Klaipeda, the final port from The Tall Ships Races Baltic 2009, has literally fallen in love with the Tall Ships fleet, and is impatient to offer a warm welcome once again. A unique combination of culture, nature and history will make the four days that the ships are in port fly by.
Klaipeda is the oldest Lithuanian city, established in 1252. From historic times the town was the heart of Lithuania Minor - a region around Klaipeda - that for over six hundred years belonged to Prussia and Germany and during the Napoleonic wars, for a short period Klaipeda was the capital of Prussia. After WW1 the city was under French rule until the revolt of 1923, when Lithuania Minor was joined to Lithuania Greater. Over the centuries, not just Germans and Lithuanians, but also the Dutch, Scottish, English, Russians and many more nationalities have called Klaipeda their home.
Contemporary Klaipeda is the third largest Lithuanian city and one of the most dynamically developing cities of the country, and has been bestowed with the highest European awards for international cooperation. It is a city with two universities, the largest port on the Eastern Baltic and is surrounded by unrivaled nature: part of the city territory belongs to the UNESCO natural heritage site.
If you have never been to Klaipeda, this will be the perfect opportunity. Ships berthed in the very centre of the old town, will be provided with quality services. You will find museums, galleries and recreational attractions, a variety of pubs, restaurants, shops and on top of all that - a spectacular programme!
For more information please contact
klaipeda@tallships.lt