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. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).