In the early hours of January 28, 1945 the last remaining German soldiers fled Memel after a bloodthirsty three-month siege that left the city in ruins and its civilian population famously reduced to a mere handful. Within two years Memel was rechristened Klaipėda and, as the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic’s largest port, embarked on yet another chapter in its long and complicated history. Part of an independent Lithuania for two decades, modern-day Klaipėda is an eccentric cocktail mixed from its miscellaneous past personalities. By no stretch of the imagination an international tourist hotspot, its fascination lies primarily in the echoes of its history, a fact impossible to argue with during the summer when the city’s hotels fill to bursting with German tourists whose ancestors once lived here. Boasting enough decent restaurants, bars, clubs and sights to keep visitors busy for a few days at least, Klaipėda sits between the Lithuanian coastal resorts of
Nida and
Palanga, both of them extraordinary in their own ways and each crying out for a visit when in the area. Almost as old as the Lithuanian Constitution itself,
Klaipėda In Your Pocket provides an indispensable peep through the cultural curtains of life in Lithuania’s third city. Comments, suggestions, custard pies and knives in the back are always welcome. Email us at
klaipeda@inyourpocket.com.
Latest Klaipėda Comments:
Bandelių Namai
Sounds wonderful. Where could one find this kind of food in Southnern California?...Klaipėda Hostel
This hostel now has much more facilities. very good location and home-feeling atmosphere. Have bicycle ...Eldorado
Had dinner here last night. Food very good but yes the place looks like a lap dancing club and Lithuania were beating Serbia at basketball on the TV....Klaipėda Tourist Information Centre
Planos e infomracion turistica...Čili Kaimas
I have been twice and on both cases was more than happy with the food. Worthy of mention are their cepelinai (zeppelins - potato with a meat filling, in a cream sauce) which were very good, unlike the ones I had at a roadside cafe which were pure stodge....Bambola
Surprised at such a negative review. To date (August 2009) I have been in Klaipėda for three weeks and since arriving I have been to Bambola more times than I care to count....Haemmerli
We chose this venue for the upcoming event - so far I am delighted with everything, there is going to be for that occasion, and conversation with Max was promising to the max....Senoji Hansa
The tent enclosure is a bit claustrophobic, but in the wind-blown rainy summer that has enveloped LT this year at times, it was a good idea for when my friends and I ate there....Klaipėda Bed & Breakfast
I stayed in the Klaipeda Litinterp hotel in July, 2009. The management was very efficient and helpful, and the room good value for the money....Stora Antis
last july my wife and I had dinner at this lovely restaurant and to my delight my name is ANTIS. It was the first time the waitress had ever met a DUCK named Antis....Kalifornija
i live nearby this club! it's really dangerous. i heard that one person have been killed near c...Klaipėda Bed & Breakfast
The Litinterp system of lodging was great, very friendly and helpful. If we return to Europe we shall seek out Litinterp as our first choice of accommodation....Kalifornija
i think that girls are super inside, but the place is a little bit dangeorous for western style of life....Aribė
I've stayed here a few times, and think it's one of the best bargains in town. I used to roll in on the late train from Vilnius at around 11pm and the receptionist would open up the kitchen and cook me some food....Stora Antis
This cute and cozy little restaurant is a MUST for those looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy a tasty meal....