If you ever happen to wonder around East Europe on a trip, here are 22 great and weird things you can do on your visit.
Go summer bobsledding
Sigulda, Latvia Try out sword fighting
Jaunpils Castle, Latvia Sit on Lenin’s lap
Grutas Park Museum in Lithuania Strike a super European pose
Riga, Latvia Stay in a 700 year old castle like a boss
Jaunpils Castle, Latvia Go kayaking in a river at night
Daugavas River in Riga, Latvia See the biggest Soviet helicopter in a super sketch backyard museum
Riga Aviation Museum, Riga, Latvia Try weird mushrooms at a local supermarket
Central Market in Riga, Latvia Step onto an old sketchy windmill
Ethnographic Open Air museum in Latvia Sit on a giant cannon
Suomenlinna Fortress in Helsinki, Finland Take a tour of an abandoned prison
Patarei prison, Tallinn, Estonia Visit a swamp
Lahemaa National Park in Estonia Jump on a moving train
Riga, Latvia Visit a giant hill full of crosses
Hill of Crosses in Lithuania Pretend to be a pirate for the day
Käsmu captains’ village, Estonia Get locked up for being a tourist
Jaunpils Castle, Latvia Swing on a giant swing
Somewhere in Estonia Climb up an old Soviet lookout tower
Käsmu captains village, Estonia Walk barefoot through glass, rocks and pine cones in an obstacle forest trail
Tukums, Latvia Sit on a unicorn
Republic of Uzupis in Vilnius, Lithuania Visit an abandoned Soviet military submarine station
Hara Submarine Station, Estonia Strike more European poses on giant turtles
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I’m so liking this post! If money is not an object I’d visit Eastern Europe, especially the wierd places you recommended–it’s mostly safe now, right? ;)
Hi Daisy! East Europe is becoming very popular as a tourist destination especially in the last few years because of the rich history and the countries are adapting fast to the increased tourism traffic. However just like visiting any other country precaution should always be used when traveling ex. always travel in groups, don’t stay out super late past the tourist crowds are gone and don’t go down creepy alleys but overall I never felt unsafe in the 2 weeks we spent there.
Hello. Just came across your blog. I am a Lithuanian girl living in America. So awesome and funny you posted all these “weird” things to do in eastern Europe. Thank you for bringing back so many memories about my home country !!!!
Sveiki, Romena!
I am so glad this brought back memories for you! I didn’t mention this in the article but I actually grew up in Latvia and I moved to America when I was 16 as well. These photos were taken on my first trip back to East Europe since I moved to US. We spent 2 weeks driving around Latvia, Lituania, Estonia and Finland searching for unique places to see. Many people don’t realize how fun and amazing East Europe is and I hope to change that.
Cheers,
Laura