Trakai Island Castle

A fairytale medieval island castle rising from Lake Galvė

Duration

Half-day (4-5 hours)

Entrance Fee

undefined Museum entrance fee

Best Time

May-September; winter for frozen lake experience

Overview

Lithuania's most iconic landmark—a stunning 14th-century red-brick Gothic fortress on an island. Home to the Trakai History Museum and surrounded by the unique Karaim ethnic community, descendants of Crimean settlers who brought kibinai pastries.

Highlights

Island castle and museum
Lake Galvė boat tours
Karaim ethnic quarter
Užutrakis Manor Estate
Kibinai pastries

Getting There

Nearby City

28 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: 54.6521, 24.9331

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