On a 7 hour layover in Kaunas, Lithuania on my way to Bergen, Norway, I decided to take the bus into the city centre and have a look round. I had the following recommendations, so decided to vaguely follow it:
Transport: You can take the bus 29G to get from the airport to the city centre and back. I suggest to get off the bus at the stop Gedimino g. (here is the route).
The walk from Soboras to Kaunas castle is very nice (see map), you will find a lot of cafes and bars on the way. Sights on the way or nearby:
Laisvės avenue
Vienybes square
M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum (if you like art. Čiurlionis is one of the most famous Lithuanian painters, symbolist)
Yard gallery
Historical Presidential Palace
Kaunas Parochial Archcathedral Basilica
Kaunas town hall
Valančiaus street - many boutiques and small art galleries
Santakos park
Church of St. George
Kaunas Castle (and museum)
When you reach the town hall, I suggest going to the Church of Vytautas the great and crossing the bridge. On the other side of the river, you will find Aleksotas Funicular, which will take you up the hill to the nice viewpoint.
You can take the bus back to the airport from this bus stop.
Places to eat and drink:
Višta puode
Holas
Nuogas
Piano piano
Kultūra
Hop doc
Spurgine (more about it)
Agave
Vingiu dubingiu pub (for bear)
Genys Taproom (for bear)
I really enjoyed my brief layover and would fully recommend this city for a longer visit!
29 сен 2024
