Lazdynai

Lazdynai is a living museum of Soviet modernist architecture, a district that won the prestigious Lenin Prize in 1974 for its innovative urban design. Its distinctive terraced apartment buildings are set amongst rolling hills and pine forests, creating a unique blend of nature and concrete. This is a quiet, self-contained residential area for those who appreciate bold design and a community-oriented layout.

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Stay here if you like…
  • You're an architecture enthusiast interested in Soviet-era urban planning.
  • You prefer a quiet, green, and hilly environment over the flat city center.

Eat & Drink

Good to know
Award-Winning Design

The neighborhood was designed to follow the natural terrain, with five distinct micro-districts centered around a public and commercial hub.

The name 'Lazdynai' means 'hazelnut groves,' reflecting the area's green character before development.
Essentials
  • Located in the southwest, it's about a 15-20 minute bus or trolleybus ride to the city center via Lazdynai Bridge and Laisvės prospektas.
  • The hilly terrain can make walking and cycling more challenging than in other districts.
  • It has its own local shops and services, but major shopping is found in adjacent districts.

Highlights to plug in

Lazdynai Bridge

Plot a stop at Lazdynai Bridge while exploring Lazdynai.

Republican Vilnius University Hospital

Plot a stop at Republican Vilnius University Hospital while exploring Lazdynai.

Pasakų Parkas (Fairy Tale Park)

Plot a stop at Pasakų Parkas (Fairy Tale Park) while exploring Lazdynai.

Things to do

Award-Winning Design

The neighborhood was designed to follow the natural terrain, with five distinct micro-districts centered around a public and commercial hub.

The name 'Lazdynai' means 'hazelnut groves,' reflecting the area's…

The name 'Lazdynai' means 'hazelnut groves,' reflecting the area's green character before development.