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Confirm services, opening hours and appointments with the mission. View 35 missions and contacts ### [embassy of Armenia in Lithuania](https://lithuania.mfa.am/) Vilnius Lenktoji g. 17[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106937988) ### [Embassy of Azerbaijan, Vilnius](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20580338) Vilnius Gedimino Pr. 35[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20580338) ### [Embassy of Belarus, Vilnius](https://lithuania.mfa.gov.by/) Vilnius Mindaugo g. 13[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76870718) ### [Embassy of the Czech Republic, Vilnius](https://www.mzv.cz/vilnius) Vilnius Birutės g. 16[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107067066) ### [Embassy of Germany, Vilnius](https://wilna.diplo.de/) Vilnius Z. Sierakausko g. 24[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58898825) ### [embassy of Denmark, Vilnius](https://litauen.um.dk/) Vilnius T. Kosciuškos gatvė 36[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105968106) ### [Embassy of Estonia in Vilnius](https://vilnius.mfa.ee/) Vilnius Mickevičiaus 4a[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65261918) ### [Embassy of Spain, Vilnius](http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/VILNIUS) Vilnius Gedimino pr. 35[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105129939) ### [embassy of Finland in Lithuania](https://finlandabroad.fi/web/ltu) Vilnius K.Kalinausko 24[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17611452) ### [Embassy of France, Vilnius](https://lt.ambafrance.org/) Vilnius Švarco g. 1[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2841761) ### [Embassy of the United Kingdom, Vilnius](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20036779) Vilnius Antakalnio gatvé 2[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20036779) ### [embassy of Georgia in Lithuania](http://www.lithuania.mfa.gov.ge/) Vilnius Algirdo gatvė 4[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107294731) ### [embassy of Greece in Lithuania](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/lithuania.html) Vilnius Rūdninkų gatvė 2[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107294791) ### [embassy of Croatia in Lithuania](http://lt.mvep.hr/) Vilnius K. Kalinausko g. 24[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107294549) ### [embassy of Hungary in Lithuania](https://vilnius.mfa.gov.hu/) Vilnius Jogailos gatvė 4[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107295038) ### [Embassy of Ireland, Vilnius](https://www.ireland.ie/en/lithuania/vilnius/) Vilnius Gedimino pr. 1, LT-01103 Vilnius[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104833618) ### [embassy of Israel in Lithuania](https://embassies.gov.il/Vilnius) Vilnius [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107295282) ### [embassy of Italy in Lithuania](https://ambvilnius.esteri.it/) Vilnius Zveju gatve n. 14a[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105061846) ### [Embassy of Japan, Vilnius](https://www.lt.emb-japan.go.jp/) Vilnius [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64576908) ### [Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Vilnius](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134507020) Vilnius Liubarto g. 33, Vilnius, LT-08117[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134507020) ### [embassy of Kazakhstan in Lithuania](https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vilnius) Vilnius Birutės g. 20A[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107295314) ### [embassy of Latvia in Lithuania](https://www.mfa.gov.lv/vilnius) Vilnius [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107288763) ### [embassy of Moldova in Lithuania](https://lituania.mfa.gov.md/) Vilnius Miglos gatvė 61A[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106978183) ### [embassy of the Netherlands in Lithuania](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102359223) Vilnius T. Kosciuškos g. 36[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102359223) ### [Embassy of Norway, Vilnius](https://www.norway.no/en/lithuania) Vilnius Kalinausko gatvė 24[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25434681) ### [Polish Institute in Vilnius](http://www.lenkukultura.lt/) Vilnius [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82816807) ### [Embassy of Poland, Vilnius](https://www.gov.pl/web/litwa) Vilnius Šv. Jono g. 3[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9149586) ### [embassy of Romania in Lithuania](http://vilnius.mae.ro/) Vilnius Gaono g. 6[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106826130) ### [Embassy of Russia, Vilnius](http://lithuania.mid.ru/) Vilnius Ukrainos Didvyrių g. 2, Vilnius 08113[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30888669) ### [Embassy of Sweden, Vilnius](http://www.swedenabroad.com/Vilnius/) Vilnius Didžioji gatvė 16[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17642830) ### [Embassy of Turkey, Vilnius](https://vilnius-be.mfa.gov.tr/) Vilnius [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107297188) ### [Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109258118) Vilnius [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109258118) ### [Embassy of Ukraine, Vilnius](http://lithuania.mfa.gov.ua/) Vilnius Teatro 4[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5369911) ### [Embassy of the United States, Vilnius](https://lt.usembassy.gov/) Vilnius Akmenų g. 6[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105618485) ### [Apostolic Nunciature to Lithuania](http://www.lcn.lt/bl/ssostas/nunciatura/) Vilnius T. Kosciuškos g. 28[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19932615) ## Highlights ### [Vilnius Historic Centre](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/unesco-541/) UNESCO cultural World Heritage, inscribed in 1994. ### [Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/unesco-1661/) UNESCO cultural World Heritage, inscribed in 2023. ### [Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė)](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/unesco-1137/) UNESCO cultural World Heritage, inscribed in 2004. ## Complete guide · chapter reading [Introduction](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-0) · [Regions](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-1) · [Cities](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-2) · [Other