Lithuania travel guide
What to see in Kaunas
The second city, with a medieval old town and interwar modernist architecture.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to October
Kaunas highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Kaunas Castle
Where the rivers meet.
- Town Hall Square
The “White Swan”.
- Laisvės Avenue
Pedestrianised.
- Devils’ Museum
A collection of devils.
- Ninth Fort
A memorial.
Day trips from Kaunas
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Kaunas
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kaunas are from March to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to February
Cold, dark winter
It’s very cold and the days are very short; the coast is closed to tourism.
What to do: December has Christmas markets; for the coast and dunes, June to August.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Lithuanian tavern. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Lithuania guide.
Frequently asked questions about Kaunas
What to see in Kaunas?
Kaunas Castle, Town Hall Square, Laisvės Avenue, Devils’ Museum and Ninth Fort.
What to see in Kaunas in one day?
Don’t miss Kaunas Castle, Town Hall Square, Laisvės Avenue, Devils’ Museum and Ninth Fort. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Kaunas?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kaunas are from March to October.
What day trips can you take from Kaunas?
Kaunas.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.