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Biržai

Northern Lithuania town with Renaissance castle, Lithuania's beer capital, and the country's most impressive sinkholes.

Biržai is a northern Lithuanian town, seat of the Radziwiłł family since the 16th century. The Radziwiłł princes built a fortress and Reformed church, making Biržai a center of Protestantism in Lithuania. The surroundings are famous for karst sinkholes and breweries.

Quick Facts

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pop. 13 000
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Founded 1455
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Area 17 km²
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Best Time to Visit May–September
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Attractions 6

About

Biržai is a Northern Lithuanian town, unofficially called Lithuania's beer capital. The famous Rinkuškiai Brewery operates here, offering tastings and tours. Biržai Castle is one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Lithuania, built by the Radziwiłł family in the 17th century. Today it houses the "Sėla" regional museum. The Biržai area is geologically unique – it has the most sinkholes (karst collapses) in Lithuania. The largest is Cow Cave (30 m diameter, 12 m deep). Astravas Manor is another architectural gem, surrounded by a romantic park.

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Tips

  • Beer tasting at Rinkuškiai – most popular activity
  • Sinkholes – unique geological phenomenon
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Getting Around

  • Compact town – center walkable
  • By car to sinkholes and Rinkuškiai brewery

Attractions

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Attractions

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Biržai Castle

The only bastion castle in Lithuania (16th-17th c.). Restored Renaissance fortress with museum, arsenal, and observation…

⏱ 60 min 💰 Adults €5, students €2.50 Historic Sites
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Karst Sinkholes

Unique geological phenomenon – over 9,000 sinkholes in the region. Some very large – houses and cars have been "swallowe…

⏱ 60 min 💰 Free Nature & Parks
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Beer Breweries

Biržai is Lithuania's beer capital. Rinkuškiai, Jovarus and others – you can visit breweries and taste local beer.…

⏱ 90 min 💰 Tasting from €10 Food & Drinks
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Lake Širvėna

The largest karst lake in Lithuania. By the castle – ideal for walks, picnics, and water sports.…

⏱ 60 min 💰 Free Nature & Parks
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Biržai Regional Museum "Sėla"

Regional museum housed in the Renaissance Biržai Castle. Exhibitions present Biržai region history, Radziwiłł family leg…

⏱ 60 min 💰 Adults €5, students €2.50 Museums & Galleries
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Rinkuškiai Brewery

Main brewery of Lithuania's beer capital with brewing traditions since the 19th century. Tours of the brewery with beer …

⏱ 60 min 💰 Tour with tasting from €10 Museums & Galleries

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Biržų pilis

pilis · 0.6 km

Radvilų bastioninė tvirtovė – geriausiai išsilaikiusi tokio tipo pilis Rytų Europoje.

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