Lithuania City Breaks

Lithuania is a fairytale land of towering castles, sky-mirror lakes and dark, forbidding forests. With a western Baltic Sea coast line and surrounded by Latvia, Poland, Belarus and Russia, plucky Lithuania is both stunningly beautiful and fiercely individual; little more than twenty years ago it challenged the might of the Soviet Union and won its independence back. Nowadays, Lithuania is a fully-fledged member of the EU and NATO, operates a booming free-market economy, and attractions thousands of visitors on short breaks and long breaks a year. The country has a rich history with over 800 years of statehood tradition and once commanded an empire stretching from the Baltic to the Black Seas. Lithuania provides some fantastic Eastern European city break options, the most popular of which is arguably the nation’s capital, Vilnius.  

 

Small but perfectly formed, Vilnius is simply stunning. The city’s historic core, with its baroque church spires, winding cobbled alleyways, and eerie courtyards is so spectacular the whole Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site; making this a great destination for anyone after a historical city break. There is a good range of accommodation here from budget hostels to luxury hotels; those looking for a cheap city break would do well to book in advance to reserve the cheapest hostels available. Sightseeing here can range from admiring the stunning medieval buildings of the Old Town, to climbing the lofty TV Tower for fantastic panoramic views of the city, to having your photo taken with the world’s-only Frank Zappa statue and much more. For such a small city, Vilnius has a surprisingly lively nightlife scene, thanks in no small part to the city’s energetic student population. One thing’s for certain; this diminutive city break destination certainly packs a punch.

 

City Breaks in Lithuania – A host of other superb city break destinations

While Vilnius is undeniably the most popular Lithuanian city break destination, there are a number of alternative cities of interest for those on a short break holiday in the country. Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city, has a vibrant atmosphere thanks to its large student population, some striking architecture and an impressive Old Town. For those after a budget city break experience, free tours of the city can be had, often conducted by a student who will take you round both the popular and less-known sights for up to three hours – excellent value for money. Other destinations worth visiting on a city break in Lithuania include Klaipeda (the third biggest city, famous for its summer festivals) and Siauliai, one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. Use directline-citybreaks online search tool to find fantastic city break deals to Lithuania.