Practical information

Conference Venues

The first two days of conference will take place at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania (Gedimino pr. 51, Vilnius).
Conference hall, 5th floor, 501 room
You can go up by taking stairs or elevator.
Find it on Google maps or Apple maps

Third day will take place in the National Museum of Lithuania, Old Arsenal (Arsenalo st. 1, Vilnius)
In the conference room on the second floor, it is accessible only by stairs.
Find it on Google maps or Apple maps

Dinner (not covered by the organizers)
La Boheme (Šv. Ignoto str.4, Vilnius)
Find it on Google maps or Apple maps

Getting to Vilnius City Centre

A) BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Airport – City Center Buses:

  • 88 – Airport – Centre – Europa Square;
  • 1– Airport – Viking St. – Station;
  • 2– Airport– Viking St. – Liepkalnio g. – Station;
  • 3G (express) – Airport – Centre – Fabijoniškės;
  • 88N (night bus) – Airport – Centre – Europa Square.

Train/Bus Station – City Center Buses:

  • 1G (express)– Station – Centre – Santariškės;
  • 53 – Station – Centre – Fabjoniškės.

Train/Bus Station – City Center Trolleybuses:

  • 1 – Station – Centre – Karoliniškės;
  • 2– Station – Centre – Saulėtekis;
  • 7 – Station – Cenrte– Pašilaičiai;
  • 20– Station – Centre – Žirmūnai.

Ticket prices:

  • 30 min. ticket – EUR 1
  • 60 min. ticket – EUR 1,25
  • 1-day ticket – EUR 7,50
  • 3-day ticket – EUR 13,50

Purchasing tickets:

  • Trafi App (download herefor Android, here for iOS). The app offers real-time public transport information, ticket purchasing, and live directions.
  • Tap and Go – simply tap your card or smart device (phone, watch) on the terminal in the bus to purchase a one-hour ticket. If a ticket inspector boards, you’ll need to tap the same card or device on their reader to confirm your ticket. Please note: one card or device can only be used for one ticket. If you’re traveling with others, each person must use a separate card or device.

B) BY A SPECIAL TRAIN 

There is a special train running regularly from Vilnius airport to the central railway station.

The ticket costs EUR 0,80. It can be purchased at the ticket machine, in the train, online and at the railway station.

Next to the airport passenger terminal, there is a railway stop, stairs and an elevator for passengers as well as lighting and passenger safety surveillance camera. There is a footway leading from the railway stop to the airport terminal for passengers; the footway has an installed gallery (it is illuminated during the dark time of the day).

C) BY CAR SHARING SERVICES OR TAXI

CONTACT INFORMATION

For any queries, contact us:

Food & Coffee

  • Lithuanian tastes: cepelinai (potato dumplings), kibinai (karaim pastry with meat/veg), šaltibarščiai (cold beet soup with kefir).
  • Coffee culture: try Desertų Klubas, Backstage Café, Taste map or Escedar Coffee Terrace or Bar.
  • Nearby lunch spots:
    • Near National Library: Submarine (daily lunches), Fresh Post (fresh salads), iLunch (cafeteria style food).
    • Near National Museum: Escedar Coffee Terrace (Ethyopian cuisine), Etno Dvaras (traditional Lithuanian), Crustum (casual café with pastries).
  • Vegetarian/vegan: RoseHip, Blue Lotus (Indian and Thai).

Practical Info

💶 Currency: Euro (€)

🗣️ Language: Lithuanian (English widely spoken)

💧 Tap water: safe and drinkable everywhere

🌦 Weather: In October, Lithuania experiences cool and crisp autumn weather, with average daytime temperatures around 7–11°C (45–52°F) and nighttime temperatures dipping to 3–5°C (37–40°F). You can expect cloudy skies, light rain or drizzle, and a chance of moderate rainfall, so an umbrella and rain jacket are recommended. Layered clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for walking tours and evening events.

🛍 Shops: supermarkets open till 22:00

🚨 Emergency number: 112

Culture & Free Time

  • Old Town (UNESCO) – Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Pilies Street.
  • Užupis Republic – quirky artists’ district with its own “constitution.”
  • Museums – National Museum of Lithuania (one of the conference’s venues), MO Museum (Contemporary art museum), Palace of the Grand Dukes
  • Parks and recreation– Bernardine Gardens, Neris riverside, Vingis Park.
  • Evening life – cafés and bars on Vilnius, Islandijos, and Užupis streets; vibrant craft beer scene.

Enjoy your stay in Vilnius!

We look forward to welcoming you to both the National Library and the National Museum.