City break in Vilnius. Active leisure ideas for Vilnius - attractions, recreation and nightlife

If in the daytime excursions and walks through beautiful parks remain the main entertainment for the guests of Vilnius, when night comes to the city, visitors are attracted by numerous night clubs and bowling centers. Fans of billiards should not forget to visit Cuba-Vilnius club. Here professionals can play on one of extra class tables, and beginners can get a couple of lessons from experienced coaches.

Fans of active rest will be surely interested in visiting the entertainment center named Akropolis. Skating rinks here are open all year round, so everyone can polish his/her skills of figure skating. You will also find several riding clubs in Vilnius, the most famous of which is "Prosperas". In this club you can hire all necessary sports equipment, as well as order a special carriage and make a ride through the streets of the city.

Fans of extreme sports will surely find much fun in the city. The height of the famous Vilnius television tower is 326.5 meters, so it has long become a popular place among fans of bungee jumping. We simply cannot fail to mention such traditional activities as traditional fishing, hunting, and biking on picturesque suburban areas of the city. Bike rentals in Vilnius work all year round, except for winter. Travelers are welcome to explore the city’s attractions on their own or sign up for a bicycle tour. The most successful period for hunters is from November to February. During this time of a year are often organized trips to various forest areas. Hunting with dogs is currently among most popular trends in this area. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Those, who want to walk in local shops and explore the range of products sold in local malls, are recommended to move to Pilies Street. Here you will find most attractive clothing stores and souvenir shops. Items made of amber, as well as paintings depicting the sights of Vilnius, remain the most popular gifts among travelers. Suktinis drink will also be a great gift would. You may also like other tinctures made by local craftsmen.

While on vacation in Lithuania, you will more than once make sure that here they pay special attention to the active pastime. In the Lithuanian capital, there are several areas where you can go in for sports or have a boring time with friends and family. For example, those who wish to practice shooting from pneumatic weapons are waiting in the Kariauk Tiras Center. In the Strele Club, you will learn the wisdom of archery. Force One Company offers guests and residents of Vilnius such entertainment as canoeing, climbing on the ropes stretched between trees, paintball and radio-controlled car racing. If you are looking for some extreme entertainment, visit the Montis Magia Firm and enjoy the mountaineering in the equipped room or in the open skyscrapers.

While on vacation in Vilnius, do not miss the opportunity to ride horses on the picturesque outskirts of the city. Horse tours are offered to the guests by local equestrian schools, as well as by owners of authentic farmsteads, who admire the rural tourism. Such entertainment does not require special training and is suitable for people who have the skills of riding, and for those who are going to first sit on a horse. the largest stables in Vilnius can be found in Vilniaus Zirgynas. Here more than 350 horses of different breeds have their home. From Monday to Saturday, the Hippo Plus Zirgynas riding school opens its doors. Here, visitors are trained in the finer points of equestrian art, and also practice hippotherapy for children and adults.

If you are looking for new impressions, a tour to Lithuania will give an opportunity to admire one of the most beautiful cities in Europe - Vilnius from a bird's eye view. Just do not be scared and go on a fascinating journey in a hot air balloon. A similar service is offered by several companies, which can be found in the downtown. You can gather the group of maximum eight people and conduct the flight for one hour with a price up to 600 euros. Winter Vilnius attracts many many fans of skating and skiing and provides excellent opportunities for various winter sports and activities. There are several skating rinks located in the open air and indoors, as well as a ski-run on the Liepkalnio mountain. The latter is good due to equipped snow cannons that provide quality coverage even in case of unexpected thaws or with insufficient precipitation.