About Kaunas
Kaunas is one of Lithuania's major cities, home to around 289,380 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Kaunas
1
Kaunas Castle
2
Church of St George
3
Kaunas City Hall
4
Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy
5
Church of Holy Trinity
6
Maironis Museum of Lithuanian Literature
7
Church of St Francis Xavier
8
Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kaunas
Church of St George
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of St Francis Xavier
Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kaunas Castle
- Visit Church of St George
- Visit Kaunas City Hall
- Eat at Radharanė
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy
- Visit Church of Holy Trinity
- Visit Maironis Museum of Lithuanian Literature
- Eat at Spurginė
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Church of St Francis Xavier
- Visit Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul
- Visit State Musical Theatre
- Eat at Arena Pizza
Where to eat
Radharanė
Spurginė
Arena Pizza
Bernelių Užeiga
Kavos Kerai
Miesto Sodas
Moksha
Bella Italia
Where to stay
- The Monks' Bunk
- Mr Jo's Hostel
- Apple Economy Hotel
- Baltosios Bures
- Kaunas Archdiocese Guesthouse
Shopping
- Akropolis
- Mega
- Urmas
- Molas
- Maxima XXX
- Savas
Nightlife
- rePUBlic No 1
- Džem'pub
- Kauno Alus Brewery
Museums & culture
- Kaunas Castle
- Church of St George
- Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy
- Church of Holy Trinity
- Maironis Museum of Lithuanian Literature
- Church of St Francis Xavier
In pictures
Kaunas gallery
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