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Ninth Fort

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Ninth Fort

Overview

The Ninth Fort is a 19th-century fortress on the outskirts of Kaunas. Used during Soviet rule as a transit prison for labor camp deportees and during Nazi occupation as a mass execution site, it serves as a site of historical reflection. Visitors come to see the preserved fortifications, underground tunnels, historical exhibits, and the large outdoor memorial monument.

Getting There

From central Kaunas, driving or taking a taxi takes about 10 to 15 minutes. City buses run from the centre to stops near the entrance, taking roughly 25 minutes.

Time to Allow

Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours to view the indoor exhibitions, walk through the tunnels, and explore the memorial grounds.

When to Visit

Daylight hours are best for exploring the open-air grounds. Spring through early autumn offers the most comfortable weather for walking outside. The complex rarely gets crowded, though tour groups occasionally visit around midday.

Nearby Combinations

The visit can be combined with nearby areas:

  • Sargėnai (1km): Located just northeast of the site.
  • Šilainiai (1.2km): Neighboring district with transit connections.
  • Vilijampolė (3.2km): Historic area tied to the city's wartime history.
  • Eiguliai (4.2km): District situated further east.

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

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Sargėnai

Shopping & districts

Sargėnai

The Sargėnai district on the outskirts of Kaunas is home to one of the largest shopping malls in the Baltics. With a wide range of stores and a large aquarium, it's a great place to combine shopping with sightseeing.

1.0 km away
Šilainiai

Shopping & districts

Šilainiai

This residential district on the outskirts of Kaunas is dominated by Soviet-era apartment blocks built in the 1980s. Forts VIII and IX of the Kaunas Fortress stand nearby and are worth visiting together.

1.2 km away
Vilijampolė

Shopping & districts

Vilijampolė

A district in Kaunas by the confluence of the Neris and Nemunas Rivers. It's a pleasant place to walk along the riverbank and take in where the two rivers meet.

3.2 km away
Eiguliai

Shopping & districts

Eiguliai

A residential district on the left bank of the Neris River, about 6 km from downtown Kaunas. Fort VII, a remnant of the old Kaunas Fortress, still stands here and is worth visiting.

4.2 km away
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Views & landmarks

Petras Vileišis Bridge

This bridge connects Kaunas's Old Town with Vilijampolė and is the last bridge crossing the Neris River before it reaches its mouth. Built in 1929, it's a pleasant place to walk and take in the riverside scenery.

4.8 km away
Seventh Fort

Museums & galleries

Seventh Fort

A defensive structure of the Kaunas Fortress located in the Žaliakalnis district. It was the last fort built of brick, offering insight into the city's history of defense.

4.8 km away