2025 Vilnius Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Vilnius is the only capital city among the Baltic States that is not located by the sea. The town expanded around Gediminas Hill, which is situated at the confluence of the Vilnia and Neris rivers, from which the city gets its name. The old town, with its narrow cobblestone streets that form a maze, is home to historical buildings of various styles such as Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. Additionally, the town is filled with charming cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops, making it a delightful place to explore on foot.

I went to the Church of St. Peter and Paul in the historic center of Vilnius, Lithuania 🇱🇹 It's a very beautiful church, but perhaps because it's a little out of the center of Vilnius Old Town, I didn't see many tourists. In this hidden gem of a church, the sculptures that cover the walls and ceilings were breathtakingly beautiful and took 30 years to build ✨ The interior, which was built by craftsmen invited from Italy together with local craftsmen, is said to be decorated with over 2,000 plaster carvings that cover the walls and ceilings. I visited at dusk, so the lights started to come on shortly after, which was also incredibly fantastic😌 ———————————————————Spot information📍Location: Church of St. Peter and Paul🗺Address: Assenova Mahala, Veliko Tarnovo🕘Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (check closing days)🚗Access: 10-minute taxi ride or 30-minute walk from the center of Vilnius Old Town🕒Time: If you visit while it's light, you can enjoy the beautiful white interior, and after dark you can enjoy the orange-lit interior💡Other: There is no entrance fee, but the exterior is currently being renovated, so I gave a token of appreciation for the renovation costs. #Lithuania #EuropeanTrip #OverseasTrip #TravelInspiration #WinterTrip #PhotogenicSpot #TravelWithMe #SoloTrip

After my trip to the three Baltic States, I really liked Lithuania as an off-the-beaten-path destination. Of course, when you come to Lithuania, you have to visit Vilnius. I've summarized a fun guide to the Old Town of Vilnius, and this article is all you need! ▫️ 💛Fun💛 📍Vilnius Cathedral: A very important local church, the interior is Baroque style, but it used to be wooden Gothic. The building is very well-preserved, and the murals and pipe organ inside are exquisite. · 📍Gate of Dawn: The old city gate, also the only one of the original nine gates that is still intact. Walking through the gate, you enter the Old Town of Vilnius. · 📍St. Anne's Church: A small and beautiful brick-red church, with very delicate lines and turrets. It is said that Napoleon wanted to 'move' the entire building to France because of its beauty. · 📍Užupis: Known as 'the land across the river,' this place used to be a gathering spot for hippies, so you can see a passionate and cheerful style from the graffiti and sculptures. · 📍Gediminas' Tower: It is said that Grand Duke Gediminas had a dream about an iron wolf, and then he ordered the construction of this fortress. It's a great spot to overlook the Old Town and take beautiful panoramic photos. · 📍Hill of Three Crosses: Located on the Hill of Three Crosses, the scenery along the way is truly beautiful in autumn. It's also a good spot to view the cityscape, but there are often many young people who come here to hike and run. · 📍Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania: It is now a museum witnessing the history of Lithuania, but many people say that the museum's collection is not very large, and those who don't like to visit exhibitions or museums can take photos outside. ▫️ ❤️Eat❤️ Lithuanian cuisine is still dominated by big fish and meat, and the cooking methods are relatively simple, so for someone with a Sichuan stomach like mine, it's really not acceptable. However, you can buy Southeast Asian spices in many supermarkets here, so if you want something spicy, you can consider that.

The Gediminas tower is the last remaining part of the upper castle still standing to this day. It was originally built as a wooden castle in the 13th century before being replaced by stone castles in later years. The castle and hill is named after Gediminas, a Latvian king who is renowned in folklore. The castle tower is so important and iconic it used to feature on the former Latvian currency! Entry costs five euros for adults and a visit is highly recommended.

I visited the former KGB base in Vilnius. It is now a museum that documents the atrocities this organisation committed when Russia occupied Lithuania. It is very interesting and one of the few museums based in the same building the KGB used to operate from. Entry for adults is six euros, though concessions are available for students and Ukrainian refugees. In the basement are over a dozen prison cells and even an execution chamber.

