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Cruise to Klaipeda, Lithuania

When your cruise docks at Klaipeda, on Lithuania's Curoanian coast, you might feel as if you've stepped into another world. One of Europe's best-kept beach secrets, Klapeida is as much about pristine scenery as it is the intricate Fachwerk architecture of its charming Old Town. Here you'll find the Curonian Spit sandbar and the sparkling Curoanian Lagoon just behind it. The smell of fresh sea air will invigorate you as you ascend the 13th-century remains of Klaipeda Castle with Baltic cruises. Later, dig into a plate of fish dumplings at a charming portside restaurant.

National Language Lithuanian

Currency Accepted euro (EUR)

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Things To Do In Klaipeda

Buildings in Klaipeda, Lithuania's Old Town

"Timber!"

The overarching architectural feature of Old Town Klaipeda is half-timbered Fachwerk, but the smaller details are just as fascinating. See the Klaipeda Castle ruins, which recall the Teutonic period of medieval Lithuania and check out the famous statue of Lithuanian folk hero Anike in Theatre Square.

A sculpture in Klaipeda, Lithuania

Surreal Stroll

Head to Martynas Mazvydas Sculpture Park, adjacent to the city's main bus station. Here, you'll find more than 100 stone sculptures, many of which are in a surrealist style, and all of which make great backdrops for an afternoon stroll or picnic.

A bicycle resting on a pole at a beach in Klaipeda, Lithuania

Spitting Distance

Although it's just 10 minutes by ferry from central Klaipeda, the idyllic Curonian Spit feels like another world. Stroll or bike along white-sand beaches, dip your toes into the refreshing waters of both the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon or visit with local fishermen.

Local Cuisine

Klaipeda's cuisine brings sophistication to the traditional, blending the hearty fare of Eastern Europe with the light, refreshing flavours of the sea. Head to the Old Town to taste savoury Cepelinai potato dumplings and borscht served with dark rye bread. Or head to the waterfront area and share a whole roasted sea bass or a generous plate of mussels, often served with French fries, at a harbour-side restaurant.

An assortment of traditional souvenir bells

Shopping

The Baltic cruise region is home to one of the world's largest amber deposits, and Klaipeda's Autentic sells one-of-a-kind jewellery and keepsake pieces made from it. Or take a piece of the town's handmade history with you after sifting through the impressive collection at Klaipeda Antique Shop. Decorative clay bells are one of the region's signature trinkets.