Great value for money - tickets are 6 euro and you get full history of the forts, the tragedy's that happened there etc. Tip: do not spend all your time on the first exhibitions because there's tons to see! Also go to the roof, it's worth the view. Toilets on site but bring your own drink since there's nothing to be obtained on site.

This is NOT the famous Hill of Crosses. The real Hill of Crosses is about 2 hours up north. Someone wrongly put this one on the map. This are just several crosses put next to a roundabout and a car wash.

The 2h guided tour is really great. Apart from learning a lot of details from the guides, you are also accessing internal parts of the fortification which are not accessible with the general ticket. The fortress itself is separated to two big sectors. The first smaller one, is related to the history of the fortress as it planned to be used. The second is related to the history of transforming the fortress to prison and all the related atrocities that happen during this period. For sure it worth visiting this place, but plan to spend a lot hours in this place. There was no kind of food sold here so you have to be full before arriving or you will starve.

You can walk around the place even if the musem is closed. It takes at least 30 min to see everything just from the outside - and it’s nice to go after hours - less crowded and you get to see it anyway. The area is large, clean and cared for. From the top of the fort (it looks like a little hill) there is a nice view over the city, though it’s a very sad place, knowing that tens of thousands souls ceased the exist here, and the remains lay under your feet. P.S. Dogs are not allowed at all, and there are no trash bins on the site.

I wanted to see the famous "hill of crosses", but where tricked by google maps to choose this one. DONT! This is NOT the right one and NOT worth to see. Just a bunch of crosses in the middle of a busy intersection

Quite an impressive and interesting Museum. The entrance was 6 euros. Museum takes around at least 2 hours to finish.

High exposure, guides are amazing, inexpensive tickets. This place is forced to rethink about morality, humanity and respect. This is not only a place which talks about hurting people, but also about people who risked their lives to save innocent people. About 50,000 people were shot in the fort.

Remarkable history encapsuled into the site of a Tsarist Russian fort. The fort barely served in WWI and then became a prison for the newly independent Lithuania. Criminals, communists and opponents of the Smetona regime were kept here. When the Germans invaded at the beginning of WWII the fort was turned into a killing ground for the Nazis. Thousands of Jews, and others, were massacred here. There is a huge and moving monument to the Jewish people who perished located on the grounds of the fort. In truth, the monument overshadows the fort. Uniquely, the monument was constructed during the soviet occupation yet bears no soviet symbols at all. It was designed and engineered by Lithuanians. The fort has been restored quite well and there are many photos, art works, videos and remnants of the horrible murders AND the deportations of Lithuanians that took place here. The displays are extensive and I would recommend at least 3 to 4 hours to explore and to reflect. Well worth the trip. Young children will be bored.

Good place to visit with family or friends. Good place to take a walk, pay respect or just hang out. Beautiful nature and huge monument for war victims which worth to see, because of his unique design.

Stunning and very moving tribute to the 50,000 Jewish men, women and children murdered by the Nazis in 1941. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful but, in contrast, the 31 metre high monument is imposing and disturbing. As it should be.

A very interesting and challenging museum. It traces the development of forts from the crusades to the 2nd world war. Some exhibits were quite disturbing!

The fort has been restored to some extent and tells the story of it's occupational history by both the aggressors in the world war and the red army during the invasion of Lithuania.The memorabilia is preserved of whatever remains were recovered after it's dark days in history...There is also a sculpture made of exposed concrete, very expressive and thought provoking..Visit there with about three hours at least to absorb the place, walk through the greens to reach the fort since one building is under renovation currently..Entry to the fort is charged at 6€ per adult,the sculpture and the grounds are free

Well worth the visit. Prison section of the museum is very interesting, the pre-war section not so much (not much to see, just reading a load of text on the walls). The organisation of the museum in general and English descriptions could do with some work, but overall a worthwhile experience.

It's good to know history Place changed a lot in the last 20 years so even if you visited the place before you will be nicely surprised

Lots of various history, mostly creey . . Specially for people who have no soviet experience. You need 2 hrs to see all! Liked it a lot!

Recommended for everyone not to forget the past and even more not to repeat it.

