From Klaipėda: Nuclear Missile Base - the museum of Cold War

Discover the beautiful town of Plateliai, explore the Samogitian National Park, and visit the Cold War Museum on this full-day tour from Klaipėda. Learn about the history of the region and the impact of the Cold War on Europe. Start your day with a visit to Plateliai, a town located on the western shore of Plateliai Lake in the Samogitian National Park. Admire the town's central square, the wooden Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, and the Plateliai Manor Homestead with its well-groomed park. Next, visit Plateliai Lake, one of the major and most popular tourist attractions in the Samogitian National Park. Learn about the lake's history and the legends surrounding it's 7 islands. Continue to the Auksalė and Kreiviškės peninsulas, which are worth your attention. Climb the Plateliai observation tower for a breathtaking view of the lake, its islands, and the surrounding forests. Then, head to the Cold War Museum, located near Plateliai. Learn about the history of the museum, which is housed in a former Soviet Union underground ballistic missile launch facility. Between 1963 and 1978, as many as 4 medium-range ballistic missiles with powerful thermonuclear warheads were deployed there, targeted at certain Western European countries. Learn about the impact of the Cold War on Europe and the dangers posed by nuclear weapons. After visiting one of the most beautiful towns of Samogitia, exploring the sights of the amazing Samogitian National Park, and having a truly exciting and purposeful time at the Cold War Museum, return to Klaipėda.