destinations](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-3) · [Understand](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-4) · [Talk](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-5) · [Get in](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-6) · [Get around](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-7) · [See](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-8) · [Do](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-9) · [Buy](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-10) · [Eat](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-11) · [Drink](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-12) · [Sleep](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-13) · [Learn](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-14) · [Work](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-15) · [Stay safe](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-16) · [Stay healthy](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-17) · [Respect](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-18) · [Connect](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-19) · [Go next](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/lituania/#full-chapter-20) ## Introduction Lithuania (: Lietuva) is one of the three of northeast Europe. It's a low-lying, mostly agricultural country bordered by Latvia to the north and east, Belarus to the south, Poland to the southwest, Kaliningrad exclave of Russia to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the northwest. It broke away from the Soviet Union to become an independent republic in 1990, soon followed by Latvia and Estonia, the other two Baltic states. It is the largest of the three Baltic states, extending to about 65,300 square kilometres with a population of 2.9 million in 2025. Vilnius, the capital, is the country's star attraction. Beyond is a compact yet diverse country of modern cities, unique small towns, traditional villages, forests, castles, manors, churches, lakes, rivers, hillforts and strange sculptures and monuments attesting to its pagan past. ## Regions Administratively, Lithuania is divided into 10 counties (apskritys) and 60 municipalities (savivaldybės). However, for travel and cultural purposes it's considered to have five "ethnographic regions": To the northeast and east; the name means "Highlands", though the landscape seldom exceeds 150 m. Panevėžys is the region's principal town. There are plenty of lakes, rivers and woodlands, and the country's first National Park. To the northwest; Žemaitija means "Lowlands", but has surprisingly rolling terrain. Although Telšiai is considered the region's capital, Šiauliai is the largest town. To the southeast, and also called Dainava; low-lying and enclosing Dzūkija National Park. Vilnius is geographically within Dzūkija, though its cosmopolitan nature sets it apart. To the south and southwest, and also called Suvalkija. It has the best farmland, and includes Kaunas, the country's second city and sometime capital. The narrow coastal strip of Mažoji Lietuva was part of Prussia until the 20th century. Klaipėda is Lithuania’s only port. ## Cities — The must-see capital has a gorgeous old town lined with gothic, renaissance, baroque and neoclassical buildings. The country's best museums, hotels and eating places are located here. — 28 km west of Vilnius, popular for its picture-perfect castle surrounded by a lake. — The second largest city, has interwar modernist architecture and a compact old town. National sports events are staged here. — The country's only port, so much is industrial, but with a distinctive half-timbered old town. Popular for its annual [Sea Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaip%C4%97da_Sea_Festival). — Several museums, sculptures and old churches can be found here, but it's best known for the "Hill of Crosses" 12 km north. — Drably industrial, but has museums, churches and a heritage narrow-gauge railway. — Generally only of interest to refrigerator manufacturers, but is a base for exploring the Dzūkija National Park further south. — Having been severely damaged in the last war, the city has been vastly renewed, with churches, museums and an art scene. ## Other destinations is a 99 km strip of sand dunes, forest and secluded villages. is a pilgrimage site with a large church festival in July. is a land of lakes and forests. was the capital in medieval times, now an archaeological site. ## Understand History The last ice age covered the Nordic and Baltic regions from 115,000 to 12,000 years ago. It melted to form a low scoured plain with gravel deposits around its margins, boreal forests, and a great lake that eventually broke through to the ocean and became the Baltic Sea. “Balts” were the Indo-European tribes that settled from 3000 BC. They traded with neighbouring peoples, their prize export being amber, fossilised pine resin. The name “Lithuania” is first recorded in 1009 AD, and two pagan tribes lived in it: the Samogitians west, and the Aukštaitians on higher ground to the east. Their lands lacked natural defensible borders and have continually faced attack, so wherever there was a promising-looking hummock, this was bolstered with gravel and other glacial debris to form a castle mound (piliakalnis) with a wooden palisade. Two dangerous foes from the 13th century were the Teutonic Knights and the Livonian Knights, looting and laying waste under the pretext of Christianising the land. The tribes united under Mindaugas, who was crowned Lithuania’s first and only king in 1253. He converted to Christianity in a peace deal with the Teutonic Knights but reneged when their power ebbed, and there was no widespread conversion of the people. He was assassinated in 1263. Civil war, assassinations and foreign incursions then roiled the land, but from the 14th century Lithuania had strong capable rulers who give their names to boulevards and squares and monuments everywhere, notably Gediminas (ruled 1316–1341) and Vytautas the Great (ruled 1392–1430). They converted to Christianity, the last European nation to abandon pagan ways, and together with Poland smashed the Teutonic Knights. That alliance was cemented by the Union of Lublin in 1569, creating the , which for 200 years bestrode Europe as far as the Black Sea. But Lithuania became hollowed out as power and money drained to Poland, and the Commonwealth was attacked by new European states. It collapsed in 1795 and was partitioned, its east including Lithuania falling under Russian rule, while the west was grabbed by Austria-Hungary and Prussia. Thus matters remained