{"id":11411,"date":"2023-08-18T13:31:45","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T10:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klaipedatravel.lt\/sport-in-klaipeda\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T17:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T15:33:17","slug":"sport-in-klaipeda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/klaipedatravel.lt\/en\/sport-in-klaipeda\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports in Klaip\u0117da"},"content":{"rendered":"

Klaip\u0117da – a healthy city! That’s what the media says and that’s what we – the people of Klaip\u0117da – think. As in many cities, you can find sports clubs for almost all sports. In this e-publication, we want to give you an overview of the sports activities Klaip\u0117da has to offer and the teams you can visit during your stay. And to motivate you to get moving, improve your health and maybe even discover new sports you’ve never done before.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Klaip\u0117da is a city by the sea, so a lot of sporting activities take place on the beach or in the water. These activities will be marked in addition to make it easier for you to find them. Choose the activity that suits you best and move on!<\/p>\n

Author’s word<\/h3>\n

This guide has been compiled by a sports-loving resident of Klaip\u0117da and is intended for visitors to the port city who enjoy active leisure activities. Here you won’t find all the sports activities available in Klaip\u0117da – we’ve just picked out the ones we think might be relevant to visitors to the city. <\/em><\/p>\n

Individual activities<\/h2>\n

Running<\/h3>\n

All running enthusiasts and amateurs have their favourite routes and all of our routes are quite different in terms of surface, distance, difficulty, etc. Here are some of the most popular and suitable routes.
\nA 4.2 km long track has been created in the Giruliai forest, very close to the summer bandstand [1<\/a>] (track #1 on the Strava platform is called \u201cEKO Ratas<\/a>\u201d). The entire course is a natural forest undergrowth, which makes running more comfortable.
\nThe above circle crosses twice a.k.a.<\/em> \u2018forest stadium\u2019<\/em> [2<\/a>] (smaller ring of 400 metres). Particularly suitable for those who like slightly longer distance interval runs.
\nYou can easily create your own favourite route in this forest.<\/p>\n

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Bicycles<\/h3>\n

Despite the abundance of cycle paths in the city, it is not comfortable to run or ride at a sporty pace on the city streets, so we suggest one of the following routes: 1) seaside cycle path<\/a> from Klaip\u0117da Summer Stage to Giruliai [3], Karkle (9 km) or even Palanga (23 km) 2) In Smiltyn\u0117, a cycle path [4] to Juodkrante<\/a> towards (22 km), and for longer distance enthusiasts – to Nida<\/a> (50 km), 3) and for those who are preparing for the race, we can offer an 8 km long circular asphalt track [5<\/a>] in Smiltyne, between the first and second Smiltyne, starting from the old ferry and descending along the cycle path towards Juodkrante (Map<\/a>). At the 2nd Smltyne beach, take the cycle path exit towards the town and climb the 37 and 30 metre climbs.<\/p>\n

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Roller skates<\/h3>\n

For those who like roller-skating, we also offer three very fun routes: 1) from Klaip\u0117da Summer Stage to Giruliai (4 km)[3<\/a>], 2) from Giruliai to Melnrage (4 km)[6<\/a>] and 3) the pedestrian and bicycle path along the Dan\u0117 River from the sailing ship Meridian to the Klaip\u0117da University Botanical Garden (9 km)[7<\/a>].<\/p>\n

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Outdoor fitness equipment<\/h3>\n

Over the last few years, many outdoor fitness facilities have been built in various parts of the city, making it possible to exercise in parks, in areas near stadiums, schools and residential areas. Numerous parking spaces are spread throughout the city [8<\/a>][9<\/a>][10<\/a>], you just need to look around a bit more – maybe one of them is just around the corner? And we would like to recommend some of the more interesting places: the Danube River on the left bank<\/a>, in Giruliai Forest near the hiking and cycling trail [11<\/a>], Melnrag\u0117\u2605 [12<\/a>] and Smiltyn\u0117\u2605 [13<\/a>] beaches.<\/p>\n

Orienteering<\/h3>\n

For true nature lovers and running enthusiasts, orienteering will probably be closest to their hearts. Klaip\u0117da UNESCO site \u2013 Orienteering park in Smiltyn\u0117<\/a> [14<\/a>].
\nIf you wish to purchase a map of the orienteering route, please contact the Klaip\u0117da Tourism and Culture Information centre<\/a> (Turgaus str. 7, Klaip\u0117da).<\/p>\n

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Team sport<\/h2>\n

Basketball<\/h3>\n

There are many basketball courts in the city, but not all of them are in active use. For those who like a challenge, we would like to offer:[15<\/a>][16<\/a>][17<\/a>][18<\/a>][19<\/a>]. And if you are just a basketball fan and you want to see with your own eyes how the Klaip\u0117da players are rooting for their team, be sure to visit the basketball club Klaip\u0117da Nept\u016bnas<\/a> at the \u0160vyturys Arena [20<\/a>] (Dubysa street 10).<\/p>\n

