Klaipeda Travel Guide, Klaipeda, Lithuania

Klaipeda is the gateway to Lithuania's coast: a wonderful old town, an ice-free port, quirky sculptures and the ferry to the Curonian Spit. Our mini guide for a 1-2 day stop on the Baltic coast.

Klaipeda is one of the topmost places to visit in western Lithuania. Renowned for its wonderful old town, ice-free port and unique character, the city is worth travelling to. And it sits by the beautiful Baltic coast!

I promise the city will impress you with its beautiful architecture, cobbled streets and sandy beaches. Above all, it's brimming with culture, local legends, and an increasingly good food scene.

I can't think of a better place for a Jazz Festival or the amazing Sea Feast. The latter is an explosion of colour, sounds and smells and brings everyone together for three days of full-on festivities.

Klaipeda isn't just a lovely harbour city. Its rich historic past stretches back to 1252 when the Teutonic Order established the city of Memel.

First of all, during the Seven-year War from 1757 until 1762, the city belonged to the Russian Empire. Afterward, in 1807-1808 Klaipeda became part of Prussia and a royal family residence.

Eventually, after WWI, Klaipeda joined the Republic of Lithuania. However, the Soviet Union succeeded in seizing Lithuania in 1945. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).