Unlock Christmas by Unlocking Vilnius – The Keys to the Festive Period in Vilnius
It is said that the spirit of Christmas is born not during the actual holiday, but in the period of anticipation leading up to it. ‘Neakivaizdinis Vilnius’ offers all those who love the capital several keys to unlock the Christmas spirit while exploring the city. Discover a map of the most Instagrammable festive places in Vilnius, a winged route tracking down the angels of Vilnius, and reveal where Christmas trees can be found in different neighbourhoods. So, which key will you try first?
It’s no surprise that Vilnius has been designated as the European Christmas Capital 2025. Only here can you stumble upon a café that has been transformed into a Christmas express, an Old Town courtyard inspired by a fairytale winter forest, a blue moon more than three times your height, a gingerbread village, a Christmas tree decorated with real mandarins, or a residence full of plush teddy bears, not to mention the focal point of festive Vilnius – the city’s main Christmas tree. This year, it deserves a red carpet in the truest sense of the word. To capture all the most originally decorated places in the capital, there is a special photogenic map of Vilnius: ‘Click, and it’s Christmas! Top Photo Spots’. Get your camera ready and set off to capture Christmas on this photo-hunt!
The map ‘Click and It’s Christmas! Top Photo Spots’ is available HERE
Every city has its own spirit. In Vilnius, you can feel it while wandering through the Old Town, slipping into mysterious courtyards, or raising your eyes to admire the towers and spires of churches. Sometimes it seems that something is watching over us and protecting everyone here. Perhaps it is the angels? Embark on a journey to follow the traces of the angels of Vilnius and discover the stories these winged guardians reveal about the capital – its history, people, and their values. This is a route that elevates you above the mundane every day and teaches kindness along the way.
The themed route ‘Angelic Tales: The Otherworldly Beings of Vilnius’ is available HERE.
Perhaps the key to the Christmas miracle lies in the seasonal decorations brightening the districts of Vilnius? Wonder at the snowballs that never melt in Paupys or visit the jazzed-up Christmas tree in Grigiškės. The Stotis district, near the station, aptly boasts magical Christmas trains, as well as the sustainable Christmas tree of Vilnius, the green capital of Europe, which can be found near Halė Market. Collect your own set of Christmas trees and decorations in various districts of the capital with the annual ‘Neakivaizdinis Vilnius’ map (IMPORTANT: this map is constantly updated with the latest information on Christmas tree lighting events).
Access the map of ‘Christmas Trees and Decorations in Vilnius Districts’ HERE.
‘Neakivaizdinis Vilnius’ is also joining in the very first ‘Most Christmassy Day’ announced in Vilnius on December 13. On that day, free guided tours of the festive capital will be offered, sharing the most intriguing stories about the secrets of Vilnius, its legends, the Christmas customs of noble families, and various festive celebratory traditions.
For more information about the tours and advance registration, please click HERE.
IMPORTANT: registration for the tours will open on December 10 at 10:00.