A great place to visit for some historical indulgence, a very impressive monument and interesting fort. It's quite an emotionally moving spot due to the war crimes committed here. The snow added some visual beauty aswell. This along with the war museum in town is a great way to capture the history of Kaunas past and not so distant past.

It's a museum complex with museum, fort, a mass execution site and a Holocaust Memorial for the Jews. It's a little bit outside the city and we paid around €6 for Bolt taxi. There is also a bus, need to walk around 10mins to the bus stop, not that frequent though. Museum was closed on the day we went, but the views of the memorial from the top of the fort were splendid. One can easily walk on the grass covered top of the fort.

Sad place really. But it's essential to know our history. Not to forget. And see evidences. Even if it's not show best part of our mankind. Museum and exhibitions about soviet and nazis crimes during world war II.

About the darkest period of Lithuanian history. If already in Kaunas then def worth to visit

Highly recommended. We going fast and it took us 2,5h. I would highly recommend take your time and go with guide, because without guide you can't go to underground places. This is not one of those "showi" muesiems with fun entertainment, this is about grim history of Lithuania and what happend in IX fort

(Translated by Google) A place to reflect the atrocities of war (Original) Vieta atspindinti karo žiaurumus

Interesting place large grounds and free if you do not want to visit the museum however this is where the interesting information is.

It's the monument that seizes your eye, it's different and a serves right as a memorial, the impression it made tell a story, although this monument is out of place (like a sudden difference in entire Kaunas) it still weights in terms of being a symbol.. I went there during the winter, it had a luminance presence. You almost feel overwhelming,almost. It's a great place for people to chill out few times, kids played their sled here and there, good family hangout to have fun with their kids. I will try to return back during the summer.. just to feel the atmosphere.

An interesting place with lots of history. Takes about 2-3 hours to walk through the whole place.

Beautiful place with a haunting history . Well worth a visit.

Great museum, one of the places to visit in Kaunas

Definitely worth seeing. A lot of history. The place is big and it takes quite a while to walk trough all the rooms. There are 2 buildings - first with amazing glass work, art pieces and photos; second is the place where you can see the cells, prisoners things and have a look at how they lived, where they slept, etc.

Very interested place. Definitely worth a visit.

This place is full of history. Reminded me of our visit to Auschwitz. The museum is very informative and worth a visit. Inexpensive too. The monument is amazing to see. Highly recommend. We got a Bolt here.

Excellent. More than impressive. An overwhelming experience to visit and be on the grounds and premises of this Sacred place, with deep and intense energy.

So sad, and I didn't know of it, 50 000 executed or sent to gulag, histori is like a thorn I our hearth

Memorial fort dated beginning of 20th century with mass execution museum. Good to visit with the whole family as education. Affordable ticket prices. Personell is willing to help. Outside landscape good for walking in good wearher. Main museim is on reconstruction now.

Great museum and Fort. Really impressed with the exhibits. I wasn’t expecting to see a lot bit was worth the 6 Euros entry fee.

It is one of the most historical place for Lithuania. Amazing natural scenario. It’s a good place for Photography.

Very impressive fortress, I felt so small near the sculpture😊

Interesting place to visit. Rich is history information, exhibits. Has a nice fort feeling. However as for the fort not much of original fort tunnel experience left. Only few rooms across tqo floors in one block. Worth visiting for those interested in the past!

Very well set out with lots of personal exhibits and information. A powerful reminder of the horrors of war.

Very interesting place with a very interesting history. Really gets your thoughts going. Remember to buy tickets down on the parking lot. Otherwise you have to go up again...

Really enjoyed it, very informative and much bigger than I thought. There was loads of information about things that I have never even heard about before.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Gražu

(Translated by Google) Too many trees (Original) Per daug medziu

(Translated by Google) I really liked the guide as told (Original) Labai patiko gidė kaip pasakojo

Amazing

(Translated by Google) A very comprehensive museum (Original) Labai išsamus muziejus

(Translated by Google) It's a story, albeit sad. (Original) Это история,хоть и печально.

(Translated by Google) Worth noting is the museum. Here we will also find an exposition dedicated to the Freedom Fights and Exile. It is possible to explore the territory of the former fort, prison. It is interesting to listen to the stories of the guides. (Original) Vertas dėmesio muziejus. Čia rasime ir ekspoziciją skirtą Laisvės kovoms, tremčiai. Galima patyrinėti buvusio forto, kalėjimo teritoriją. Įdomu paklausyti gidų pasakojimų.

