Klaipėda, Lithuania

Klaipėda

Lithuania's port city, with half-timbered houses and a ferry to the Curonian Spit.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Klaipėda

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the old town of half-timbered warehouses and the Theatre Square.
  2. AfternoonTake the 5-minute ferry to the Curonian Spit and visit the Sea Museum in an old fortress.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the harbour by the old sailing ship Meridianas.

Day 2

Drive down the Curonian Spit to the dunes of Nida.

What to eat

Smoked fish and a Švyturys beer, brewed in Klaipėda.

Local tips

Make the most of Klaipėda

Beat the crowds

Klaipėda is calm; the Curonian Spit is busiest on summer weekends.

Best photo spot

The old town's timber-framed houses and the sailing ship in the harbour.

Getting there

Klaipėda has a ferry port; a small ferry crosses to the Curonian Spit.

Don't miss nearby

The Curonian Spit, with huge sand dunes and pine forests, a UNESCO site.

Good to know

Take the short ferry to the Curonian Spit and cycle or walk to the dunes. The spit is shared with Russia's Kaliningrad region; stay on the Lithuanian side.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Klaipėda

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Plan your visit

Getting to Klaipėda

Getting there

  • Palanga Airport (PLQ)30 km away
  • Kaunas Airport (KUN)205 km away
  • Kaunas195 km away
  • Gdańsk220 km away

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

At a glance

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

Questions

Klaipėda: good to know

Is Klaipėda worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and historic old towns. Lithuania's port city, with half-timbered houses and a ferry to the Curonian Spit.

How many days do you need in Klaipėda?

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

When is the best time to visit Klaipėda?

You can visit all year. Klaipėda is calm; the Curonian Spit is busiest on summer weekends.

How do you get to Klaipėda?

The nearest airport is Palanga Airport (PLQ), about 30 km away. Klaipėda has a ferry port; a small ferry crosses to the Curonian Spit.

What is there to see near Klaipėda?

Nearby hidden places include Hel Peninsula (192 km), Kaunas (196 km) and Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk (201 km).

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