Timeline
16:15
Grab a quick bite or coffee at the Karosta Prison Canteen. Note that this Soviet-style canteen is primarily for group requests and may not operate regularly, so check availability beforehand.
16:25
Walk 7 minutes to Karosta 360. Find a spot with a clear view looking WSW. This is the precise vantage point where the sun sets directly behind The Oskars Kalpaks Bridge.
17:00
Watch the sunset. The sun will align perfectly with the bridge structure, creating a striking silhouette against the fading light.
17:30
End your evening with a walk to Raiņa parks. It is a 50-minute walk from the viewing spot, offering a peaceful green space to unwind after the show.
Local tip
The bridge opening times are listed as Mo-Su 01:00-03:00, 05:00-06:30, 10:30-12:00, 14:30-15:30, 19:30-21:00. While this experience focuses on the sunset alignment, you can also check if the bridge is open for ships during your visit.
Check before you go
- Karosta Prison Canteen does not operate regularly and is used by group requests only. Confirm if they are serving the public.
- The sunset alignment is specific to the dates 29 Oct to 02 Nov and 08 Feb to 12 Feb.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Liepāja (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).