40 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Lithuania - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Lithuania

Juodkrantė, Lithuania

Hill of Witches

Lithuania's outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art.

Meškuičių seniūnija, Lithuania

Hill of Crosses

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnil Museum of Illusions

Things aren't quite what they seem at this mind-bending museum.

Joneikiškės, Lithuania

Europos Parkas

A curious art sculpture park in the geographic center of Europe.

Klaipėda, Lithuania

Juodasis Vaiduoklis (The Black Ghost)

A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.

Neringos savivaldybė, Lithuania

The Dead Dunes

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.

Salantai, Lithuania

Orvidas Garden

Sculpture garden of religious statues made it through Soviet rule.

Kaunas, Lithuania

Monument to the Victims of Fascism

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

See All 40 Things to Do in Lithuania See All 40 Places

Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.

Unique Food & Drink in Lithuania

Apple Cheese

This sliceable sweet treat is actually dairy-free.

Lithuanian Spit Cake

This dessert is roasted over a fire and looks like a tree.

Kibinai

These savory pastries come from Lithuania's Karaim minority.

Lithuanian Acorn Coffee

Ground nuts provide the base for this warm, caffeine-free drink.

See all 5 things to eat in Lithuania See all 5 things to eat in Lithuania

Atlas Obscura Trips

Baltic Odyssey: Monuments, Myths, and Memory

Take a deep dive into Baltic history and culture on this immersive adventure through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, covering everything from ancient traditions to bunkers, silos, and grand memorial complexes.

Lithuania Leaderboard

Places Added

Places Edited

Places Visited

Recent Lithuania Activity

mycosm16240520 has been to Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

mycosm16240520 has been to The Church of St. Anne

mycosm16240520 has been to The Mermaid of Užupis

mycosm16240520 has been to Republic of Uzupis

bradjiles wants to go to Palace of Concerts and Sports