The Lithuania It turns out to be the ideal destination for those looking for a perfect combination of culture, nature and adventure for a city break in spring. A destination easily accessible thanks to direct flights to the cities of Vilnius, the capital, and Kaunas departing from the main Italian cities such as Milan, Rome, Turin, Treviso, Naples, Rimini and Bari. Many news from the country: from new thematic tours to more unusual experiences, Lithuania is ready to welcome visitors with a wide range of activities.

Lithuania 7 Ideas for a Journey

Sauna in a former prison

The Lukiškės 2.0 building in Vilnius, which first housed a prison, has now become a center of music, art and entertainment and since this year, within this unusual structure, it is also possible to relax in the sauna outdoors "Vytautas beats the gong" in the form of igloo.

Open until May, the structure also offers programs with real experts of the "vapore". Also in the heart of the city, in the Vingis Park, and on board a boat on the Neris river will be introduced new saunas for a truly unique experience. Rates from €35 for a sauna session.

High altitude walk on Vilnius TV Tower

For a shock of pure adrenaline, why not stroll on the edge of the TV Tower in Vilnius 170 meters high? After a brief introduction, the visitor can climb the TV tower, the highest building in the country, and enjoy a breathtaking view of the capital of Lithuania. Rates from €39 per person. 

‘The Secret Love’ between Sigismund II Augustus and Barbara Radziwill in Vilnius on a tour

In the 16th century, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, King Sigismund Augustus of Poland, and Barbara Radziwill, Queen of Poland, had a scandalous and dramatic love story that inspired artists of all ages. The "Secret Love" route crosses the key places of Vilnius where the famous couple lived and loved.

Through the audioguide it will be possible to discover the history of Vilnius of the 16th century by the narrating voice of Barbara Radziwill who will lead travellers on a 21-step itinerary from the birthplace of the protagonist to romantic moments such as marriage in the secret chapel of the Cathedral until the tragic epilogue.

The largest collection of historic cars in Vilnius

Not to be missed is the Auto Muziejust, the museum of historical cars, which is located in the former taxi parking in Vilnius, just outside the historic center. This vast collection, the largest in Lithuania, exhibits over 100 cars representing automotive evolution, from the first motor vehicles to contemporary supercars.

These unique and exclusive objects not only tell their own story, but allow visitors to relive the most significant stages of the world automotive industry. In particular, you can board the historic Delage to travel with the King of Nepal, or still admire the iconic model Hispano Suiza which boasts among its owners famous characters such as Coco Chanel, Paul McCartney and Albert Einstein. Rates from €20 per person.

Lithuanian vineyards

Ever thought of wines obtained from the natural fermentation of berries and fruits such as cherries, apples, currants, blueberries, red blueberries, or spiny level, strawberries and even tomatoes? You can taste this type of wine in the winery "Miella vyninėje", located in the region of Alytus, about an hour drive from Kaunas and an hour and thirty from Vilnius. During the entire 2024 there are also didactic tastings to discover the Lithuanian wine in this special place surrounded by over 5,000 vines. Tasting rates from €15 per person.

Stay in a "broken bed"

Have you ever heard of a "big hotel" in Kaunas? The creators of the Very Bad Hotel, an unusually stylish hotel located in the Žaliakalnis district of the town, will soon welcome travelers to the new "Broken Bed Hotel" which, according to Kaunas IN, will rise in a building reminiscent of the Addams family house and will be a great choice for visitors to Kaunas looking for an alternative stay.

The small Versailles of Vilnius

The Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Governor of Vilnius, K.J. Sapieha was one of the richest and most influential nobles in the nation. The unstucked ruler of Lithuania has even been defined. No wonder his 17th-century residence in Antakalnis, a suburb of the capital, earned the nickname "little Versailles".

The Sapieha Palace of Vilnius, which will be reopened to the public at the beginning of spring, will work as a detached seat of the Centre of Contemporary Art and will include concerts, conferences and video projections, exhibition spaces and educational activities, a reading room and a coffee. The guided tours will offer the opportunity to learn about the history of the palace and its artistic heritage, including the frescoes, the decorations of the walls and ceilings, the moldings and their restoration process.