10 Tourist Spots to Visit and Fun Things to Do in Trakai

March 27, 2022 Mustafa Natalwala 2583 Views

Trakai is a city in Lithuania. The city is surrounded by lakes and the best places to visit in Trakai are situated either in the lakes and around it. You can expect to see palaces, castles, manors and museums while exploring this city. You can also enjoy forests, lakes, hiking, boating and many outdoor things to do in Trakai. The city has an almost unearthly surroundings. One of the best ways to begin Trakai sightseeing is with a hot air balloon ride. Lake Galve with its many islands is a marvelous sight.

The biggest one of Trakai attractions is the city’s eponymous castle. The Trakai Castle sits in the middle of the lake on an island. There are also more castles and manors to explore on the periphery of the same lake. The entire collection of lake, islands and castles falls under Trakai Historical National Park. Majority of the things to see in Trakai are covered in this park. Another major historical aspect of this city is the Ethnographic museum dedicated to Karaite people. This is city is one of the very few places where you will get to know about this sect of Judaism and hence is among important Trakai tourist attractions.

Besides history, you can explore a variety of activities and adventurous activities in Trakai travel like kayaking, canoe ride, hot air balloon ride, boat cruise, hiking and more. On cultural side, you should definitely try out the food here. The city is the place of origin for Trakai Kibinai Pastry, a desert preparation with a variety of fillings. It has been an attraction in the city since 14th century and you should not miss out on it when you visit Trakai.

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The Best 10 Tourist Places to Visit in Trakai

1. Trakai Island Castle (Trakų salos pilis)

This castle is definitely top among Trakai attractions. It is well known for its Gothic architecture as well as its mystical location on an island between the lake. There is much to explore inside this castle so you will need at least 2 to 3 hours here from Trakai travel.

2. Trakai Peninsula Castle

This castle sits at the southern side of Lake Galve and was built during the 1300s. If you are wondering what to see in Trakai aside from the city’s eponymous castle, this is the place to visit. You will need about an hour for this historical fortress.

3. Trakai Historical National Park

This historical national park is home to several interesting places to visit in Trakai including historical buildings, lakes and forests. You would need a full day to cover all attractions in this park.

4. Old Trakai Castle (Senieji Trakai Castle)

Also known as Senieji Castle, it was built by the Grand Duke Gediminas who made Trakai the capital of Lithuania during his reign. Though not as elaborate in architecture as other royal buildings, this castle is still an important part of Trakai sightseeing and its history. You will need an hour for the old castle.

5. Trakai History Museum, Karaite Ethnographic Exhibition

This museum is dedicated to the history of the region and the history of Karaite people, a Jewish sect which originated in Baghdad. You will need an hour for this museum when you visit Trakai.

6. Church of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This church was founded under Grand Duke Vyautas in the 15th century. It is known for its Baroque alter and gothic architecture. The ecclesiastical art collection of this church is also among the most wonderful things to see in Trakai. You will need an hour or so for this church.

7. Kenesa Prayer House

This wooden prayer house is one of the last surviving works of Karaite architecture. You will need 30 to 45 minutes for this prayer house.

8. Lake Galvė

This lake is the top attraction for outdoor things to do in Trakai like hiking, kayaking, boat cruises and more. The lake has 21 islands including the one where Trakai castle stands. You will need at least 3 hours to explore this lake with content.

9. Užutrakis Tiškevičių Manor (Užutrakio dvaras)

This manor house sits on the northern side of Lake Glave opposite to the Trakai castle. The manor has an interesting history of being passed from one family to another, which in a way tells the story of the region as well. You will need about an hour from Trakai travel to explore this manor.

10. Akmena Lake Beach

If you are looking to chill after a lot of Trakai sightseeing, then come here to cool off. The beach offers boat rides, hot air balloon rides, birdwatching and several other activities. You can easily spend a couple of hours at this Trakai beach.

If you are looking for more places to visit in Trakai, check out the sections below.

Things to do in Trakai

Monuments, Museums & Historical Places to Visit in Trakai

Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Historical National Park
Uzutrakis Tiskeviciu Manor
Trakai History Museum
Peninsula Castle
Trakai Old Castle
St. Virgin Mary Church
Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos
AJ Sokolado Sculpture Museum
Karaite Ethnographic Museum
Lentvaris Manor
Count Tyszkiewicz Lentvaris Manor

Nature & Wildlife Tourist Spots in Trakai

Lake Galve
Pilies Sala Lake
Tororiskiu Ezeras Lake
Varniku Pazitinis Takas Forest
Lake Babrukas
Skaistis Lake
Akmena Lake
Piliskiu Ezeras Lake
Lake Baltis
Margis Lake
Birva Lake
Sulininku Ezeras Lake
Alsakys Lake
Ciuksiu Ezeras Lake
Lukna River
Viesai Lake
Lentvario Lake
Didziulis Lake
Ilgutis Lake
Varene Lake
Pazintinis Takas Forest
Vilos Upelio Krioklai Parkingas Waterfall
Monaitis Lake

Entertainment & Leisure Tourist Spots in Trakai

Hill of Angels
Trakai Mound
Dino Amusement Park

Shopping in Trakai

Gintaro Parduotuve Mall
Traku Krasto Tradiciniu Amatu Center

Beaches & Island in Trakai

Akmena Lake Beach

Offbeat Places & Adventure Activities to Do in Trakai

Hiking
Kayaking
Boat Ride
Swimming
Canoe Ride
Hot Air Balloon Ride

Food, Dining, Restaurants, & Street Food in Trakai

Bona Lounge
Kybynlar
Senoji Kibinine
Kiubete
Traku Dvarelis
Mojo Cafe
Argo
Bona Pizzeria
Markizas
Pirosmani
Fransua
Le Vivier
Maisto Manija

Where to Stay in Trakai?

Here we have listed popular all mid-range and budget Hotels in Trakai

Custom Tours Package in Trakai

How to Reach Trakai?

By Air

The closest airport for Trakai travel is Vilnius International Airport. You can check out our article on Vilnius to learn more about direct flights connected to this airport.

You won’t get direct transport to reach Trakai from the airport, you will either have to get to the train station or the central bus stop for this journey.

By Road

There are regular trains running between Vilnius and Trakai. You can purchase a ticket at the station or in the train as well. The bus network is quite widespread and is connected with several cities, towns and villages of Lithuania.

If you are planning to visit Trakai by car, you should head for route A16 or E28.

By Water

There are no direct water routes to visit Trakai.

Image Reference

Trakai Island Castle (Trakų salos pilis) – vietnam-lt / PixaBay
Trakai Peninsula Castle – Pudelek / Wikimedia Commons
Trakai Historical National Park – Sharunas Jurevic / PixaBay
Trakai History Museum, Karaite Ethnographic Exhibition – Bogdan Tapu / Flickr
Old Trakai Castle (Senieji Trakai Castle) – Julius / Wikimedia Commons
Church of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Juliux / Wikimedia Commons
Kenessa Prayer House – Anita Gould / Flickr
Lake Galvė – Brian Toward / Flickr
Užutrakis Tiškevičių Manor (Užutrakio dvaras) – Sharunas Jurevic / Flickr
Akmena Lake Beach –