In Lithuania, you can experience all four seasons. Here winter, spring, summer and autumn all feel different and offer different experiences, so you can plan your trip based on things you enjoy doing. If you come in the winter months, you will likely see snow, but be prepared for cooler weather – the temperatures may occasionally drop to as low as -20°C or even lower! Spring and autumn are equally charming, and add new colours to the country’s landscape. In summer, there are many warm and sunny days. The average temperature in July is +17.9°C, but there are days when it can get as hot as +30°C. Whatever the season, remember the Lithuanian saying – there’s no bad weather, only poorly chosen clothes.
If you’re a citizen of any country that is part of the Schengen Area, you don’t need a visa to visit Lithuania. Visas are also not required for citizens of many other countries who come to Lithuania for short-term purposes (no more than 90 days in a period of 180 days) or transit through its territory. You can check if your country’s citizens need a Lithuanian visa here.
If you speak English, you won’t have any problem getting around Lithuania, as nearly 97% of those between the ages of 25 and 64 know at least one foreign language, including English.
The Lithuanian currency is the euro, which replaced the country’s previous currency – the Lithuanian litas – in 2015.
The vast majority of shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial establishments in Lithuania take payments by card, including contactless payments. For complete peace of mind, though, you may want to bring some cash with you when going shopping in markets and fairs, or traveling to more remote tourist destinations and rural tourism homesteads.
The all-purpose emergency number in Lithuania is 112.
One of the best ways to experience a country is through its food. Lithuanian cuisine is rooted in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and long-standing culinary traditions, offering rich and authentic flavours.
Traditional dishes are hearty, comforting and full of character. Even if you don’t have the chance to dine in a local home, you can still enjoy authentic Lithuanian cuisine in restaurants across the country.
Some must-try Lithuanian dishes include:
Šaltibarščiai (pink soup)
Cepelinai (potato dumplings with different types of filling, pork being the most traditional)
Šakotis (traditional cake cooked over an open flame)
For deeper culinary exploration, check out the “Tastiest Cities of Lithuania” map. It highlights not only traditional regional dishes but also modern culinary experiences in cafés, restaurants and local farms, as well as offers ideas for edible souvenirs – unique regional specialties you can taste on the spot or take back home with you.
Get ready to explore Lithuania through its flavours and embark on a delicious gastronomic journey across the country. Skanaus!
Check out the Tastiest Cities of Lithuania map here.
Traditional Lithuanian souvenirs include amber jewelry, linen and wool clothes (everything from oven mitts to dresses), wooden spoons, ceramics, and leather goods. The most popular edible souvenirs are: apple “cheese”, šakotis (traditional “tree cake”), skilandis (a kind of sausage), honey, cheese, and herbal teas.
In addition to well-known attractions like Trakai Castle and the Curonian Spit, Lithuania is home to countless lesser-known but equally impressive spots. If you want to discover a different side of Lithuania, you can start by exploring the “Hidden Gems” section of this website, where you‘ll find unique natural sites, charming villages and distinctive cultural attractions.
Discover fascinating places like the Minčia Watermill and the Ethnocosmology Museum, and unique towns like Dreverna and Svencelė.
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Lithuania is a country full of diverse experiences – from vibrant cities and fairytale castles to unique natural wonders and health resorts. There is something here for every type of traveller. Find the top sites in Lithuania here.
Vilnius – the Lithuanian capital
Vilnius is known for its UNESCO-listed Old Town, rich architectural heritage and abundant green spaces, parks and tree-lined streets. The city blends Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical styles, creating a unique historical atmosphere. Highlights include St. Anne’s Church and Gediminas Castle Tower, both iconic symbols of the capital. Vilnius has also been recognised for its increasing focus on sustainability and was named the European Green Capital for 2025.
Located just 30 minutes from Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle is a stunning 14th–15th century Gothic fortress surrounded by lakes. Once an important residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, it played a key role in the country’s political and cultural history. Today, it is one of Lithuania’s most visited landmarks, offering a true fairytale-like experience.
The Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a unique sandy peninsula that stretches for 98 kilometres between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. It is famous for its shifting dunes, pine forests and charming seaside towns such as Nida. The area has inspired artists, writers and thinkers for centuries, including the Nobel Prize-winning author Thomas Mann, who spent his summers here.
