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Golden Light at the Park of Hills

Watch the winter sun dip behind the Three Crosses while warming up with a drink in the courtyard nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:20

    Sakwa

    Grab a hot drink and a pastry at this retro-styled café. The two-storey building feels like a suburban home, and the Lithuanian and Polish menu offers a gentle start to the day.

  2. 15:08

    Park of Hills

    Walk through the Park of Hills toward the west. The 24.5-hectare space between the Neris and Vilnia rivers provides a quiet, green buffer as you head toward the viewpoint.

  3. 16:19

    Three Crosses Hill

    Stand at the base of Three Crosses Hill. This monument to seven Franciscan friars offers the perfect vantage point. At 16:23, the sun sets toward the SW, casting a final golden glow over the Old Town.

  4. 16:43

    Artistai

    End the walk in the large courtyard of this pub. It is the ideal spot to relax, watch the last light fade, and enjoy live music in a friendly atmosphere.

Local tip

The courtyard at Artistai is specifically noted as a great place to relax and watch the sunset, making it the natural conclusion to a west-facing view.

Check before you go

  • Sakwa is open Mo-Su 10:00-23:00.
  • Artistai is open Mo 11:00-24:00; Tu,We 11:00-01:00; Th,Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 12:00-17:00; Su 12:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Artistai is open at 16:43 only on Mo, Tu, We, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vilnius (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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