until 1918, when the defeat of Germany and communist overthrow of the tsars created a power vacuum, and Poland and Lithuania briefly became independent again. Poland promptly seized Vilnius and other southern tracts, so Kaunas was made the capital of a rump Lithuania until 1940. By then Nazi Germany was goose-stepping across western Europe. Russia, as the Soviet Union or USSR, seized Lithuania and fortified Kaunas, only to bolt and fall back to defend the motherland. The Nazis marched in and many welcomed them. Within a few months the large Jewish population of Vilnius was exterminated, and every town in the land witnessed similar scenes: massacres were local as the death camps were not yet on stream. The Soviet Union recaptured Lithuania in 1944 and held it post-war, with further cruelties under Stalin's reign of terror. That empire crumbled, and on 11 March 1990 Lithuania became the first of the Soviet republics to declare its independence. Its status was recognised on 6 Sept 1991, and the last Russian troops withdrew in 1993. Lithuania integrated its economy with western Europe, joined NATO and the European Union, and adopted the euro. Budget flights brought it even closer to the west. Climate Bring waterproofs and warm-wear any time of year. Summer gets the most rain, and is a pleasant average of 16°C. Winters average -5°C with snow and sleet. Spring is the driest season. The coast is more likely to have mild maritime weather, while the southeast including Vilnius has more continental weather with hot sticky summers and bitter winters, but in a small country any day's weather system can override this. National holidays Independence Day — 16 February: Independence from Russian Empire in 1918 following World War I. Restitution of Independence — 11 March: Restoration of independence from the Soviet Union. St John's Day — 24 June: midsummer's day, and celebrated mostly according to pagan traditions. Statehood Day — 6 July: Coronation in 1253 of Mindaugas as the first and only King of Lithuania; later rulers were called Grand Dukes. Christmas — 25 December: A popular holiday known to many worldwide, the country's people have adopted pagan traditions together with the Christian celebration. Visitor information The official site is [Lithuania Travel](https://lithuania.travel/en/) available in English, Lithuanian, German, Polish and Latvian. [We Love Lithuania](https://welovelithuania.com/) is an unofficial site in Lithuanian and English. And see city-specific sites on the relevant pages, especially for info on business and commerce. ## Talk Also in this library: is the official language. It's one of the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family - Latvian is the other. Its complex grammar makes it difficult to master, and you have to factor learning time against how long you plan to be in the country. But even for a quick trip, it's worth learning a few courtesies and basics. English is widely spoken by the younger generation who grew up after independence, but the older generation who grew up under Soviet rule typically do not speak any English. Lithuanians who speak English are usually keen to practise it with foreigners. is commonly used as a second or third language in Lithuania, although its use is decreasing as most younger Lithuanians prefer to study English or other languages. Notwithstanding this tendency, Lithuania is home to an ethnic Russian minority who speak Russian as their first language. In general, older generations are more fluent in Russian than younger generations, but the younger generation that was educated after independence is more likely to speak English than Russian. Younger ethnic Russians who were educated after independence generally speak Lithuanian as a second language. Older ethnic Russians who were educated during the Soviet era, on the other hand, usually do not speak any Lithuanian. You might also hear Polish, German or other languages, but they're more likely to be tourists than linguistic minorities here. ## Get in Admission to Lithuania will be refused to citizens of . 2023-04-07 By plane (VNO) has the best selection of flights. (KUN) has Ryanair and other low cost flights from across Europe. (PLQ), near Klaipėda, has few flights, mostly seasonal. (RIX), in Latvia, has a wide choice of flights. Long-distance buses from Riga city stop here on their way into Lithuania. By train Lithuania has a broad-gauge railway (1520 mm / 4 ft 11 27⁄32 in), same as Latvia, Estonia, Belarus and Russia, so trains can't cross the border with Poland. "Rail Baltica" is a project to convert this to standard gauge (1435 mm / 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in), to strengthen links with the west. It's a slow process and you might encounter disruptions or substitute buses as the works grind on. From Poland: a daily train runs from at 04:00 via Centralna at 07:30 to reach the border towards 15:00. Here you change onto the Lithuanian train for Kaunas at 16:30 and Vilnius at 17:30. The westbound train sets off from Vilnius at noon. Another train lumbers on Saturday and Sunday between Białystok, Marijampolė and Kaunas, an older route pre-dating the Rail Baltica line. It's slower than the Kraków-Vilnius train and you'd only use it to reach one of the towns along the old route. From Belarus: trains from Minsk to Vilnius have been suspended since 2022. From Russia: trains from Moscow to Kaliningrad transit Lithuania, but since 2022 they're "sealed" here, neither picking up nor setting down passengers. From Latvia and Estonia: a daily train runs from Tallinn via Tartu to Riga, connecting with a train to Vilnius. The Riga-Vilnius section often sells out. There is no longer a rail link between Lithuania and Daugavpils in Latvia. By road is the main highway (toll-free) from Warsaw to Kaunas, continuing to Riga and Tallinn. This is partly dual carriageway, in good repair, and has service areas with cafes, fuel and toilets. Other major highways are mostly undivided. Minor roads in the country are often pot-holed, as these get repaired fairly late. In the winter, it gets dark early, and wandering deer may be a real danger. By bus [FlixBus](https://global.flixbus.com/) is the market leader in European long-distance bus travel, and has gobbled up many smaller lines, though some continue to trade locally under their old identities. Flixbus runs from Warsaw six times a day, taking 7 hours to Kaunas via Białystok and Marijampolė; these buses may start from Kraków or Prague. Buses from Berlin take 19 hours via Gdańsk. From Kaunas they may continue to