"Discover Lithuania's Scenic Gems: Lakes, Hiking, and Castles"


Scenic Places, Lakes, and Hiking in Lithuania

Place Best Months to Visit Where to Stay What to Do Important Tips
Trakai Island Castle May-September Trakai town or Vilnius city Visit the castle, take a boat ride on the lake, hike in the surrounding forests Weekends can be crowded, so visit on weekdays if possible
Curonian Spit National Park June-August Nida or Juodkrante towns Hike the sand dunes, visit the Hill of Witches, swim in the Baltic Sea Bring sunscreen and insect repellent, as mosquitoes can be abundant
Aukstaitija National Park June-September Molėtai or Ignalina towns Hike to waterfalls, kayak on lakes, visit ethnographic villages Some trails may be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear
Plateliai Lake July-August Plateliai town or nearby guesthouses Swim in the lake, hike in the nearby forests, visit the Samogitian Ethnographic Museum Weekends can be crowded, so visit on weekdays if possible
Labanoras Regional Park May-September Molėtai or Ignalina towns Hike to observation towers, bike on trails, fish in the lakes Some trails may be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear