Lakeside dawn, Lithuania, LithuaniaVideo: Danulis Off To Somewhere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Find your Bliss in Lithuania
Lithuania, made simple: baroque Vilnius, an island castle and dunes on the Baltic
Lithuania is the southernmost Baltic state, a green and gentle country of lakes, forests and amber coast, with a baroque capital that surprises almost everyone. Vilnius is one of the largest old towns in eastern Europe, Kaunas is full of interwar modernism, and the Curonian Spit has some of the highest dunes in Europe. Travel is easy, but entry rules, seasons and local habits raise questions. This guide answers them.
Your trip, step by step
- Before you flySchengen entry, new border checks, seasons and packing, answered
- LandingVilnius airport, the train or bus into town, cards, SIM cards and your first night
- Your days in LithuaniaOld Town lanes, lake castles, dune walks and food halls, planned with care
- Home againDeparture tips so the last day is calm too
Where to go, eat and stay
- Plain answersClear, honest guidance on the questions first-timers actually ask.
- Official sourcesEntry, health and safety facts point you to the official pages to confirm.
- No price surprisesWe explain cards, tipping, transport tickets and typical budgets so costs never catch you off guard.
- Free to useEvery guide and the trip planner are free.
Our promise
Lithuania should feel like a calm, curious adventure, not a worry. We answer the questions about entry, money, transport, weather and safety before they start, so you arrive confident and ready to find your Bliss.
Coming back from Chicago, London, Dublin or Toronto to see family, or tracing a great grandparent's village? This guide was written with you in mind.
How to use this guide
Four steps from first idea to a trip that feels easy.
- Choose your LithuaniaBaroque churches, interwar architecture, lake castles or dune coast: start with the destinations that fit you.
- Sort the essentialsEntry rules for your passport, the right season and current travel advice, checked against official sources.
- Pick your placesUse our places to visit list for restaurants, cafés, museums, markets, nature and stays across the country.
- Plan your routeUse the free trip planner to link Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas and the coast at a relaxed pace.
Everything your Lithuania trip needs
Free tools and guides for every stage of the journey.
Destinations
Vilnius, Kaunas, Trakai, Klaipėda and the Curonian Spit, each explained in depth.
Explore destinationsPlaces to visit
More than a hundred restaurants, cafés, museums, nature spots and stays, from classics to hidden corners.
See places to visitFlights and stays
Search flights into Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga and stays in every corner of the country.
Plan travelPlaces finder
Restaurants, sights and stays mapped around each base.
Find placesFree trip planner
Tell us your dates and interests and build a route that fits.
Plan your trip
The classic Lithuania trip
Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas and the Curonian Spit
Most first trips start with three nights in Vilnius: the baroque Old Town, the Gate of Dawn, Užupis and the Hill of Three Crosses. Take a half day to Trakai for the red brick island castle on Lake Galvė, then go west to Kaunas for its castle, its interwar modernist streets and the Ninth Fort. Finish on the coast: Klaipėda's old town, then the ferry to the Curonian Spit for pine forests, the Hill of Witches and the great dunes above Nida. A week shows you the heart of the country.
- Sunset over the Old Town from Gediminas Tower
- Trakai Island Castle and a plate of kibinai by the lake
- Kaunas modernism and the M. K. Čiurlionis museum
- The Parnidis Dune and the lagoon at Nida
Start with the destinations
See how the capital, the lakes, the second city and the coast fit together.
Lithuania destinationsPlan with confidence
Your route, without the worry
Lithuania rewards a little preparation: entry rules checked for your passport, early bookings for Nida in July, warm layers even in summer, and a pace that leaves time for a long lunch of cepelinai. Our free planner helps you shape it.
- Realistic train, bus and ferry times
- The right season for white summer nights, autumn colour or Christmas lights
- Day trips that are easy and those worth a night
Where to go in Lithuania
From baroque Vilnius and modernist Kaunas to the island castle at Trakai, the port city of Klaipėda and the dunes and fishing villages of the Curonian Spit.
Vilnius County
Vilnius
A baroque Old Town of churches and courtyards, an artists' republic, strong museums and a relaxed café culture.
Read the guidePhoto: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Vilnius County
Trakai
A red brick island castle, lakes for boating and the wooden houses and pastries of the Karaite community.
Read the guidePhoto: Scotch Mist, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kaunas County
Kaunas
A riverside old town, UNESCO listed interwar architecture, quirky museums and a young creative scene.
Read the guidePhoto: Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Klaipėda County
Klaipėda
A half timbered old town, the Sea Museum across the water and easy access to beaches, Palanga and the dunes.
Read the guidePhoto: Scotch Mist, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Klaipėda County
Curonian Spit
A UNESCO listed ribbon of sand and pine with towering dunes, fishing villages and a quiet lagoon.
Read the guidePhoto: Kirill.uyutnov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A note from our founder
A note from our founder
My first time visiting Kenya, I was genuinely surprised with how fast it began feeling like home. The people are so friendly, the food is delicious and familiar, and the accommodations are modern and upscale.
During my travels throughout the continent, I commonly hear tourists share stories about being scammed or taken advantage of, which is both frustrating and disheartening.
Living in Kenya for the last 2 years, I have had the great fortune to meet a network of wonderful Kenyans who have continuously help guide my family's journey. Their shared knowledge has not only greatly enhanced our overall experience here, but it has also saved us tons of time, energy, and resources.
With BlissPoint Travel, my hope is to build a global community that is willing to share useful, uncommon knowledge so that we can all blissfully enjoy the wonders our world has to offer.
Questions we hear most
Is Lithuania safe to visit?
Yes, Lithuania is generally safe, with low violent crime. Watch for pickpockets in busy parts of Vilnius, check bar bills, and stay away from the Belarus border area. Read your own government's travel advice before you go.
Do I need a visa for Lithuania?
Lithuania is in the Schengen area, so rules depend on your passport. Many visitors can stay visa free for short trips, and the EU Entry/Exit System registers non EU travellers at the border. Check the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site for your nationality.
What currency does Lithuania use?
Lithuania uses the euro. Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere, though a little cash helps at rural markets and small cafés.
How many days do I need in Lithuania?
Three days covers Vilnius and Trakai. A week adds Kaunas, Klaipėda and the Curonian Spit, and ten days lets you add the Hill of Crosses and the lakes of Aukštaitija.
When is the best time to visit Lithuania?
Late May to early September brings warm days, long evenings and beach weather on the coast. December is lovely for Christmas lights in Vilnius, while winters are cold and dark.
Do people speak English in Lithuania?
Yes, especially younger people and anyone in tourism. Lithuanian is the official language, and many older people also speak Russian or Polish.
Ready to find your Bliss in Lithuania?
Use the free trip planner to shape your days, or send us a question through the contact page.