Football<\/h3>\n

There are also a number of football pitches in the city, but the condition and availability of all of them varies. Here are the courses of your choice where you can join or challenge those playing here with your company:[21<\/a>][22<\/a>][23<\/a>]. And if you’re interested in beach football, choose Smiltyne Beach [24<\/a>] at the lifeguard station.
\nAnd if you’re interested in beach football, choose Smiltyne Beach [24<\/a>] at the lifeguard station. 46.<\/p>\n

Volleyball<\/h3>\n

For many people in Klaip\u0117da, the seaside and volleyball go hand in hand. In Klaip\u0117da beach volleyball house<\/a> is located at II Melnrage Beach\u2605 [26<\/a>] – the Klaip\u0117da Beach Volleyball Club is located here, with 4 volleyball courts and even a grandstand. Smiltyn\u0117 Beach\u2605 also has a network [27<\/a>].
\nIn Klaip\u0117da, beach volleyball is played all year round! This can be done in the cold season with indoor beach volleyball arena<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tennis<\/h3>\n

There are not many open tennis courts in the city and the occupancy rate is quite high, so we suggest you contact the clubs that run the courts before arriving:[28<\/a>][29<\/a>][30<\/a>][31<\/a>][32<\/a>].
\nIn II Melnrage [33<\/a>] you can play beach tennis<\/a>\u2605. The game itself is similar to outdoor tennis – it is a sport that requires energy and speed and is usually played in teams, so we encourage everyone to invite friends and discover a sport that you have never played before!<\/p>\n

Handball<\/h3>\n

Rankin\u012f paj\u016bryje \u017eaisti gali b\u016bti sud\u0117tinga, ta\u010diau Klaip\u0117doje galite apsilankyti daugkartini\u0173 Lietuvos rankinio lygos \u010dempion\u0173 \u2013 Klaip\u0117dos \u201cDrag\u016bnas<\/a>\u201d rungtyn\u0117se (Taikos pr. 61A) [35<\/a>], ta\u010diau, vasar\u0105 prie j\u016bros pa\u017eaisti papl\u016bdimio rankin\u012f yra realu. It takes place on the north side of Melnrage Beach\u2605 [34<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Water sports<\/h2>\n

Surfing<\/h3>\n

For some this will be news, others may have heard about it but can’t believe it, but YES – in Klaip\u0117da you can learn how to surf, how to cut waves and even take part in competitions! And bring your children to the surf camp.
\nIt’s all happening on Melnrage Beach\u2605, next to the north pier [36<\/a>], as it is the construction of the breakwater that breaks the natural cycle of the waves and makes them suitable for surfing. Here you can rent waves, wetsuits and be trained by professionals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Waterboards (SUPs)<\/h3>\n

Many people also call this activity SUPs. Due to Klaip\u0117da’s geographic location, you can use the wakeboards to cross the Dan\u0117 River and the Baltic Sea\u2605.
\nThe SUPs base by the sea<\/a> is located in Melnrage[37<\/a>], \u0161alia \u0161iaurinio molo.<\/p>\n

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Wakeboarding park<\/h3>\n

Wake parks with special ponds have become very popular in Lithuania. Klaip\u0117da has one such park\u2013 \u201eWakeStar\u201c<\/a>. It’s maybe even more like skiing, but you have to keep your hands on the rope that pulls you through the whole park.
\nYou can have fun, play sports and try to get out of the water without getting wet Mal\u016bnai Park pond<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Swimming<\/h3>\n

In Klaip\u0117da you can sail not only in the sea, but also try new urban watershed<\/a> [38<\/a>] for year-round, all-weather sport. The pool’s lanes are 50 metres long and even the Lithuanian national swimming team trains here. You can choose from aerobics, Zumba or even ballet, improve your personal best in the 200-metre swim, or simply relax in the bubble bath.
\nImportantly, the Klaip\u0117da Basin is where 9 metre deep diving shaft<\/a> – the only one of its kind in the Baltic States! If you’ve been wanting to try this activity for a long time, now is the time – experienced instructors are waiting for you!<\/p>\n

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Sailing<\/h3>\n

Sails and the port city are closely linked, so we can safely say that sails not only decorate the face of the city of Klaip\u0117da, but are also an integral part of it. The activity itself is quite complex and you probably won’t be able to try it spontaneously, but if you are planning a longer stay in Klaip\u0117da, we invite you to become a member of one of the sailing schools. There are 4 sailing schools where adults and children can learn to sail: \u201e\u017deimys<\/a>\u201c, \u201eKreiserinio Buriavimo Mokykla<\/a>\u201c, \u201eOstmarina<\/a>\u201c ir \u201eGoSail<\/a>\u201c.<\/p>\n

