What to do in Vilnius with kids? Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is a still unknown but ideal destination to visit with young kids. Cobbled streets, beautiful churches and colorful buildings define the cityscape. The old center is completely car-free, making it a delight to stroll through the small streets.
For families with kids there is a lot to do. Despite paying with the euro, the city is still a relatively affordable destination compared to other European cities. Vilnius is a fine year-round destination with kids. But we especially recommend going to Vilnius in the summer months or in the spring or fall. The winter months can get extremely cold. Vilnius has a moderately warm summer with temperatures between degrees which makes it very pleasant to travel to Vilnius with kids.
Therefore, June through September are the best months to visit Vilnius. Of course, keep in mind that the months of July and August are the busiest months in the city in terms of tourists and prices of accommodations, for example, go up compared to the other months of the year.
From the Netherlands it is just over a 2-hour flight to Vilnius. From the airport, buses run directly to the city center. Public transportation is well organized. Tickets are available through the Tradfi app or directly from the bus driver cash only. You can also use your own debit card to buy a ticket contactless. A minute bus ride costs about 0. A day ticket valid for 24 hours costs only 5 euros. The center is uncluttered but large enough that most of it can be explored on foot.
The old center is also completely car-free. Great with kids. If the distances are just a bit too far, UBER cabs are also very common. Then download the app in advance and you can order a cab anywhere in the city. If you also want to explore the Vilnius area with kids, we still recommend a rental car. You can easily rent a car at Vilnius airport through the Sunny Cars. This company has a comprehensive insurance package and also good conditions regarding canceling the booking and refunding the excess.
