Timeline
10:00
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Marsas Mieste. It opens at 09:00 on Sundays, making it a calm start to your morning. The atmosphere is relaxed and central, perfect for settling in before your journey up the hill.
10:30
Walk to the Aleksotas Funicular. This 1935 railway connects the Old Town with the Aleksotas district. Ride up to the top for a change of scenery and a view of the Vytautas Bridge from above.
10:45
Stroll through the Kaunas Botanical Garden. Established in 1923, these extensive gardens offer a peaceful green space just a short walk from the funicular station. It is a quiet place to enjoy the day's light.
Local tip
The funicular runs every 10 minutes but takes a midday lunch break. Check the schedule if you arrive between 12:00 and 13:00. The botanical garden is a large area, so wear comfortable shoes for the walk from the station.
Check before you go
- Marsas Mieste opens at 09:00 on Sundays.
- The Aleksotas Funicular closes at 19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kaunas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).