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Kretinga Winter Garden
Kretinga, Klaipėda1-1.5 hoursBest: Year-round (especially winter)
A surprising tropical oasis in western Lithuania — a historic orangery and winter garden attached to the Kretinga Manor, housing exotic plants from around the world since the 19th century.
The Kretinga Winter Garden is one of the most unexpected attractions in western Lithuania. This historic greenhouse and tropical garden, attached to the Kretinga Manor estate, has been growing exotic plants since the 19th century when Baltic nobility competed to create the most impressive private botanical collections.
Today, the winter garden houses hundreds of tropical and subtropical plant species, creating a lush green oasis that's particularly welcome during Lithuania's cold winters. The collections include palms, orchids, cacti, and other exotic species that seem impossibly foreign in this northern landscape.
Why Visit
A tropical escape in the Lithuanian winter — exotic plants from around the world in a charming historic setting.
History
The winter garden tradition at Kretinga dates to the 19th century. The current collection has been rebuilt and expanded since Lithuanian independence.
Address
Kretinga Manor, Kretinga
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
Admission
€3
55.8833, 21.2500
Visitor Tips
- 1Perfect rainy or cold weather activity
- 2The manor grounds are worth exploring too
- 3Small but charming museum in the manor
- 4Combine with a trip to Palanga (25 km)
