Lithuania
A required app for Vilnius public transport, with real-time schedules and ticket purchase.
Download for convenient and more affordable city transportation compared to traditional taxis.
Use for general navigation, walking directions, and identifying points of interest. Download offline maps.
Download the offline Lithuanian language pack to overcome language barriers without data.
If driving in Vilnius, these apps allow for digital payment of street parking.
The official tourism website (Vilnius-tourism.lt) provides comprehensive information.
The national tourism site (Lithuania.travel) for broader country information.
The official Lithuanian Railways site (Ltglink.lt) for train schedules and tickets.
Booking.com / Airbnb for finding and booking lodging.
Follow @govilnius on Instagram/Facebook for updates and inspiration.
Bradt Travel Guides Lithuania stands out for in-depth coverage. Rough Guides Lithuania presents another comprehensive option.
High-quality city maps are purchasable at bookstores or often free at Vilnius Tourist Information Centres upon arrival.
"Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys provides historical fiction. "Vilnius: A Guide to the City of Memory" by Tomas Venclova offers local insights.
Trafi, Bolt/Uber, Google Maps, Google Translate are must-have apps for navigating Vilnius efficiently.
Go Vilnius, Lithuania Travel, and LTG Link websites provide valuable planning information and resources.
Follow official tourism accounts and local businesses on social media for updates and visual inspiration.
Dial 112 for all emergencies (Police, Ambulance, Fire) – this constitutes the universal emergency number for Lithuania. Keep your embassy contact information readily available.
Search for documentaries on Lithuanian history or the Baltic States.
Discover films set in Vilnius for visual and narrative understanding.
Travel vlogs and online documentaries offer valuable insights.
Participate in forums like TripAdvisor or Reddit (r/lithuania, r/vilnius).
Ask questions and share experiences with other travelers and locals.
Explore resources like Babbel, Duolingo, or Memrise for Lithuanian.
Explore Lithuanian folk music, contemporary artists, and classical composers. A performance at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre is memorable.
Research Lithuanian art history. Visit the MO Museum or Vilnius Picture Gallery to experience local artistic expressions.
Read "Between Shades of Gray" for historical context or "Vilnius: A Guide to the City of Memory" for local perspective.
Engage with Lithuanian culture through various media and communities to enrich your travel experience and gain understanding.