Lithuania was the first Soviet republic to declare independence from the Soviet Union. Therefore, when I was in Poland and decided to visit the Baltic countries, I should have started in Lithuania, the southernmost and largest of them. Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is built at the confluence of the Vilnia and Neris rivers and is located almost in the center of the country. A trip to Vilnius will immerse you in history. I traveled from Katowice (Poland) to Vilnius on June 8, 2023 with Felixbus for 29 euros. Best places to visit: Old Town, St. Anne’s Church, Hill of Three Crosses, Vilnius Cathedral, Gate of Dawn and Gediminas Tower #backpacking #backpacker #vilnius #budget #lithuania

Kūdrų Parkas, established in 1992, is a national park in Lithuania known for its unique raised bogs and wetland ecosystems. Designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, the park aims to preserve and protect the region's valuable biodiversity. Offering ecotourism opportunities, visitors can explore boardwalk trails and observe diverse flora and fauna in this remarkable wetland environment. Amidst the green expanse, I roam, In Kūdrų Parkas, nature's home, Raised bogs rise, a marvel to see, A sanctuary for life to be free. Wetlands alive, teeming with grace, A vibrant tapestry, nature's embrace, Flora and fauna, in harmony dance, Kūdrų Parkas, a cherished chance. With every step, I'm in awe, In this haven, nature's grandest draw, Oh, Kūdrų Parkas, a treasure untold, Forever in my heart, your wonders enfold. #travel #mytripvlog #本地遊 #2022trip #park

Vilnius Town Hall Square, also known as Rotušės aikštė, is a historic square in Vilnius, Lithuania. Dating back to the medieval era, it served as a vital center for trade, gatherings, and festivities. The iconic Town Hall building, constructed in the 18th century, stands as a prominent architectural gem. Today, the square remains a vibrant hub, preserving its rich heritage while accommodating modern activities and events. In Vilnius Old Town's embrace, step forth, Where history and beauty intertwine, Cobbled streets lead to stories of yore, A timeless charm, a sight divine. Stunning surroundings, beguiling scenes, From ancient spires to hidden lanes, In every corner, magic gleams, A treasure trove where wonder reigns. So come, dear visitors, from afar, Explore this jewel, a timeless art, In Vilnius Old Town, where dreams unbar, Let wanderlust ignite your heart. #oldtown #2022trip #本地遊 #mytripvlog #travel

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania. Getting there: Take a flight to the international airport of Vilnius from.most major European airports. You can also take the bus from Riga or Warsaw and be in Vilnius in a few hours. Vilnius is not too big and you can walk most places. Taking a long afternoon walk through and around the old town is a visual treat. Every corner you will see traditional Baltic buildings...many colourful cathedrals to gaze your eyes on. Perfect for photography lovers. #vilnius #lithuania

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania. The Three Crosses sit on top of a hill in the center of Vilnius ncity, the capital of Lithuania. Getting there: Take a flight to Vilnius airport from most European cities. You can also take a bus from Warsaw or Riga in just a few hours. The sunset view from The Three Crosses is mesmerising...seeing the golden light bounce off the wonderful Baltic architecture surrounded by greenery is amazing. A wonderful city break and the three crosses is a must. #vilnius #lithuania

Lithuania 🇱🇹Attractions-Gediminas Tower This is one of the highest attractions in Vilnius From here you can overlook the entire old town It’s super cheap to take the cable car up the tower for only 1 euro If you want to climb the tower, it costs another 6 euros I took the photo directly from the air and it was higher than the tower, so I didn’t go up to the tower to take the photo. Lithuania 🇱🇹 Attractions - Gediminas Tower This is one of the highest attractions in Vilnius You can overlook the whole old city from here It's super cheap to take the cable car up to the tower for only 1 euro If you want to climb the tower, you need another 6 euros I just took an aerial shot and flew higher than the tower, so I didn’t go up to the tower to take pictures😆 #NewYearGoodDestinations

Today I want to explain you the cheapest way of reaching Airport without any hustle from Vilnius Central Train Station. 1. Here is the photo of train station and opposite side of station you will see circle.You have to cross the road to catch bus number 1 .This is not airport shuttle,if you want to catch airport shuttle with luggage cabin,you can ask to services there is few of them. 2.Number 1 bus displays Airport sign on it and easily you can define it. It costs not too much,I posted tge price of ticket on it for student,anyway you can but full ticket.My ticket was half ticket for students. 3.Here we go, if there is no traffic you can reach to airport in about 18-20 minutes but with heavy traffic it will take long even in winter be aware about snow because it will cause delays. Max 35 minutes i suppose. 4.Security check time in Vilnius Airport it will take aprx 15-20 minutes,make sure you made online check in and also to arrive airport 2 hours before. Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed and it will be informative for you. #tripblazers #2023travelwish #mytripvlog

amazing country!!! fully green, take caring cities ecological spirit!! more that 300 lakes!! old churches beautifull center #nationalpark #mytripvlog old towns!!!

