Vilnius County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Vilnius

Vilnius is a city in Vilnius County district, Lithuania, home to about 542,366 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art (1 km), Bank of Lithuania Money Museum (1 km) and Hilary Raduszkiewicz Palace (1 km).

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

Vilnius at a glance

Location
Vilnius County district, Lithuania
Population
about 542,366
Coordinates
54.6892° N, 25.2798° E
Places within 50 km
111 (111 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 museums

Top places to visit near Vilnius

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vilnius: 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 Vilnius

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vilnius. The closest is Salotės Ež (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Vilnius

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vilnius. The closest is Hilary Raduszkiewicz Palace (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vilnius

28 churches within 100 km of Vilnius. The closest is Church of St. Apostles Philip and James (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vilnius

16 museums within 100 km of Vilnius. The closest is Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vilnius

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vilnius. The closest is TV Tower (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Vilnius

7 parks within 100 km of Vilnius. The closest is Bernardinai Garden (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vilnius

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

  1. Start in Vilnius
  2. 1 km Bank of Lithuania Money Museum · museum, Vilnius County
  3. 1 km Energy and Technology Museum · museum, Vilnius County
  4. 1 km Hilary Raduszkiewicz Palace · palace, Vilnius County
  5. 1 km Church of St. Apostles Philip and James · church, Vilnius County
  6. 1 km Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art · museum, Vilnius County
  7. 0 km Back to Vilnius

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    Within 15 km of Vilnius

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vilnius by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4393Salotės Ež (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2232Hilary Raduszkiewicz Palace (1 km)
    Churches1528Church of St. Apostles Philip and James (1 km)
    Museums1316Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49TV Tower (5 km)
    Parks67Bernardinai Garden (2 km)
    Other attractions26Angel of Užupis (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Verkiai Regional Park (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Nemėžio Mečėtė (10 km)
    Caves01Čiobiškio Ola (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Basilian Monastery (87 km)

    Vilnius: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vilnius?

    Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), Bank of Lithuania Money Museum (museum, about 1 km), Hilary Raduszkiewicz Palace (palace, about 1 km), Energy and Technology Museum (museum, about 1 km), Church of St. Apostles Philip and James (church, about 1 km), Radziwiłł Palace (palace, about 1 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 13 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vilnius?

    Salotės Ež, about 8 km by road; Dvarčionių Ež (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vilnius?

    Hilary Raduszkiewicz Palace, about 1 km by road; Radziwiłł Palace (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vilnius?

    Church of St. Apostles Philip and James, about 1 km by road; Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Vladislav (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vilnius?

    Start in Vilnius, visit Bank of Lithuania Money Museum, then Energy and Technology Museum, then Hilary Raduszkiewicz Palace, then Church of St. Apostles Philip and James, then Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vilnius?

    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 museums.

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