Kaunas, Lithuania - Travel Guide

By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.

Updated: 2026-08-05

Kaunas, Lithuania's second-largest city, offers a fascinating blend of rich history, vibrant modernist architecture, and a youthful student atmosphere. Visit to experience its glorious past alongside its lively present, with ancient castles, unique museums, and charming streets.

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Top things to do in Kaunas

The must-see places in Kaunas include Kaunas Old Town, Laisvės alėja (Liberty Avenue), Kaunas Castle, Pažaislis Monastery, Ninth Fort and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:

A sample 2-day itinerary for Kaunas

Here is what 2 days in Kaunas look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Museum of Devils
  2. M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum
  3. Ninth Fort · Šilainiai
  4. Church of St Michael the Archangel
  5. Church of the Resurrection
  6. Pažaislis Monastery · Petrašiūnai
  7. Žaliakalnis Funicular Railway
  8. Vytautas the Great War Museum
  9. Laisvės alėja (Liberty Avenue) · Naujamiestis

Day 2

  1. Aleksotas Funicular
  2. Historical Presidential Palace
  3. Kaunas Botanical Garden · Freda
  4. Kaunas Cathedral Basilica · Old Town
  5. Church of Vytautas the Great

This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-see places in Kaunas?

Kaunas Old Town, Laisvės alėja (Liberty Avenue), Kaunas Castle, Pažaislis Monastery, Ninth Fort, Kaunas Cathedral Basilica

When is the best time to visit Kaunas?

Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.

How many days do you need in Kaunas?

Most travellers spend between two and five days in Kaunas. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.

How do I plan an itinerary for Kaunas?

Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.

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