| Page Views: 1,451 Last Visit to Klaipeda: August, 2006 | Klaipeda – Gateway to the Curonian Spit (Neringa) by HORSCHECK - last update: Oct 14, 2008 |
| Fachwerk style buildings in Klaipeda's Old Town |
Klaipeda was the third stop on our trip through Lithuania in summer 2006. Before WWI Klaipeda was a German city named Memel, therefore it is nowadays much frequented by German nostalgia tourists. It is situated on the Baltic Sea near the narrow outlet of the Curonian lagoon.
The ferries to the popular small villages on the Curonian Spit leave from Klaipeda’s port which is the only commercial port in Lithuania. Another popular daytrip destination from Klaipeda is the bustling beach resort Palanga.
Klaipeda has a small old town with narrow straight streets and many half-timbered (Fachwerk) houses, but no churches as they were all destroyed during WWII. The river Dane divides the old town from the much bigger new town which dates back to the 19th century.
"Then come the wild weather, come sleet or come snow, we will stand by each other, however it blow."
--- Simon Dach ---
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| Pros: | "Quaint little old town and good location for daytrips along the Baltic Sea." | | Cons: | "It can be difficult to find affordable accommodation in summer when not booking in advance." | | In A Nutshell: | "Gateway to the Curonian Spit (Neringa)." |
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jumpingnorman Tue Aug 11, 2009 04:11 UTC
Very interesting K and D towers! And the Meridianas ship -- would love to have dinner in a vessel with such a rich history...excellent pages, Norman :) | Pinat Fri Jul 24, 2009 09:35 UTC
Having seen the picture of Meridianas on your first tip, I ended up reading the whole page and totally enjoyed. Cheers, Pinar | iandsmith Mon Mar 16, 2009 02:17 UTC
Clear and concise tips, thanks for sharing. | spe Mon Aug 25, 2008 09:36 UTC
Small tip regarding Old Port ferry, it operates round the year but in winter period between voyages is longer - once an hour instead of once in a half an hour or even 15 minutes in summertime. Cars not taken on board at all at Old harbour. |
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