I had 1,5 days in Vilnius. i stayed strategically close to the bus/ train station in panorama hotel. The Vilnius old town is amazing. it’s walkable on foot and so cozy! it’s got lots of parks, cafes and coffee shops. super pleasant time!

#grouptravel Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania. It’s located in Eastern side of Europe bordering Poland on the south. Vilnius is one cute little city with some spectacular Architectures. The old town is located at the city centre. You can pretty much walk around the city in a day. One of the most iconic landmarks of Lithuania is Vilnius cathedral which is located at the heart of the city. The old town is buzzing with tourists, Restaurants & beautiful cafes! The classic gothic style architecture will blow your mind. Also it’s voted as the greenest city in Europe. #passionpassport #gooutside #urbanexplorer #staycation

I flew in to Vilnius from Amsterdam and was supposed to go to Belorussia but was so tired that decided to take a rest. i booked Old town trio hotel last minute-took a bus and was there in 15 mins from the airport. the receptionist was nice and the bed was cozy and the breakfast had many options, I was actually surprised. I spent one night in and left the whole morning and afternoon to wander around Old town. The hotel is in very center and has got shops and cafes nearby. all in all it’s a nice experience! cute caffès, second hand shops and people:)

Are you wondering a trip heading to one of the Baltic Sea countries in Europe? Lithuania is one of the most prettiest countries with gorgeous historical sites and buildings. You may wonder what things to do could briefly know the place of history and story around the old town based city. In this article, we will see some of my selection of the things to do and to go around Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. This is just my subjective guided after few days of getting exposed in this country without long-term staying. If you are looking for a short stay as few days there, you may find some interesting things to see at this article. Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. There are some impressive buildings in the Old Town and best way to see it all is to explore the city centre on foot. The first thing to look at is the Gediminas Castle Tower. This 3-story brick tower was originally part of a castle constructed in the 15th century. It represents as the national pride for many people and national of the Lithuania. It is also one of the most iconic buildings stood high at the city centre. It is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first wooden fortifications were built by Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The first brick castle was completed in 1409 by Grand Duke Vytautas. The three-floor tower was rebuilt in 1933 by Polish architect Jan Borowski. You can see the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania from the window of the tower and which is the second part of the things I want to take you to go. The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania also is a museum featuring a variety of art, archaeology & history exhibits in a reconstructed palace. It uses incredible virtual historical 3D experience in various contexts from showing what lifestyle of the people in the past is and how this palace being built in different ways. It is also reputable as the 'best museum in Lithuania'. The Vilnius Cathedral is the third to go. Its classical-style Roman Catholic cathedral on an old pagan temple site with 11 side chapels can blow your mind if this is your first time being in Europe. It is located by the main square of the Vilnius Old Town, right in front of the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral. It is a key location in city's public life, situated as it is at the crossing of the city's main streets and reflecting the city's diversity.

After returning to Lithuania a while ago, I went for a walk in Uzupis for the first time in a long time ㅎㅎ Uzupis is a great place to take a leisurely walk! #Waiting restaurant I also visited Uzupis Pizzeria☺️ A perfect walk course after eating and having a drink👍 #It's also great as a date course!! #Lithuania hot place, you must visit Uzupis #Summer#Restaurant tour

☕️ Backstage Café (Roastery)☕️ I'm going to introduce a cafe I visited a while ago!! This is a cafe with delicious bakery and really pretty interior👍👍 Address: T.Ševčenkos g. 16h, Vilnius 03229 Atmosphere/Facilities: The interior is really pretty Special reason: The bakery items are delicious ㅎㅎ Average price per person: 4-5 euros Rating: 4/5 #Date course #Cafe tour #Lithuania #Summer #Restaurant tour

If I had to pick a place to eat bread in Vilnius, Lithuania, I would pick this place as my top pick ㅎㅎ It's a bakery called ✨ La Marquise ✨, and they also have a cafe menu ㅎㅎ The bread here is so delicious that I visit at least once a week ㅎㅎ My recommendations are breads with chocolate, cookies, and croissants💗💗 Location: Aukštaičių g. 12, Vilnius 11341 Price range: 1-3 euros #EatTrip #BakeryCafe #Recommendation #GourmetExploration #Cafe

Today, I'm going to introduce you to a new coffee shop that I discovered👏👏👏 I found this cafe by chance a while ago, and the coffee was so delicious! The cold brew was delicious, and the matcha lemonade was delicious too ㅎㅎ Store name: Kavos Reikalai Location: Aukštaičių g. 12, Vilnius 11341 Price range: 2-5 euros #foodtrip #cafe #coffeeshop #restaurantexploration

