Choosing a city in Lithuania: should Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipėda become your new home?
Choosing a city in Lithuania: should Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipėda become your new home?
A quick rundown of what Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda have to offer their citizens.
Klaipėda – the laid-back coastal city
Klaipėda, Lithuania’s third largest city, is the country’s gateway to the Baltic Sea. While it attracts many Lithuanian and foreign visitors in the summer months, it’s a great place to be all year round. Here’s what Klaipėda has to offer.
Financial incentives for newcomers
Moving to a new country for work can get expensive. But Klaipėda City Municipality is ready to assist newcomers with their relocation costs. The city is currently offering up to €2,400 to highly-qualified specialists to cover rental fees and Lithuanian language courses. You can find more information on Klaipėda’s financial incentives for newcoming talent here.
And once you’re set up here, Lithuania’s international port, dynamic free economic zone and emerging tech cluster offer attractive career opportunities.
Coastal living
Situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Klaipėda boasts pristine beaches of pure white sand, pine forests and plenty of spots for a walk along the waterfront. The city’s Melnragė and Smiltynė beaches don the Blue Flag, the gold standard for beaches. And the Curonian spit is just a short ferry ride away. Here you can find authentic fishing villages set in unspoilt forests and see dolphin performances at the Lithuanian Sea Museum. Meanwhile, thirty kilometres to the north is Palanga, Lithuania’s most popular summer resort. All in all, Klaipėda is the perfect place to enjoy seaside living to the max.
A slow-paced lifestyle
Time seems to move a little bit slower in Klaipėda. Between the calming smell of the sea, the gentle bobbing of masts on the sailboats, and the mild marine climate, it’s easy to enter a relaxed state of mind. Plus, this compact “15-minute city” is easily navigable on foot, by bike, or by public transport. So if you’re looking for a place that combines urban comforts with a leisurely rhythm of life, Klaipėda is your spot.
Read the full original blog post published by “Work in Lithuania” here and find out what other cities have to offer.
