Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Palanga
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Palanga with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Palanga area
This Palanga map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Palanga and surroundings
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Lithuania
One of the most amazing activities of this night is searching for a fern. It is believed that it points to the place where the treasure was once buried. Despite the fact that the treasure could not be found by anyone, the tradition is alive and continues to exist. Lovers are invited to jump over the fire holding hands. Such a tradition is considered a symbolic test of feelings. Full understanding and harmony wait for the bold ones. Guests who come to see the celebrations are offered to collect herbs and take lake water since they will become healing on this night. Songs and dances in folk costumes do not stop for a minute. … Open
Photogallery of Palanga sights
Our guide to Palanga
Cuisine and top restaurants
Desserts and sweets addicts should not leave out of their gastronomy tour over Palanga local pastry as the city offers numerous attractive cake shops and coffee houses. Cheese of local production is one of the popular traditional desserts served with honey. A major part of popular eating houses and cafés are located in the J. Basanaviciaus Street. Tourists will discover there cozy cafés featuring open air terraces … Open

Traditions and mentality of Palanga
Travelers wishing to learn local folk traditions and customs better should visit the city of Palanga in the second part of April. Each year on the 23 of April the city invites its residents and guests to enjoy a bright spring holiday named “Jurgines” which is forerun by an impressive folk festival. Apart from sports, local folks are characterized with passionate love to music as well. The second part of May … Open

Travel guide to Palanga
One of the main cultural sites of Palanga is the Amber Museum opened in 1963. The museum is currently housed in a majestic ancient palace, which previously belonged to Count Feliks Tyszkiewicz. Within its walls is a rich collection of beautiful amber products created by the most famous jewelers and artists of Lithuania. The museum is located in a beautiful botanical garden founded in 1897 by the order of Count … Open

Advices for travellers
7. Local restaurants and cafes welcome tips which are commonly about 10% of the total bill. Taxi drivers also expect some cash reward. However a small round up of the sum according the counter will be quite enough. 8. The best way to explore the city center is on foot as all the landmarks and sights as well as entertaining establishments are located close to each other. The optimum means of city … Open

Attractions and active leisure
The Botanical Garden of Palanga will be a perfect place for hiking and serene leisure. The garden takes a vast territory and impresses its visitors with plenty of exotic plants and flowers. Those tourists tending to privacy and serene rest will love the Sculpture Garden as the destination is always filled with atmosphere of serenity and harmony. The park offers great locations under the huge trees’ shelter for … Open

Cultural excursion through Palanga - things to see
Another interesting landmark of the tourist destination is the Birute Mountain. This place is famous in numerous legends. It is considered that in bygone days local folks kept a sacred fire on the top of the mountain. Few years ago archeologists managed to discover a scale ceremonial shrine on the mountain. A genuine purpose of the shrine is still unknown. In the second part of the 19th century it was decided to … Open