Vilnius or to Riga and Tallinn. Buses between Riga and Vilnius take 4 hr 30 min via Panevėžys. [Eurolines](http://www.eurolines.lt/) and [Ecolines](http://www.ecolines.lt/) run similar routes. By boat Klaipėda is the ferry port. [DFDS](https://www.dfds.com/en) car ferries sail here overnight from in Germany (M-Sa, 21 hr) and in Sweden (Su-F, 15 hr). ## Get around By train Lithuania has a small but useful rail network, run by [LTG Link](https://www.ltglink.lt/) - see their website for timetables, fares and online tickets. The chief domestic route is Vilnius - Kaunas: these run hourly and take 70-90 min, with a single adult standard fare of €8-10 in 2025. First class is 50% more than standard, but for this you get a complimentary bottle of water, cup of coffee and cookie. The price of a return is simply the sum of each single, and child fares are 50% of the regular adult price. Discounts are available, eg., for Lithuanian students or ISIC card holders. There's no extra fare to ride the domestic sector of the international trains from Warsaw or Riga. The biggest problem is that trains are infrequent apart from Vilnius-Kaunas, and they're small, only having 3 or 4 cars; so they may sell out. Flying into the country, you might be reluctant to commit to a particular train, but if you leave the booking until after your arrival, the trains may all booked out for the rest of the day. The other problem is train access with limited mobility, as platforms are low and doors are high. Tickets can be bought online, at stations, or on the train if you board at a rural station without facilities. The price for any particular train depends on how many other people have bought tickets for it - the sooner you book, the cheaper it is likely to be - but the tickets are tied to one particular train, so you might not want to commit to one very far in advance. Ticket machines are simple to use and accept western bank cards. The station's "Information Centre" doesn't sell tickets, but the clerks can help visitors with the machines. Trains are more spacious than buses so they're suitable for large bags, skis and bicycles. The typical layout is two seats each side of the aisle in either airline or saloon style. A few coaches have 3rd class compartments, containing 3 seats facing 3 seats and a partition from the corridor. The only working heritage railway is the narrow-gauge line from . By bus Buses reach all towns, all three airports and most villages in Lithuania, with routes radiating from Vilnius and Kaunas. Buses between those two cities run every 30 min taking 90 min, for a fare in 2025 of €10, same as the trains. The portal for timetables and tickets is [Autobusubilietai.lt](http://www.autobusubilietai.lt/). It’s available in English and other languages, and accepts western payment cards. It includes buses to Latvia, Estonia and Poland. The main bus lines are [TOKS](https://toks.lt/), [Kautra](https://www.kautra.lt/), and [Ollex](https://www.ollex.lt/). Others include [Klaipėdos Autobusų](https://klap.lt/), [Busturas](https://busturas.lt/) and [Transrevis](https://www.transrevis.lt/). Their websites are rudimentary, or company-focused, so it's best to stick to Autobusubilietai.lt. When booking pay attention to the journey time, or trukmės. Some routes are very slow and roundabout, or take you all the way into Vilnius to change and travel out again, so look for alternatives or the train. Neither railway nor bus websites can handle a mixed-mode journey, so you're advised to do your own research. Buses and trolley-buses within towns are nowadays cashless. You can pay by travel card, or tap your bank card. Students with Lithuanian or European ISIC cards get 50% discount on buses within towns and inter-city. By road Drive on the right, same as elsewhere in mainland Europe, with headlights on at all times. Speed limits are posted in km/h. For M1 category vehicles: 50 km/h in cities 90 km/h on rural roads 70 km/h on roads without an asphalt or cement surface 130 km/h April-October and 110 km/h November-March on highways (starting in November 2025, if road and weather conditions are good, the speed limit on certain stretches may be raised to 130 km/h even in winter, which is indicated by variable speed limit signs) 120 km/h April-October and 110 km/h November-March on motorways You may only turn right through a red traffic light when indicated by a green arrow, and when it does not endanger other traffic. "Filtering" is otherwise illegal. Pay attention to other permitted / restricted lane movements at bigger junctions. A lane marked "A" (usually on the right) is a dedicated bus lane, and a lane marked "A / TAKSI" may also be used by taxis. Electric vehicles may also use these lanes if indicated. Other road users may only enter them to turn off to the right. The blood alcohol limit is 0.4% for drivers of private passenger cars. It's a zero limit for commercial vehicles and novice drivers (holding a full license for less than two years). Cars driven by novice drivers must display a green maple leaf sticker on the back. Fixed speed cameras are common; they may be announced by a sign. Most monitor spot-speed but some are for average speed. Winter tires are mandatory from November 10 to April 1. Studded tires are allowed from November 1 to April 10. Fuel Petrol and diesel fuel are available at all filling stations. LPG is available at larger stations. EV is less common though gaining ground. Petrol (green nozzles) as standard is 95 RON, though some filling stations also have 98. Diesel (black nozzles) is labelled as D. At rural stations, you might notice cheaper DK, but you may not buy this for motoring - it's agricultural diesel for tractors and other big muddy machines, with a lower tax rate. LPG may also be labelled as SND. Alongside the dispensers are cabinets marked DUJŲ BALIONAI - these hold 50 litre gas canisters, for cooking in areas with no piped gas supply. They're too big for caravans. EV chargers can be found at some large filling stations and private establishments. Filling station chains in Lithuania are [Alauša](https://www.alausa.lt/), [Baltic Petroleum](https://balticpetroleum.lt/), [Circle K](https://www.circlek.lt/), [EMSI](https://www.emsi.lt/), [Neste](https://www.neste.lt/lt/neste-lietuva), [Orlen Lietuva](https://www.orlenlietuva.lt/), [Stateta](https://stateta.lt/) and [Viada](https://www.viada.lt/). The cheaper chains include Alauša, EMSI and Stateta. You usually pay before filling within the store, at the desk marked PARDUOTUVĖ. Some stations have a self-service machine by the store entrance. You