Klaipėda

Views & landmarks

Klaipėda Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands in Klaipėda, a city on Lithuania's Baltic coast. Set a short distance from the shore, it's a great spot for a walk with sea views.

Museums & galleries

Lithuanian Sea Museum

A maritime museum in Kopgalis, at the northern tip of the Curonian Spit near Klaipėda, opened in 1979. It's a great place to explore Lithuania's history of the sea and seafaring.

Nature

Kiaulės Nugara

A small island in the Curonian Lagoon near Klaipėda's harbor, its unusual name means "pig's back" in Lithuanian. It's a nice spot to take in the views of the lagoon.

Museums & galleries

The History Museum of Lithuania Minor

Located in Klaipėda's old town, this museum was founded in 1924 and exhibits artifacts documenting the history of Lithuania Minor and the Klaipėda region. It's a great place to explore the area's unique heritage in depth.

Temples & religious sites

St. John's Church (Klaipėda)

A former Lutheran church in Klaipėda whose 75-meter tower, with its clock and observation deck, once dominated the cityscape. Damaged in World War II, it was completely demolished under state atheism policy and no longer stands today.

Parks & gardens

Klaipeda Sculpture Park

This park in downtown Klaipėda, Lithuania displays 116 modern sculptures created by local artists between 1977 and 1991. Each piece has a QR code you can scan for more information, making it a great place for a leisurely stroll.

Culture & venues

Dramatic Theatre of Klaipeda

A theatre in the Lithuanian port city of Klaipėda, housed in a building that served as a German theatre until 1945. Visitors can admire the historic architecture while taking in a performance.

Museums & galleries

The Clock and Watch Museum (Klaipėda)

Housed in a 19th-century building, this branch of the Lithuania Art Museum displays timepieces ranging from sundials to wristwatches. It's fascinating to explore the history of timekeeping and the evolution of watch design floor by floor.