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Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation

Within Lithuania, travel by car is generally the fastest and most convenient mode of transportation. Buses are less comfortable but are also a cheap way to move around.

Maps of urban networks

Maporama
Mapblast
UT Library on line

Transportation from Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car rental
Vilnius (VNO)	10 km / 6 miles	LTL 20-USD 8 / 10 min	LTL1.40 / 15 min.		Available

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation

Railway transport provides efficient long-distance passenger services. It is also a relatively cheap way to move within the country or abroad.
Bus transportation is also possible within the country as Lithuania's highways are in good conditions.
For even more convenient transportation, air can be preferred to connect different cities of the country even though it is more expen

Rail companies

Lithuanian railways

Airlines

You can consult the list of airlines banned within the EU. Look also the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation

The condition of the main highways is satisfactory and Lithuanian roads are the best of the neighoring countries. Secondary roads can be in bad condition. No problems are reported to find gas supply, except in L.P.G.

Road maps

Choose Lithuania and the capital Vilnius

Find an itinerary

Itinerary for Lithuania

Different forms of tourism

Historical

Lithuania is rich in historical spots. Over history, it has had different capitals - Kaunas (capital for two decades in the first half of the 20th century), Trakai, Kernave (renowned for its hill-forts designated as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2004) ; these 3 cities have a lot of historical monuments to see (castle in Kaunas, Monastery, cathedrals).

Gothic, baroque and classical styles are dominant in the monuments of Lithuania.

Cultural

History museums are found in Vilnius and they reveal the elaborate and torturous history of the country. Another interesting and different museum is the one called the Devils Museums in Kaunas which holds the largest collection of devils in the world.
It should be noted that Vilnius and the Austrian city of Linz will jointly become European capitals of Culture in 2009.
Concerts of classical music are held in Lithuania and the Vilnius Festival offfers during summer more than 100 classical music concerts.
It is also worth noting that Lithuania hosts more than 30 theatres producing fine performances and original interpretations as well. A contemporary Art centre is also found in Vilnius.

Nature

Mass tourism has not yet spoiled Lithuania's nature. Tourists can indeed find dense forests and many lakes with different wildlives. National parks are also numerous such as: Zemaitija, Dzukija, Trakai and Lithuania has protected areas.

Religious

Many churches and cathedrals are found in Vilnius. We can cite the Church of All Saints, the Church of our Lady of the Assumption, the Bernardine Church, the Church of Saint Nicolas.
For more information click on this site

Thermal

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the areas of Birstonas and Druskininkai were the locations where the rulers of Lithuania used to relax and in the 19th century, local natural mineral waters were analyzed and their curative nature discovered. Today, treatment facilities including spa resorts are found in those areas and mud and salt treatments are offered.

Beach

The Baltic coast offers good possibilities for swimming and beach activities. The seaside resort of Palanga is a good destination for beach lovers and a more typical spot is Neringa.

Winter sports

Stable winters and great infrastructure offers good possibility for winter holidays. Ski resorts are situated nearly 50 miles from the capital Vilnius and you should reach them by bus or car.  The ski resort of Anyksciai Kalita is especially popular among tourists. For information about ski in Lithuania, the following website should be visited.

Outdoor activities

Due to the richness of its nature, many different outdoor activities can be performed. Fishing, horse riding, bird watching, hunting, hiking are among the most popular activities.

Shopping

In Vilnius, traditional handicrafts are found as well as modern and famous brand names, thus offering the possibility to have different types of shopping. The prices are also attractive in comparison with other European countries. It is worth also citing the jewelry market which is full of pieces with amber.

Tourism organizations

Lithuanian State Department of Tourism

Health and safety

Health precautions

No particular vaccination required when visiting Lithuania. No yellow fever vaccination recommended.

For further information on sanitary conditions

Lithuanian Health Information Centre

Time difference and climate

Time and time difference

It is %T:%M %A in Vilnius (GMT+2 in winter, GMT+3 in summer)

Summer time period

Summer time from March to October