Kretinga

Kretinga is a medium size town located around 10 kilometers away from the Baltic Sea. Probably the most known point of interest in Kretinga is the palace of Tiškevičiai. It was built in the XV century and later acquired and refined by Tiškevičiai family and the most interesting part of the palace is the winter garden. Here the summer never ends and you can find many exhotic plant species that grow all over the year, little animals like fish and turtles, a restaurant and you can even get a taste of bananas that are grown there! Also, the palace is a museum now, where you can get to know the history of Kretinga and Tiškevičiai family.

Kretinga is sometimes referred to as “Vatican of Lithuania” for its input to religion. The Blessed Lord's Revelation Church of the Virgin Mary church was built in 1617 and in 1908 it was rebuilt according to the project of the Polish architect S. Odrzivolski and it was a three-story basilica church with Gothic and Renaissance features. Renaissance and Baroque styles intertwine in the interior of the church. Moreover, Kretinga is known for having 5 still active monasteries, which you can visit.

MUST VISIT PLACES 🤩

• Tiskeviciai manor with Winter garden

• Kretinga Old town
• Clock of sun
• The Lourdes

If you are on your way to the seaside - take a short deviation and spare some time to visit Kretinga. It’s parks, old town, churches and museums creates rather cozy and welcoming feeling and if you enjoy history - you will enjoy Kretinga as well!

Veisiejai

Veisiejai is small lake town which can be proud of its nature. It's full of narrow streets and cute houses that make this town extremely cosy. Some people say that it is Venice of Lithuania...

🍕🍗🍅 WHAT TO EAT?

You need at least one day for this town, so definitely we are recommending to organise some picnic. Also, you can grab a pizza from the pizzeria in the centre of town!

📌 FRIENDLY TIP

As we said, Veisiejai is lake town, so we recommend to try some water entertainment like canoeing. You can contact Sauletekio baidares for full take care of canoeing, housing and even some other entertainments. We can promise that it would be one of the best memory from summer! 🛶🌅

Thus, see you in Veisiejai!☀️

Nida

Nida is Lithuania’s seaside resort located in Kuršių nerija. It is a small, but a magical little town that attracts many visitors in the summer. The town is surrounded by water, so historically it was mostly occupied by fishermen and craftsmen. What makes it different from other Lithuania places - architecture. People have saved and encouraged Curonian style housing - small wooden houses with colorful ornaments makes this place different and cosy. 

Nida is known for its beautiful nature. The Baltic Sea has formed the way this place looks now. Huge Parnidžio and Didžioji dunes really stand out and attract many tourists to see this wonderful sight. 

WHAT TO EAT? 🍕"Zuikio daržas" is a great place to eat. This cultural bar offers many different events -from art shows to musical performances. They serve great pizzas as well!

Another great place - "Kastonas". Believe my words - they make the best sandwiches in the world!

MUST VISIT PLACES 🤩

• Nida Airport
• Nida Lighthouse
• The Dead Dunes
• Parnidis Dune
• Nida Beach

THE DEAD DUNES

The hill of crosses

If sometimes you feel like lacking inner peace, don’t be looking for it far away because it's right here! All you need to do is wait for the evening, get in your car and release your thoughts - just drive. When the sun is just below the horizon - you are right on time and there won’t be a better time. Then simply dive into the journey and find thousands of crosses, thousands of stories. Take a deep breath and look around. Is hurrying so much really worth it?

When the first stars will show up in the sky, turn around and look one last time, you might see what you haven’t seen before - a medieval castle. Remember it.

🍞 WHAT TO EAT? 🍞

This mysterious place is perfect for a picnic - grab a thermos of tea and biscuits. You will not regret it! ✨

Druskininkai

Druskininkai resort is beloved not only by lithuanians but by foreigners as well. Here you can see the biggest river in Lithuania - Nemunas and also enjoy walking on coast of Druskonis lake.The city is full of various SPAs, restaurants, hotels and many different entertainments. Thus, no one will be bored here.

🥗🍤🥐 WHAT TO EAT? 

If you ask this question for locals, you would get recommendation to try food (especially salads, pizzas and mussels) at “Sicilia” restaurant. If you are in the mood for something sweet or just want to have a brunch, we would definitely recommend you to visit kepyklelę “Boulangerie” where you can enjoy the smell and taste of fresh baked croissants and coffee. We promise that you will feel like being in Paris!

📌FRIENDLY TIP

 We would recommend you to leave your car and go around Druskininkai by foot. You can walk around Druskonis lake, stop by park of Dineika, enjoy Aqua park water park!

During the holiday season it is often necessary to take a breath and get it back in a fabulous spot - Vijūnėlė Park. Thousands of white-yellow daffodil flowers will meet you when you enter the park and get closer to the lake Druskonis

MUST VISIT PLACES 🤩

• Dineika Wellness park

• Vijunele Park

• Grutas Park

• Musical fountain

• Cable car

Trakai

When the sun is getting more and more enjoyable, and the city center is getting a little busy, it's time to leave. 30 kilometers from the center of Vilnius and you are already in Trakai. And you don't have to drive hundreds of kilometers to feel better. Put on a spring jacket, wear glasses and go where the eyes lead. When only the Trakai Castle is left on the horizon, grab a rented water bike for five euros and you will feel that already under your feet is only water.

🥗🍤🥐 WHAT TO EAT?

Just after reaching the shore, just go to Senoji kbininė, take the kibinai with chicken, cheese or mushrooms, take a broth and feel the sun on the outdoor terrace as never before.

📌FRIENDLY TIP

And when it looks like it's time to go back to Vilnius - don't hurry. Very close to Trakai is a special place. The place where all the wishes come true. It's the Angel Hill. Believe me, this place is highly special.