Kelme

Kelmė is a historic town in Šiaulių apskritis, about 40 km west of Šiauliai, with a population of around 3,000. It is known for its historic church, the Kelmė Regional Museum and connections to the surrounding agricultural landscape.

Climate is continental with cold winters and warm summers. The town centre is compact and walkable.

By Plane

The nearest major airports are Vilnius (VNO IATA) and Kaunas (KUN IATA), both with budget flights from across Europe.

By Train

By Car / Road

Kelmė is about 40 km west of Šiauliai, reachable in about 35 minutes by car. Buses from Šiauliai run regularly.

The town centre is compact and walkable. Local buses connect to nearby towns.

• Kelmė Church — the main church in the town centre, a landmark of the local community.

• Kelmė Regional Museum — exhibits on local history and the heritage of the region.

• Town centre — traditional streets and buildings reflecting the rural character of Šiaulių apskritis.

• Walk through the town centre and visit the local church.

• Explore the surrounding countryside and agricultural landscape.

• Attend local cultural events at the community centre.

Local restaurants serve traditional Lithuanian food, including cepelinai (potato dumplings) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). Small cafés and eateries in the town centre offer home-cooked meals.

Tap water is safe to drink.

• Budget: Local guesthouses and B&Bs offer basic accommodation.
• Mid-range: Small hotels in the town centre offer comfortable rooms at affordable rates.

Basic shopping available in local shops.

• Šiauliai — the county capital, the nearest major city.
• Hill of Crosses — 12 km north of Šiauliai, a famous pilgrimage site.