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    Cathedral Square Christmas Market and the Vilnius Christmas Tree

    Cathedral Square, in front of the white neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral and its freestanding bell tower, is the heart of the Vilnius Christmas market. The 2026 market runs from 28 November to 27 December, and last year…

    Address
    Katedros aikštė, 01143 Vilnius
    Nearest transit
    Katedros aikštė bus and trolleybus stops, 2-min walk; Vilnius station, 25-min walk
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    Cathedral Bell Tower and Gediminas Tower - Views over the Lights

    For the best views of the Christmas tree and the market, climb the Cathedral Bell Tower, which stands separately beside the cathedral. For a small fee, visitors can climb to the top for a bird's-eye view over Cathedral…

    Address
    Cathedral Bell Tower, Katedros aikštė; Gediminas Tower, Arsenalo g. 5, 01143 Vilnius
    Nearest transit
    Next to Cathedral Square; funicular from the Old Arsenal courtyard to Gediminas Tower
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    Christmas Train and Carousel - Free Festive Rides

    Vilnius adds to its Christmas market with free festive rides. A Christmas train winds through the illuminated Old Town streets from Cathedral Square, running from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, according to Go…

    Address
    Starting from Cathedral Square, 01143 Vilnius
    Nearest transit
    Katedros aikštė stops, 2-min walk
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    Town Hall Square Ice Rink - Skating in the Old Town

    Town Hall Square, at the southern end of the Old Town's main street, hosts an open-air ice rink during the Christmas season, surrounded by historic buildings and the neoclassical Town Hall. In the 2025 season, the rink…

    Address
    Rotušės aikštė, 01122 Vilnius
    Nearest transit
    15-min walk from Cathedral Square via Pilies Street
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    Opera and Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker and Festive Performances

    The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT), a short walk from Cathedral Square near the Neris river, is the city's main stage for opera and classical ballet. In December, a night at the theatre is one of…

    Address
    Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, A. Vienuolio g. 1, 01104 Vilnius
    Nearest transit
    10-min walk from Cathedral Square; Operos ir baleto teatras bus and trolleybus stops nearby

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