Where the Hill of Crosses is located?

Hill of Crosses is located in Northern Lithuania, 46 km from the border of Latvia/Lithuania. Hill of Crosses is 123 km (1 hour and 45 min) drive from Riga and 220 km (2 hours and 35 min) drive from Vilnius.

When the first crosses were placed?

The first crosses were placed in 1831. In written records, the Hill of Crosses first time was mentioned in 1850.

How many crosses are at the sight?

There are about 200 000 crosses at the sight. The exact number is unknown and the hill gets bigger as more and more crosses are placed every single day.

Can the sight be visited during the winter?

The sight can be visited at any time of the year. The sight is very beautiful when covered with snow but please dress accordingly to the weather so you can stay at the place as long as you want.

Can I leave a cross at the sight?

Yes, you can leave a cross at the sight. You can make a cross by yourself and take it on a tour or purchase one on a sight.

Is there a minimum number of people required for the tour?

There is no minimum number of people required for the tour. Private tours can be set up also for solo travelers and couples.

Hill of Crosses Tour from Riga

Price from: 45 € /PP

Price Includes:

Hotel pick up/drop off
Transportation
Tour guide

Duration:

7 hours, including transfers

More than 150 thousand crosses in one place, on one hill. The Hill of Crosses is an historical and architectural monument, which attracts people with its peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. Its exact origins are unknown, but it is thought that the first crosses were placed on the former Jurgaičiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising. Over the centuries, not only crosses, but giant crucifixes, carvings of Lithuanian patriots, statues of the Virgin Mary and thousands of tiny effigies and rosaries have been brought here by Catholic pilgrims. On September 7, 1993, Pope John Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses, declaring it a place for hope, peace, love and sacrifice. In 2000, a Franciscan hermitage was opened nearby.

You can choose one of three options we have made or contact us with your own program:

Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace

10:00 Pick up from your hotel (pick up time can be adjusted to your needs)
11:00 A photo stop at Bauska Medieval castle
11:30 Arriving at Rundale Palace (you can book a guided tour of the Palace (40 EUR in total) or have a free time up to 2 hours)
13:30 Lunch time in local restaurant (own expense)
14:45 A photo stop on the border of Latvia-Lithuania
15:30 Hill of Crosses (a 30 min guided tour and a free time up to 30 min – can be extended if the group wants)
16:30 Leaving Hill of Crosses for Riga
18:30 Drop off at your hotel

Price from 65 EUR/pp (if at least 7 people in group), including transportation; entry tickets to Rundale Palace (long route) and gardens; permissions to take photos at the palace; guided tour of Hill of Crosses.

Hill of Crosses and Siauliai city

10:00 Pick up from your hotel (pick up time can be adjusted to your needs)
11:00 A photo stop on the border of Latvia-Lithuania
11:30 Hill of Crosses (a 30 min guided tour and a free time up to 30 min – can be extended if the group wants)
13:30 Guided tour of Siauliai city (40 min) & Lunch time in local restaurant (own expense)
14:45 Leaving Siauliai city for Riga
15:30 Drop off at your hotel

Price from 65 EUR/pp (if at least 5 people in group), including transportation; guided tour of Hill of Crosses and Siauliai city.

Hill of Crosses

10:00 Pick up from your hotel (pick up time can be adjusted to your needs)
11:00 A photo stop on the border of Latvia-Lithuania
11:50 Hill of Crosses (a 30 min guided tour and a free time up to 30 min – can be extended if the group wants)
13:00 Leaving Hill of Crosses for Riga via Jelgava city
15:15 Leaving Jelgava city for Riga

Price from 45 EUR/pp (if at least 7 people in group), including transportation and a guided tour of Hill of Crosses.

We keep the groups small (max 8 people in group); If you are a group of more than 8 people, we can offer only private tour.
To reduce the price you can make a reservation and keep the tour open for other travellers to join, therefore reducing the price.

There is an option to be dropped off at Siauliai coach or train station to continue your way to Vilnius or been picked up from Siauliai and travel onwards Riga by choosing one off three tours.

FAQ: Hill Of Crosses Tour

Where the Hill of Crosses is located?

Hill of Crosses is located in Northern Lithuania, 46 km from the border of Latvia/Lithuania. Hill of Crosses is 123 km (1 hour and 45 min) drive from Riga and 220 km (2 hours and 35 min) drive from Vilnius.
When the first crosses were placed?

The first crosses were placed in 1831. In written records, the Hill of Crosses first time was mentioned in 1850.
How many crosses are at the sight?

There are about 200 000 crosses at the sight. The exact number is unknown and the hill gets bigger as more and more crosses are placed every single day.
Can the sight be visited during the winter?

The sight can be visited at any time of the year. The sight is very beautiful when covered with snow but please dress accordingly to the weather so you can stay at the place as long as you want.
Can I leave a cross at the sight?

Yes, you can leave a cross at the sight. You can make a cross by yourself and take it on a tour or purchase one on a sight.
Is there a minimum number of people required for the tour?

There is no minimum number of people required for the tour. Private tours can be set up also for solo travelers and couples.