Place to visit
Karvaičiai Dune, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Karvaičiai Dune is a dune on Curonian Spit, Lithuania (Karvaičių kopa) (Neringa), at 59 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 51. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Dune on Curonian Spit, Lithuania · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Karvaičių kopa
- Where
- Lithuania
- Elevation
- 59 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLQ Palanga, 65 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 55.38844, 21.067
What it is and where
Karvaičiai Dune is a dune on Curonian Spit, Lithuania (Karvaičių kopa) (Neringa), at 59 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Neringa, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 3.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.38844, 21.067; the nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ, Palanga), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Lithuania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Karvaičiai Dune is May to September.
- JanPossible7:25
- FebPossible9:20
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:51
- MayBest time15:56
- JunBest time17:09
- JulBest time16:39
- AugBest time14:46
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:07
- NovBetter not7:58
- DecPossible6:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April and October |
| Mountains | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Karvaičiai Dune has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Lithuania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Lithuania
To enter Lithuania there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Lithuania checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Karvaičių įlankaBay in Lithuania637 m
- The Horn of GoatsNature882 m
- Pervelkos RagasCape, Pervalka, Neringa, Lithuania2.3 km
- Skirpstas DuneSummit2.3 km
- E9 section 64: Nida – PervalkaHiking3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Lithuania guide.
More in Lithuania: Nature
- Curonian Spit: dune spit in Lithuania and Russia
- Curonian Lagoon: lagoon of the Baltic Sea
- Trakai Historical National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Battle of Saule: 1236 battle during Livonian Crusade
- Aukštaitija National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Aukštojas Hill: hill in Lithuania
Every Lithuania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Karvaičiai Dune?
It is a dune on Curonian Spit, Lithuania (Karvaičių kopa in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Karvaičiai Dune?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 51.
How do you get to Karvaičiai Dune?
The nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ), 65 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Lithuania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Lithuania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Karvaičių įlanka, The Horn of Goats, Pervelkos Ragas. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Neringa30 places to see in and around Neringa, Lithuania: Curonian Spit, Curonian Lagoon, Curonian Spit National Park. Best time: May to September.
- Nature213 places for nature in Lithuania, from Curonian Spit to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LithuaniaBefore travelling to Lithuania: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Karvaičiai Dune on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.