Northern Europe · Spring to autumn
The Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Three medieval capitals that are World Heritage Sites, a castle on an island, dunes on the Baltic and endless forests: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are among the most surprising destinations in Europe, and all three use the euro.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
The three capitals
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EstoniaTallinn
An almost intact walled medieval old town, a World Heritage Site, with its Christmas market in December.
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LatviaRiga
The largest collection of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe and an old town on the river Daugava.
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LithuaniaVilnius
A large Baroque old town, a World Heritage Site, and the bohemian Užupis district.
What to see in Vilnius
Nature and surroundings
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LithuaniaTrakai
A red-brick castle on an island in the lake, half an hour from Vilnius.
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LithuaniaNeringa
The Curonian Spit, with huge dunes between the Baltic and a lagoon, a World Heritage Site.
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EstoniaLahemaa National Park
A national park of forests, manor houses and coastline, near Tallinn.
What to see in Lahemaa National Park
Frequently asked questions
Can you see all three Baltic capitals on one trip?
Yes: Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius are linked by road and bus, about four hours apart.
Which currency is used in the Baltic states?
The euro, in all three.
When should you go?
From May to September, with long days and good weather; in December, for the Christmas markets in Tallinn and Riga.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Hendrik Mändla (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.