Located in northern Lithuania near Šiauliai, the Hill of Crosses is a powerful pilgrimage site with more than 200,000 crosses. Originating as a place of resistance and remembrance, it has become a symbol of faith, hope and Lithuanian identity. Recognised by UNESCO for its traditional cross-crafting heritage, it attracts visitors from all over the world.
Druskininkai – spa and wellness resort
One of Lithuania’s oldest and most popular spa towns, Druskininkai, was officially established as a resort in 1794. Surrounded by forests, it is famous for its mineral waters, therapeutic mud treatments and wellness procedures that blend traditional remedies and state-of-the-art medical interventions, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and recovery.
The AI guide is designed to help you quickly and easily plan a trip around Lithuania. To access the guide, click on the search button, type in your question (e.g., “What to do in Vilnius in the spring?” or “What are the best places for family travel in Lithuania?”), and wait a few seconds to get personalized recommendations, including a suggested travel itinerary.
Our AI guide can help you by:
- Generating a personalized travel itinerary.
- Recommending places to visit (both popular and lesser-known).
- Providing seasonal travel tips.
You can find the AI guide here.
As you browse the website, the AI guide will automatically create an itinerary based on the places you’ve viewed, including locations no more than 130 km apart for your travel convenience.
You can save the generated itinerary to your account or immediately transfer it to Google Maps with the exact addresses and directions for the locations. If you’re planning a longer trip, explore a larger number of locations and they will be automatically added to your route.
Lithuania is a great destination for camper van and RV travel. Its compact size, well-maintained road network, and diverse nature make it easy to explore the entire country at your own pace.
From peaceful forests and lakes to the Baltic Sea coastline, most destinations are within easy driving distance, making road trips both convenient and enjoyable.
We recommend four curated camper van routes of different lengths and themes, offering unforgettable landscapes and experiences along the way. You can find the best RV and motorhome routes here.
Before your trip, make sure to learn the basics regarding:
- Parking rules for camper vans and motorhomes
- Designated campsites and overnight stay areas
- Regulations for wild camping and pitching tents
- Forest and protected area guidelines
You can find all our travel tips here.
Lithuania offers a well-developed network of cycling paths and a wide range of scenic routes to explore. Many of them pass through regional and national parks, providing beautiful natural landscapes along the way. Besides, the country is mostly flat, meaning that you don’t have to be a pro climber to enjoy it on two wheels.
On the Lithuania Travel website, you can discover a variety of tried and tested cycling routes, from short one-day rides to multi-day adventures. Routes range from 20 to 300 km, making it easy to find an option that suits your pace and experience level.
Each route can be downloaded in .GPX format or viewed directly on Google Maps, helping you plan and navigate your trip with ease.
Recommended routes include:
Lithuania is known for its natural mineral-rich waters, therapeutic mud and nature-based wellness traditions. Combined with modern medical knowledge and professional spa services, the country offers a wide range of high-quality wellness experiences.
Spa treatments in Lithuania often include mineral water therapies, mud baths, massages, amber, honey and herbal treatments designed to relax, restore and rejuvenate both body and mind.
Some of the most popular wellness and spa destinations are Lithuania’s spa towns, where nature and relaxation go hand in hand:
Druskininkai – Surrounded by pine forests and rich in mineral springs and therapeutic mud, Druskininkai is the country’s best‑known wellness resort town. Find out about the wellness offering in Druskininkai here.
Birštonas – A smaller, very calm resort town on the banks of River Nemunas, ideal if you want nature, walking and gentle wellness rather than crowds.
Palanga – If you like combining wellness with the sea, dunes and long walks on the beach, Palanga is your spot.
Lithuania is a great destination for a workation, whether you’re working solo or as part of a team. With a mix of nature, modern comfort and unique stays, it offers plenty of inspiring places to combine work and travel.
From historic manors and spa resorts to treehouse villas and countryside retreats, accommodation options are designed to help you stay productive while enjoying a change of scenery. Many workation-friendly places go beyond just a place to stay, offering wellness facilities, quiet workspaces, reliable Wi-Fi, and flexible work-life balance options. Some even include farm-to-table dining, hiking trails, childcare services and relaxation areas.
