Sightseeing in Klaipeda Region - what to see. Complete travel guide
Klaipeda is one of the most attractive tourist regions of Lithuania. Its administrative center is the city of the same name. Other tourist destinations are Neringa and Palanga. Klaipeda attracts fans of various activities. It will be interesting to fans of beach vacations and excursions, as well as to those who can’t rest without exploring beautiful natural places.
Every city of Klaipeda has very attractive accommodation places; historic and luxury resorts are very popular among travelers. Memel hotel in Klaipeda occupies the completely renovated … 
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Despite the fact that Lithuania has the shortest coastline comparing to Baltic countries, every year thousands of beach goers come there. Klaipeda has incredibly attractive local beaches … Open
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Another curious attraction is Sventoji lighthouse. It’s a striking monument of modern architecture. The lighthouse has being operating since 1957. The scarlet construction is 39 meters high, so it’s visible from a distance of more than 30 kilometers. The resort village of Sventoji located in the immediate vicinity of Palanga is famous for its Sculpture Park. All the sculptures in the park are made of two materials, wood and stone. Best Lithuanian sculptors were working hard to create the park.
Every city of Klaipeda has very attractive accommodation places; historic and luxury resorts are very popular among travelers. Memel hotel in Klaipeda occupies the completely renovated … Open
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The most mysterious attraction of Neringa is Raganu hill that is called Raganas kalnas or the Hill of Witches in many guide books. The first inhabitants of these places were Sambians and Kurs tribes. They considered the mountain sacred, so it remained a place of religious worship for many years. Later, locals began to celebrate religious holidays there. In the late 20th century, the mountain park appeared and it was decided to decorate it with sculptures. Now there are 80 of them.
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Klaipėda regularly hosts a number of interesting holidays and festivals. The sea holiday is one of the most famous events in the region. This holiday is celebrated on the last weekend of July. The majority of entertainments take place on the shore of the Dane River. In spring and summer, Klaipeda traditionally hosts numerous exhibitions dedicated to art and crafts. Various theatre and music festivals are also not rare in summer.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Klaipeda Region and surroundings
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Klaipeda Region
♥ Castle 'Klaipuda Castle' , 23.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ragnit Castle' , 71.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schaaken Castle' , 91 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Klaipeda Region
♥ State Park 'Nemuno deltos regioninis parkas' , 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Pajurio regioninis parkas' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Kursiu nerijos nacionalinis parkas' , 42.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kurshskaya Kosa' , 46.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Pagramancio regioninis parkas' , 53.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Klaipeda Region from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Curonian Spit
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Check on the map: Distance from Klaipeda Region center - 46.5 km.
Travellers who are interested in ornithological features of the area will have an opportunity to visit ‘Fringilla’ station. It was founded to study birds as early as the beginning of the 20th century. Incredibly interesting is the route called ‘Lake Swan’, whose participants will see the highest dune range, as well as get acquainted with the amazing animal and vegetable world of this area. Tourists are allowed to visit the reserve only when accompanied by a guide. During a hike, a number of special visiting rules should be observed. So, the dune sands can only be admired, walking on them is prohibited. …
Read further Distance from Klaipeda Region center - 46.5 km.
Sightseeing in Lithuania: things to see
One more prominent landmark is located in Kaunas. This is Kaunas Castle, which belong to the list of the oldest buildings in the country. The fortress was built in the 14th century and was severely damaged during military campaigns of Teutonic Knights. Later, the castle was rebuilt and restored several times. Nowadays, one of the towers of the castle is open for tourists. Acropolis Entertainment Centre, which is the biggest centre of its kind in Lithuania, is another great tourist destination. This is the place where tourists will enjoy numerous shops, movie theatres, bowling, gym, and a swimming pool.
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