Lithuania offers a mix of historic cities, castles, Baltic coast landscapes, forests and spa towns. These destinations provide a useful starting point for planning a first visit.

15 Places to Consider

1. Vilnius: Historic Old Town, churches, museums and lively neighborhoods.
2. Kaunas: Modernist architecture, museums and riverside sights.
3. Trakai: Island castle and lake scenery.
4. Curonian Spit: Forests, dunes, beaches and fishing villages.
5. Nida: A scenic resort on the Curonian Spit.
6. Klaipėda: Historic port city and gateway to the coast.
7. Druskininkai: Spa, wellness and forest surroundings.
8. Šiauliai: Gateway to the Hill of Crosses.
9. Hill of Crosses: A distinctive pilgrimage and cultural site.
10. Anykščiai: Forest landscapes and the treetop walking path.
11. Palanga: Popular Baltic Sea resort.
12. Birštonas: Spa town beside the Nemunas.
13. Žemaitija National Park: Lakes, forests and regional culture.
14. Aukštaitija National Park: Lakes, forests and traditional villages.
15. Kernavė: Archaeological heritage and historic landscape.

How to Choose

Choose Vilnius and Kaunas for culture, Trakai and Kernavė for history, the coast for beaches and dunes, and national parks for nature.

Continue with our Lithuania travel guide and regions guide.

Official resource: Lithuania Travel.

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