(Translated by Google) Especially a lot of space, an impressive monument, beautiful sunsets, we often go with the family just for a walk or to sit under a tree. The museum is also worth a visit. (Original) Ypatingai daug erdvės, įspūdingas monumentas, gražūs saulėlydžiai, dažnai važiuojame su šeima tiesiog pasivaikščioti ar pasėdėti po medžiu. Muziejų irgi verta aplankyti.

(Translated by Google) You need to visit the fort with a guide. Without a guide you need to read a lot if you can't read anymore. (Original) Forta reikia lankyti su gidu.be gido neidomu reikia daug skaityti jei zmoniu daugiau nespejam skaityti.

(Translated by Google) Somehow left no impression (Original) Kažkaip nepaliko įspūdžio

(Translated by Google) Great place for walks. It is possible to learn a lot of history without a guide, just by reading the memorial boards. (Original) Puiki vieta pasivaikščiojimams. Galima daug istorijos sužinoti ir be gido, vien tik skaitant paminklines lentas.

(Translated by Google) Rich, beautifully arranged exposition. The search for prisoners and dead could be computerized. This would benefit the families of the victims and anyone interested. (Original) Turtinga, gražiai sutvarkyta ekspozicija. Galėtų būti kompiuterizuota kalėjusių ir žuvusių paieška. Tai būtų naudinga žuvusių giminėms ir visiems besidomintiems.

(Translated by Google) Impressive monument. (Original) Įspūdingas monumentas.

(Translated by Google) It's definitely worth seeing and staying there (Original) Verta tikrai pamatyti ir pabuvoti ten👍😊

(Translated by Google) Everything in Leish. If you want to know more, you need to take a guide. (Original) Viss leišu valodā. Ja grib ko vairāk uzzināt, jāņem gids.

(Translated by Google) Very atmospheric place, thanks to Olga for the guide. (Original) Очень атмосферное место, спасибо Ольге экскурсоводу.

(Translated by Google) A monumental place that preserves historical memory. (Original) Monumentali vieta sauganti istorinę atmintį.

(Translated by Google) I liked (Original) Man patiko

(Translated by Google) Great museum, just worth clearing the pit road to the parking lot (Original) Puikus muziejus, tik vertėtų sutvarkyti duobėtą kelią prie parkavimo aikštelės

(Translated by Google) Everything is abandoned (Original) Viskas apleista

(Translated by Google) need to visit for everyone (Original) reikia apsilankyti kiekvienam

(Translated by Google) The fortress is impressive (Original) Twierdza robi wrażenie

(Translated by Google) Beautifully arranged environment and museum (Original) Graziai sutvarkyta aplinka ir muziejus

Super

(Translated by Google) Large park, good trails that can be pleasantly walked or ridden by bicycles or scooters. In the middle of the park stands an impressive sculpture of both its size and height. (Original) Didelis parkas, neblogi takeliai kuriais maloniai galima pasivaikščioti ar pasivažinėti dviračiais ar paspirtukais. Parko viduryje stovi įspūdinga skulptūra tiek savo dydziu ir aukščiu.

(Translated by Google) Take a long walk, and if you take a guide it will be a tour for about 3 hours. The mood is sad, but here's the story. (Original) Nusiteikite ilgai vaikščioti ,o jei gidą pasiimsite tai apie 3 h.bus ekskursija.Aišu poto nuotaika liūdna,bet čia istorija.

(Translated by Google) Who does not know this fort .. (Original) Kas nežino šio forto..

(Translated by Google) I highly recommend definitely visiting with a guide. Really a lot of interesting tells. It’s worth a visit to the museum, albeit a difficult one after that feeling involves. (Original) Labai rekomenduoju būtinai su gide lankytis. Tikrai daug įdomaus papasakoja. Verta aplankyti muziejų, nors ir sunkus po to jausmas apima.

