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Much like every year, the upcoming holiday season is bound to cause a fair amount of stress. As such, Lithuania is extending an invitation to try the country’s relaxing spa rituals to unwind right after the winter festivities.

From the rush to buy Christmas gifts to increased financial strain on households worldwide, the holiday season is not short of stress. To quell any leftover anxieties post-holidays, Lithuania is inviting visitors to experience its serene nature and calm the mind and body through unique spa treatments.

Even if Lithuania already resembles a snowy wonderland, the first days of winter mark the country’s further transformation into a luminous holiday paradise. Various wintertime activities — from light festivals to sparkling Christmas trees — not only illuminate the country’s streets but allow everyone’s soul to shine bright with seasonal cheer.

Many Lithuanian squares have recently been reconstructed but have retained layers of city character entrenched in their tiles. Vingriai Stream Square in the capital, and the award-winning Unity Square in the second-largest city are some examples of Lithuanian architectural ingenuity, the fusion of the old with the contemporary, and public-serving functionality.

As Autumn gradually brings in colder weather and shorter days, Lithuanians frequent bakeries to warm up and enjoy a comforting treat. Three such family-owned confectionaries — Biržų Duona, Pinavija, and Patorė Sesės — have become especially beloved by Vilnius’ locals for their home-like atmosphere and genuine love for the craft of baking.

Lithuanian nature gains a whole new palette of sights, sounds, and senses in the Autumn. Visitors can be enveloped with the serenity and mystery of the season by observing vast orange forests from observation towers or hiking in quiet dunes emptied of tourists.

When traveling, going back to a hotel should not mean that the day’s thrills are over. In Lithuania, there are multiple lodging options that are attractions by themselves, including a Swiss-style holiday home, an off-the-grid wooden hut, and a 19th-century manor.

Latvians are being invited to visit and rediscover Lithuania as part of the “Same, but different” campaign, which aims to highlight how Lithuania may still offer unexpected or surprising experiences in an environment that feels similar to home.

Lithuania boasts of an impressive number of record-breaking spots to visit. From the world’s largest labyrinth made from TVs to the first-ever museum dedicated to devils, visitors with a taste for the curious can break their own record of memorable moments collected during a trip.

Despite being compact in size, Lithuania is a melting pot of various contrasting architectural styles that reflect how the country’s character and values have changed over time. From German-influenced Fahwerk houses to intricate Baroque diamonds and Art Deco innovation, architecture enthusiasts can admire its unique urban landscape.