Kaunas
A scrappy little sister compared to debonair Vilnius, Kaunas (kow-nas) sprawls out from its dainty Old Town and 14th-century fort. Strategically wedged at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris Rivers, Kaunas gained a taste for the limelight during a brief spell as Lithuania's capital in the interwar period; the town owes some of its most attractive architecture to this era.
App
Book your Lithuania trip with Lonely Planet Journeys
See Lithuania how it's meant to be seen
Accommodations, activities and ground transportation all taken care of, so you can focus on the fun part. Tell us what your dream trip to Lithuania looks like, and our local experts will build it from scratch. Or start with one of our itineraries and make it your own.
Top places to visit in Kaunas
Discover the best attractions in Kaunas from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
-
Attraction in KaunasMK Čiurlionis National Museum of Art - Attraction in KaunasNinth Fort
- Attraction in KaunasHouse of Perkūnas
- Attraction in KaunasLietūkis Garage Massacre Memorial
- Attraction in KaunasPažaislis Monastery
- Attraction in KaunasTown Hall
- Attraction in KaunasAukštieji Šančiai Cemetery
- Attraction in KaunasChrist's Resurrection Basilica
in partnership with getyourguide
Book popular activities in Kaunas
Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.