Average Temperatures:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
-8 |
-6.5 |
-3 |
7 |
12.5 |
16 |
17.5 |
16.5 |
12.5 |
7.5 |
1.5 |
-5 |
Vilnius was officially established in 1323. But a fortified castle at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia rivers was set up earlier. The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the largest and prettiest in the Eastern and Central Europe included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city boasts excellent public transport with trolleybus, bus and minibus routes; plenty of taxis available. Vilnius is a city of contrasts where wealthy historical heritage meets an expanding modernity. People of various nationalities and confessions peacefully coexist together. You will find Vilnius tolerant and safe. Vilnius International Airport has 12 daily operating international airlines and lies 7km from the city centre. Numerous brand new or recently renovated hotels meet high standards. Convention hotels have excellent conference facilities and provide a first-class service.