Visitor information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The public transport system is made up of city and private buses, minibuses and trolleybuses. Most routes run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. or a little later. Single tickets for regular city buses and trolleybuses can be purchased from any Lietuvos Spauda kiosk for 2 Lt per ticket or direct from the driver for 2.50 Lt. On a city bus single tickets need to be validated in the appropriate device. A single ticket is valid for one journey of any distance on any one bus or trolleybus. A fine for riding without a ticket is 100 Lt.

Tickets for private buses are only available on board and are sold by a conductor for 2 Lt per ticket.

The minibuses follow similar routes to buses and trolleybuses. They are much faster and cost a little more to use. Tickets are sold by the driver for 3 Lt per ticket. They have no official stops, so in order to stop a minibus you need to stand by the side of the road and wave your hand to get the attention of the driver.

Beware of pickpockets who work several routes around the city.

PLACES TO VISIT AND MUSEUMS

• Vilnius Tourist Information Centre
• Museums of Lithuania

SHOPPING

Akropolis
Ozo Str. 25
http://www.akropolis.lt

Europa
Konstitucijos Ave. 7a
http://www.europa.lt
It is a shopping centre in the business district just north of the river. You'll find three floors of shops, a couple of restaurants and a few places for drinking coffee. Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Gedimino 9
Gedimino Ave. 9
http://www.gedimino9.lt
It is a shopping centre on the city's major street. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ozas
Ozo Str. 18
http://www.ozas.lt

Panorama
Saltoniskiu Str. 9
http://www.panorama.lt

CURRENCY

The currency unit in Lithuania is the litas (Lt), which comes in denominations of 10 Lt, 20 Lt, 50 Lt, 100 Lt and 500 Lt notes and 1 Lt, 2Lt and 5 Lt coins. 1 litas equals 100 cents. There are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins. The litas is pegged to the euro at the rate of 3.45 Lt to €1.

Hotels, restaurants and shops happily accept major credit cards. Plenty of ATMs can be found on Gedimino Avenue and Pilies Street as well as in all big shopping centres. However, if you are planning a trip to the countryside, make sure you take enough cash along.

PHONE CALLS

To call a fixed line in Lithuania, use +370 followed by the city code and subscriber number. To call a Lithuanian mobile phone, you should dial the last eight numbers, preceded by +370.

WEATHER

The climate is rather mild in Vilnius. It is usually warm in September with temperatures around 18 - 20°C. It is a good idea to bring a sweater and a rain umbrella.

HEALTH

No special precautions are needed, no special vaccinations required.

VISA

All foreign visitors entering Lithuania must have a valid passport. For some countries a visa or invitation letter is necessary. Information about visa requirements and the location of embassies can be found on the website of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. For questions concerning visas please contact the Meeting Secretariat. Please apply for your visa well in advance of your journey.

INSURANCE

All participants are reminded that neither the Organizing Committee nor the Meeting Secretariat ViaConventus are liable for any losses, accidents or damage done to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.