Klaipeda

Memel was formerly one of Teutonic rule's strongholds in the Baltic, later becoming a wealthy port and trade town of the Duchy of Prussia, and then the northernmost city in the German Empire of the nineteenth century.

That means visitors can weave between curious sculptures and cobblestone squares in the Old Town, visit Lithuanian taverns to sample locally brewed beer, and tour the bulwarks of Klaipeda Castle all in the same day, and that's not even taking into account the medieval docksides, cannong-dotted Prussian bastions, and German-styled beer halls in the main square!

The "Sea Festival" (Jros vent) is the most important event in Klaipeda, and it takes place on the final weekend of July. It's really crowded, but it's a lot of fun if you want to go to any local activities. Klaipeda is around 30 kilometers from Palanga and only a few minutes by ferry from the Curonian Spit, a must-see sight in Lithuania and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Location: Lithuania
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: ''Sea Festival" (Jros vent)
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: The ideal time to ski at Klaipeda is usually around December 17th, when the new snow is at its deepest.