LithuaniaKaunas (; Lithuanian: [ˈkɒʊ̯ˑnˠɐs] ) is the second-largest city in Lithuania (after Vilnius), the fourth-largest city in the Baltic states, and an important centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the largest city and the centre of Kaunas County in the Duchy of Trakai of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Trakai Palatinate since 1413. In the Russian Empire, it was the capital of the Kaunas Governorate from 1843 to 1915. Between 1920 and 1939, when Vilnius was seized and became part of Poland, Kaunas served as the temporary capital of Lithuania.
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Climate in Kaunas
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Kaunas
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Kaunas; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripVilnius
Lithuania
91 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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Panevezys
Lithuania
97 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Long day or overnightSiauliai
Lithuania
121 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightDaugavpils
Latvia
197 km≈ 3 h 5 min
Long day or overnightKlaipeda
Lithuania
197 km≈ 3 h 5 min
Long day or overnightBialystok
Poland
202 km≈ 3 h 10 min
Long day or overnightRiga
Latvia
228 km≈ 3 h 35 min
Weekend tripLiepaja
Latvia
255 km≈ 4 h
From Kaunas you can reach Vilnius (91 km), Panevezys (97 km), Siauliai (121 km), Daugavpils (197 km) and Klaipeda (197 km) in about 1 h 45 min to 3 h 5 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Kaunas
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 2°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.