Travel Tips
Lithuania
A baroque capital, an island castle and the sand dunes of the Curonian Spit are the highlights of Lithuania.
- Capital
- Vilnius
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Lithuanian
- Best overall
- May to September
- Emergency
- 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types C and F
Top Destinations
This country is in the Schengen Area. Many visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, while others need a Schengen visa. Check the current rules for your passport, including the EES and ETIAS entry systems. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
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Late spring and summer are best for the coast and outdoors. Winter is cold and quiet.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Vilnius
A baroque old town with churches and a creative quarter.
Trakai Island Castle
A red-brick castle on a lake near Vilnius.
Curonian Spit
Huge sand dunes and pine forests between lagoon and sea.
Hill of Crosses
A hill covered in thousands of crosses near Siauliai.
Kaunas
Modernist architecture and lively museums.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 Vilnius
- Day 4 Trakai Island Castle
- Day 5 Kaunas
- Day 6 Hill of Crosses
- Days 7 to 8 Curonian Spit
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Trains and buses connect the main cities.
- A car or ferry is needed for the Curonian Spit, which has an entry fee for vehicles.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Cards are widely accepted.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Cepelinai: potato dumplings with meat.
- Saltibarsciai: cold pink beet soup.
- Kibinai: savory pastries from Trakai.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Lithuania is generally safe. Keep a normal eye on bags in busy areas.
- Stay on walkways in protected dunes.
Planning a trip to Lithuania?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.