The Train to Coastal Lithuania. Welcome to Klaipeda. But Where is Everyone?

Your experience of Klaipeda was the opposite of mine. In July they have a huge celebration of St Mary Magdalen. People everywhere, a big raucous procession and a lot of fun. Also, the Curonian Spit is certainly worth a visit. It still feels German. Lithuania exceeded my expectations. I loved Vilnius old town.

Lithuania looks to be a lovely country & all the statues were great but yes just quiet which would be nice.

Oh my. You are one adventurous solo traveler. To walk 40 minutes in the dead of dark in the hope of finding an “unmarked” and un signposted train station in the middle of the beyond takes some doing. Then to stand alone on a deserted platform with nothing but a blinking lamp for company takes some doing. Thank you for taking us along with you on yet another amazing journey. The destination may not be the most famous and glamorous but it is the better for it. Take care, see you next week. 👏👏👍😀

These videos are not just inspirational but they're going to prove to be an irreplaceable resource over the next few months. In March my son and I are setting off from Cheshire on a 2 month long trip by train (and the odd ferry), taking in every country in Europe that uses the Interrail pass (33) and a few small diversions to tick off the ones that don't. If we should bump into you at some obscure European train station along the way we'll definitely come and express our thanks in person.

Thank you for haring - I have visited Vilnius and Trakai last June (2023). Then next year in May so I have already booked flight to Vilnius and then I will really take a train to KLAIPEDA - Hostel has laready booked. Will be great to explore more of LITHUANIA cause I really like this country a lot. Best Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN 😇🌲🌲🌲🌷🌷🌷🌼🌼🌼🌼

I live in North of Scotland and i just returned from Lithuania! I used the train and was lucky enough to get on a Christmas decorated one! It had a Christmas tree in it! It was awesome

Klaipeda indeed is rather empty even for a local. A lot of daily things happen in the residential areas. During winter months and workdays indeed a lot of the city centers become rather empty, but i enjoy that, almost like you have the whole place to yourself.

I was watching the video and cheering for you, Steve. I went to Klaipeda 5 years ago, during the summer and it was a completely different environment. It's not a big town, and I recognized almost every place you showed. There were a few times at the beginning of the video when you were looking for coffee and I could see where you were I was all but screaming 'take a left at the corner!' once or twice. Klaipeda is pleasant enough, but the real prize is the Curonian Spit. I stayed in Klaipeda for a week and took that ferry you filmed almost every day and rented a bicycle on the other side. I also found that most Lithuanians who went to school after 1990 speak at least some English, and many speak it quite well. Finally, you found one of Lithuania's hidden joys-the burgers. I found good burgers everywhere, especially in the many craft beer pubs. Lithuania's awesome.

The first time I went to Klaipeda was in autumn too, and I thought it a bit empty until I went to the Akropolis shopping centre. The next time was on a summer Saturday night, and the town centre was very alive!

In James Herriot's last book, he writes about sailing as a vet on board a freighter carrying sheep from Britain to Klaipeda, back when Lithuania was still occupied by the Soviets. That's the only other time I've ever heard of the city. Once again, Steve, thank you for sharing your journeys to the smaller and more obscure (to an American) corners of Europe.

I've spent around 6 months in Lithuania and it is such a wonderful place. I am always happy to see Lithuania being shown some love.

Funny to see somebody pass by my favourite restaurant in the Theatre Square with good Lithuanian dishes at a reasonable price (and a menu in English) and then buy a burger,

"It was a dull, misty old morning." Translation ' Moody, atmospheric, and scenic morning"

That looked like a very modern, comfortable train. I’m also impressed with the level of art in these Lithuanian cities. I can’t imagine how many steps a day you average on trips like this one. Cheers and ATB!

Such wonderful rail and maritime history by the looks l could spend a few days there getting to know locals ...thanks again regards Doc from Down Under

Everything looks so clean and tidy!

In Klaipeda, I loved the statue of the wee mannie peering round a corner! Lots of great sculptures everywhere. The wee girl blowing kiss out to sea, the ghost guy crawling up out of the harbour- that spikey dragon/lizard on a house wall.... amazing.

Lithuania may be small but it is rich in history and beauty. The mist is very atmospheric!

Really interesting Steve. I would never have thought of visiting Lithuania, but the train looked very good and Klaipeda seems really interesting. You should have been sponsored by the Lithuanian tourist board !

Great video Steve. I was in Lithuania in August and arrived in Klaipeda on a ferry from Karlsham (another K!) in Sweden. The Curonian Spit, that narrow strip of land is really beautiful with wild, unspoiled beaches. Well worth a visit in summer.