Timeline
14:36
Start your walk through the Kaunas Botanical Garden. The extensive grounds offer a peaceful transition from the city noise. Arrive here before the light peaks so you can enjoy the greenery while it is still bright.
15:21
Walk to the Marvelės kaskados. You will arrive just as the golden light hits the stone bridge and the water. This is the key moment for photography and quiet appreciation of the historic structure built in 1881.
16:06
Botanical Garden of Vytautas Magnus University
End your evening at the Botanical Garden of Vytautas Magnus University. As darkness falls, the university-affiliated garden in the Freda district provides a serene spot to reflect on the day. Check the route for the walk back from the waterfalls.
Local tip
The walk between the waterfalls and the gardens is long (over 40 minutes). Plan your timing carefully to ensure you have enough daylight for the first part of the experience.
Check before you go
- The golden light on 15 January ends at 16:28. Sunset is at 16:28.
- The Botanical Garden is large. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk between the anchor and the garden.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kaunas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).