Top Things to Do and See in Lithuania

Wander Vilnius Old Town

One of Europe's largest baroque old towns, Vilnius is a maze of cobbled lanes, courtyards and church spires. Climb Gediminas Tower for sweeping views, step inside the pink-hued Church of St. Anne, and cross the bridge into Uzupis, the cheeky self-declared artists' republic with its own quirky constitution.

Stand at the Hill of Crosses

Near Siauliai in the north, the Hill of Crosses holds more than 100,000 crosses planted over generations. It is a moving, slightly eerie place of pilgrimage and quiet defiance, especially at sunrise. Entry is free.

Explore the Curonian Spit

A UNESCO World Heritage site, this thin 98-km sandbar of pine forest and shifting dunes is reached by ferry from Klaipeda. Climb the Parnidis Dune near Nida, spot elk, and visit Thomas Mann's summer cottage.

Visit Trakai Castle

The red-brick Island Castle sits on a lake just 28 km from Vilnius, reflected in the water like a fairy tale. Try kibinai, the savoury pastries of the local Karaim community, at a lakeside cafe.

Soak up Kaunas

Lithuania's second city pairs a charming old town with striking interwar modernist architecture, now UNESCO-listed. Don't miss the surreal Devils' Museum and a stroll down Laisves Aleja.

Relax in Druskininkai

This leafy spa town has thermal baths, the indoor Snow Arena ski slope, and the thought-provoking Gruto Parkas, where Soviet-era statues stand among the pines.

Wander Klaipeda and the coast

The Baltic port has a German-flavoured old town and the sandy beaches of nearby Palanga, where summer evenings centre on the long pier and amber museum.

Discover Aukstaitija National Park

Lithuania's oldest national park is a watery wonderland of 126 lakes, perfect for canoeing, and home to the open-air Ancient Beekeeping Museum.

Taste Lithuanian food

Try cepelinai (potato dumplings stuffed with meat), cold pink beetroot soup saltibarsciai in summer, and dark rye bread. Wash it down with gira, a kvass-style fermented drink.

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