Sight guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Visiting Vilnius TV Tower
The 326-metre tower west of the centre was a site of the 13 January 1991 events, when Soviet troops seized it and 14 civilians were killed; a memorial stands at its foot.
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Quick answer
Vilnius TV Tower is a viewpoint in Karoliniškės, Vilnius. Allow 1.5 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- Karoliniškės
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, history and kids
- Best months
- June–August
About Vilnius TV Tower
The 326-metre tower west of the centre was a site of the 13 January 1991 events, when Soviet troops seized it and 14 civilians were killed; a memorial stands at its foot. A lift rises to a revolving café at about 165 metres with views across the city and forests.
Tip: Read the small exhibition about 1991 at the base before going up, and choose a clear day for the view.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Karoliniškės.
Best time to visit Vilnius TV Tower
Vilnius TV Tower is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-August the sun sets at about 20:52 local time (calculated for Vilnius).
When to visit Vilnius has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Vilnius TV Tower is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Old Town walk: Pilies street to the Gate of Dawn and Vilnius Cathedral and Cathedral Square.
- No. 15 of the 19 sights in our Vilnius things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Vilnius with kids.
If you like Vilnius TV Tower
- Gediminas' Tower and Castle Hill — Old Town, 1 hour
- Vilnius University — Old Town, 1–1.5 hours
- Hill of Three Crosses — Kalnai Park, 1 hour
- Energy and Technology Museum — Šnipiškės, 1.5 hours
Staying near Vilnius TV Tower
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Vilnius TV Tower?
Plan 1.5 hours.
+Is Vilnius TV Tower free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Vilnius TV Tower?
June–August for the most comfortable weather. Read the small exhibition about 1991 at the base before going up, and choose a clear day for the view.
+Do I need to book Vilnius TV Tower in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Vilnius TV Tower good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Vilnius. Vilnius is compact and relaxed with children, with traffic-free Old Town streets, riverside parks and playgrounds, and castles that feel like a fairy tale.