(Translated by Google) Need to see (Original) Reikia pamatyti

(Translated by Google) Does not tidy up the pit pits in such an exclusive place of the city. Great place to go for a walk (Original) Nesutvarko aikštės duobių tokioj išskirtinėje miesto vietoje. Puiki vieta paiškylaut, pasivaiksciot

(Translated by Google) There are no information signs on how to get from Marijampolė. Except for one road sign, on the main road. There is also an illogical order of information signs in the territory. (Original) Informacinių nuorodų kaip nuvažiuoti nuo Marijampolės pusės nėra.Išskyrus vieną kelio ženklą,pagrindiniame kelyje.Teritoritorijoje taip pat nelogiška informacinių ženklų išdėstymo tvarka.Nepatiko.

(Translated by Google) Good very story. (Original) Gera labai istorija.

(Translated by Google) It is a historical object for several centuries, but it tries to accommodate historical events that are not related to this place. Personally, I didn’t like it. (Original) Kelių šimtmečių istorinis objektas, tačiau jame bandoma sutalpinti istorinius įvykius, kurie nesusiję su šia vieta.Visą tai tarsi prislopina baisiausią istoriją, vykusią konkrečiai IX forte. Asmeniškai man tai nepatiko.

(Translated by Google) It is worth visiting and getting to know the history of Lithuania (Original) Verta aplankyti ir pažinti Lietuvos istoriją

(Translated by Google) Interesting place (Original) Интересное место

Just amazing. An outdoor park that does not allow dogs. A nice sign to greet us when we arrived.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful nature around. (Original) Graži gamta aplink.

(Translated by Google) Lots of history there (Original) Mye historie der

(Translated by Google) It makes an amazing impression. Remains of a defensive fort on the outskirts of the city. Good for a walk, reflection and history lessons. It is worth buying a ticket to see the interior of the fort with an exhibition. (Original) Robi niesamowite wrażenie. Pozostałości fortu obronnego na obrzeżach miasta. Dobre na spacer, zadumę oraz lekcję historii. Warto kupić bilet o obejrzeć wnętrza fortu z ekspozycją.

Amazing monument to walk around and look at.

(Translated by Google) cool (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place. You can’t get into the tunnels themselves (the museum’s educational program), but you can boldly walk around the area, see the huge buildings, the mountain of a tactically good place and, of course, the sculpture in memory. Worth seeing (Original) Nuostabi vieta. Į pačius tunelius (muziejaus edukacinės programos) patekti negalima, bet drąsiai galima pasivaikščioti po apylinkes, pamatyti didžiulius pastatus, taktiškai geros vietos kalną ir, žinoma, skulptūrą atminimui. Verta pamatyti

Ok

(Translated by Google) Impressive monument (Original) Įspūdingas paminklas

(Translated by Google) Nice but I could make the access more convenient. (Original) Gražu bet galėtu padaryt patogesni privažiavima.

(Translated by Google) I was surprised by the renewed exposition of the IX Fort Museum. New premises have been opened, where you can see the exhibits related to Kaunas Fortress, those who wish can book an excursion around the dungeons of the fort. (Original) Nustebino atsinaujinusi IX forto muziejaus ekspozicija. Atvertos naujos patalpos, kuriose galima pamatyti eksponatus, susijusius su Kauno tvirtove, norintys gali užsisakyti ekskusija po forto požemius.

(Translated by Google) Very competent deputy director Liudvikas Kvietinskas. (Original) Labai kompetetingas dir.pavaduotojas Liudvikas Kvietinskas.

closed😶

Quite impressive. I liked it a lot. I parked in the site parking which was free because I arrived late. There are a couple of places nearby to park without paying during the parking opening hours, but as the place is an open space you can leave it for the end of your excursion, when everything else is closed. There will still be a couple of souvenir stalls open.

Super!

You could say this is a mini Hill of crosses, the big Hill of crosses is located in Jurgaičiai 81439

Has a pokestop, and some weird lady comes here every day there. Just to sit

A truly wonderful and alittile surreal experience When I was there it was mid November and bit of anniversary day ,so these two factors made it very quiet there and added to the atmosphere Take time to wonder around the thousands of crosses It is a fair walk ,took me about half an hour But a well worthwhile visit

For small country too much crosses, way too much. Hill of Crosses is enough.

Amazing

(Translated by Google) A special ride may not be worth it, but you really need to stop while passing. (Original) Specialiai važiuot galbūt ir neverta, bet pravažiuojant sustoti tikrai reikia.