There are movie theaters all over the city in Vilnius, Lithuania! A few days ago, I heard that the Disney movie Cruella was released, So I went to the movie theater in a complex shopping mall called ✨Acropolis✨ㅎㅎ I recommend this place as a date course with friends and lovers☺️☺️ Please note that snacks are not allowed due to the current corona situation!! Location: Ozo g. 25, 2 aukštas, Vilnius 08217 Student price: 5.5 euros #Datecourse #Currently traveling #Lithuania

Yesterday, I visited a famous cocktail bar at the recommendation of a local Lithuanian friend! ✨Carre✨ The bar is famous for its huge cocktails, and the cocktail I ordered was an orange-flavored cocktail that came in a huge bottle🤭 Please note that the salad and pasta are also delicious ㅎㅎ Location: Gedimino pr. 9, Vilnius 01103 #Vilnius Hot Place #Professional Mukbang Lover #Cocktail Bar #Restaurant Tour

There is no sea in Vilnius, so there are only two places to swim: the water park and the river. These days, the water park is closed due to Corona. ㅠ Yesterday, I went to ✨Green Lake✨, a popular place among the rivers!! It's a very hot place in the summer🔥🔥🔥 Many people enjoy swimming there ㅎㅎ ❣️There is a barbecue area, changing room, and restroom, so you can enjoy swimming and barbecue at the same time😆 Location: Žaliųjų Ežerų g. 148B, Vilnius 08425 #WeekendOuting #OverseasTravelRecommendation #Lithuania #VilniusHotPlace #GreenLake #Swimming

It's hard to find Asian food in Lithuania ㅠㅜ There's only one Korean mart and there aren't many kinds, so it's inconvenient to eat Korean food🥲 It's especially far to get to because it's near the airport In that case, try visiting ✨Assorti✨, which is close to downtown Vilnius ㅎㅎ It's a high-end mart that sells imported groceries You can buy various Asian ingredients + kimchi👏👏 It's really a ray of light for me ㅎㅎ Location: Verkių g. 29B, Vilnius 09108 #ProMukbangLee #OverseasTravelDestinationRecommendation #Assorti

On Monday, I walked around Old Town with a newcomer to Lithuania. We traveled to see Vilnius University - walk around Old Town - see Vilnius Cathedral✨ Vilnius University is a historic building that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Maybe that's why they were filming a movie with an old background in the square inside the school on the day I visited😆 It was amazing to see actors wearing medieval dresses!! And Vilnius Cathedral, which is always at the beginning and end of Vilnius Old Town! It's really pretty to take pictures when the sun is up👏👏💗 If you visit Vilnius, stop by Vilnius University and Cathedral and take lots of pretty pictures❣️ #CityTour #OverseasTravelDestinationRecommendation #LithuaniaHotPlace

There's a restaurant in Vilnius Uzupis that I'd like to try 💗 It's Uzupis Pizzeria 👏👏 You can have a perfect healing time by taking a pizza to go and watching the sunset at a nearby park 😆 Address: Paupio g. 3, Vilnius 01201 Atmosphere/Facilities: There are outdoor seats, but I recommend having a picnic at a nearby park! Why it's special: Original taste from the hometown of Italy👍🤭 It's really delicious ㅎㅎ I also recommend the pasta Average price per person: 8-10 euros Rating: 4.7/5 #UzupisHotPlace #VilniusHotPlace #PizzaRestaurant #SunsetWatching #RestaurantExploration

Walking through the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania, you can find many bars and restaurants. ㅎㅎ Today, I stopped by a bar I've always been curious about while walking down the street. The 'Girta Bitė' bar, famous for its honey beer and wine, is a popular hot place that's always crowded with people😆 Address: Gedimino pr. 5, Vilnius 01103 Atmosphere/Facilities: Currently, only the terrace is open! There are about 10 tables that can seat 2 people. Why it's special: The signature menus of this place, honey beer and honey wine, are both great in color and taste. The beer with a hint of honey is 🍯🍻 the best! Cherry beer is also delicious 🍒 Average price per person: Beer is around 3 euros, and simple snacks are around 3-7 euros, so you can enjoy a simple alcohol time with good cost-effectiveness 😆👏 Rating: 4.5/5 #Cost-effective restaurant #Beer #Honey beer #Vilnius #Old town #Hot place certification shot