For centuries, Ventspils’ advantageous geographic location and ice-free port has made it an important transit hub between East and West. The modern Port of Ventspils is an important income-earner for this dynamic city, which continues to develop at a rapid pace. Ventspils is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and best-kept cities on the Baltic Seacoast, making it one of the most pleasant places to live in Northern Europe.
The city also enjoys a favourable investment climate, along with various business incentives and tax breaks, which have drawn foreign companies to set up new enterprises there. In addition, Ventspils has a clean, natural environment and an enterprising port authority with a solid view of the future – factors that have propelled Ventspils upward as one of the top cities in the Baltic Sea region.
Besides Ventspils’ business- and family-friendly environment, the city is a centre of research and education for students and scientists, a place where sports athletes can excel, as well as an inspiring location for writers, artists and musicians.
Ventspils is also becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination. The municipal beach is Blue-Flag certified, meaning that it conforms to strict water and safety standards. Other exciting recreational activities can be undertaken at the city’s Adventure Park and two water parks. Children love visiting the playgrounds at Children’s Town, while various cultural and sports events take place all year long, making Ventspils an attractive and interesting place to be, both for the city’s native inhabitants and its growing number of guests.