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Rowing<\/h3>\n

Klaip\u0117da Rowing Base [39<\/a>] is located next to the city’s river Dan\u0117 and within walking distance of the bastion fortifications.
\nAcademic rowing<\/strong> athletes can usually be seen practicing on the stretch of the River Dan\u0117 between Mokyklos and Bir\u017eos Bridges.
\nCanoeing <\/strong> It is less common to see it in Klaip\u0117da, but it is possible to enjoy this type of water entertainment. The most suitable route for this would be to swim down the river from the Botanical Garden of Klaip\u0117da University to the Old Town (along the Dan\u0117 River).
\nIndividuals can join, but must apply in advance.<\/a>
\nWe invite you to try handmade swimming by canoe<\/a><\/strong>[40<\/a>] with a local guide, and even night sailing is organised. The memories will last a long time!<\/p>\n

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Power sports<\/h2>\n

Individual gyms<\/h3>\n

It would be difficult to list all the sports clubs in Klaip\u0117da that have trainers, weights and other sports equipment, so we’ll limit ourselves to the 7 best known names in the city \u2013 Apelsinas<\/a> [41<\/a>], Eola<\/a> [42<\/a>], Impuls<\/a> [43<\/a>], VS-Express 24\/7<\/a> [44<\/a>], Oxygym<\/a> [45<\/a>], Herkaus [46<\/a>], Kapitolijus<\/a> [47<\/a>] sports clubs. Some of them are even open 24 hours a day!<\/p>\n

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Rope pull<\/h3>\n

Young and professional rope pullers’ club with a name fit for the seaside \u2013 \u201c\u0160vyturys<\/a>\u201d [48<\/a>], is always happy to welcome experienced and newcomers to its training sessions to get acquainted with the sport and get fit (+370 698 58760, svyturys2013@gmail.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Fitness training with trainers<\/h3>\n

In this category, we will limit ourselves to Crossfit and Yoga:
\nThe most famous seaside crossfit<\/strong> athletes are grouped under the following names\u201cAtisput\u0119<\/a>\u201d, \u201cK1-Akademija<\/a>\u201d [49<\/a>], \u201cBurpis<\/a>\u201d [50<\/a>]. The door is always open for those who want to train together!
\nYoga <\/strong> classes are organised by the vast majority of sports clubs and many individual studios, and it would be very difficult to name the best.The best yoga classes are many and the most popular ones are very few and few at that. However, if you come to Klaip\u0117da for work or leisure and you can’t imagine your life without sport, you can easily find a yoga studio or a yoga specialist in the search engines.<\/p>\n

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Climbing artificial rocks<\/h3>\n

Climbing sport, which is gaining popularity all over the world, has its home in Klaip\u0117da. A sports club has been operating here for more than a decade \u2013 \u201eScala Dream<\/a>\u201c [51<\/a>]. Training, competitions, lessons, equipment rental, caf\u00e9 – all in one place.<\/p>\n

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Kitos sporto \u0161akos<\/h2>\n

Outdoor table tennis<\/h3>\n

The game is slowly making its way into the lives of Klaip\u0117da residents. Such stationary table tennis “stations” are located in Klaip\u0117da Recreation Park [52<\/a>], \u0104\u017euolynas and Mal\u016bnas Pond parks [53]. You will need to provide your own rackets and balls to make use of the existing facilities. You can buy them in larger grocery or sporting goods stores.<\/p>\n

Discus (Ultimeitas, frisbee<\/em>)<\/h3>\n

Flying disc sport by the sea is an unusual but enjoyable activity for many, both for watching and playing. For warm-season sports by the sea, you’ll need almost no preparation – just sportswear that allows you to move freely, a flying disc and a sandy court to mark the boundaries of the court, and the opportunity to play beach\u2605 discusball!
\nAn even tan and a great workout guaranteed. To sweat and join the training, please contact in advance +370 65377992, arturas.petrauskas@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Disc golf<\/h3>\n

Another popular disc sport is played in two locations \u2013 in city park<\/a> and Smiltyn\u0117<\/a>. However, there is only a stationary disc golf park in the city park [54] and here you can rent discs and just play.<\/p>\n

The Smiltyne Disc Golf\u2605 track is active in the autumn and spring seasons.<\/p>\n

If you want to try the game and the park, please contact us in advance +370 604 22952.<\/p>\n

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Darts<\/h3>\n

A fairly simple and fun game that requires a good eye and a steady hand, which you can improve at a bowling club \u201cHonolulu<\/a>\u201d (Naujojo sodo st. 1A) [55<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Bowling<\/h3>\n

In case of bad weather, we would like to remind you of the opportunity to challenge your friends at the bowling club. The advantage is that you don’t need any special preparation or clothing – a bowling club, of which there are many in the city, will provide you with everything: [56<\/a>][57<\/a>][58<\/a>][59<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Billiards<\/h3>\n

The game requires more concentration and precision, and will help you forget about the day’s worries and unanswered emails. Largest billiard clubs in the city \u2013 \u201cApollo<\/a>\u201d [60<\/a>], \u201cBlackBall<\/a>\u201d [61<\/a>], \u201cMetro\u201d [62<\/a>], \u201cHonolulu<\/a>\u201d [63<\/a>].<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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