Things to do in Lithuania

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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