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Vilnius, Lithuania
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When to visit
Nähtävyydet kohteessa Vilnius, Lithuania
2. Gediminas' Tower (Gedimino pilies bokštas)
3. Vilnius Cathedral & Cathedral Square (Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus)
4. Gates of Dawn (Aušros Vartai)
5. St. Anne's Church (Šv. Onos bažnyčia)
6. Užupis Republic & Angel of Užupis
7. Three Crosses (Trys kryžiai)
8. Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (KGB Museum)
9. Vilnius University (historic campus)
10. Vilnius TV Tower (Vilniaus televizijos bokštas)
Traditional Sweet Dishes
Šakotis
Šakotis is baked on a rotating spit by pouring batter in layers, which forms dramatic tree-like spines that symbolize family growth. It can take hours to prepare and tall Šakotis are treasured at weddings and big celebrations.
Tinginys
Tinginys, which means "lazy", is a no-bake chocolate biscuit cake made by combining crushed cookies, cocoa, and sweetened condensed milk, and it became beloved for its simplicity when ovens or ingredients were scarce.
Kūčiukai
Kūčiukai are tiny, slightly sweet baked dough balls served with poppy seed milk on Christmas Eve, and they are steeped in tradition as symbols of fertility and abundance.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Cepelinai
Cepelinai are large potato dumplings shaped like zeppelins and stuffed with meat or curd, they demand hours of grating and careful shaping and are considered Lithuania's national comfort food.
Koldūnai
Koldūnai are small filled dumplings that can be served in clear broth or with sour cream and fried bits, and every family has its favorite filling that reveals regional tastes.
Skilandis
Skilandis is a rustic smoked and air-dried pork sausage traditionally cured in a pig's stomach or bladder, and its slow smoking gives it a deep, savory flavor that helped sustain people through harsh winters.
Traditional Beverages
Krupnikas
Krupnikas is a honey-spiced liqueur made by infusing spirits with honey and aromatic spices, it is often aged for months and every household keeps its secret spice mix.
Gira
Gira is a lightly fermented rye bread drink, low in alcohol and fizzy, and its tangy malt flavor has been a homemade summer refresher in Lithuanian homes for centuries.
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Day trips
Trakai
Famous island castle set on picturesque lakes.
Google MapsKaunas
Lithuania’s 2nd city with a lively Old Town and museums.
Google MapsKernavė
UNESCO archaeological site with hillforts and views.
Google MapsAnykščiai
Forest trails, Treetop Walking Path and cultural sites.
Google MapsDruskininkai
Spa town with parks, wellness centres and galleries.
Google MapsKommentit (5)
Food scene surprised me, lots of cozy places. Tourist bars mark up beer, walk a block away for better prices. City felt safe even late.
Compact, walkable center with great cheap coffee and bakeries. Weather was rainy but cozy. Two days enough for highlights, three if you want museums.
Skip dining on Pilies Street, head two blocks to side streets for same food at half price. Use card when you can, ATMs charge high fees.
Lovely architecture, but August felt overcrowded and a bit overpriced. Museums are small, expect short visits. Not a five star love but worth a stop.
Free walking tours meet by the Cathedral at 11am, cash-tip system. We got local pub and bakery recs that saved money and avoided crowds, highly useful.
Getting there
Train stations
Main domestic lines to Kaunas, Šiauliai; limited international services
Major intercity hub with frequent Vilnius connections
From Vilnius Airport take bus 88 (~15–20 min) or a taxi to the city centre.
Klikkaa saadaksesi eSim kohteeseen Vilnius, Lithuania
Helpoin ja edullisin tapa saada mobiililaajakaista missä tahansa matkustatkin.