The Baltics: The Best of Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuania

Heading to the Baltics, but not sure where to go or what to expect? Here are some suggestions for a two week vacation in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. From enjoying the nightlife of Riga, to the churches in Vilnius, to the incredible old town of Tallinn, there is a lot to enjoy in the Baltics and it is not too expensive of a trip either.
Filmed in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn
Copyright Mark Wolters 2019

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[djtforever]

I went to these 3 countries last year. For me they are a highlight of Europe.

[daanwillemsen]

The Baltics are building a high speed railway Line between the capitals, so in the future it will be easier to visit all the cities

[RodHerzstrom]

Riga is absurdly beautiful and the cleanest city i've seen.

[AisleorWindow]

It seems like the Baltics are one of those secret destinations that is going to become more popular any day now. I know I want to go there now. Thanks, Mark!👍

[criskity]

I loved Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. Vilnius was an especially chill city that I could spend a long time in. Excellent intercity buses with WiFi, too!

[leonardourbanavicius]

Lithuania...My grandpa's country! ❤❤

[johndeshanna]

Thanks for the video. I am lithuanian living in Austria. I watch your videos because you have the best tips dos and donts . Thank you

[rnb]

I want to visit at least Lithuania someday since I am part Lithuanian so thank you for posting this

[OrdinaryDude]

I was just in Tallinn a couple weeks ago. It was FABULOUS. You have to put up with a LOT of tourists in the summer, but still well worth it.

[Namelessfx]

Don't miss Trakai (near Vilnius), Sigulda (Riga) and the beautiful Jägala Falls in Estonia :) the nature is the pure beauty there

[tvbnine]

My Mom's side of the family is Lithuanian!! I've been speaking the language with them since I was a kid so huge thanks for the Baltic shout out

[RolandBizjets]

You need a separate video for each country 😍

[emmybee]

I'm planning to study abroad in Klaipėda, Lithuania this spring and I'm going to travel around the baltics while I'm there as well!! This video was really helpful!

[CK]

I've done Estonia and Lithuania twice & Latvia Once. I love the Baltic States.


Some extras from my POV. In Tallin try and find the "Kick in de Kock" bar set into the hillside the castle is on. It's a narrow, tiny little bar set in an old ammo store for the Castle. In the middle of town there is "Peppersack" and "Old Hansa" now both of these are really touristy but well worth a visit. At PS if you book a table for the evening then you'll get a surprise ( family friendly) show during dinner. I won't spoil it by telling you what it is. Old Hansa is rustic beyond belief in all the furniture, decoration the works. You actually sit on a throne when you go to the bathroom ( Boys and Girls) and the quality of the food and size of the 'feast' portions are staggering and well worth the price.


In Lithuania well a MUST is the 'Museum of Occupation and Freedom Fights'. I have visited every single country that used to be behind 'the Iron Curtain' and by far this is the best, most in depth and at times quite harrowing museum of it's kind. You can easily spend 2-3 hours there and not even realise you've done so. It's fine for kids, and I think an important place to visit to educate them about what went on, but maybe don't take them into the basement/ cells area( but DO pop down there yourselves. They actually have staff who will keep an eye on the little ones while you do so, well we saw it happen both times we've visited). Don't forget to order your beer by the litre at many bars in Vilnius where if they think you can be trusted they will deliver up to 3.5 litres of beer in a massive freestanding tube with taps on it so you can pour it as you like.
We nicknamed Vilnius "The Church City" there are hundreds of them and you will see amazing cadillac, hummer, rolls royce and even Zill limo's ferrying wedding parties around town all the time.
CAUTION: If you visit Tookia by train it is about a 45 ( adult speed) minute walk from the nearest station. You do get to see some real Lithuania along the way but it is a bit of a trek. You can get bus trips from a thousand companies in Vilnius and most hotels will arrange them for you and have you picked up/ dropped off at or near the hotel.




The War / Remembrance Memorial in the centre of Riga is beautiful. Our hotel was on the square overlooking it. Rozengrals is also a must visit for period banquets and super tasty food.

[glenncamp]

We absolutely loved our time in the Baltics. Among the things not mentioned that we found fascinating was the Ninth Fort in Kaunus. A very real history of Lithuania through the years of Russian, German, and Communist abuse. Take the time and see it. A couple of hour was about all we could spend, but it overwhelmed us.


Another, if you venture to the sea, besides the Hill of Crosses, was the Cold War Museum - which is a former Soviet ICBM launch site. Beautiful area and fascinating if you are into that sort of things.

[imthatninja]

“Not much happens there like in most government buildings” - 😂

[Burton_aka]

Thank you.
The connection between Baltic and Mediterranean is everlasting for anyone whose ever played Monopoly. The fun part is showing people a globe and ask them them to pin the tail on the proverbial donkey. I m in America, lamenting that we don't enjoy such a lavish environment.

[rimasmeleshyus]

Estonia 🇪🇪 Tallinn extremely beautiful city, many years I lived and Know very well language. Warm greetings from the garden island 🏝 of Kauai, Hawaii. Many thanks Estonia 🇪🇪 the best for sure

[jacewheel]

Gonna be travelling across Europe by motorcycle. I'm looking forward to hitting up the Baltics before the long ride to St. Petersburg!

[LeoFtravels]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing, going to visit these 3 countries in May.
Thank you!