Things to do in Lithuania

25 things to do in Lithuania

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• Explore the shifting sand dunes of the Curonian Spit

  Walk along surreal sandscapes and learn about the fragile, ever-changing dune ecosystem that has buried entire villages over centuries.

  Nida, Curonian Spit

• Wander the cobblestone streets of Vilnius Old Town

  Get lost in one of Europe’s largest baroque old towns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with hidden courtyards, churches, and artisan shops.

  Vilnius

• Visit the hilltop Trakai Island Castle

  Cross a wooden footbridge to a red-brick medieval castle set on an island in Lake Galvė, the former seat of Grand Dukes.

  Trakai

• Climb the mystical Hill of Crosses

  Ascend a small hill covered in over 100,000 crosses, a potent symbol of Lithuanian resilience and spiritual devotion.

  near Šiauliai

• Kayak among the lakes of Aukštaitija National Park

  Paddle through a pristine network of sparkling lakes and forested islands, stopping at ancient villages along the shore.

  Palūšė, Aukštaitija

• Walk the treetop path at Anykščiai Forest

  Stroll along a suspended walkway high among the pines, culminating in a 34-metre observation tower with panoramic views.

  Anykščiai

• Discover Soviet history at the KGB Museum in Vilnius

  Enter the former KGB headquarters to see the chilling interrogation cells and hear personal stories of resistance and deportation.

  Vilnius

• Taste cepelinai at a traditional restaurant in Vilnius

  Try the national dish, potato dumplings stuffed with meat or cottage cheese, served with sour cream and bacon crackling in a rustic cellar setting.

  Vilnius (Senoji Trobelė)

• Sample local beer at the Biržai Brewery Museum

  Explore the brewing heritage of Lithuania’s beer heartland, then sip raw, unpasteurised ales in the museum’s tasting room.

  Biržai

• Tour the Ninth Fort in Kaunas

  Walk through the fortress-turned-prison where thousands were executed during Nazi and Soviet occupations, now a powerful memorial.

  Kaunas

• Explore the open-air Rumšiškės Folk Museum

  Wander through farmsteads, churches, and windmills relocated from all regions of Lithuania, recreating 18th- and 19th-century rural life.

  Rumšiškės

• Stroll the pedestrian Laisvės Alėja in Kaunas

  Walk down the longest pedestrian boulevard in Eastern Europe, lined with linden trees, cafés, and boutiques in art deco buildings.

  Kaunas

• See the quirky art in Užupis district, Vilnius

  Cross the bridge into the self-declared Republic of Užupis, home to street murals, a mermaid statue, and its own whimsical constitution.

  Vilnius

• Admire the collections at the MO Museum, Vilnius

  Browse contemporary Baltic art in a striking modern building, with exhibitions spanning Soviet-era dissent to current multimedia works.

  Vilnius

• Walk among Soviet statues at Grūtas Park

  Stroll through a forest park filled with salvaged Lenin and Stalin statues, plus replica barbed-wire enclosures from the Gulag.

  Druskininkai

• Take a hot air balloon flight over Vilnius

  Float above the capital’s red-roofed skyline, river bends, and surrounding forests at sunrise or sunset for an unforgettable panorama.

  Vilnius

• Visit the medieval Kernavė archaeological site

  Climb the five hillfort mounds and imagine the pagan Baltic capital that thrived here before the Crusades; heart of a UNESCO site.

  Kernavė

• Explore the Palace of the Grand Dukes, Vilnius

  Walk through reconstructed Renaissance halls and cellars displaying royal treasures, armour, and the original castle foundations.

  Vilnius

• Walk the Dūkštos Oak Forest trail near Vilnius

  Follow a mystical woodland path past ancient oaks, pagan ritual stones, and a reconstructed hillfort in the regional park.

  Dūkštos, near Vilnius

• Canoe the Dubysa River valley

  Paddle a scenic stretch through the deep Dubysa valley, passing high cliffs, oak woods, and the impressive Lyduvėnai railway bridge.

  Lyduvėnai

• Climb the Parnidis Dune in Nida for sunset

  Hike up the 52-metre-high sand dune to watch the sun sink into the Baltic Sea and the lagoon, with shifting views of Russia’s enclave.

  Nida, Curonian Spit

• Discover the Devil's Museum in Kaunas

  Browse the world’s largest collection of devil figurines, masks, and paintings from Lithuanian and global folklore in a quirky gallery.

  Kaunas

• Attend a performance at the Lithuanian National Opera

  Enjoy world-class opera and ballet in a grand neoclassical theatre in the heart of Vilnius, with affordable tickets and lavish productions.

  Vilnius

• Browse fresh produce at Halės Market in Vilnius

  Mingle with locals at the city’s oldest covered market, picking up smoked sausages, pickles, cheeses, and seasonal Lithuanian goodies.

  Vilnius

• Bar-hop along Vokiečių Street in Vilnius

  Experience the city’s vibrant nightlife along a revamped historic street, packed with trendy cocktail bars, craft beer spots, and live music.

  Vilnius