Beyond the guidebooks lies a Lithuania of peculiar sculptures, forgotten Soviet bunkers, sacred pagan groves, and panoramic viewpoints that most travelers never find. Start exploring the unexpected.
Our hand-picked selection of Lithuania's most remarkable hidden gems — places that will change the way you see this country.
A surreal open-air museum of Soviet-era statues rescued from public squares across Lithuania after independence — often called 'Stalin World' by locals.
A sacred hill in Aukštaitija National Park offering a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of six lakes, ancient forests, and rolling hills — one of Lithuania's most beautiful viewpoints.
A towering granite sundial stands on the Parnidis Dune near Nida — at 52 meters, one of the tallest shifting sand dunes in Europe — offering dramatic views of the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.
The world's only museum dedicated entirely to depictions of the devil — housing over 3,000 devil figurines, paintings, and sculptures from around the world.
Lithuania's largest raised bog — a vast, ancient, and eerily beautiful wilderness of sphagnum moss, carnivorous plants, and rare wildlife near the Belarusian border.
An extraordinary pilgrimage site where hundreds of thousands of crosses, crucifixes, and rosaries have been placed on a small hill, creating one of the world's most powerful spiritual landscapes.
“Lithuania is full of places that make you stop and wonder — you just have to know where to look.”
From quirky sculptures to sacred groves, discover Lithuania's most unusual places organized by what makes them special.
Quirky sculptures, unusual monuments, and bizarre roadside attractions across Lithuania
16 locations →Secret panoramas, observation towers, and hilltop views that most tourists never find
20 locations →From devil collections to Soviet bunkers, Lithuania's most eccentric museum experiences
22 locations →Ancient forests, hidden bogs, rare ecosystems, and untouched wilderness areas
27 locations →Soviet relics, crumbling manors, forgotten military bases, and ghostly ruins
12 locations →Pagan holy hills, sacred groves, healing springs, and ancient ritual sites
18 locations →Hidden tunnels, natural caves, Cold War bunkers, and subterranean mysteries
8 locations →Hidden lakes, secret swimming holes, waterfalls, healing springs, and wild rivers
10 locations →Art Nouveau gems, wooden masterpieces, brutalist monuments, and architectural oddities
23 locations →Street art, land art, outdoor galleries, and creative interventions across the country
18 locations →Forgotten stories, unusual historical sites, and places where history took strange turns
22 locations →Northern lights, mushroom forests, bird migrations, ice formations, and seasonal magic
9 locations →All 200+ locations across Lithuania. Click any marker to explore.
A few things you might not know about this Baltic gem
Lithuania was the last country in Europe to adopt Christianity in 1387. Ancient pagan traditions still echo through sacred groves, holy springs, and solstice celebrations across the country.
The geographical center of Europe, as calculated by the French National Geographic Institute, lies just 26 km north of Vilnius. A monument marks the exact spot.
Lithuania has one of the highest densities of white storks in the world. Nearly every village has nesting pairs, and storks are considered symbols of good fortune.
Basketball isn't just a sport in Lithuania — it's a second religion. The country has produced NBA stars and its national team consistently punches above its weight.
The Lithuanian Baltic coast is one of the world's richest sources of amber. After storms, amber hunters comb the beaches for 'Baltic gold' — fossilized tree resin up to 50 million years old.
Vilnius Old Town is one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its baroque architecture.
Browse all 205 locations or search for something specific. Every corner of Lithuania has a surprise waiting.