"For history, lakes and... Turkish food lovers :-)" Top 5 Page for this destination Trakai by matcrazy1

Trakai Travel Guide: 222 reviews and 619 photos

Castle on an island

Trakai is a small town founded in the 14th century, only 28 km west of Vilnius. My eyes enjoyed a lot looking at lovely castle located on an island, my stomach was happy to taste unique Karaime cousine, my mind was fascinating with the old history of the area displayed in the castle museums.

I found Trakai a very interesting place and lovely place to visit, simply a must see whenever you are in Lithuania.

Landscapes

BOATS

Colours of these boats on my picture reminded me boats from... Malta. But the landscape was surely more green :-).

Swans

BABY-SWANS

There were many swans, including these ones, coated by grey fur baby-swans, on my picture. They were waiting for my food. Hmm... I didn't feed them.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Castle with museum (history!), lanscapes, water sports, watching visitors :-), Karaime food
Cons:No vacancy, too few accommodations :-(
In a nutshell:History and nature for you !

Last visit to Trakai: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Sep 19, 2004
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General information Hotels (1)

I didn't book any accommodation in Trakai in advance because I wasn't sure which day I arrive. I was looking for my... more travel advice

KARAIMU GATVE - MAIN STREET OF TRAKAI - Trakai

No vacancy Tourist Traps (1)

During my second visit (by a car) to Lithuania, in June 2004, I visited a few off the beaten paths and I wanted to spend... more travel advice

Weather, walking shoes... What to Pack (1)

For walking around Trakai, small, city backpack and surely bag for your camera - both water-proof. Comfortable walking... more travel advice

The oldest church of Trakai Off The Beaten Path (9)

This huge, stone church, on my picure, was located at Birutes gatve (street). Look at the clickable map of Trakai here,... more travel advice

Local Customs (20)
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Favorites (5)
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Restaurants (6)
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Shopping (22)
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Things to Do (35)
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Sports & Outdoors (4)
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Transportation (10)
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Comments (28)

Tuna_ank Jul 19, 2009 at 10:18 AM Report Abuse

Trakai looks great. It is surprise that I may eat Turkish foods at Trakai. Tatar style... I wll try soon...:-))
pure1942 Sep 16, 2008 at 1:54 PM Report Abuse

Great Page...looking forward to visiting Trakai in October...Thanks for the great tips. Brian
bonio May 2, 2007 at 1:43 PM Report Abuse

Ahh, great food, beer and basketball tips, looking forward to my visit next month - nice page, thanks
evaanna Dec 17, 2006 at 8:34 AM Report Abuse

Great castle, must see it someday. Very good pictures and interesting useful tips. Those dolls of nurses could scare anybody. The cold beetroot soup (chlodnik) is well-known in my part of Poland and is my favourite, but we eat it without potatoes.
Cristian_Uluru Nov 18, 2006 at 12:09 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic place!!! Great info and photos!!
camilo74 Oct 24, 2006 at 7:51 AM Report Abuse

Hi! Beautiful place!! made me wish being on holidays
tiger9090a Nov 18, 2005 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

Very nice page with great photos!
yooperprof Jun 23, 2005 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

Kibinai - that looks like a Cornish Pasty! (from Cornwall, England.) They are usually made with beef and vegetables.
vysnaite Jun 12, 2005 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

Pepe is Peppy, a girl with two different long socks. man you do need to catch up on Astrida Lingrend books for kids! ;-)
JLBG Apr 28, 2005 at 9:02 PM Report Abuse

Trakai's castle looks like an history book castle! There are not many castles that have their wooden parts. Often, they have been destroyed and never rebuilt. Karaim people are unexpected, so far from Turkey! Kibinai is like Turkisk börek. Excellent page