Friluftsliv — the Scandinavian art of open-air living — has a natural home in Lithuania. Dense forests, lake country, and a culture of mushroom picking and sauna weekends mirror Norway's outdoor ethos.
Try It Near Vilnius
- Forest bathing in Verkiai Regional Park — no gear required.
- Weekend sauna rental in Trakai or Moletai lake district.
- Berry and mushroom foraging in autumn (go with a local guide).
- Winter ice fishing on frozen lakes — January and February.
About Greta Vilčiauskaitė
Greta Vilčiauskaitė is a Vilnius-born travel writer and food enthusiast. She has spent a decade mapping the capital's courtyards, markets, and trailheads — and still discovers something new every week.