Visit Lithuania > Trakai

The town lies on a peninsula about 26 km from Vilnius, set between three picturesque lakes. The most remarkable spot in Trakai National Park is the fairytale castle on an island in the Galve Lake – the only surviving one of its kind. Trakai is also a former capital of Lithuania.

The historic old wooden houses of Karaimes and their Kinessa (house of prayer) are also of great interest to the many visitors to the region. The Karaimes are a Turkish people descended from the Krim, however their confession of faith is Judaism. It is possible to sample and enjoy the unique taste of the Karaime kitchen in Trakai.