Lithuania Travel Guide

Lithuania is a country in northern Europe, and is situated along the south-eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. It is the largest of the Baltic States. By hiring a car, you will be able to take in the scenery in this country of scenic lakes and forests at your own pace. Use this Lithuania Travel Guide for general information about Lithuania and the main attractions and events taking place every year.

Lithuania Tourist Board The official website for the Lithuania Tourist Board – a useful resource for planning your trip to the Lithuania.

Things to see and do

• Enjoy the various Mardi Gras festivities, with processions in towns and cities all over Lithuania; the procession in Vilnius is the most renowned.
• Explore Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Grediminas Square in the centre of the city is a popular attraction; the square’s main feature is the cathedral.
• Visit Trakai, which is situated on the shore of the picturesque Lake Galve, it has a castle dating from the 14th century.
• Visit the Curonian Spit National Park where you can explore large sand dunes and several pine forests
• Do a bungee jump of Vilnius’ TV Tower.

Festivals and events

• International Folklore Festival – visit craft fairs, listen to traditional music and singing, and taste traditional dishes. The festival is held every year in May.

Useful Telephone Numbers

Time Difference

GMT +2