Kaunas Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.2/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring through early autumn offers the most pleasant weather for walking the old town and riverside.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
Lithuania's dynamic second city pairs a charming old town at the confluence of two rivers with a celebrated trove of interwar modernist architecture. A former European Capital of Culture, Kaunas brims with street art, museums, and a youthful, creative spirit.
Getting around
The old town and central Laisvės Avenue are walkable, with trolleybuses and a funicular for the hills.
Local etiquette
Locals take pride in their modernist heritage; show genuine interest and keep churches' quiet, respectful atmosphere.
Safety
Kaunas is safe for travelers with low crime, requiring only standard urban awareness in busier areas. Winter pavements can be slippery.