Centre of Europe – Paberžės seniūnija, Lithuania - Atlas Obscura
Places near me Random place

Centre of Europe

Paberžės seniūnija, Lithuania

A small monument in Lithuania marks the geographic center of Europe—or at least one of the claimants.  

View all photos
Centre of Europe ahvenas (Atlas Obscura User)
Left: Centre of Europe ahvenas (Atlas Obscura User)
Right: Centre of Europe ahvenas (Atlas Obscura User)
Centre of Europe ahvenas (Atlas Obscura User)
121
199
Top Places in Lithuania
Kulgrindas
Lithuania
Kaunas Museum for the Blind
Kaunas, Lithuania
Republic of Uzupis
Vilnius, Lithuania
 See All

According to some measures and estimations the centre of Europe is not somewhere in Germany, Austria or other so-called Central-European countries but instead it is located in Lithuania, about 26 kilometers from the capital Vilnius.

Naturally, people in Lithuania got excited about being host to the centre of Europe and a big sculpture park, Europa Park was started at the spot. But, French scientists who had proposed the spot for the center in the first place sent news that they accidentally missed the exact target by couple of kilometers. The correct centre is now marked with a square and a small museum.

Though there are many candidates claiming to be the centre of Europe, this one is marked as such in the Guinness World of Records.

Know Before You Go

If you want to use public transport instead of driving or cycling there, you can use direct bus service from Vilnius Bus Station (runs about 5 times a day; you can book online or pay the driver), or use a local minibus 132 (runs about 4 times a day) from Pramogų arena or Jeruzalė. They will give you certificate as a proof of visit.

geographic markers
Nearby
Europos Parkas
5.38 miles
Female Pedestrian Lights
14.61 miles
Palace of Concerts and Sports
14.95 miles
Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.
Near This Place
Joneikiškės, Lithuania

Europos Parkas

A curious art park at the geographic center of Europe is home to 3,000 television sets and other wonders.
Vilnius, Lithuania

Female Pedestrian Lights

These traffic lights celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the women's suffrage movement in Lithuania.
Palace of Concerts and Sports.
Vilnius, Lithuania

Palace of Concerts and Sports

An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.
Lukiškės Prison
Vilnius, Lithuania

Lukiškės Prison

A century-old prison in the heart of Vilnius is now a lively bar, dance club, and artist residency.
Related Places
Cameron Corner, Australia

Cameron Corner

The point where New South Wales meets Queensland and South Australia.
West Alton, Missouri

Jones Confluence Point State Park

Stand at the point where the two mightiest rivers in the United States converge.
Kuna, Idaho

Idaho Initial Point

A volcanic core jutting above the plain between the Snake and Boise Rivers, a marker identifies the reference point for all U.S. Government Surveys in Idaho.
A white stone with "3M" carved into it along a bike path
Brooklyn, New York

'3M' Mile Marker on Ocean Parkway

The last remaining 19th-century mile marker along the historic Ocean Parkway.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

From Around the Web