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Lithuania is a rewarding Baltic destination that combines a compact, easy-to-navigate capital with wide forests, lakes, sand dunes, and a strong sense of history. Travelers are often drawn to Vilnius for its baroque Old Town, creative neighborhoods, and lively café culture, but the country’s appeal goes well beyond the capital. Lithuania feels both understated and distinctive: you can explore medieval castles, Soviet-era heritage sites, seaside resorts, and quiet nature areas all within relatively short travel times. It’s a great choice for visitors looking for a European destination that feels authentic, less crowded, and comparatively affordable.
Highlights include wandering the cobbled streets of Vilnius, visiting Trakai Castle on its island lake setting, and heading to the Curonian Spit for dramatic dunes and peaceful coastal scenery. Kaunas offers interwar architecture and a growing arts scene, while places like the Hill of Crosses provide a memorable insight into the country’s spiritual and historical identity. For practical travel, Lithuania is easiest to explore from late spring to early autumn, when days are longer and outdoor sights are at their best. Public transport between major cities is reliable, English is commonly spoken in tourist areas, and packing layers is wise since weather can change quickly, especially near the coast.
After yesterday's day of rest from the rain, I had to do something. So I saddled my carbon lady and set off through the forests of Eastern Lithuania. I am staying in a nature...
I know it. You're on the ferry for 20 hours, rocking and enjoying the Dolce far niente. Then comes the entrance to the harbor, the passengers gather in front of the parking deck...
Day 5 - Pure nature From Klaipeda, take a ferry to the Curonian Spit - an almost 100 km long sandbar that separates a part of the sea from the Baltic Sea. However, our...
Today it was time to say goodbye to Lithuania. Our next destination: Riga/Latvia. However, we still had two destinations in Lithuania on the travel itinerary. The first...
After we enjoyed Trakai so much on Sunday, we wanted to explore it once more with fewer people and from the water. Additionally, we wanted to recover a bit after yesterday's...
Vilnius is colorful, facades, shops with their displays and restaurants, colors everywhere. After arriving on Wednesday, the obligatory city tour was on the program for me. Tour...
This morning I woke up in the middle of a city with 500,000 inhabitants and now... But let's start from the beginning: I tidied up in the morning. The night was rather restless....
Day 4 - Immersing into the military past In the surroundings of Liepaja, you will come across countless fortress sites along the coast. Built under Tsar Alexander III in the...
Yesterday we arrived in Lithuania. Our first destination today took us to the 'Hill of Crosses', a Catholic pilgrimage site. We found a hill with many thousands...
A heavy rain wakes me up around six. It's a perfect opportunity to stay in bed and listen to the gentle tapping. Since I parked my car wisely yesterday and I don't have to dig...
My guest room
Day 7 - Rock'n'Roll and Easy Going So, what now? Both!😊 The hotel has the 'Rock' because it's called 'Comfort Hotel LT Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel Vilnius'. 🎼🎸 And the city has the...
Lithuanian traffic signs: Attraction
On Tuesday, we initially went in the 'wrong direction' and that was heading south. We planned to stay on the Curonian Spit, a peninsula that belongs half to Lithuania and half...
Day 6 - All's well that ends well. After the somewhat 'bumpy' journey from Klaipeda to Kaunas, the day ended on a relaxed note. 👍 During the time between the first and second...
After a slow start, I ride towards Vilnius. It's only about 90 kilometers, so a detour to Trakai is a good idea. The island castle of Trakai is an expression of the most...
The arrival was exciting...not only for the kids :) We were greeted by my parents, who have been in Lithuania since Thursday...tired and hungry, we wanted to go straight to our...
From the Curonian Spit, or Klaipeda (Memel), we continued our journey towards Poland with new tires.
After Riga, we headed straight to Lithuania as time was pressing to get to Krakow on time, where we had a meeting with friends from Leipzig. Our first stop was the Hill of...
Today we had a full day at sea. Fortunately with calm waters and wonderful weather 🌞 Reading, games, sun - and that was it 😎 We were then early in Lithuania. After a short...
On May 13, we visited a dinosaur park in Radailiai, which was right next to the hotel. Simple, but nice and informative and just right for 5 and 6-year-old children: another...
A day that seemed endless The day started with us not leaving as planned very early. After a quick breakfast, we started our journey towards Lithuania. Since the 7-day incidence...
A funny place name... but that was the only funny thing about this morning: constant rain, wind from all sides, 36km ahead of us, and the only asphalt road is the dual...
Today we reached the final of the Baltic capitals, Vilnius in Lithuania. The well-maintained streets in the tourist part of the old town present a stark contrast to the...
After the torture tour the day before, it was clear to us that we wanted to sleep in on day 3. When we opened our door around 10 o'clock, we were greeted by a young lady who...
Unfortunately, we rushed through the Baltics. This is a pity because the landscapes and cities are very beautiful. We only had one day for Lithuania and Vilnius. A brief stop at...
The day started off relaxed with a good breakfast on the ferry in bright sunshine. Then the day dragged on with coffee, cake, and more coffee until around 5:00 p.m. when the...
33,000 steps - that's what my watch showed me last night. I now know the old town and streets quite well, but of course I haven't seen everything yet. My third and last day in...
On a trip like this, I quickly lose track of the days of the week. So Monday morning was the morning after and it felt really hard 😪 A mix of physical exhaustion and general...
As you know, I took the train from Warsaw in the morning to the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. Due to the time change, the journey took an hour less than expected. Nevertheless,...