Lithuania · Cities
Cities of Lithuania
Compare Lithuania's main city stops: Vilnius for the Old Town, Kaunas for modernist architecture, Klaipėda for the coast, Šiauliai for the Hill of Crosses and Panevėžys for a quieter Aukštaitija stop.
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Vilnius is best for first-time trips, Kaunas for design and value, and Klaipėda for seaside breaks and the Curonian Spit.
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 main modernist city. 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 routes, and access 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.