Kuldiga: charming streets, and wides waterfall in Europe
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Kuldiga is Latvia's most romantic town in Latvia where you can still feel the 17th-18th century. Kuldiga has been once the center of the Duchy of Courland and has preserved its spirit.
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Kuldiga should be on the ‘must see’ list for everyone! The city center with the widest waterfall of Europe is so impressive that even fish start to fly! No joking, in the spring vimbas swim against the current across the waterfall and it looks like they are flying. During the city tour you will see Duke’s Pharmacy, the former Kuldiga burgomaster Stefenhagens’ house, the Town Hall Square with the former Town Hall building and the present Town Hall.
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
If you’re into history, this is a good place to visit. Lots of interesting alleys, buildings, walkways, all surrounded by buildings that survived the invaders. We spent time just slowly driving around, enjoying the scenery. It’s a fun town to explore. But don’t be fooled, it’s not a small village. There is a lot to it, and it’s not all old. Take in the Old Town for a nice stroll, window shopping, and a meal.
We had a day tour of the charming historic Kuldiga, a UNESCO Heritage Site, with the best tour guide, Valdes, who clearly loves his job & is very knowledgeable & well educated. If you like a fantastic combo of nature & old world charm, then this is right on the money as you'll see Europe's widest waterfall & the preserved charm of an old town.
Valdis our tour person was very informative and the private visit to Kuldiga was made perfect. We enjoyed it a lot !
Thank you so much, Veronica. :)
Valdis our tour person to Kuldiga, was very informative in history and made the day special. My wife and I enjoyed every minute !
Thank you, Carmel, for the great review and your wonderful company. I also learned a lot about Malta, and I think it could be our next holiday destination. :)
There isn’t much extraordinary to see in this town. It got included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the preserved state of its old architecture from 1,200+, including German and Swedish elements. But there isn’t anything you can not find elsewhere, at considerable less time spent.
Sorry to hear that you didn't like Kuldiga, tastes of travelers are different, and all the previous travelers liked the town.
The guide was extremely helpful and informative - offering a rest stop along the way, suggestions for meals and additional view points. The guide provided excellent explanations about the history of Kuldiga. I enjoyed walking across Venta falls, climbing the lookout tower (both these were suggestions by the guide) and seeing the old buildings (untouched after several wars). The car was comfortable.
Kulgiga was a medieval idyll and still is today! Here was the Castle of the Teutonic Order next to the Venta river's wide waterfall, and the castle is now a hill with a City Park around it. The city has maintained its character throughout the last century. As a Baltic guide, I highlight Kuldiga as the most interesting city in the Baltics!
The guide, Valdis, was excellent. He did the Kuldiga tour even more interesting. Kuldiga is a great and unique city with full of charm. So I will highly recommend to book this tour, you will always remember it, you will see charming things and you will learn a lot with Valdis, who knows a lot of valuable and interesting information.
An excellent day trip to the picturesque village of Kuldiga that has plenty to offer. Including a compelling history, the Live Museum, waterfalls, the 3rd largest brick bridge in Europe, Sculpture Gardens, great coffee & resturants. All made even more enjoyable by a top notch tour guide Valdis.
Thank you David so much for your kind words. I hope you enjoyed Lithuania as much as Latvia. All the best in your future travels. Valdis