(Translated by Google) A place of peace (Original) Ramybės vieta

(Translated by Google) Patiko😀 (Original) Patiko😀

(Translated by Google) Hill did not buy the museum super !!! (Original) Kalnelis nepirko muzoejus superinis!!!

(Translated by Google) Formerly prisoner of war camp. (Original) Buv. karo belaisvių stovykla.

(Translated by Google) Kaska discover .. People created it .. (Original) Kaska atrandi.. Žmonės tai sukūrė..

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing. (Original) Warto zobaczyć.

(Translated by Google) Worth a visit there (Original) Verta ten apsilankiti

(Translated by Google) It is at the 6th fort next to the personal cross a hill. (Original) Tai yra prie 6- to forto greta isikures kryziu kalnelis.

(Translated by Google) Lake park in Vilnius city - Lithuania (Original) Parque do lago na cidade de Vilnius - Lituania

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Интересно

(Translated by Google) Reminder of the past (Original) Praeities priminimas

(Translated by Google) I respect the people who have put their creations here, mentioning important events for Lithuania and all of us. (Original) Gerbiu žmones,kurie čia įdėjo savo kūrybą, paminėdama svarbius Lietuvai ir mums visiems įvykius .Ir paprastus žmones,kurie turėjo savo tikslų ir siekių kabindami dar daug daug kryželių.Bet šio stiliaus kalnelis tikrai keistokai atrodo viduryje miesto ....

(Translated by Google) Once upon a time there was a Russian tank ... When we were kids, we had climbed on it more than once ... Now this hill is much cozier ... FOR PEACE ... (Original) Kažkada stovėjo rusų tankas... Kai buvome vaikai, buvome ne kartą ant jo užlipę... Dabar šis kalnelis daug jaukesnis... Už TAIKĄ...

(Translated by Google) Old good place for distraction 😊 (Original) Sena gera vieta prasiblaškymui 😊

A place of significance, but it would be nice to be able to see more (many doors and underground facilities were locked)

Place with a lot of history and a lot of reflection. Iadvise the visit.

Must visit this place if you are in kaunas

The statue looked amazing, the fortress itself was incredible and guides did their job well.

Pretty impressive I must say. I came 3 times and 3 times museum was closed. That was unfortunate but above the ground is pretty impressive and that concrete enormous skulpture is spectacular, from the far and from close. Highly recommend.

This place is a must when visit Kaunas. The area is large and clean. From the top of the fort there is a nice view over the city. The memorial is very significant an amazing structure.

Great monument sculptures and old fort. History is preserved here.

A very interesting and thought-provoking museum about such a dark part of history. A must-see if you are in Kaunas!

We had a tour of the 9th Fort, in English by Olga. She was amazing. Had so much information to share and let us have enough time checking things out and not rushing us. It was a great experience learning about what happened there and walking through the different passage ways.

Place offer nice view and many interesting facts about WW2 and what happend here. You can walk around / inside. place also offer Big parking so for your campers could be great free spot to stay a night. The monument is giant and very photo friendly.

A really emotional place....Sad moments coming from the past, especially if you have visited also concentration camp in Auschwitz....

Very intresting place from outside, and even more from inside. We went on our own, without excursion, but I woukd suggest taking excursion if you want to see everything. Some parts of museum is restricted and can only be entered with guide. There are a lot of information about Kaunas fortification, different wars which happened in Lithuania, next part of museum is about Nacis and Soviet ocupations and all bad things which happened on thar time. Recommend.

Impressive space, wonderful museum and so well thought through! It is so cheap to enter, you get to see and try so many things. The timeline through the story of the fort is shown in so much detail, the rooms depict a variety of aspects through different, partly interactive media. Highly reccomend to visit!!

Very interesting. Was not too busy when we visited which gave plenty of time to explore. Museum 1.5-2 hours but the park in which it is set is well worth a wander too

Excellent experience! Super recommended for those who like history.

The best museum in Lithuania. It was my second visit and I partook in the Holocaust thematic guided tour. Very well done, and does an exceptional job humanizing the many thousands of victims. Does not whitewash local involvement but does not highlight it either. Well worth the visit.

Very impressing & good exhibition. Much to see & learn about history. Top!!