Place to visit
Macikai POW and GULAG camps, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Macikai POW and GULAG camps is a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II (Macikų koncentracijos stovykla) in Lithuania (Macikai). Interests: Museums and art. 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 articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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
- German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II · Museums and art
- Local name
- Macikų koncentracijos stovykla
- Where
- Lithuania · Vilties g. 1, Macikai
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLQ Palanga, 74 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- "reikalingas užsakymas iš anksto"
- Website
- silutesmuziejus.lt
- Coordinates
- 55.35676, 21.5187
What it is and where
Macikai POW and GULAG camps is a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II (Macikų koncentracijos stovykla) in Lithuania (Macikai). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Macikai, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 4 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.35676, 21.5187; the nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ, Palanga), 74 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 Museums and art 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 Macikai POW and GULAG camps is May to September.
- JanPossible7:26
- FebPossible9:20
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:51
- MayBest time15:56
- JunBest time17:09
- JulBest time16:38
- AugBest time14:46
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:07
- NovBetter not7:59
- 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.
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
- Šilutės evangelikų baptistų bažnyčiaChurch building in Lithuania2.6 km
- New Apostolic church in ŠilutėChurch building in Lithuania3.4 km
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in ŠilutėChurch building in Šilutė, Lithuania3.6 km
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in RamučiaiChurch building in Lithuania7.0 km
- E9 section 70: Rusnė – ŠilutėHiking7.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Lithuania guide.
More in Lithuania: Museums and art
- Gediminas's Tower: castle in Vilnius, Lithuania
- Grūtas Park: sculpture garden in Lithuania
- National Museum of Lithuania: museum in Vilnius, Lithuania
- Biržai Castle: castle in Lithuania
- Žmuidzinavičius Museum: museum in Kaunas, Lithuania dedicated to devil sculptures
- Europos Parkas: modern art museum in Vilnius, Lithuania
Every Lithuania place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Macikai POW and GULAG camps?
It is a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II (Macikų koncentracijos stovykla in the local language) in Lithuania. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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 Macikai POW and GULAG camps?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 51.
How do you get to Macikai POW and GULAG camps?
The nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ), 74 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 Šilutės evangelikų baptistų bažnyčia, New Apostolic church in Šilutė, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Šilutė. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Macikai15 places to see in and around Macikai, Lithuania: Nemunas Delta Regional Park, Macikai POW and GULAG camps, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rusnė. Best time: May to Sep
- Museums and art31 places for museums and art in Lithuania, from Gediminas's Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- 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 Macikai POW and GULAG camps on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.