The notebook of Kaunas
Discover the ordinary made memorable.
Lithuanian city, between old town, modernism of the inter-war, street art and confluence of rivers.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
City · Heritage · River
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kaunas
Lithuanian city, between old town, modernism of the inter-war, street art and confluence of rivers.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old town of Kaunas
- Kaunas Castle
- Neuvième Fort
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Vieille ville de Kaunas
The old town of Kaunas occupies the point between the Nemunas and the Neris, around the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville and the pedestrian streets. Gothic bricks, merchant courts, churches and terraces make up a compact centre, easy to connect to the castle and Laisvės Avenue.
Castle
Château de Kaunas
The castle of Kaunas marks the confluence by its round tower, its restored courtlines and its grassy ditches. The place gives a very simple entrance into the medieval history of the city, with the two rivers, the park and the old town immediately around.
Culture and heritage
Neuvième Fort
The Neuvième Fort Tsarist fortification, prison, Nazi execution site and monumental memorial on the same site. Underground rooms, courtyards and exterior sculpture require a serious visit, centered on the Shoah, the occupations and repressions suffered in Lithuania.
Museum
Musée Čiurlionis
The Musée Čiurlionis shows the symbolistic world of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, where painting and music respond. Kaunas Modernist, it also makes it possible to approach Lithuanian national collections in a quieter environment than the major stages of the old city.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
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