seldom pay at the pump. Car rental An EU or UK standard driving licence suffices for car rental, but other citizens (including the USA) may need to obtain an International Driving Licence. The major companies are represented at Vilnius and Kaunas airports and downtown. They may also permit you to bring a car from western EU countries, and to continue into Latvia and Estonia, but will charge extra even though you return it to the pick-up location. This is because they figure that your car will do unusually heavy mileage, and with the risk of a breakdown and need of a distant recovery. Small independent companies deliver and pick up the car at an agreed address. Find them through the two main portals: [Autoplius](https://autoplius.lt/) > Skelbimai > Daugiau > Transporto nuoma > Lengvųjų automobilių nuoma (Classified ads > More > Vehicle rental > Car rental) [Autogidas](https://autogidas.lt/) > Nuoma > Automobilių nuoma (Rent > Car rent). [CityBee](https://citybee.lt/en/) offers smartphone app-based car rental. By taxi Taxis are run on a meter and can be booked by the phone numbers shown on their door. They're inexpensive by western European standards, but it's always better to order by phone instead of hailing one in the street. Rip-offs are uncommon, and especially in Vilnius you might be taken a long way round, simply because of inner city traffic restrictions. Ride-hailing is available through: [TAKSI 1820](https://.1820.lt/), only in Vilnius (+370 52 500 500 or smartphone app). [Bolt](https://bolt.eu/), has the widest coverage. [Uber](https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vilnius/), only in Vilnius. [Etransport](https://1424.lt/), covers most cities in Lithuania. [Forus](https://forus.eu/lt/), by smartphone. By bicycle Cities have marked bicycle pathways. On other roads you may have to share with impatient motorists, perhaps in poor visibility. Two international [EuroVelo cycle routes](http://www.eurovelo.com/en/eurovelos) cross the country, EuroVelo 10 and 11. They're waymarked and in good repair. By thumb in Lithuania is generally good; however, there have been some incidents in the early 2020s. Use common sense. Get to the outskirts of the city before the cars speed up to the usual highway speeds. ## See Old Town is a 2-km strip from Aušros vartai ("Gates of Dawn") south, past the Town Hall and University quarter, to the castle, cathedral and main museum in the north. It's a part-pedestrianised mix of gothic, renaissance, baroque and neoclassical buildings, and a UNESCO. Užupis is a boho eastern district of Vilnius, proclaiming itself as a wacky independent republic. Island Castle is the most attractive of the country's castles for its setting, with its red towers reflected as if in an infinity pool. Curonian Spit is a 99-km bootlace of sand dunes and forest reached by a short ferry ride from Klaipėda. The "Hill of Witches", near the village of , is decorated with sculptures, illustrating the country's folktales and legends. Hill of Crosses, 12 km north of , has been planted with over 100,000 crosses, from the small and simple to the huge and exuberant. is a landscape of lakes and forest, home to elk, deer and wild boar. Kernavė, north of Vilnius is a well-preserved archaeological site. ## Do Beaches: has the best, long and sandy, punctuated by a curious L-shaped pier. is good for water sports on its breezy west coast. The sheltered lagoon is better for kiddy-bathing. Football: The men's national soccer team usually play in Kaunas, which has the country's principal sports venues. The domestic playing season is March-Nov to avoid the harsh Baltic winter. Ten clubs play in TOPLYGA the top tier. Basketball is an even bigger sport in Lithuania, and major clubs such as Žalgiris in Kaunas field basketball, soccer, ice hockey and other sports teams. Nemuno Delta is a wetland near , a quiet place for bird-watching and fishing. Pilgrimage: is the main focus, with a "Stations of the Cross" walking route around the village. Šiluva and the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai are two others. ## Buy Money EURO Lithuania adopted the euro as its currency in 2015, replacing the litas. You can exchange the old currency at Lietuvos Bank indefinitely and without charge, at a fixed rate of €1=3.4528 litas. Bring your ID, and expect questions if the amount is over €10,000, the notes are damaged, or are pre-1991 issue. The LB exchange offices are at Žirmūnų g 151 in Vilnius and Maironio g 25 in Kaunas. Their standard hours are M-Th 08:30–15:30, F 08:30–14:30; but to 18:00 on Monday in Vilnius and on Thursday in Kaunas. ISIC If you are an EU student, bring your ISIC. Many places (museums, bus, etc.) in Lithuania have great discounts for EU students with an ISIC. Tipping Tipping in Lithuania is not as deeply ingrained as in some other countries, but it is generally appreciated, especially in the service industry. 5% is standard and may already be in your bill, or the card machine may invite you to add it. Shopping Most shopping is in malls, which keep out the winter weather. Most towns have one; in Vilnius, the biggest is Akropolis, which also has an ice skating rink, bowling lanes and a cinema. Supermarket chains include [Aibė](https://aibe.lt/parduotuves), [Lidl](https://www.lidl.lt/c/parduotuviu-paieska/s10025528), [Maxima](https://www.maxima.lt/parduotuves), [IKI](https://iki.lt/iki-parduotuviu-tinklas), [Rimi](https://www.rimi.lt/parduotuves), [Čia Market](https://www.ciamarket.lt/prekybos-tinklas), [Vynoteka](https://vynoteka.lt/vynoteka-parduotuves) and [Grūstė](https://gruste.lt/parduotuves). This means keen price competition. Gariūnai, 5 km west of Vilnius, is the Baltic's largest open air market: people come from as far away as Ukraine to buy fake designer goods and pirate CDs and software. Don't be surprised to spend an hour queuing to get in and the same to get out. Gifts: Amber is the signature jewel of the Baltic, the semi-precious stone formed millions of years ago when pine forests were submerged by sea rise and their resin was fossilised. Lots of shops and market stalls, especially in Klaipėda, sell it. You can buy food produce to take home within the EU, but don't export it to any other country unless you've carefully checked the regulations. ## Eat Lithuanians like their meat, and eagerly consume all parts of the pig - this partly symbolises escape from repressive impoverished times. Vegetarians and vegans should do okay in Vilnius and Kaunas but may struggle elsewhere, and there's not much in the way of international cuisine, since Lithuania