Vilnius County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Trakai

Trakai is a town in Vilnius County district, Lithuania, home to about 5,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 6 parks. The must-see places are Trakai Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (1 km), Totoriškių Ež (1 km) and Trakai Peninsula Castle (1 km).

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Trakai, Lithuania
Trakai, Vilnius County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Trakai at a glance

Location
Vilnius County district, Lithuania
Population
about 5,530
Coordinates
54.6378° N, 24.9343° E
Places within 50 km
108 (107 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Trakai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Trakai: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Trakai

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Trakai. The closest is Totoriškių Ež (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Trakai

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trakai. The closest is Trakai Peninsula Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Trakai

26 churches within 100 km of Trakai. The closest is Trakai Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Trakai

20 parks within 100 km of Trakai. The closest is Panerių Skulptūrų Parkas (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Trakai

18 museums within 100 km of Trakai. The closest is Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Trakai

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Trakai. The closest is TV Tower (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Trakai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Trakai
  2. 1 km Trakai Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary · church, Vilnius County
  3. 1 km Trakai Peninsula Castle · heritage site, Vilnius County
  4. 2 km Galvės Ež · lake, Vilnius County
  5. 2 km Karaim House of Worship - Knesset · church, Vilnius County
  6. 1 km Totoriškių Ež · lake, Vilnius County
  7. 1 km Back to Trakai

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How to reach Trakai

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    Within 15 km of Trakai

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Trakai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4393Totoriškių Ež (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2145Trakai Peninsula Castle (1 km)
    Churches1526Trakai Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (1 km)
    Parks620Panerių Skulptūrų Parkas (17 km)
    Museums1318Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints312TV Tower (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Varnikai Nature Trail (3 km)
    Other attractions26Gate of Dawn (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Keturiasdešimt Totorių Mečetė (22 km)
    Caves01Čiobiškio Ola (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Pažaislis Monastery (80 km)

    Trakai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Trakai?

    Trakai Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 1 km), Totoriškių Ež (lake, about 1 km), Trakai Peninsula Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Karaim House of Worship - Knesset (church, about 1 km), Galvės Ež (lake, about 3 km), Užutrakis Manor Estate (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Trakai?

    108 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 6 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Trakai?

    Totoriškių Ež, about 1 km by road; Ež. Luka (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Trakai?

    Trakai Peninsula Castle, about 1 km by road; Užutrakis Manor Estate (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Trakai?

    Trakai Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, about 1 km by road; Karaim House of Worship - Knesset (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Trakai?

    Start in Trakai, visit Trakai Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, then Trakai Peninsula Castle, then Galvės Ež, then Karaim House of Worship - Knesset, then Totoriškių Ež, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Trakai?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Trakai

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Trakai’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Trakai on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.