This website uses cookies.

To ensure the operation and basic functions of the website, it uses both first-party and third-party mandatory cookies. In order to improve the functionality and content of the website, with your consent, this website may additionally use first-party statistical cookies, analyzing visit statistics, and third-party social media cookies, making available the video materials posted on this website.

favorite

Offer for Student Groups

Plan a class trip to Liepāja and fill the day with discoveries, shared experiences and plenty of things to do together! School groups can choose from guided tours, creative and educational activities, museums and cultural attractions, opportunities to explore nature and technology, as well as a variety of active leisure options.

Culture and Art

Mrs Hoyer’s Guest House

Step inside Mrs Hoyer’s historic house and discover lesser-known stories, along with unique interior objects from the 17th to the 19th century.

Educational activities introducing everyday life in the 17th–19th centuries are available for school groups and are included in the “Latvijas skolas soma” programme.

Concert Hall “Great Amber”

What lies behind the amber-coloured glass walls of Liepāja Concert Hall “Great Amber”? During a guided tour, students can discover the building’s distinctive architecture, visit the Great Hall and explore other concert and art spaces.

School groups can also attend concerts and performances included in the “Latvijas skolas soma” programme.

Liepāja Theatre

Go behind the scenes at Liepāja Theatre and discover how Latvia’s oldest professional theatre works.

Accompanied by a guide, students can explore backstage areas and learn how a performance comes to life, from both the technical and artistic perspective.

The tour lasts 1 hour. Liepāja Theatre performances are also included in the “Latvijas skolas soma” programme.

Liepāja Puppet Theatre

A tour of Liepāja Puppet Theatre reveals the secrets behind creating performances and puppets, as well as the techniques used to bring them to life.

Students can step into the role of an actor, experience lighting and sound effects and take a look behind the scenes.

The “Latvijas skolas soma” programme includes interactive activities and educational performances for students from Grades 1 to 12, including “Ansītis un Grietiņa”, “Metamorfoze”, “Ucipuci meklē mājas”, “Mini@Tūre”, “Maisiņš elpo” and others.

“Romas dārzs” Gallery

Discover the world of art at “Romas dārzs” Gallery!

During the tour, students can explore works by Liepāja’s old masters, discover exhibitions from different periods and deepen their knowledge of visual art.

Educational activities included in the “Latvijas skolas soma” programme are also available.

Museum of Doll Art and Design

The permanent exhibition presents the history of dolls, toys and household objects from the 19th and 20th centuries.

House of Craftsmen

The House of Craftsmen brings together 16 masters of different crafts. Students can see how traditional costumes, metal jewellery, ceramics, leather goods and amber products are made and can also take part in practical workshops.

Visitors can also see the impressive 123-metre-long amber necklace.

Science and Nature

Science and Education Innovation Centre STEM House

Discover science through hands-on activities and experiments. The STEM House offers interactive exhibitions, exciting experiments at the Science Theatre and opportunities to explore technology through robotics activities.

It is a place where students can ask questions, test ideas and enjoy learning through discovery.

Nature House and “AkvaLab Liepāja”

Explore environmental science through biology, ecology and zoology activities at the Science and Education Innovation Centre Nature House.

The experience can also be complemented with an educational trip across Lake Liepāja aboard the nature research vessel “AkvaLab Liepāja”. During the trip, students can explore the lake ecosystem, discover local natural values, learn about water research equipment and find out interesting facts about the lake’s history.

“FabLab Liepāja”

FabLab Liepāja is a place where ideas take shape.

This multifunctional fabrication laboratory gives students the opportunity to discover 3D printing, computer graphics, electronics prototyping and other digital technologies. No previous experience is required – visitors can try creative digital fabrication for themselves.

History and Discovery

Liepāja Museum

Liepāja Museum offers educational programmes throughout the year.

Students can explore permanent exhibitions, archaeological artefacts, artworks and other historical objects telling the story of Liepāja from the Stone Age to the 19th century, as well as temporary exhibitions.

The museum is also home to the Kurzeme Folk Costume Information Centre. Museum education activities included in the “Latvijas skolas soma” programme are available for school groups.

Liepāja Occupation Museum

Liepāja Occupation Museum invites students to discover Latvia’s 20th-century history and learn about the events of the occupation periods.

The museum explores the loss of Latvia’s independence, deportations, the Holocaust and resistance by Liepāja residents.

Museum education activities adapted to different age groups and included in the “Latvijas skolas soma” programme are also available.

Liepāja Coastal Artillery Battery No. 2

Liepāja Coastal Artillery Battery No. 2 is one of Karosta’s most mysterious sites and was closed to the public for 130 years.

Today, visitors can explore a labyrinth of casemates featuring reproductions of historic photographs from the Latvian War Museum and discover stories from military history.

The extensive grounds also feature a real warship, naval guns, mine-detection equipment and other fascinating exhibits.

Redan

Redan is part of Liepāja Naval Fortress and played an important role in the battles for Latvian independence against Bermondt’s forces on 14 November 1919.

Today, the site is home to the Karosta and War of Independence Museum, wall paintings and art installations, as well as a picnic area.

Visitors can also take part in the adventure games “Noslēpumu sala” and “Sikspārņa stāsts”.

Karosta Prison

Karosta Prison is the only military prison in Europe open to tourists and one of the world’s most unusual hotels.

Join a guided tour to discover the history of the prison or experience the reality show “Behind Bars”. The bravest visitors can even spend a night in one of the prison cells.

Catering services are also available.

Guided Tours and Walking Routes

Guided Tour of Liepāja

Discover Liepāja together with a knowledgeable guide!

During the tour, students can learn about the history of Liepāja city centre and Karosta, hear interesting facts and discover local stories and legends in an engaging way.

Walking Route “Liepāja – Follow the Notes!”

The walking route “Liepāja – Follow the Notes!” is an engaging way to discover the city’s history, culture and architecture.

By following the map and the musical notes embedded in the pavement, students can explore Liepāja city centre independently or together with a guide and uncover interesting stories along the way.

Liepāja Large-Scale Murals

Head out into the streets of Liepāja and discover large-scale artworks decorating building façades in both the city centre and Karosta.

Active Leisure and Entertainment

LOC Swimming Pool & SPA

Add some fun and relaxation to your class trip at LOC Swimming Pool & SPA.

Liepāja Olympic Centre offers school groups the chance to enjoy water-based activities at any time of year, making it a great addition to a day of sightseeing and discovery.

LOC Ice Hall

Enjoy skating or try your hand at hockey at LOC Ice Hall.

Visitors can take part in public skating sessions or public stick-and-puck sessions. Students may bring their own skates or rent a pair on site.

“Sapņu Zeme” Liepāja

Add plenty of movement and fun to your class trip at “Sapņu Zeme” Liepāja.

Students can enjoy the trampoline hall, slides and tubing track, making it a great choice for an active and entertaining day out.

The spacious facilities can accommodate up to 100 students at the same time.

“Drift Arena”

Discover the world of motorsport at “Drift Arena”!

School groups can learn about the history, techniques and safety of drifting and also try driving on the track in a professional environment.

Students can find out how drift karts work, how runs are judged and what makes controlled drifting so exciting. After the activities, visitors can relax in the lounge area, share their impressions and ask questions.

Orienteering Courses

Explore Liepāja while putting teamwork and navigation skills to the test.

Permanent orienteering courses are available throughout the year in Jūrmala Park, Liepāja city centre, Karosta and Beberliņi. At each checkpoint, participants can register using the “Qrenteerings” mobile app, record their results and compare them with friends.