never drew in the overseas workforce, cultures and cuisines that you encounter in the west. If you're given a menu in English or German, take a glance at the Lithuanian version in case it offers lower prices. Appetisers: Piršteliai prie alaus are thin, rolled-up puff pastries served with beer. Soups include Šaltibarščiai a summer soup based on beets and soured milk, Juka (blood soup), or Cabbage soup flavoured with carrots, ham, onions. Ruginė duona - dark rye bread - goes well with soup. Cepelinai (Zeppelins) are potato dumplings with meat. Vėdarai is sausage, a potato-stuffed pig intestine. Skilandis is pig's stomach stuffed with ground meat and garlic, cold-smoked. Plokštainis, or kugelis, is an oven-baked serving of potatoes. Bulviniai blynai are grated potato pancakes with different sauces. Virtinukai are curd patties. Kastinys is soft sour cream butter. Šaltnosiukai are dumplings filled with lingon berry. Fish (pike or perch) may be baked whole or stuffed, or made into gefilte fish. Silkė is herring, marinated, baked, fried or served in aspic. Wild berries, mushrooms and cheese are common ingredients, and honey and poppy seeds are commonly used as filling in pastries. For desserts, try Žagarėliai - curly, thin deep-fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar - or Spurgos, doughnuts, often filled with jam. ## Drink Beer is the main drink: In Lithuanian, ask for alus, think of "ales". Popular brands are Svyturys, Kalnapilis, Utenos, Volfas Engelman and Gubernija. Vodka (degtinė) is consumed, but not as much as you might expect for Eastern Europe, and there's only two distilleries in the whole country. Also, Samanė traditionally means moonshine made of rye or wheat. Midus is mead, fermented honey. Its strength ranges from that of beer (3.5% abv) to that of fortified wine (20% abv) and it can be distilled into brandy or honeyjack at 40%+. Wine: Sparkling wines, such as Alita or Mindaugas are made from imported grape concentrates. Tea, coffee: Widely available, with local and foreign brands. Kavinės, - coffee-houses, or cafés - often serve "lazy" coffee: boiling water over coffee grounds, unfiltered, leaving bitter grounds at the bottom of the cup. Alcohol cannot be sold in shops between 20:00 (15:00 on Sundays) and 10:00, but can be purchased in bars, cafes and restaurants any time they're open. Furthermore, purchasing alcohol on the 1st of September is prohibited. Additionally, drinking in public spaces is illegal, and may gross a €20-€100 fine. Smoking is banned in cafés, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, discothèques and other public establishments. Some public establishments, like shopping malls, may have designated smoking rooms. ## Sleep Vilnius has by far the best selection in all price categories, and Kaunas has a good selection. Since it's a small country, you can base there and day-trip most places. Viešbutis is the word for a hotel and the larger provincial towns have one or two, see individual pages. They're mostly aimed at business travellers and are clean and modern. "Staying with grandmother" means renting someone's spare room, though grandmother has probably been shunted elsewhere to free up more lucrative space. The countryside is dotted with self-catering lets and these pages don't attempt to list them, but they show up on Google Maps. [Countryside.lt](https://countryside.lt/) is a third-party website that catalogues them. ## Learn Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda and Šiauliai have universities, see the city pages. Their main offering is 3-year degree courses, taught in Lithuanian. They may offer summer schools or other short courses in English, as, frankly, they need the foreign income. ## Work You need to be reasonably fluent in Lithuanian for any public-facing job. Any EU national can work and live freely in Lithuania, but to stay longer than 90 days in any 180-day period you need a residence permit (teisės Lietuvos Respublikoje gyventi pažymėjimas or TLRGP). This status may be temporary or permanent, and is issued by the [Department of Migration](https://www.migracija.lt/). Their website (available in English) guides you through the evidence required, such as your health insurance, source of income, and accommodation. Non-EU nationals need a residence permit and a registered address before taking up work or long-term study; apply via the same portal. ## Stay safe If urgent medical or rescue help is needed, 112 is the official emergency phone number in the country. If you'd like to consult about first aid or are unsure if you need immediate help, you can call 113, the official emergency number for non-urgent medical information. In general, Lithuania is a safe country, but you should take basic precautions: Petty crime: You should avoid rough neighbourhoods, especially at night, but any shortcut through an unlit park or alleyway may expose you to an opportunistic attack. Be cautious and stay on main roads and sidewalks, which should be lit and may have CCTV coverage. Take a taxi if your destination is far enough to cause concern. Theft: Keep an eye on your belongings, do not display or forget your valuables or money in public places, stay cautious in big crowds, and avoid strangers in popular places trying to sell something or asking for donations. Road safety: Always drive carefully, especially on smaller roads, where wild animals may be afoot. Never leave valuables on display in cars, and be wary of drunk drivers and, of course, avoid driving while drunk. Homophobiaː Although there are no anti-LGBTQIA+ laws, public reception to queer people is generally negative, although young people are seemingly more open. Public displays of affection may result in jeers or condemnation from onlookers, so it's best to be careful. Hotels and similar premises may proclaim themselves LGBTQIA+ friendly. Racism: Not official, but endemic. Outright attack is uncommon, but Black people, Asians and Latinos may be made uncomfortable, and Roma are openly despised. ## Stay healthy You need adequate health insurance: for visitors, an annual multi-trip policy is often the best deal. An EHIC / GHIC card covers immediate life-saving treatment, always a good start, but doesn't go anywhere near the full cost of a hospital stay, and a medical repatriation could be ruinously expensive. Be up-to-date on all the immunisations recommended for your own country (including seasonal flu for older people), you don't need anything extra here. Along with your usual medications (plus a bit extra in case of travel delay) bring evidence that they