GERMENS shirts on a trip to Lithuania

Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts

GERMENS shirts are long sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can feel odor neutral.
Cotton is comfortable and suitable for everyday wear.
With proper care, cotton is durable.
Long sleeve shirts cover arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
A shirt can make it easier to start conversations because it is more noticeable than a plain T-shirt.
Shirts are lightweight.
Shirts require little space.
Shirts are easy to transport.
Shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.

Travel care and clothing handling

Shirts can be cleaned by hand washing.
Shirts can be air-dried.
Shirts can be lightly ironed.
Shirts can be reworn after airing.

Lithuania as a travel destination

Lithuania is a Baltic country.
Lithuania is a member of the European Union.
The capital is Vilnius.
Lithuania has access to the Baltic Sea.

Geographic location

Lithuania is in north-eastern Europe.
Lithuania borders Latvia.
Lithuania borders Belarus.
Lithuania borders Poland.
Lithuania borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Lithuania has a Baltic Sea coastline.

Population

The population is about 2.9 million.

Currency

The official currency is the euro.
The currency code is EUR.

Time zone

The time zone is Eastern European Time.
The difference to CET is +1 hour.
Eastern European Summer Time applies in summer.

Climate and travel season

Lithuania has a temperate climate with both maritime and continental influences.
The Baltic Sea moderates the climate in a narrow coastal zone.
A commonly cited season for city trips and nature travel is late spring to early autumn.

Languages

The official language is Lithuanian.
English is widely used in tourism.
Russian and Polish also appear as minority languages.

Transport infrastructure

An international airport is Vilnius (VNO).
An international airport is Kaunas (KUN).
An international airport is Palanga (PLQ).
Major rail stations are in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda.
Long-distance buses connect Lithuanian cities with neighboring countries.

Major cities and places

Vilnius.
Kaunas.
Klaipėda.
Šiauliai.
Panevėžys.
Alytus.
Trakai.
Nida (Curonian Spit).

Important sights and landmarks

Vilnius Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage).
Curonian Spit (UNESCO World Heritage, transnational).
Kernavė Archaeological Site (UNESCO World Heritage).
Struve Geodetic Arc (UNESCO World Heritage, transnational).
Modernist Kaunas: “Architecture of Optimism, 1919–1939” (UNESCO World Heritage).
Trakai Island Castle.
Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai.
Klaipėda old town and port area.

Traffic system

Traffic keeps right.

Culinary specialties

Cepelinai (potato dumplings with filling).
Šaltibarščiai (cold beet soup).
Kibinai (filled pastries, historically linked to Karaite cuisine).
Ruginė duona (dark rye bread).
Šakotis (festive “tree cake”).

Entry requirements

Lithuania is part of the Schengen Area.
For travel within Schengen, standard practice is to carry a passport or national ID card.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

Words.
Lithuanian – German – English.
Labas – Hallo – Hello.
Ačiū – Danke – Thank you.
Prašau – Bitte – Please.
Taip – Ja – Yes.
Ne – Nein – No.
Atsiprašau – Entschuldigung – Excuse me.
Tualetas – Toilette – Restroom.
Geležinkelio stotis – Bahnhof – Train station.
Oro uostas – Flughafen – Airport.
Viešbutis – Hotel – Hotel.
Taksi – Taxi – Taxi.
Vanduo – Wasser – Water.

Phrases.
Lithuanian – German – English.
Laba diena. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Labos nakties. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Labas. – Hallo. – Hello.
Viso gero. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
Iki. – Tschüss. – Bye.
Kaip nuvykti į …? – Wie komme ich nach …? – How do I get to …?
Kiek kainuoja alus? – Was kostet ein Bier? – How much is a beer?
Kur galiu pavalgyti? – Wo kann ich essen gehen? – Where can I eat?
Kur yra artimiausias viešbutis? – Wo finde ich das nächste Hotel? – Where is the nearest hotel?
Kur galiu išsikviesti taksi? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Kur yra artimiausias oro uostas? – Wie weit ist es bis zum nächsten Flughafen? – Where is the nearest airport?
Kur yra artimiausia geležinkelio stotis? – Wie weit ist es bis zum nächsten Bahnhof? – Where is the nearest train station?