Why go
Trakai serves up fairy-tale castle silhouettes, wooden Karaim houses, and lakeside paths less than an hour from Vilnius. It’s an easy win for visitors craving a mix of history and fresh air.
Getting there
- Train: 30 minutes from Vilnius Station, departures roughly every hour.
- Bus: Leaves from the same station, perfect when trains sell out.
- Car: 35–40 minutes; parking fills fast on sunny weekends.
Perfect pairing
Grab kibinai and broth at Senoji Kibininė, then rent a rowboat for golden-hour views around the castle island.
