Me and my husband enjoy exploring Latvian countryside and spring is the best time to visit Venta waterfall in Kuldiga, a small, rural city in the western part of Latvia!
Not only this waterfall is the widest in Europe (249m), but every spring a unique spectacle takes place here - jumping fish! The fish are called vimba bream (Vimba Vimba) and every spring they go up the rivers to breed.
Early mornings are very quiet, with just a few fishermen enjoying the fresh air and many fish! We woke up around 4 am to be at the waterfall with the first rays of sun, but the morning was cold and rainy. But even on such days Kuldiga has a very charming old town with picturesque places, empty streets and is a really nice weekend destination! All pictures are taken by Jekabs Andrushaitis.
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The widest waterfall in Europe - 249 m!
The symbol of Kuldiga - 19th century bridge that allowed the carriages to cross the river simultaneously
Fisherman are the first to arrive every morning!
Watching the fish you wonder - do they ever make it?
But they keep on trying!
Come early - not many people do!
But Kuldiga is stunning at night too!
The streets are deserted
Men enjoying the swarming waters as well!
The waterfalls can be truly hypnotizing
