Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius

A Baroque old town and the quirky self-declared republic of Užupis.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Vilnius

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk from the Gates of Dawn through the Old Town to the Cathedral Square.
  2. AfternoonVisit the self-declared Republic of Užupis and read its constitution on the wall.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset from the Hill of Three Crosses or Gediminas Tower.

Day 2

Take the train to Trakai castle.

What to eat

Cepelinai, potato dumplings, and šaltibarščiai, a pink cold beet soup.

Local tips

Make the most of Vilnius

Beat the crowds

Vilnius is calm. Explore the old town in the morning.

Best photo spot

The old town from the Gediminas Tower, and the Užupis district.

Getting there

Buses and trains run from the airport. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Trakai, a castle on a lake island, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

Užupis calls itself an independent republic, with its own humorous constitution on a wall.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Vilnius

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Plan your visit

Getting to Vilnius

Getting there

  • Vilnius Airport (VNO)6 km away
  • Kaunas Airport (KUN)80 km away
  • Kaunas90 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
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryLithuania

Questions

Vilnius: good to know

Is Vilnius worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A Baroque old town and the quirky self-declared republic of Užupis.

How many days do you need in Vilnius?

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

When is the best time to visit Vilnius?

You can visit all year. Vilnius is calm. Explore the old town in the morning.

How do you get to Vilnius?

The nearest airport is Vilnius Airport (VNO), about 6 km away. Buses and trains run from the airport. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Vilnius?

Nearby hidden places include Kaunas (91 km), Białowieża Forest (240 km) and Masurian Lakes (Mikołajki) (260 km).

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