15 Days in Baltic Kaleidoscope from Klaipeda

Travel along the River Memel to Kaunas. Visit the castle, the town hall square lined with Gothic houses and churches and the Vytautas Church on a tour of the town. About 30 km west of Vilnius lies Trakai with its beautiful moated castle. Two wooden bridges lead to the peninsula, which is idyllically situated between three lakes. 2 nights in the Hotel Comfort LT (middle class) or Courtyard by Marriott (upper middle class). Approx. 320 km/approx. 2.5 hours (breakfast).

On the way to Sigulda, we recommend a stop in Siauliai. Here you will find the Hill of Crosses, a place of pilgrimage with thousands of crosses. The magnificent baroque Rundale Castle (Ruhendahl), affectionately known by Latvians as "Little Versailles", should also be visited (optional). Probably the most beautiful building in the Baltic States, it impresses visitors with 138 magnificent rooms with impressive stucco work and an extensive park. One night in Hotel Sigulda (middle class) or Hotel Sigulda (superior room) (upper middle class). Approx. 435 km/approx. 5.5 hours (breakfast).

The Gauja National Park around Sigulda, nicknamed "Latvian Switzerland", is an Eldorado for nature lovers. Turaida Castle offers breathtaking views of the Gauja River valley. Via Cesis, with its well-preserved Wenden Castle, you travel to the university city of Tartu. One night in Hotel Dorpat (middle class) or Hotel Antonius (upper middle class). Approx. 240 km/approx. 4 hours (breakfast).

Explore the university and Hanseatic city of Tartu in the morning. As students predominate here, the charming small town, whose town hall square is home to numerous restaurants and cafés, is also known as the "head of Estonia". The journey continues along the shores of Lake Peipus and into the Laheema National Park. There are some magnificent manor houses there, of which the Palmse Manor is particularly worth seeing. One night at Hotel Sagadi Manor (middle class) or Hotel Vihula Manor Country Club (upper middle class). Approx. 200 km/approx. 3 hours (breakfast).

You leave the Laheema National Park, whose landscape is characterized by peninsulas and bays reaching far into the sea. Before heading to the Estonian capital, you make a detour to the picturesque fishing villages of Altja and Kasmu. You then continue along Estonia's picturesque Baltic coast to the capital Tallinn, whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to its rich history, Tallinn also offers a lively cultural scene, excellent restaurants, cozy cafes and a variety of art galleries. 2 nights in Hotel St. Barbara (middle class) or Hotel L'Ermitage (upper middle class). Approx. 100 km/approx. 1.5 hours (breakfast).

You return to Riga along the coast. We recommend a stopover in Parnu, the charming town on the west coast of Estonia. The beach promenade, golden sandy beaches, extensive parks and the historic city center make this idyllic little town Estonia's most popular seaside resort. 2 nights in Hotel ibis Riga Centre (mid-range) or Hotel Wellton Centrum or Hotel Tallink Riga (upper mid-range). Approx. 310 km/approx. 5.5 hours (breakfast).

You drive through the province of Courland, which is characterized by rolling hills, birch avenues, villages with colourfully painted houses and secluded beaches. Via the picturesque little town of Tukums and Kandava, where the remains of the walls of an order castle can be found, you reach Liepaja. 2 nights in Hotel Liva (middle class) or Hotel Promenade (upper middle class). Approx. 245 km/approx. 4 hours (breakfast).

Today the journey continues towards Lithuania to Klaipeda. Explore the Lithuanian spa and seaside resort of Palanga on the way there. The wide sandy beach fringed by dunes and pine trees attracts many visitors to the town and the beach promenade invites you to take a stroll. The local amber museum is well worth a visit. One night in the Hotel ibis Style Aurora (middle class) or Amberton Hotel Klaipeda (upper middle class). Approx. 100 km/approx. 1.5 hours (breakfast).