Lithuania Travel Guide 🇱🇹
Baltic old towns, castle islands, baroque architecture, pine forests, dune landscapes & peaceful countryside — Vilnius, Kaunas & Trakai
🌤 Live Weather — Vilnius
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Vilnius
🌍 Regions Vilnius · Kaunas · Klaipėda · Aukštaitija
💱 Currency Euro (€)
🗣 Language Lithuanian (English widely spoken)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+2 (EET)
🔌 Plug Type Type C & F — 230V
Famous for: Vilnius Old Town · Trakai Island Castle · Hill of Three Crosses · Curonian Spit dunes · Baltic forests & lakes
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Schengen Member Country Schengen Visa required for many travelers Passport validity 6+ months- Travel insurance required (Schengen)
- Return ticket & proof of stay may be requested
- Rules depend on nationality
Verify latest entry guidelines before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 May–Jun Mild temperatures & blooming parks
🌞 Jul–Aug Best for coast & lakes
🍁 Sep–Oct Autumn colors & forest trails
❄️ Dec–Feb Snowy winter charm
Summer days are long — winter days are short & cold.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €35–55 / ₹3,100–₹4,900 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €70–120 / ₹6,200–₹10,700 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €160+ / ₹14,200+ per day
Lithuania is affordable compared to Western Europe.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Vilnius Old Town Gediminas Tower Hill of Three Crosses Trakai Island Castle Kaunas Old Town Curonian Spit Klaipėda Aukštaitija National Park🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Buses & trolleybuses in cities
- Intercity buses connect most towns
- Trains on key routes
- Car rental useful for countryside & lakes
Distances are short — day trips are convenient.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Telia · Bite · Tele2
- Prepaid SIMs widely available
- Excellent 4G coverage
- Remote forest areas vary
Passport may be required for SIM registration.
💵 Money & Payments
- Euro (€) used nationwide
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash useful in small villages
- ATMs available in most towns
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Cepelinai (potato dumplings)
- Šaltibarščiai beetroot soup
- Potato pancakes
- Smoked meats & cheeses
- Traditional rye bread
Cuisine blends Baltic, Polish & Nordic influences.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Vilnius City Festival
- Song & Dance Celebrations
- Midsummer (Joninės)
- Christmas markets
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Very safe & tourist-friendly
- Watch for icy streets in winter
- Respect national parks & dunes
- Use official taxis or apps
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm layers
- Windproof jacket
- Umbrella / raincoat
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Cool summers
- Cold snowy winters
- Baltic continental climate
- Frequent light rain
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Vilnius Old Town & Gediminas Tower
- Day 2 — Hill of Three Crosses & Užupis
- Day 3 — Trakai Island Castle
- Day 4 — Kaunas Old Town
- Day 5 — Curonian Spit or Aukštaitija National Park
❓ FAQs
Is Lithuania part of Schengen?
Yes — Schengen visa rules apply.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — especially in cities & tourist areas.
Is Lithuania budget friendly?
Yes — it’s one of the most affordable EU destinations.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 112
🔥 Fire 112
🧳 EU Emergency 112
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