Decouvre Lithuania

Pourquoi visiter

• The largest Baroque old town in Eastern Europe, UNESCO-listed, in Vilnius.
• The island castle of Trakai set on its lake, the country's postcard image.
• The Curonian Spit (UNESCO): shifting dunes, forest and lagoon.
• Gentle prices and pristine nature of lakes and forests.

Quand partir

June to August for the warmth and long days; May and September to avoid the crowds.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Climb Gediminas Tower above Vilnius's old town
2. 2Visit the red castle of Trakai and taste the kibinai
3. 3Walk the Parnidis dunes at Nida, on the Curonian Spit
4. 4Paying your respects at the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai
5. 5Explore Kaunas, capital of modernist architecture and street art
6. 6Wander the self-proclaimed bohemian district of Užupis in Vilnius

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Comfortable intercity trains and buses between Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda. In town, bus/trolleybus + the Bolt and Trafi apps. A car is useful for the coast and lakes.

Gastronomie

• Cepelinai
• Šaltibarščiai
• Kibinai
• Šakotis

Securite

Very safe. Standard vigilance at night near bars; watch out for unofficial taxis and the occasional pickpocket.