were properly prescribed. is safe to drink. If you prefer bottled, a 5-litre bottle is not much more expensive than a one-litre bottle. Lithuania was declared rabies-free in 2022. If bitten by a dog or wild animal, you may get the injury treated, as it's likely to become infected, but you won't need an anti-rabies vaccine. Re-introduction of rabies from Poland or Belarus remains an outside risk. The only venomous snake is the European Viper (angis), with a bite no worse than a bad hornet sting to a healthy adult, but possibly fatal to a dog or small child. Mosquitoes are a confounded nuisance in summer: they carry no disease, but think twice about camping if you react badly to bites. Forest ticks confer a risk of Lyme disease or viral encephalitis. ## Respect Vilnius is a lively cosmopolitan place, but beyond (and in its less affluent suburbs) lies a rather traditional, conservative society. Roman Catholicism is the main religion, with only a small presence of Lutherans and Orthodox. The status of the ethnic Russian minority is generally not as sensitive as in Latvia and Estonia, as they were granted Lithuanian citizenship following independence. However, since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, symbols of Lithuanian national identity and pride are more fiercely defended. ## Connect Lithuania's phone code is +370, so if calling from abroad, substitute that for the leading zero. For example, the number for Vilnius airport changes from 0 612 44442 to +370 612 44442, where + denotes your local system for initiating an international call. Until February 2025, a leading 8 instead of the leading zero was used for national long-distance calls used, and you may still occasionally come across numbers written in that manner. Replace the leading 8 with 0 (or the country code, if calling from a mobile phone). Land lines have a monopoly operator: TEO, jointly owned by Telia of Sweden and Sonera of Finland. Land line phones and booths are still to be found, though they're rarer with the rising popularity of mobile phones. Public phones don't take cash, you need a card, obtained from newspaper kiosks and shops displaying a TEO sign. Mobile phones have three operators: [Bitė](https://www.bite.lt/paslaugos/en), [Telia](https://www.teliacompany.com/en/articles/lithuania) (also branded as [Ežys](https://www.ezys.lt/)) and Tele2 (also branded as [Pildyk](https://pildyk.lt/en/join-pildyk)). About 97% of the country has at least 4G coverage, and the major cities and highways have 5G. Quiet parks and forests may have low or no signal. See individual city pages for more detail, which may influence your choice. Pre-paid SIM cards are available from any kiosk or store chain for each operator. As well as price and coverage, you might want to check their deal for other countries, as EU roaming may be included in the deal or incur extra charges. If you're staying longer and use your phone often, a monthly plan is better. You may have to supply proof of residence, as the companies reckon that every international crook is trying to freeload on their network. For extended stays (eg studying), get a plan that includes a mobile signature (mobilusis parašas). With this you can log in by phone to government services, banks, utilities and similar, without needing multiple apps or sign-ups. Internet: WiFi is widely available in public places, but may be charged for in some places. The main social media are Facebook, Instagram and Reddit, and Whatsapp is not particularly used. [Lietuvos paštas](https://www.post.lt/) on a storefront does not indicate a pasta shop, nor does it deliver pizza. It's the national postal service, with a branch in almost every settlement and several in each city. Services include letter and parcel delivery, express and tracked mail and parcels, and money transfer. ## Go next : highways and trains head north to Riga, the must-see capital. Routes west, crossing near Daugavpils, are better for transit towards Estonia. : Tartu and the capital Tallinn both rank as must-see. A fast ferry plies from Tallinn to Helsinki. : the obvious destination is Warsaw, but take time to explore the country's eastern parks, where bison roam. , since 2022 is difficult to enter. Minsk, the capital, is squeaky-clean, to reassure visitors that the rest of the country under its wise leadership is equally immaculate. , as an exclave of Russia, is likewise difficult to get into. The main city Kaliningrad was once Königsberg in Prussia. Text by Wikivoyage contributors. Article edition: 2026-09-07T15:18:42Z · [Source and revision](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5344404) · [Authors and history](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Lithuania&action=history) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ## Local food ### Kibinai Filled pastries associated with the Karaim community. ### Kugelis Grated-potato bake. ### Šakotis Branch-shaped cake. ### Kepta duona Fried bread, often with garlic. ### Obuolių sūris Dense apple sweet, called apple cheese. ### Varškės sūris Traditional curd cheese. ## Local drinks ### Gira Fermented rye-bread drink with variable alcohol content. Contains alcohol ### Savia de abedul Springtime drink. Alcohol-free ### Midus Traditional mead. Contains alcohol Plan your itinerary ### Getting around Combine Vilnius and Kaunas with a coastal stage if time allows. ### Plan well For the Curonian Spit, check connections and protected-area rules. ### Connect with the place In Trakai, explore Karaim history alongside its cuisine. ### Aukštaitija To the northeast and east; the name means "Highlands", though the landscape seldom exceeds 150 m. Panevėžys is the region's principal town. There are plenty of lakes, rivers and woodlands, and the country's first National Park. ### Samogitia To the northwest; Žemaitija means "Lowlands", but has surprisingly rolling terrain. Although Telšiai is considered the region's capital, Šiauliai is the largest town. ### Dzūkija To the southeast, and also called Dainava; low-lying and enclosing Dzūkija National Park. Vilnius is geographically within Dzūkija, though its cosmopolitan nature sets it apart. ### Sūduva To the south and southwest, and also called Suvalkija. It has the best farmland, and includes Kaunas, the country's second city and sometime capital. ### Lithuania Minor The narrow coastal strip of Mažoji Lietuva was part of Prussia until the 20th century. Klaipėda is Lithuania’s only port. Local reading and routes ### [Jonava](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Jonava) is modern, built around the