Arrival
Maps, schedules, descriptionsThe 21st compact edition of Mėnuo Juodaragis Festival will unfold at a new exclusive location. This time it will visit the region of Raseiniai on the approaches of Samogitia, Western Lithuania. The three-day celebration will take place at the striking complex of Molavėnai Castle Mounds.
Car is the best way to get there, but other options are also available including coach or bike. Special MJR coaches will be available at the Kryžkalnis and Raseiniai coach station. You can also take the special coach directly from Vilnius or Kaunas. We advise choosing the most environmentally friendly way of travelling. Feel free to use the maps, schedules and descriptions provided in this webpage. We hope that your trip to the new location of the festival will be enriching.
SPECIAL MJR COACH FROM VILNIUS OR KAUNAS
Special private coach from Vilnius to festival territory goes on August 24th at 10 am from hotel Panorama (address – Sodų 14, Vilnius), near the bus and train stations and McDonald’s).
First stop in Kaunas at 11 a.m. near MEGA Shopping Centre, adress Islandijos pl. 32)
Neccesary registration – You can book a place in the bus by e-mail: auto@dangus.net
Please write name and surname, contact phone number and required number of seats. Further instructions will be sent to you by email.
The price for one person including way back is €25.
Trip back to Vilnius on August 26th at 17:30 from the festival.
More info – Trip by Special BusR >>
BY COACH
Everyday from Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda there are public buses to Raseiniai bus station and Kryžkalnis.
Coach schedules:
Vilnius-Raseiniai >>
Raseiniai – Vilnius >>
Kaunas – Raseiniai >>
Raseiniai – Kaunas >>
Klaipėda – Raseiniai >>
Raseiniai – Klaipėda >>
SPECIAL MJR BUS
From Kryžkalnis or Raseiniai Bus Station to Festival territory – Molavėnai
August 24th (Friday)
Kryžkalnis – Molavėnai
10:40
14:20
16:40
19:50
Raseinių Bus Station – Molavėnai
11:30
August 26th (Sunday)
Molavėnai – Kryžkalnis (neccesary registration at Festival Info centre)
10:30
17:00
Molavėnai – Raseiniai Bus Station (neccesary registration at Festival Info centre)
09:10
If you missed special festival bus, call a taxi +370 602 02020. Price from Kryžkalnis to festival area 17€, from Raseiniai to festival area 12€.
BY CAR
From Vilnius
1 option:
- use highroad A1 to Klaipėda direction, take the exit toward Viduklės Gelež. St./Paupys >>
- turn to right to Viduklė>> and go forward until road 196,
- in road 196 turn to left (to Kryžkalnis) >> and go forward until sign on right “Molavėnų piliakalnių kompleksas”,
- turn right to Lioliai >> and follow sign “Molavėnų piliakalnių kompleksas”.
2 option:
- use highroad A1 to Klaipėda direction,
- turn right (near “Nikola”) >> and go through the gate >>,
- forward to Lioliai >> and follow brown sign “Molavėnų piliakalnių kompleksas”.
From Klaipėda:
- use highroad A1 to Kaunas direction, take the exit to Kryzkalnis
- go to road 196 direction Nemakščiai, Viduklė, Molavėnai.
- turn left to “Molavėnų piliakalnių kompleksas” and follow brown signs.
BY BIKE
Cycling enthusiasts are invited to join MJR XXI festival by the most ecological transport media, either together with organised bicycle trip from Kaunas or separately.
The route will take you through beautiful nature regions of Central Lithuania.
Registration and confirmation is necessary for every person and can be done via e-mail <mjrdviraciai@gmail.com> or phone +370 614 76282.
To enjoy the most ecological trip to festival, it is recommended to check your gear, inventory and be prepared to fully immerse yourself into the magic touch with nature. More information >>