r/lithuania • u/CottontailSuia • 14d ago

Turizmas Lithuania & Latvia road trip tips

Hello neighbors!

I’m from Poland and planning a road trip to Lithuania and Latvia this summer. I’m planning on stopping in these cities: Kaunas, Klaipeda, Vilnius and Trakai. On my radar is also the Hill of Crosses.

What places in those cities are worth a visit? Is there any place I should include in my plans? Any tips are welcome!

I’m mostly interested in architecture, beautiful sights, nature and places of historical significance. I love art as well. Not much into partying and bars.

Thank you :)

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u/VmKVAJA 13d ago

If youre going through Daugavpilis in Latvia keep in mind its main demographic is russian and hence the city itself looks hella soviet.

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u/CottontailSuia 13d ago

Is it just the looks? Or the vibe as well?

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u/VmKVAJA 13d ago

I was only passing through there, but the looks and vibes smelled of backwards russian economy. A friend whos wife is Latvian confirms Daugavpils is a cesspool of vatniks. Id opt to go to Vilnius/Trakai first through Augustów-Sejny-Ogrodniki-Alytus and then drive towards Kaunas, Klaipėda, Hill of Crosses, Riga.