Kretinga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Samogitia, Lithuania
About Kretinga
The name of the town may drive from "kret-", shaking or boggy ground, but there are several other explanations and only one man ever knew its origin for sure. In 1609 Žemaitija Jonas Karolis Chodkevičius named the place Karolstadt after himself, but no-one else called it that, so Kretinga (in various spellings) it remained. It gradually industrialised, between the horrors of war and Nazi and Soviet occupations, based mostly on agriculture such as knitware and woodwork. A large employer today is local government, as the Klaipėda County admin is based here not in Klaipėda city. Tourist Information Centreis just south of the monastery church at Vilniaus g 2B, open M-Th 08:00-17:00, F 08:00-16:00.
Top Attractions in Kretinga
Explore the best things to see and do in Kretinga:
- ★Kretinga Monastery
- ★Kretinga Museum
- ★St Eleuterijaus Chapel
- ★Vinetu Village
Where to Eat in Kretinga
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restobaras Smagratis
- 🍴Vienaragio Malūnas
Where to Stay in Kretinga
- 🏨Airovita
- 🏨Ecohotel
- 🏨Vienkiemis
Kretinga Travel Guide Sections
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