Venta Waterfall (Ventas Rumba)

Ventas Rapid (Ventas Rumba)

Ventas Rapid or (Ventas Rumba in Latvian) is the widest waterfall in Europe. It falls on the Venta river near town Kuldiga and is 249 metres wide (up to 270 metres during spring floods). It is 1.80m - 2.20m high. The height depends on the water level in the Venta river.

Located about 150km from Riga. You can reach the waterfall by car. From Riga drive to Ventspils direction, until left turn to Kandava, then follow the signs to Kuldiga.

Detailed information on the map.

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