huge Achema chemical plant. ### [Kėdainiai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/K%C4%97dainiai) is likewise centred on a chemical plant but has a 17th century old town. ### [Ukmergė](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ukmerg%C4%97) is similar, in a landscape of earthwork castles. ### [Panevėžys](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Panev%C4%97%C5%BEys) is modern but has museums and old churches. ### [Utena](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Utena) has among its churches that of the "Old Believers" who rejected the Russian Orthodox reforms of 1652. ### [Visaginas](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Auk%C5%A1taitija#Other_destinations) was built to service a nuclear power plant, which closed so there's not much here. The only city in Lithuania with an ethnic Russian majority. ### [Aukštaitija National Park](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Auk%C5%A1taitija_National_Park) is a land of lakes, hills and forests, with water sports and rural tourism. ### [Šiauliai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%C5%A0iauliai) is the largest city. It's near the Hill of Crosses pilgrimage site. ### [Palanga](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Palanga) is Lithuania's main beach resort. ### [Kretinga](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kretinga) has several religious sites. ### [Plungė](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Plung%C4%97) has a Cold War missile base. ### [Telšiai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Tel%C5%A1iai) is a lively town and the local government centre for Samogitia. ### [Tytuvėnai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Tytuv%C4%97nai) has a famous monastery and pleasant lakes. ### [Mažeikiai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ma%C5%BEeikiai) is dominated by its oil refinery. ### [Židikai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%C5%BDidikai) was home to writer Šatrijos Ragana. ### [Žemaičių Kalvarija](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%C5%BDemai%C4%8Di%C5%B3_Kalvarija) is a pilgrimage village, with a large church festival in early July. ### [Hill of Crosses](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Samogitia#Other_destinations) is a symbolic site north of Šiauliai. ### [Vilnius](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/ciudad-vilna/) is the attractive capital of Lithuania. ### [Trakai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Trakai) is a scenic village with an island castle. ### [Alytus](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Alytus) is industrial but has two 19th century churches. ### [Daugai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Daugai) is a resort town ringed by lakes. ### [Druskininkai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Druskininkai) is a historic spa for its salty springs. ### [Medininkai](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dz%C5%ABkija#Other_destinations) on the Belarus border has a restored castle. ### [Merkinė](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Merkin%C4%97) is one of the oldest settlements in Lithuania. ### [Purnuškės](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dz%C5%ABkija#Other_destinations) is the centre of Europe by some measures, and a point on Struve Geodetic Arc. ### [Dzūkija National Park](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dz%C5%ABkija#Other_destinations) contains the largest forest and swamp in the country, dunes, and hidden villages. There's no accommodation, visitors day-trip from Vilnius or Kaunas, both 100 km away. South is Čepkeliai Marsh, and this section along the border with Belarus is closed to visitors. ### [Kernavė](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dz%C5%ABkija#Other_destinations) Former Lithuanian capital at the bank of the river Neris and now a well-preserved archaeological site that is inscribed on the . ### [Dieveniškės](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dz%C5%ABkija#Other_destinations) is a village almost surrounded by Belarus but linked by Highway 104. This "appendix" is a quiet place of farms, forests and wooden houses. Its other lanes end blind at the border: for the nearest crossing back-track to Šalčininkai, which stands on A15 towards Grodno. ### [Kaunas](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kaunas) the second largest city in Lithuania has a well-preserved Old Town quarter. ### [Marijampolė](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Marijampol%C4%97) is the administrative centre of Sūduva. ### [Vilkaviškis](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C5%ABduva#Other_destinations) is near the border with Kaliningrad. ### [Birštonas](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bir%C5%A1tonas) is a spa town. ### [Lake Vištytis](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C5%ABduva#Other_destinations) is a resort area where since 2003 it's legal to paddle - until then, the territory of Russian Kaliningrad came right up to the shore. Even after re-alignment the border is never more than 500 m offshore so leisure craft must take care. This is a smuggling route so transgressing boats are swiftly pounced on. ### [Klaipėda](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Klaip%C4%97da) is Lithuania's third largest city. ### [Juodkrantė](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Juodkrant%C4%97) is a village on the Curonian Spit near the spooky "Hill of Witches". ### [Nida](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nida) is a village among the dunes of the Spit. ### [Šilutė](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%C5%A0ilut%C4%97) is a quiet market town near Nemunas river delta and wetland. ### [Curonian Spit](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Curonian_Spit) stretches for 99 km from Smiltynė near Klaipėda through Nida into Russian Kaliningrad, a bootlace of sand dunes and pine forests. ## Sources [Lithuania Travel — food](https://lithuania.travel/en/what-to-do/food-and-drink/) · [Lithuania Travel — drinks](https://lithuania.travel/en/what-to-do/food-and-drink/lithuanian-drinks/)Wikivoyage contributors; selection, abridgement, translation and regional planning by TRIPGUROO · CC BY-SA 4.0 [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) · [Wikivoyage · Lithuania](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5384737) [Guides by topic](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/?view=topics)