Telšiai: Hotels and Accommodation

Telšiai is a destination for travelers who want to book a hotel in the city for their stay.

Culture and History

The Old Town of Telšiai is described as one of Lithuania’s seven protected old towns with architectural heritage. The sculpture park of the Telšiai Faculty of the Vilnius Academy of Arts features 21 sculptures. The park was established on October 21, 2011, on the shore of Lake Mastis. The Žemaitija Village Museum comprises 16 authentic buildings. Visitors can learn traditional weaving on old looms, make toys, and felt wool there.

The historical exhibition of the Žemaitija Museum “Alka” conveys the material and spiritual culture of the Žemaitija region. The museum offers guided tours and educational activities that can be booked. The Telšiai Yeshiva is located in the historic Jewish secondary school of Telšiai. Based on the memories of Holocaust survivors, it tells the history of the yeshiva and the Jewish population of Telšiai. The Telšiai Yeshiva also offers educational programs on the Jewish history of Lithuania, Litvak culture, Jewish traditions, and everyday Jewish life.

The Bear Museum in Telšiai contains more than 5,837 bears and teddy bears made from different materials and available in various sizes and shapes. Tastings of DŽIUGAS® cheese are offered at Sūrio DŽIUGAS Namai at Respublikos g. 49-7 in Telšiai.

Nature and Trails

There is a network of walking and cycling paths along the shore of Lake Mastis. Zakso Hill, also called Zakso Mountain, is located on the shore of Lake Mastis.

The “Aplink Telšių miestą dviračiais” route is an easy 14 km cycling tour. It leads to one of the most beautiful nature trails in the Germantas Landscape Reserve in Telšiai District.

More local pages: Rapaliai, Luokės Seniūnija, Gečaičiai, Mažeikiai, Ubiškė, Varniai, Plateliai, Plungė.

To the higher-level travel overview: Telšiai District.