The historic heart of Kaunas, featuring charming narrow streets, historic buildings, and cultural landmarks. The Old Town is home to many museums, centuries-old churches, and the Kaunas Castle.
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Kaunas is a place where convenient infrastructure, closeness to nature, and an active community create ideal living conditions.
A place that suits your lifestyle
(Kaunas districts)
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Old Town (Senamiestis)
Centre (City Centre)
This vibrant district blends historic charm with modern flair. On the one hand, it’s a bustling central business hub with shopping centres, offices, cafes and diverse entertainment options. But it’s not just about commerce – Kaunas city centre recently gained recognition for its UNESCO-listed modernist architecture, adding a unique allure to its already captivating character.
Žaliakalnis
Adjacent to the city centre and known for its green spaces, Žaliakalnis is a residential neighbourhood with a mix of mostly private homes and parks. The neighbourhood is elevated, providing scenic views of the city.
Panemunė
Located on the left bank of the Nemunas River, Panemunė is primarily a peaceful residential area. It is more distant from the city centre but situated near one of the biggest parks in the city – Panemunės Šilas, offering residents a quieter, relaxing atmosphere.
Aleksotas
This neighbourhood is located in close proximity to the city centre and offer a blend of residential, industrial and historic elements.
Žemieji Šančiai
A culturally diverse and rapidly developing district located along the Nemunas River. It combines historic architecture with new housing projects, quiet residential streets, and creative urban spaces.
Dainava
Expansive residential area a little bit further from the city centre. It offers convenient infrastructure including amenities like groceries, parks, schools or kindergartens.
Eiguliai
A peaceful and convenient residential district in the northern part of the city. Eiguliai is rich in parks, schools, medical facilities, and has easy access to public transport.
Šilainiai
One of the largest districts in Kaunas, known for its spacious residential areas and convenient infrastructure.
A city balanced for living
(Infrastructure)
Spacious and Affordable Homes
In Kaunas, you don’t have to choose between a good price, location, and home size. Whether renting or buying, the city offers the best price-to-income ratio among Lithuania’s major cities. This is why Kaunas residents enjoy the most comfortable living – and the largest homes. In 2019, the average home size in Kaunas reached 65.9 square metres.
Easy City Travel
One of the most modern public transport fleets in Europe, optimal urban density, well-planned and developed infrastructure, and new cycling and pedestrian paths ensure comfortable and fast movement around the city without major traffic jams.
Education for Children
Newly built or renovated public and private kindergartens in Kaunas accept children – they don’t put them on waiting lists. Meanwhile, school performance remains strong, with many institutions ranking among the leaders in Lithuania. After classes, children can develop their skills at 11 different non-formal education centers.
Why live in Kaunas?
(What makes the city unique)
A City Surrounded by Greenery and Water
Kaunas is a green city. Its 2,500 hectares of parks and forests make up about 15% of the entire urban area. You can enjoy walks in any of the 17 renovated parks, including Europe’s largest oak grove located near the city center, the Botanical Garden, and numerous smaller squares. Kaunas is surrounded by the Nemunas, Neris, and Nevėžis rivers, the Kaunas Reservoir, and 10 lakes — including the Lampėdžiai quarry lake right within the city. This makes active weekends easy to enjoy, with a yacht club, sailing opportunities, and a new rowing base all at your doorstep.
Immerse Yourself in Culture
A unique cultural scene is taking shape in Kaunas -Kaunas is represented by one of the best basketball teams in Europe — Žalgiris. It is a source of national pride and a true symbol of Lithuania. However, Kaunas — the country’s sports capital — is about much more than basketball. In recent years, a wide range of new sports facilities has opened their doors to both professionals and amateurs: a stadium, an ice arena, an indoor athletics arena, a sailing school, three new swimming pools, as well as tennis, squash, padel, and volleyball centers. Newly developed facilities will also delight fans of extreme sports, rugby, football, and tennis. Many of the city’s 240 outdoor courts for basketball, football, volleyball, and tennis have been renovated as well, and residents can join free boxing, yoga, and other wellness sessions held in city parks. home to some of the best theatres, galleries showcasing high culture, the city’s symphony orchestra, and the highest concentration of museums in Lithuania. Every year, the city hosts 11 regular art festivals, including internationally renowned events such as “Kaunas Jazz,” the “Pažaislis Music Festival,” and the “Kaunas Biennial.” In Kaunas, culture is openly accessible to everyone — whether through the theatrical “Fluxus” marches climbing the city’s hills, large-scale performances on the rivers and their banks, or creative events taking place in neighborhood courtyards.
Sports Infrastructure
Kaunas is represented by one of the best basketball teams in Europe – Žalgiris. It is a source of national pride and a true symbol of Lithuania. However, Kaunas – the country’s sports capital – is about much more than basketball. In recent years, a wide range of new sports facilities has opened their doors to both professionals and amateurs: a stadium, an ice arena, an indoor athletics arena, a sailing school, three new swimming pools, as well as tennis, squash, padel, and volleyball centers. Newly developed facilities will also delight fans of extreme sports, rugby, football, and tennis. Many of the city’s 240 outdoor courts for basketball, football, volleyball, and tennis have been renovated as well, and residents can join free boxing, yoga, and other wellness sessions held in city parks.
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(Relocation guide)
