Lithuania is a Baltic gem offering medieval castles, baroque architecture, and pristine nature. From the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Vilnius to the iconic Trakai Island Castle, Lithuania blends rich history with modern vibrancy and natural beauty.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Trakai Island Castle Boat Tour
Lithuania's fairy-tale island castle is universally beloved by children. Take a rowboat around the island, cross the wooden bridge to explore the red-brick fortress, and watch the castle reflect in the lake. Try kibinai pastries in town afterwards.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Lithuanian Sea Museum and Dolphinarium, Klaipėda
A 19th-century seaside fort houses Lithuania's marine museum with Baltic sea life, aquariums, and highly entertaining dolphin and sea lion shows. Reached by 5-minute ferry from Klaipėda — the ferry ride itself delights young children.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Anykščiai Treetop Walkway
A remarkable 300m elevated walkway winds through the pine forest canopy at Anykščiai, ending at a 34m observation tower. Children are captivated by walking through the treetops and spotting birds and squirrels in the canopy.
Duration: 2 hours
Europos Parkas Outdoor Sculpture Park
A vast outdoor sculpture park in the forests north of Vilnius featuring over 100 monumental artworks including a room made of 3,000 TV sets. Children love the scale and interactivity of the sculptures in a beautiful forest setting.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Children's Railway at Verkiai Regional Park
Lithuania's unique narrow-gauge children's railway in Verkiai lets children and their families ride a working miniature train through the forest. A genuinely delightful and unusual experience near Vilnius.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Kayaking at Aukštaitija National Park
A gentle kayak trip through the interconnected lakes of Aukštaitija National Park is achievable for families with children 8 and over. Calm waters, forested shores, and wildlife sightings make this a memorable outdoor adventure.
Duration: Half or full day
Rumsiskes Open Air Ethnographic Museum
Lithuania's largest open air museum spreads 195 hectares with authentic 18th-19th century farmsteads, windmills, and craft demonstrations. Family-friendly with interactive demonstrations of traditional crafts and animals on some farms.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Amberton Green Apartments, Palanga
Spacious apartment-style accommodation just minutes from Palanga beach, perfect for families wanting kitchen facilities and extra space. Balconies, parking, and BBQ facilities make it a practical beach base.
Family features: Full kitchen, balconies, BBQ, parking, walking distance to beach
Radisson Blu Lietuva Hotel, Vilnius
Modern high-rise hotel on the Neris River with excellent family rooms, indoor pool, and fitness center. Slightly outside Old Town but a reliable 5-star option with attentive service and family-friendly amenities.
Family features: Family rooms (up to 4 guests), indoor pool, gym, cots available on request
Europa Royale Druskininkai
Family spa resort hotel in Lithuania's premier wellness town adjacent to the Aqua Park. Ideal for multi-generational groups with pool access, spa for adults, and water park for children.
Family features: Pool, spa, Aqua Park access, family rooms, surrounded by resort town activities
Jimmy Jumps House, Vilnius (private rooms)
Family-friendly budget option in Vilnius Old Town offering private rooms at hostel prices. Excellent for budget-conscious families who want Old Town location without paying boutique hotel rates.
Family features: Private family rooms, shared kitchen, Old Town location, helpful staff with family tips
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Lithuanian restaurants are generally very welcoming to families with children — high chairs are available at most sit-down restaurants in Vilnius and Kaunas
Children's menus (vaikų meniu) exist at major chains and family-oriented restaurants with simple dishes typically €4-7
Cepelinai (potato dumplings) are enormously popular with children — order one to share as they are very large and filling
Gusto Blynine pancake house is the perfect family breakfast or lunch spot — sweet and savory blynai at €4-8 that children love
Supermarkets (Maxima, Rimi, Iki) have excellent prepared food sections for quick family picnic supplies near parks and attractions
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Pushchairs struggle on Vilnius Old Town cobblestones — baby carriers are more practical in the historical center
Public transport is free for children under 7 in Vilnius; most museums offer free admission for young children
Tick prevention is essential for families visiting forests or parks May-October — use repellent and check children after outdoor walks
Lithuania is compact — driving between major family attractions (Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas, coast) takes 1.5-3.5 hours maximum