as well as seasonal and exhibition-specific sessions. These activities are available both in-person and online, with each lesson lasting between 40–60 minutes. All sessions are part of the “Latvian School Bag” program and can be tailored to different age groups.
+371 29 605 223
inga.ziverte@liepaja.lv
The House of Craftsmen
The Craftsmen’s House hosts 16 different craftsmen from the Kurzeme region, who are eager to share their crafts and traditions with guests. You will find folk costumes, metal embellishments, pottery, leather, and amber handicrafts in the workshops. The longest amber beads in Latvia are also here on display. At 123 metres long and weighing 19.5 kilograms, they contain almost 17 000 pieces of amber donated by the people of Liepāja. There are also folk costumes dating back more than 100 years, as well as some newly made ones. You can also sign up for a variety of workshops.
+371 26 541 424
amatniekunams@inbox.lv
The historical exposition of the Latvian War Museum in Liepāja
The Liepāja coastal artillery battery No.2 which stands among the other sites of Karosta, is still the most secretive location in Liepāja, having been a restricted area for 130 years. The exhibition features reproductions of historical photographs of the 1st Liepāja Infantry Regiment, the 2nd Ventspils Infantry Regiment and the Kurzeme Artillery Regiment from the Latvian War Museum.
+371 25 603 875
tobago1@karamuzejs.lv
Liepāja orienteering grounds
The Liepāja orienteering grounds can be visited at any time of the year. Choose your favourite spot – the Seaside Park, the centre of Liepāja, Karosta or Beberlini – or try them all. At each checkpoint you can mark your result with the mobile app “Qrenteerings” and compare it with your friends.
+371 20 252 282
matiss.ratnieks@lof.lv
But that’s not all!
Students can also explore the surrounding areas of Liepāja, where exciting activities await – from survival school and orientation games to historical expeditions and hands-on workshops.
Find out more about the student offerings in South Kurzeme here.