Vilnius

Lithuania's capital is a city of Baroque churches, a UNESCO-listed Old Town and the artists' district of Užupis.

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Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, in the southeast of the country where the Vilnia and Neris rivers meet. Go for the Old Town, one of Europe's largest and best-preserved, where Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings stand side by side. The city has about 40 Catholic churches, along with Orthodox churches, a Great Synagogue and Lutheran and Reformed churches. Gediminas Tower on Gediminas Hill is the city's symbol and has some of the best views over the Old Town.

Plan two days for the Old Town, Gediminas Hill and Užupis, walking at an easy pace. Add a day for museums, Jewish history or a day trip into the surrounding Vilnius District. Summers are warm, with outdoor cafés and restaurants busy in the daytime and periods above 30 °C in July and August. Winters can be very cold, with temperatures below −25 °C about every other year, and the lakes around the city are usually frozen from December to March.

Vilnius in five

Ride the 7-minute airport train downtownGo Vilnius lists a dedicated train from the airport to the main station in about 7 minutes, plus buses 1, 2, 3G and 88 and a taxi stand. The airport is roughly 15 minutes from the center by road.Where to stay in Vilnius
Do the sums before you buy a Vilnius PassThe official pass is sold for 24, 48 and 72 hours, and only one variant includes a transit ticket. It pays off only if you plan several paid museums in a short window.Is the Vilnius Pass worth it?
Budget the city tax on top of the room rateVilnius charges a city tax per guest per night, billed by the accommodation and not included in the room fee. Exemptions are listed in the rules below.
Plan two days, then decide on TrakaiThe Old Town, Gediminas' Tower, the Palace of the Grand Dukes and Užupis fit two days on foot. Trakai is reachable by train from the city, so add it as a third day only if the weather is dry.Vilnius in 2 days
Leave extra time at the airport for EES checksFCDO advises that EES checks may take place before boarding when you leave the Schengen area by plane, so allow more time than the old stamp routine needed.EES explained

Things to do in Vilnius

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Museum · VilniusThe New Arsenal of National Museum of LithuaniaFull-time students and several other groups can get reduced admission with appropriate identification.

Museum · VilniusMuseum of Occupations and Freedom FightersConsider an audio tour to help with the extensive information on display.

Museum · VilniusMO muziejusWeekdays are a good choice if you want to avoid the weekend crowds.

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Need to know

Airport: Vilnius (VNO), about 15 minutes from the center; train, bus or taxi
Getting there: Rail and coach stations side by side, a short walk from the Old Town
Getting around: Walk the Old Town; buses and trolleybuses; Trafi app for tickets
Best base: Old Town for a first visit; station area for early trains
Time needed: 2 days; 3 with Trakai

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JanuarySnow13 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh-1°Low-5°Cold, dark
FebruaryCloudy11 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh1°Low-4°Cold, light festival
MarchCloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh6°Low-1°Thaw, slush
AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low3°Cool, spring
MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh17°Low7°Green, long days
JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Long evenings
JulyRain15 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Warm, busiest
AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Warm
SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low10°Mild, autumn color
OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Cool, rain
NovemberRain13 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh5°Low1°Dark, damp
DecemberSnow15 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh1°Low-3°Christmas market

Average daily high and low in Vilnius, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Day trips by train

Trakaiby train; check the timetableThe island castle town that Go Vilnius names first for train day trips.
Kaunasby train, coach or car on the A1Lithuania's second city, with a UNESCO-listed interwar modernist core.Read the guide
Kernavėby car or local transport; check optionsUNESCO-listed hill forts and archaeological layers in the Neris valley.

Before you go to Vilnius

Vilnius Pass or single ticketsPass prices against a day ticketCompare tickets

Hotels in the Old TownCompare bases on foot or by trolleybusCheck availability

eSIM for VilniusTrafi tickets and live bus timesRead the guide

Insurance for VilniusCover for theft and a missed flight homeRead the guide

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Rules for Vilnius, checked

UK passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The passport needs 3 months left after departure and an issue date under 10 years old.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Vilnius city tax is EUR 2 per person per night since 1 January 2024. It is not included in the room fee; under-18s and long stays of a month or more are exempt.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
FCDO has separate notes on arriving from Belarus or Russia, including Kaliningrad, on crossings and vehicles. Read them before any overland trip there.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Vilnius guides

Where to stayWhere to stay in Vilnius: four bases from the Old Town to UžupisChecked Oct 4, 2026

Head to headIs the Vilnius Pass worth it? Pass prices against single ticketsChecked Oct 4, 2026

ItineraryVilnius in 2 days: Old Town, castle hill, Užupis and a museum dayChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Vilnius

Kaunas

The second city and the interwar modernist core

Read the guide All of Lithuania

Cities, coast, entry rules and money

Read the guide Latvia

Coaches run from Vilnius to Riga; check the operator for times.

Read the guide Schengen 90/180 rule

How your days add up across the area

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Vilnius FAQ

How many days do you need in Vilnius?

Two days cover the Old Town, Gediminas' Tower, the Palace of the Grand Dukes, Užupis and one museum. Add a third day for Trakai by train, or for a second museum day if the weather is poor.

Is Vilnius worth visiting?

Yes, for a compact Old Town that UNESCO describes as a medieval foundation with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, plus museums on Lithuanian history. It suits travelers who like walkable cities and layered history over big-ticket attractions.

How do you get from Vilnius airport to the center?

Go Vilnius lists a train to the main station in about 7 minutes, buses 1, 2, 3G and 88, and a taxi stand outside arrivals. Road transfer takes about 15 minutes. Use a taxi app to see the fare first.

Is the Vilnius Pass worth it?

Only if you plan several paid museums and a tour inside its 24, 48 or 72 hours. For one or two sights, single tickets and a day transit ticket cost less. The full sums are in the pass guide.

Is Vilnius safe for tourists?

FCDO notes petty crime such as pickpocketing and says drinks have been spiked in Vilnius, so keep valuables close and watch your glass. Emergency number 112 connects to English-speaking operators, according to Go Vilnius.