When Travel Lithuania invited me to explore the gastronomy of Vilnius, I was intrigued. Lithuania was not a destination that I had previously really considered, but I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. With little time for research, I relied on the well-organized program put together by Travel Lithuania.
Needless to say, my visit exceeded all expectations - from the delicious food to the charming old town and the warm hospitality of the locals. I am definitely planning a return trip to Lithuania in the future.
If you're curious about Vilnius, Lithuania as a destination as well, keep reading for suggestions on how to spend 3 days here as a foodie!
Hey! I am Julie, a Norwegian, traveling solo, creating communities and tasting + photographing amazing food across the planet. If you want to see more content and tips about food and solo travel, be sure to check out my instagram julie.b.christensen. If you are a nomad or interested in becoming one, check out our food and wine workation event in Lisbon in october! Enough about me, lets recap Vilnius!
DAY 1: Travel and arrival: The first impression
You can take SAS flights from Stavanger to CPH, and then easily connect to Vilnius with Baltic Air.
The journey from the airport to Hotel Vilnia near Old Town took approximately 35 minutes by car.
Hotel Vilnia is a 4 star hotel in an exclusive, yet cozy style, and was originally built in the 19th century. It is within walking distance from Old Town and several tourist attractions and restaurants and has one of the best beds you will ever sleep in.
While exploring Old Town by foot the first evening, I stumbled upon a charming wine bar named Notre Vie and a charming local restaurant called Lokys. Interestingly, they offered beaver on their menu, a traditional Lithuanian dish. However, I decided to pass on that particular dish this time. There are days when you simply don't feel like trying beaver, right? Perhaps you can consider adding it to your list of dishes to try!
I opted for some classic mushroom dumplings, followed by a dessert named apple cheese, and a drink at the bar later on. The staff was incredibly friendly. Moreover, there was a jazz night at the wine bar, which as a jazz enthusiast, led me to stay an hour longer than planned.
The streets were adorned with flowers, butterflies, and other cute decorations. I immediately fell for the charming ambiance of this town, and I believe you will too!