Travel Guide to Lithuania

Lithuania is the southern most of the Baltic states and also the largest. Located on the Baltic Sea the country has plenty of natural and man made attractions for the visitor.

What to see in Lithuania

Vilnius - the capital of Lithuania has its own page - Vilnius

Aukštaitija National Park - in the east of the country and a place of hills, lakes and forests.

The Curonian Spit - is a 98 km long sand spit in the south of the country. It creates a huge lagoon on the eastern side and is now a nature reserve. 

Druskininkai - is a spa town on the Neman River in southern Lithuania, close to the borders of Belarus and Poland. In 1837 czar Nicholas I of Russia bestowed upon Druskininkai the status of a spa, and construction of pensions and hostels started and it is still very popular today. Recently a large water park was added and there are several good golf courses nearby. 

Seaside resorts - there are two main resorts - Palanga is considered to be the lively capital of summer; whereas Neringa is regarded as the area of natural beauty and quietness.

Trakai Island Castle - is located in Trakai, Lithuania on an island of Lake Galve. Built during the 14th century for Kestutis, Duke of Trakai. 

Panemune Castle is a castle in Vytenai, Jurbarkas district, Lithuania. completed in 1610 and rebuilt in 1759 some of the castle has been restored recently.