Starting June 1, Kuldīga will offer two new cultural tourism experiences focused on the town’s UNESCO World Heritage values. Developed as part of the project “(un)rest in Kuldīga: The Living Old Town” within the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, the initiative is implemented by the event and tourism company “Idea Events.” Its aim is to deepen public understanding of the unique heritage of Kuldīga’s Old Town through research-based, engaging, and accessible experiences.
Kuldīga’s Old Town is a world-class treasure, yet many visitors ask: “Where exactly is the UNESCO site, and what makes it so special?” To answer these questions in an accessible, creative, and engaging way, Kuldīga is launching two new cultural tourism experiences on June 1, 2026. Created as a part of the project “(un)rest in Kuldīga: The Living Old Town,” the offerings include a research-based guided tour and a full-day adventure that transform Kuldīga’s UNESCO World Heritage values into an immersive and memorable experience.
More than a guided walk, “The Living Old Town” is an immersive experience designed for both school groups and adults, inviting participants to discover Kuldīga’s historic environment firsthand. The route leads visitors to unusual locations across the town, offering opportunities to explore hidden corners, “step inside” a historic chimney, and uncover details that often go unnoticed in everyday life. While the tour is engaging, interactive, and full of adventure, it is grounded in professionally developed research and storytelling. Participants will gain a deeper, fact-based understanding of the values that earned Kuldīga’s Old Town its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Created in close collaboration with groups of friends, corporate teams, and local businesses, this full-day adventure combines cultural heritage exploration with contemporary creativity. Participants will discover how Kuldīga’s historic environment continues to inspire life in the town today. Each group will receive a personalized programme tailored to its interests. Along the way, participants will have the opportunity to meet local residents and inspiring community members, take part in an engaging city-wide scavenger hunt, learn the story of coffee at a local roastery, explore the Old Town by walking along the Alekšupīte riverbed, test their knowledge in a lively trivia challenge, and enjoy many other unique experiences that Kuldīga has to offer.
Experts in their respective fields will bring the story of Kuldīga’s UNESCO World Heritage site to life through engaging and insightful storytelling:
How to sign up? Starting June 1, 2026, you’ll be able to explore Kuldīga’s UNESCO sites in an engaging and lively way. You can book tours and group day adventures by calling + 371 20 505 791 or e-mail: manirideja@ideaevents.lv.
The project “(un)rest in Kuldīga: The Living Old Town” is being implemented by the events and tourism company “Idea Events” as part of the “Liepāja 2027 – European Capital of Culture” programme and with financial support from the foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027.” The programme of “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” is implemented by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, with funding allocated by the City of Liepāja, the South Kurzeme and Kuldīga municipalities, and the Ministry of Culture. The “Liepāja 2027” programme is supported by its main partner in environmental education and sustainability, AS “CleanR Grupa”, Jsc; its main partner in air mobility and international communications, AS “airBaltic Corporation”, legal partner: Sorainen Law Office, Ltd., Jsc; and its land mobility partner, SIA “Lux Express Latvia”, Ltd. Media partners: VSIA “Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs”, Ltd. and AS “Kurzemes Radio”, Jsc
Ilze Zemberga
Kuldīga District Municipality
Manager of Marketing and Public Relations Department
Phone: +371 63 321 900
E-mail: ilze.zemberga@kuldigasnovads.lv
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