Kaunas, Lithuania

Kaunas

A medieval old town and a city full of interwar modernist buildings.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Kaunas

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the old town, the red-brick castle and the Gothic House of Perkūnas.
  2. AfternoonFollow the interwar modernist buildings along the Laisvės alėja, then take the funicular up Žaliakalnis hill.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town's cellar restaurants.

Day 2

Visit the Ninth Fort memorial, or the Baroque Pažaislis monastery on the reservoir.

What to eat

Kugelis, a potato bake with bacon and sour cream.

Local tips

Make the most of Kaunas

Beat the crowds

Kaunas is calm and relaxed.

Best photo spot

The old town and the castle at the point where two rivers meet.

Getting there

Buses and trains from Vilnius take about 1-1.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The Ninth Fort, a memorial site of the Second World War.

Good to know

Kaunas is famous for its interwar modernist buildings, from when it was Lithuania's temporary capital. The Devil's Museum has thousands of devil figures.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Kaunas

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Plan your visit

Getting to Kaunas

Getting there

  • Kaunas Airport (KUN)14 km away
  • Vilnius Airport (VNO)95 km away
  • Vilnius90 km away
  • Klaipėda195 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryLithuania

Questions

Kaunas: good to know

Is Kaunas worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A medieval old town and a city full of interwar modernist buildings.

How many days do you need in Kaunas?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Kaunas?

You can visit all year. Kaunas is calm and relaxed.

How do you get to Kaunas?

The nearest airport is Kaunas Airport (KUN), about 14 km away. Buses and trains from Vilnius take about 1-1.5 hours.

What is there to see near Kaunas?

Nearby hidden places include Vilnius (91 km), Curonian Spit (Nida) (190 km) and Masurian Lakes (Mikołajki) (194 km).

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