Trakai, Lithuania

Trakai

A red-brick island castle in a lake, a short train ride from Vilnius.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Trakai

Day 1

  1. MorningCross the wooden footbridge to the red-brick island castle and its museum.
  2. AfternoonRent a boat, kayak or paddleboard on Lake Galvė, or walk to the Užutrakis manor.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the village by the lake, in one of the old Karaim houses.

Day 2

Visit the Užutrakis manor park across the lake, or return to Vilnius.

What to eat

Kibinai, half-moon pastries filled with meat, made by the Karaim community.

Local tips

Make the most of Trakai

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The red-brick island castle from the lake shore or from a boat.

Getting there

Trains and buses from Vilnius take about 30 to 40 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Vilnius's Baroque old town.

Good to know

Try kibinai, pastries brought by the Karaim people, who still live here. Rowing boats can be rented on the lake.

Plan your visit

Getting to Trakai

Getting there

  • Vilnius Airport (VNO)25 km away
  • Kaunas Airport (KUN)65 km away
  • Vilnius25 km away
  • Kaunas70 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryLithuania

Questions

Trakai: good to know

Is Trakai worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A red-brick island castle in a lake, a short train ride from Vilnius.

How many days do you need in Trakai?

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

When is the best time to visit Trakai?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Trakai?

The nearest airport is Vilnius Airport (VNO), about 25 km away. Trains and buses from Vilnius take about 30 to 40 minutes.

What is there to see near Trakai?

Nearby hidden places include Vilnius (23 km), Kaunas (71 km) and Białowieża Forest (228 km).

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