Place to visit
Medininkai Castle, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Medininkai Castle is a medieval castle in Vilnius district, Lithuania (Šumskas). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Lithuania on this site. 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
- Medieval castle in Vilnius district, Lithuania · History
- Where
- Lithuania
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- VNO Vilnius, 26 km as the crow flies
- Website
- trakaimuziejus.lt
- Coordinates
- 54.53963, 25.65
What it is and where
Medininkai Castle is a medieval castle in Vilnius district, Lithuania (Šumskas). It has articles in 18 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Lithuania on this site.
It is in Šumskas, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 9.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.53963, 25.65; the nearest main airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO, Vilnius), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History 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 Medininkai Castle is May to September.
- JanPossible7:35
- FebPossible9:25
- MarPossible11:28
- AprPossible13:48
- MayBest time15:48
- JunBest time16:58
- JulBest time16:29
- AugBest time14:41
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:07
- DecPossible7:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. 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
- Church of the Holy Trinity and St. Casimir, MedininkaiChurch building in Lithuania206 m
- Juozapinė HillMountain in Lithuania1.7 km
- Aukštojas HillHill in Lithuania2.1 km
- Didžiosios Kuosinės piliakalnisHistory5.3 km
- Šumskas ManorHistory7.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Lithuania guide.
More in Lithuania: History
- Curonian Spit: dune spit in Lithuania and Russia
- Hill of Crosses: pilgrimage site in northern Lithuania
- Trakai Island Castle: island castle in Trakai, Lithuania
- Battle of Saule: 1236 battle during Livonian Crusade
- Gediminas's Tower: castle in Vilnius, Lithuania
- Ninth Fort: historic fort and temporary Nazi concentration camp in Kaunas, Lithuania
Every Lithuania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Medininkai Castle?
It is a medieval castle in Vilnius district, Lithuania. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Lithuania on this site.
When is the best time to visit Medininkai Castle?
May to September. In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02.
How do you get to Medininkai Castle?
The nearest main airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO), 26 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 Church of the Holy Trinity and St. Casimir, Medininkai, Juozapinė Hill, Aukštojas Hill. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Šumskas10 places to see in and around Šumskas, Lithuania: Medininkai Castle, Šumskas Manor, Didžiosios Kuosinės piliakalnis. Best time: May to September.
- History660 places for history 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.
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