Make Lithuania Your Choice For This Summer

By: Marsha Marrier

From cities and towns full of historic monuments to wonderful retreats in a pristine natural environment, Lithuania has places to go and things to see for everyone. This is a good time to discover one of the new members of the European Union as Lithuania has seen impressive economic growth in recent years. And with the already adequate tourist infrastructure being constantly developed and expanded and numerous flights connecting Lithuania with most major European airports, you will be sure to your Lithuanian experience will come off without a glitch. You will find out that Lithuanians are warm, open and hospitable people that will often go out of their way to help you.

Vilnius Old Town

Vilnius Old Town boasts outstanding architectural diversity in one of the largest and best-preserved old towns in all of Central and Eastern Europe. This UNESCO World Heritage site is filled with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Narrow medieval streets, secluded courtyards, town castles and fortifications and an incredible number of churches reflect the city’s rich and vibrant history. The maze of streets and courtyards provide countless hours of exploration and travellers who wish to shop, dine and be entertained will face a variety of establishments from which to choose.

Neringa

Neringa is the Lithuanian part of the Curonian Spit, a long and narrow sand peninsula that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. This natural wonder, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, still exists today solely due to human efforts to counter the natural erosion process. The Neringa landscape is truly unique, dominated by picturesque sand dunes and pristine beaches. The area has a distinct ethnographic flavour, characterised by wooden fishermen cottages and the local speciality of smoked fish. Those looking for a quiet seaside vacation in picturesque surroundings will most definitely be not disappointed.

Low population density means that most of the country consists of forests, lakes and farmland. Pollution levels are low, with problem spots few and far between, so expect to find most of the countryside in its natural pristine condition. Significant areas are designated national or regional parks that have their own facilities. Many private farmsteads and guest houses offer accommodation and leisure facilities so that you can indulge in days spent relaxing by the lake or by actively exploring the Lithuanian countryside. There are plenty of fishing and hunting opportunities, too.

Trakai, the ancient capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, is nestled amidst picturesque lakes. It is best known for its captivating 14th century fairytale castle on an island on lake Galve, now housing a museum. Other than exploring the Gothic red brick castle, the town of Trakai itself with its quaint architecture is well-worth wandering around. There also are plenty of options for fun on the placid waters of the surrounding lakes. Due to its proximity to Vilnius, Trakai is a popular day trip destination.

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