Labas! Ich werde Ihr schönes Land besuchen und wollte sicherstellen, dass mir nichts fehlt. Ich werde nur öffentliche Verkehrsmittel einsetzen und wollte mich an die Region Vilnius/Kaunas halten, da ich sie nicht beeilen wollte.
Fragen:
Gibt es in Vilnius an diesem Samstag, dem 21. Juni, besondere Ereignisse für den Hochsommer?
Was tun in Kaunas an einem Montag? Ich sehe, dass die meisten Touristenattraktionen montags geschlossen sind. Ist Jesio Atodanga einen Besuch wert?
Beste Bars/Restaurants, die vielleicht Leute treffen und abends plaudern? Ich werde alleine reisen. Sind Menschen im Allgemeinen in Ordnung mit spontanen Gesprächen oder es ist ein No-Go?
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Von kannichausgang
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To start with, Midsummer is not on Saturday, it is celebrated on the evening of June 23rd. And 24th is a bank holiday.
Spontaneous conversations are not that common, you can always try but dont be offended because people dont really like small talk and are more introverted.
Just one thing: Europos parkas (Park of Europe) is not worth it. Skip it. Once you enter, you will start thinking if you can leave already.
Jiesos atodanga is a 5 minute stop to me, better go to Dubrava Marsh Reserve or Pažaislio monastery and walk around there. Kadagių slėnis is also a beautiful place, it takes 30 minutes to walk around there. But it could be difficult to reach it with public transport.
It’s weird that you allocated more time to Gediminas castle than to Trakai castle. Gediminas tower is like 2 maybe 3 hours max
have you considered the city of Druskininkai?
That’s a nice itinerary, I could tell you were European without looking at your profile.
The Midsummer festival in Vilnius will happen this Friday the 20th: [https://www.facebook.com/events/1378953670041560/](https://www.facebook.com/events/1378953670041560/)
You can check out other events here: [https://www.vilnius-events.lt/en/](https://www.vilnius-events.lt/en/)
For day 1, you could include Vilnius University and especially it’s bell tower: [https://www.muziejus.vu.lt/en/departments/architectural-ensemble-and-bell-tower](https://www.muziejus.vu.lt/en/departments/architectural-ensemble-and-bell-tower)
Day 2 – you might want to switch it up and go to Trakai, and then combine the morning/afternoon at the Green Lakes with the Midsummer festival in Verkiai park for the day 3, it’s on the way back from the lakes to the city.
Day 4 – while you’re shopping, you can also do any of the less touristy self guided tours [https://neakivaizdinisvilnius.lt/en/](https://neakivaizdinisvilnius.lt/en/)
Day 5 – Neris regional park can be a hassle to reach by the public transportation. We have 2 regional parks right in Vilnius, you could consider those as an alternative [https://www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt/](https://www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt/) (the EN version of the website is trash, you’ll have to use google translate). Or maybe visit the Vilnius University Botanical Gardens? [https://maps.app.goo.gl/WYXb9Fv6ATP6WuQB6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/WYXb9Fv6ATP6WuQB6)
No idea about the Kaunas part.
People at the bars are fine with conversations, and many of us speak good English. Try Šnekutis for local craft beers, Alaus Biblioteka for fancier and more expensive selection (no food there), +++ (Pliusai) for a young crowd and the cheapest beer, Gringo for an international feel.
I would suggest visiting the area around Vilnius city hall (rotušė), as the area has great architecture, food, cozy shops, historical atmosphere. Just stroll around. This way you will get to know the city better. You can also stop by užupis and paupys (cozy neighborhoods). My opinion, as a local, Gediminas tower inside is overrated, only the views from the hill are worth it. Switch the tower for the bell tower of the cathedral or the dungeons.