Vilnius winters are cold and dark, but the city leans in — outdoor skating rinks, cross-country ski tracks in city parks, and luminous snow in the Old Town at dawn.
Winter Highlights
- Cathedral Square ice rink — central, festive, open December–March.
- Cross-country skiing at Vingis Park when snow allows.
- Snowy hikes on Three Crosses Hill — crampons optional, warm boots not.
- Hot chocolate in the Old Town after any outdoor session.
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.