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Trakai (Trakai ⓘ; see names section for alternative and historic names) is a city and lake resort in Lithuania. It lies 28 kilometres (17 miles) west of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania or just 7 kilometres (4 miles) from the administrative limits of the Lithuanian capital city.
On the website of Trakai Tourism Information Center you will find all relevant information about events, places of interest, active recreation, tourist routes, cafes, restaurants, accommodation.
- What and Where Is Trakai Island Castle in Lithuania?
- What Is The Best Season to Visit Trakai Castle?
- Vilnius to Trakai: Bus vs. Train?
- How to Get to Trakai Island Castle from The Bus and Train Stations
- Guided Tours of Trakai Castle
- 12 Things to Do in Trakai on A Day Trip
- Take A Picture-Perfect Photo from The Lakeside Observation Deck
- Cross Over The Bridge and Walk Around Castle Island
- Go Inside Trakai Island Castle and Learn About The History
- The History of Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Castle is a rose-coloured gothic fortress that is perched on an island in the middle of Lake Galvé. It’s located in the old town of Trakai Lithuania which, once upon a time, used to be a historic city. The word Trakai means “forest glade”in Lithuanian and it’s easy to see where the name comes from as soon as you arrive. The whole town is lik...
Trakai is only located around 30 minutes from Vilnius so it’s really easy to access all year around. You’ll also be happy to know that the castle is open all year too. But, if you were planning a trip and looking for the best seasons to visit I’ll go through some recommendations here; 1. Winter: This is when I visited and, although FREEZING, it was...
So, what is the best way to get to Trakai from Vilnius? Well, you have three options; by car, bus or train. All of these are easy ways to travel self-guided; 1. Bus to Trakai: Personally, the bus wins for me as the best way to get here. Not only are there countless options for buses running to Trakai throughout the day, but it’s also a little cheap...
Once you’ve reached Trakai, if you’ve travelled on public transport, I will warn you now that the walk over to the castle is around 2.5 kilometres from the bus station. It’s also 3 kilometres from the train station. Luckily, the walk is easily signposted, on a flat path and the town is picturesque. So, if the weather is fine, it’s a lovely leisurel...
If you’d prefer to go on a guided tour of Trakai Castle, there are a few options below that you can take from the main city of Vilnius; 1. A four-hour guided tour of Trakai Castle with an audio guide 1. A half-day guided tour of Trakai from Vilnius 1. A guided Kayaking tour in Trakai
As I rode along on the back of the Christmas train, listening to cheesy Christmas songs with all the kids screaming with excitement to see Santa. It started to snow and I suddenly got really excited to see the castle. But, more than that, I couldn’t believe how quaint and pretty the area of Trakai was too. So, I popped into the Visitor Information ...
As soon as the festive toy train came to a halt at the lakeside, I saw what I finally came to see; the beautiful Trakai Island Castle! As it was December and nearly Christmas they had a beautiful Christmas tree that was glitzing and Santa himself came out to greet us. I have to admit, It did warm my heart to see all the kids so excited. Aside from ...
You may be surprised to know that you can actually walk over the bridge and over to the island with Trakai Castle on it for FREE. So, if you’re not really into history, you’re more than welcome to admire it from the outside without spending your money on a ticket. In fact, even if you do plan on going inside, the walk around the castle is totally w...
If you are the sort of person that loves to explore castles, then I would recommend you spend 8 Euros on a museum ticket. You’ll also need over an hour to see all the exhibits. Not only will you get to see what’s inside this fairytale fortress but you’ll also get to learn about the amazing history of the people that lived here, the years of reconst...
If you’re basing yourself in Vilnius and have had a chance to look around, you’ve probably already heard the name Gediminas from the iconic Gediminas Tower. The Grand Duke Gediminas was the founding father of Vilnius and created the capital city after his prophetic dream of the iron wolf on a hunting trip. But, years before that, Gediminas held his...
Sep 6, 2021 · Trakai is a beautiful little village just outside of Vilnius, Lithuania. It’s one of the most charming places I’ve been to in Eastern Europe. The village itself is small and peaceful.
Things to Do in Trakai. Check out must-see sights and activities: Trakai Island Castle Museum, Užutrakis Manor Estate (The Tyszkiewicz Palace), Points of Interest & Landmarks, Monuments & Statues.
Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis) is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė. The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Kęstutis, and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great, who died in this castle in 1430.
Trakai, is the old capital of Lithuania and the site of the only Eastern European castle built on an island. Visitors come to this beautiful setting and learn about Lithuanian lore and experience its dense culture.
