Quick Overview:
Want something different and memorable for your
stag do? Choose this Eastern European town;
Vilnius is a great choice for the stag weekend buddies who want something totally unique and cool. It’s the Lithuanian capital and is just 200 miles from the coast. This town is known for a lively and quirky attitude that’s fresh and very appealing. Expect to find a serious party scene in
Vilnius but also a lot of old world charm you won't find everywhere today. It’s the perfect choice for stag nights and a weekend of cool activities with your mates.
In a Nutshell:
- English and Russian are spoken here by most people and the official language of
Vilnius is Lithuanian.
- Expect a wallet-friendly
stag do: food and alcohol are very cheap here in Vilnius and throughout Eastern Europe.
- The locals are warm and friendly. You’ll find they are helpful if you are lost and need directions or want someone to watch a great football match with in the pub.
- Nearly 600,000 people live in Vilnius.
- You may have heard that old statues of Lenin were taken down after the fall of communism. Vilnius replaced theirs with a statue of someone bound to make you smile – American singer Frank Zappa. Now that’s a guy who knew how to party!
- Near Vilnius is a site some say is the geographical centre of Europe.
Out on the Town:
The party scene has mushroomed up throughout Vilnius in recent years. Just as in all former Eastern Block capital cities, you can expect lots of great nightlife and activity. The centre of the nightlife scene is the Old Town. You’ll find pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants galore to explore with your stag night buddies. Love beer? You’ll get excited to learn that not only is there great beer in Vilnius but it is known for having quite a kick – with 9.5% alcoholic content! Try Utenos and Kalnapilis for great local beers.
stag do buddies will do well to remember the well-dressed man gets the attention: most of the clubs have a dress policy. So pack something that looks great before you go to Vilnius.
Daytime Activities:
You’ll keep your stag weekend mates active all day with KGB pistol shooting and quad biking, to name just a couple of the cool activities available in Vilnius. All of the popular favorites are here too: karting, clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 driving and just about anything else you can imagine that is fun and exciting. Chillisauce suggests you also check out some of Vilnius’ more unique activities like the full-on military action day, an extreme bungee jump, tandem parachute drop or arrange for stag buddies to be (fake) kidnapped.
Weather:
You’ll find a great summer here in Vilnius with an average temperature of 22 C. The winter can drop below zero. Vilnius is a four-season climate.
Currency:
The Lithuanian Lita (LTL). £1 = 5.049LTL (approximate) is the national currency.
Transport:
Buses and trains are the easiest and most practical way to get around for your stag night. The Old Town city centre is quite compact and you’ll be able to travel this on foot with no hassle. Want a taxi? Call a company (check if they are reputable) and don’t hail one from the streets. Some taxi drivers will try to rip tourists off so always check that the meter is running – and get an idea of how much the fare is before setting off on your stag weekend activities.