Trakai

Trakai is a town in Lithuania, located approximately 20 km west of Vilnius.

By train or by bus from Vilnius. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Tickets for the bus can be purchased at the bus station in Vilnius and cost about 6 Litas (one way).

Trakai is located along Lithuanian road A16 (part of European Route E28) and therefore easily accessible by car.

The town is small enough for everything to be reached on foot, but there are also buses running from the bus station (where the buses from Vilnius also arrive/depart) to the castle.

• Trakai Castle Museum, Kęstučio str. 4, ☎ +370 528 53 941 (info@trakaimuziejus.lt), trakaimuziejus.lt. 10:00-19:00. Reconstructed residence of Lithuanian dukes in 14th century. Most famous castle in Lithuania, probably symbol of medieval Lithuania itself. Many concerts and plays during summer season. 14 LTL.the city is sandwiched between the lakes.

• Užutrakio estate, Užutrakio st., (tinp@seniejitrakai.lt), seniejitrakai.lt.

• Cycling around Galvė lake.
• Sailing on the Galvė lake.

Alongside the lake with the castle, there is a small boulevard with many kiosks. You can buy a wide range of souvenirs here, ranging from booklets to authentic Soviet military headware.

• Kybynlar, Karaimų str. 29, ☎ +370 528 55179, www.kybynlar.lt. Newly opened Karaitian cousine restaurant.

• Senoji kibininė, Karaimų str. 65, ☎ +370 528 55865 (info@kibinas.lt), www.kibinas.lt. 11.00 - 23.00. Oldest working restaurant dedicated to famous Karaitian dish, the kybyn. Opened in 1979. ~30 LTL.

• Apvalaus stalo klubas, Karaimu st. 53A, ☎ +370 528 55595, www.asklubas.lt.

• Wonderful lake and a beautifully renovated castle dated around the middleages... You can take a trip on the lake in a boat and enjoy the splendid views for hours and hours! Most relaxing place I"ve ever been to... • Lieve V.
• Two good reasons to go here. First is Trakai Castle, which, in the centre of a lovely lake, may well be one of Lithuania's best sights. And second, the hordes of newlyweds who have their photos taken here. Both aspects are highly rewarding, plus you can have lunch overlooking the lake, and … • Charalampos M.
• Great place and easy to get there by bus. Trakai Castle is absolutly stunning, you feel like you traveled back to the times of King Arthur and his nights. In the summer evening people having picknics around the castle - view on the sunset is sensational. • Lilia G.