Lithuania · Cities

Cities of Lithuania

From the baroque splendour of Vilnius to the modernist gems of Kaunas, the sea air of Klaipeda, the haunting Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, and the quiet charm of Panevezys, Lithuania's cities each have a distinct personality worth discovering.

Choose your base before you book

Vilnius is best for first-time trips, Kaunas for design and value, and Klaipėda for seaside breaks and the Curonian Spit.

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Vilnius

Capital · 592,000 people

A baroque masterpiece. UNESCO Old Town, Gediminas Tower, the artists' republic of Uzupis, and one of the best food scenes in the Baltics.

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Kaunas

Second city · 289,000 people

Lithuania's modernist jewel. A UNESCO-listed interwar architecture trail, European Capital of Culture 2022, and home of Zalgiris basketball.

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Klaipėda

Port city · 149,000 people

Lithuania's only seaport and the gateway to the Curonian Spit. Half-timbered old town, fresh smoked fish, and sea breezes all year round.

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Šiauliai

Fourth city · 101,000 people

Home of the Hill of Crosses, one of the most striking pilgrimage sites in the world: hundreds of thousands of crosses covering an entire hill.

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Panevėžys

Fifth city · 88,000 people

A relaxed city on the Nevezis river with a world-famous drama theatre, good cycling, and a gateway to beautiful Aukstaitija National Park.

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Practical tips for city-hopping in Lithuania

Lithuania is a compact country. Vilnius to Kaunas is just 100 km by motorway (about 1.5 hours). Kaunas to Klaipeda takes around 2 hours. Intercity buses run frequently and are affordable. Renting a car gives you the most freedom, especially if you want to visit the Curonian Spit or Siauliai's Hill of Crosses in a single day trip. The country uses the euro and English is widely spoken in all city centres.