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Christmas forest
Christmas trees that bring joy during the holidays are planted in the Christmas forest near the Verkiai Palace — the number of trees has reached 100.
“Neakivaizdinis Vilnius” cycling route
Ride a bicycle to get messages about the future of the planet and climate change. These green messages are “sent” by none other than sculptures that look mute at first glance. The latest “Neakivaizdinis Vilnius” cycling route along the banks of the river Neris, “The Green Power of Art. Sculptures that Make you Think”, not only encourages you to get on your bike more often and travel around the city in a “green” way, but also to learn to stop and listen to the language of art about important things.
On a 7 km route along the river Neris, eight sculptures have been selected to raise questions about the transience of ourselves and our cities, about nature in the city and how not to overshadow it, about migration, about distance from origins and authenticity, about what makes a person grow.
Bicycle storage
In 2024, modern bicycle storage facilities opened their doors to bicycles and scooters that have no space at home.
Each of the 18 storage facilities contains 16 bicycles and 4 scooters, is automatically locked and accessible to residents 24 hours a day. The safety of bicycles and scooters in ensured by a sliding gate that may be pushed in both directions with an electronic lock, unlocked with a JUDU/Vilnius Resident card. In addition, each bicycle storage facility has tools for bicycle repairs.
Sustainability Hub Vilnius Tech
Here, education, business and science come together. It is a place to build competences through various courses and develop sustainability in the centre’s laboratories.
The Sustainability Hub was established on 3 April 2023. Its aim is to strengthen competences in the field of sustainability, to efficiently carry out the activities of the University, to promote a unified approach to sustainability among VILNIUS TECH departments, and to foster a culture of sustainability and responsibility towards the environment, society, and the region.
“Bird houses” — small libraries
From now on, eight public spaces in Vilnius will have refurbished, repaired and, in some cases, new open-air book “bird houses” — small libraries where everyone can take a book to read or bring books they no longer need for others to read.
Community fridge
Lithuania’s first community fridge is a food-sharing station where anyone can bring extra food that is still edible. Not only city residents who are interested in preserving and conserving food, but also shops, bakeries, cafés and restaurants can now leave food in the fridge.
Food may be put in the fridge or taken as necessary at any time of the day or night, while canned and dry food, personal hygiene and cleaning products can be put on open shelves nearby. The contents of the fridge are constantly monitored by volunteers, and anyone who passes by the community fridge is welcome to bring or take food.
Community centre “Miesto laboratorija“
Visit the café in a sustainable and environmentally friendly educational community centre. A freshly cooked breakfast, lunch or coffee break will enrich your day. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, fresh bread and pastries are waiting for you. On Fridays you will find a farmers’ market. See creativity blossom in the hydroponic garden. Join educational programmes on sustainability. And most importantly, meet like-minded people.
Charging stations for electric vehicles
The charging stations for electric vehicles are currently installed directly on lighting poles or integrated inside them and are stationary. The advantage of this solution is that it maximises the use of the city’s existing lighting infrastructure.
The first cycling street
This is the first real bicycle street in Lithuania, where cyclists are on an equal footing with cars. The street is marked with a bicycle street sign and also has a fully-fledged infrastructure for cyclists, which meets the requirements for this type of street.
The bicycle street is a new format, a traffic regulation measure in Lithuania, which was introduced as late as 2022. Although Vilnius already had bicycle streets before, they did not reflect the infrastructure principles of this type of street — the bicycle street format has been fully implemented only in P. Vileišio Street
Vilnius 100 km
Run, walk, explore — discover new places in Vilnius!
The whole route consists of ten different sections. Everyone, from professional hikers to Vilnius residents who like walking, can enjoy the tranquillity of nature and inspiring views.