Overview
Vilnius is the largest city in Lithuania, and its capital. It has 65 churches and a bit of a Gothic feel to it as wandering paths taking you past the palaces of feudal Lords, shops and the workshops of craftsmen. One can feel the history seep out of this city. Voted 2009 European Capital of Culture this is definitely a unique venue for your stag weekend. This quirky town has a vibrant can do spirit, and tens of thousands of students! There is no shortage of partying here, and the history of old has combined with great art and modernism, cheap booze and a sense of pride from your stag party hosts.

Facts
• Vilnius has a population of approximately 600,000.
• The bronze statue that went up instead of the statue of Lenin, which was torn down when independence from Soviet rule was gained, is a statue of Frank Zappa!
• There is a spot quite close to Vilnius, which is said to be the Geographical Centre of Europe.
• Although English is widely spoken, the official language of Vilnius is Lithuanian.
• Vilnius has done such a good job of preserving the Baroque, Renaissance, Gothic and classical buildings, as well as the layout and natural setting of the town, that the entire old town has been name a UNESCO world heritage site.

Daytime Activities
A stag party weekend in Vilnius offers a range of activities bound to get that adrenaline pumping! Shoot KGB pistols, go 4x4 driving or combine them with a full military action day! Bungee jumping, parachuting, fake kidnappings and clay pigeon shooting are all on the Vilnius stag party activity list!

Nightlife
As we have come to expect, former capital cities in the Eastern Block are packed to the rafter with young people, with lots of energy and cheap booze! A stag party in Vilnius will by no means be a let-down! The Old Town is the place to be at night, with restaurants, clubs, bars and pubs everywhere! Most of the hot spots in Vilnius are a one stop party shop and can offer your stag party a bit of everything. Beer is locally brewed, (some at 9.5%) try Kalnapilis and Utenos for some local flavour, but with 60% proof you should go easy. Dress nice boys – this stag party is taking place in the European Cultural Capital after all!

Weather
Although the average temperature is a nippy 6.1°C, you can make sure that you are there in the summer, to appreciate the days that do get over 30°C, and avoid those months (January) when its -4.9 °C. Summer is a great in Vilnius (June – August) as the locals get frisky and the bars and outdoor cafes are pumping! Ice fishing can be added to your stag party to do list if you come in winter, so pick your travel date carefully – they have recorded temperatures of - 25°C. Good quality thermals may need packing… just in case!

Currency
This currency in Vilnius is the Lithuanian Lita. ATMs are abundant in the city and many places do accept British visa cards.

Transport
The Vilnius International Airport is your gateway to almost anywhere in the world from here. Buses and trains are the cheapest most hassle free way for your stag party to get to your destination. Once there, the city is great to get around on foot. Taxis are available, but make sure you use a reputable company and ask how much it will cost before the driver whisks you away in their cab of debt! The rest of the public transport available is world class.