Location: Vilnius
Top Things to do in Vilnius
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Vilnius, Vilnius County
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, contains one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Europe. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Old Town contains almost two thousand medieval, gothic, renaissance, and baroque buildings, all centered on the neo-classical cathedral and town hall. Other popular attractions include the KGB Museum, located in a former Soviet prison, and the 13th century Higher Castle, which affords a glorious view of the city center.
Restaurants in Vilnius
1. Liepkalnis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Liepkalnis is a great sport for summer and winter activities for the whole family! In winter time there are 10 ski runs classified according to the level of complexity. 10 modern ski lifts help the skiers reach the desired ski run. Also, there is a fun park for extreme addicts while in summer time it has various attractions such as tubing, adventure park, bungee trampoline, summer toboggan, mountain scooters and more. The cafe is operating in summer and winter and also serving delicious lunch deals. Liepkalnis probably is the best place in town for the families who want to enjoy activities outdoor winter and summer!
Reviewed By 587kristinav
It's perfekt place for snow sport lovers. I live in Vilnius and happy to go every time the whether is skilible ☺️ I coming with ski close and I do not need change cabin, its enough space inside for change to skisho ???? and spase to leave it ☺️
2. PuckoriU Atodanga
3. Hill of Three Crosses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,405 reviews
Reviewed By Ronwol - Los Angeles, United States
There is a long history of this hill, as crosses changed many times....it is situated at a nice park and the main benefit going there is the great panoramic view of Vilnius old town. Spectacular!
4. Vingis Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By PaspirtukuNuoma - Vilnius, Lithuania
It's so green! Nice park for jogging, walking, playing on grass with your friends. Rent a scooter and drive arounnd it.
5. Neris Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 212dainiusj
Take a weekend escape from Vilnius at „Karmazinai cognitive trail“ near Dūkštos, about 30 km from Vilnius centre. This is a nice section of „Neris regional park“ , a newly renovated 6,5-7 km trail. It takes about 2,5 – 3 hours of slowly walk. Restored some of man-formed barrows - burial places of the Baltic tribesmen from the 5th-8th cent. AD.
6. Bernardine Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 513 reviews
Reviewed By 385hester64 - Wageningen, The Netherlands
After strolling through the streets and visiting some churches, this is a great place to relax in the sun or the shade of the big trees. There are comfortable places to sit, everywhere, for children there are two good playgrounds, there is the beautifull river, a public library, a small botanical part, opportunities to play chess and there are fountains.
7. Vilnius University Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Vilnius University Botanical Garden (VUBG) was founded in 1781. Since then historical circumstances has led to Botanical Garden being moved several times from one location to another. Today the Garden resides in two areas, Vingis Park and Kairenai Estate, and is not only the largest in Lithuania (with combined total area of 199 hectares) but also have the most numerous collections of plants: growing here are about 11,000 taxa of plants belonging to 220 families and 1120 genera. Largest and most impressive collections are those of rhododendrons, lilacs, lianas, peonies, dahlias and bulb flowers. Both Kairenai and Vingis are cultural heritage sites as at their times both housed wealthy estates, of which some buildings still remains to this day. In Kairenai, part of the former estate together with an Old Park and ponds survived through centuries and is adapted for the enjoyment of the visitors. Various cultural events (concerts, art exhibitions, seminars) take place in the Garden throughout the year. In addition to exploring the rich plant collections of VUBG, attractions such as horse riding or carriage ride are being offered, venue hire is available. Individual visitors are welcome at VUBG where illustrated guidebooks are at hand and well-developed information system allows finding the way around the Garden with ease. Guide-led tours in English can be arranged as well. Recreational and picnic areas are also available to visitors.
8. Kudru Parkas
9. Verkiai Regional Park
10. Virsuliskes Forest Park
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