Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai, Lithuania
A red-brick Gothic castle on an island in Lake Galvė, reached by a wooden bridge.
Town · Lithuania · Vilnius County
Trakai
A lakeside town known for its island castle, easily visited from Vilnius.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Trakai matters
Trakai is a small town surrounded by lakes, with a long and unusual history. Its castle, a red-brick fortress on an island, is one of the most photographed sights in the country. The town also has a minority called the Karaites, whose small wooden houses and local pastry, the kibinai, are a regional specialty. It makes an easy half-day trip from Vilnius.
Talking points
- The town is surrounded by lakes and woodland.
- Karaite communities have lived in Trakai for centuries; their pasties, kibinai, are a local classic.
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What to see in Trakai
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.