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.
Plan a trip to KaunasThe 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 beautiful mix of cobblestone streets, historic buildings, cafes, and shops, ideal for a leisurely stroll.
A vibrant pedestrian avenue with shops, restaurants, cafes, and modernist architecture, perfect for a stroll.
A medieval castle located at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, offering a fascinating glimpse into Lithuanian history.
A breathtaking Baroque monastery and church complex, one of the most beautiful Baroque monuments in Northeastern Europe.
An important memorial site and museum commemorating the victims of the Holocaust and the crimes of Soviet and Nazi occupation.
The largest Gothic church in Lithuania, with an impressive interior and Baroque elements.
The historic heart of the Old Town, surrounded by beautiful buildings and the impressive Baroque Town Hall.
An impressive basilica with a panoramic observation deck over the city, offering stunning views.
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.
This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Build your own itineraryKaunas Old Town, Laisvės alėja (Liberty Avenue), Kaunas Castle, Pažaislis Monastery, Ninth Fort, Kaunas Cathedral Basilica
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
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.
Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.
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