Klaipėda County

Klaipėda County is an administrative region along the Baltic Sea coast in western Lithuania that includes the Curonian Spit and features mixed landscapes of plateaus and lowlands. The area comprises several municipalities, with Klaipėda city serving as its economic and transportation center.

The region experienced major demographic shifts after World War II, as the previously German-speaking population left and was replaced by Lithuanian and Russian speakers. This transformation shaped the social structure that persists today.

The region carries strong maritime roots that shape how people here live and celebrate, visible in the bustling seaports and festivals tied to coastal life.

Getting around the area is easier by car or local buses that connect the various municipalities and coastal zones. Planning a visit between late spring and early autumn gives the best conditions for exploring the coastline and outdoor sites.

The territory encompasses the Curonian Spit, a narrow strip of land with massive sand dunes situated between the Baltic Sea and a lagoon, recognized as a World Heritage site. This unusual landscape formed through natural processes over thousands of years.

Location: Lithuania

Capital city: Klaipėda

Shares border with: Kaliningrad Oblast, Telšiai County, Tauragė County

Website: http://klaipeda.aps.lt

GPS coordinates: 55.66667,21.16667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43