And to those who don’t want to be mixing their places of rest and their remote offices, Lithuania offers numerous inspirational co-working spaces, ranging from railway stations to cruise terminals.
Find the best workation spots in Lithuania here.
Midsummer (Joninės) – Celebrated on the night of June 23-24 across Lithuania, especially in places like Kernavė and Jonava, this is Lithuania’s ancient summer solstice festival marking the longest day of the year. On the shortest night of the year, you will find people gathering around huge bonfires, jumping over the fire for good luck, singing age-old songs, weaving flower crowns and even going on a quest for the mythical fern blossom (fun fact – ferns don’t actually bloom).
Vilnius Pink Soup Fest – Held in May in Vilnius, this playful city festival celebrates Lithuania’s iconic cold beetroot soup (šaltibarščiai) with pink-themed events, food experiences and a joyful summer kickoff atmosphere.
Užgavėnės (Shrove Tuesday) – Taking place in February or early March across Lithuania, with the biggest celebration event held in Rumšiškės, this lively winter farewell festival features masks, pancakes, bonfires and symbolic rituals to “drive away winter”.
Kaziuko Mugė (St. Casimir’s Fair) – Every March in Vilnius, this traditional craft and food fair fills the city streets with handmade goods, local treats and springtime celebrations marking the arrival of warmer days. At the fair, you’ll always see hundreds of craftsmen, artisans, master chefs, and artists, offering a wide variety of delectable foods and unique items to decorate your home. Make sure not to leave the fair before you’ve gotten yourself one of each: a ringshaped pastry roll “necklace”, a traditional verba (Easter palm), and some Kaziuko Širdies (St. Casimir’s Heart) cookies. Without these, Kaziuko Mugė ain’t Kaziuko Mugė at all!
Sea Festival (Jūros Šventė) – Held on the last weekend of July in Klaipėda, this coastal celebration features parades, concerts and maritime traditions, turning the entire port city into a vibrant summer festival. First held back in 1934, it is among Lithuania’s biggest and longest-running annual events.
Lithuanian Song and Dance Festival – Taking place every 4-5 years in Vilnius, this UNESCO-listed event gathers thousands of performers from across the country for a spectacular celebration of Lithuanian music, dance and national culture. During the event, thousands of choristers, dancers, and musicians flow like tiny rivulets from across the land to a single point of confluence – all for the purpose of allowing you to enjoy the most gorgeous songs, impressive dance performances, and utterly mesmerising melodies.
Select “Travel Trade” from the top menu of the homepage, and then go to partnerships, where you will find the “Register for a FAM trip” form.
Simply fill out the application form, and our team will review your request. We will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
If you have any questions about FAM trip opportunities or the registration process, please contact us by email: info@lithuania.travel
Find the FAM trip registration form here.
Lithuania is a modern, accessible and cost-effective MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination that combines high-quality infrastructure with unique venues and inspiring surroundings.
It is easy to reach, with well-connected international airports in Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga, and fast travel links across Europe. Once here, visitors benefit from excellent digital infrastructure, high-speed internet and a strong focus on business services.
Conference venues range from modern business centres to historic castles, manors, monasteries and even wellness resorts. Thanks to the country’s compact size, nature, culture and city experiences are always close by.
Lithuania also offers a highly skilled, multilingual workforce, competitive prices compared to Western Europe, and a wide choice of authentic experiences, from spa relaxation and nature activities to gourmet cuisine and cultural programmes.
Altogether, Lithuania provides everything needed for successful meetings, conferences and incentive travel in one convenient and inspiring destination.
Find our meetings guide here.
Lithuania Expert is an online learning platform designed for tour operators, travel agents and travel trade partners who want to better understand and promote Lithuania as a travel destination.
The platform provides key insights into Lithuania’s culture, geography and tourism products, along with practical tools such as high-quality images, supplier information and marketing materials.
How it works:
- Sign up for the Lithuania Expert e-learning programme
- Choose from 9 learning modules covering different aspects of travel in Lithuania
- Complete the modules at your own pace
- Take a short quiz after each module to track your progress
- Download your certificate and become a Lithuania Expert
By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of Lithuania as a destination and the tools to effectively promote it to your clients.
Find the Lithuania Expert online learning platform here.