Alytus (German: Alitten, Yiddish: Alite אַליטע‎, Russian: Олита Olita, Polish: Olita) is a city with municipal rights in southern Lithuania. It is the capital of Alytus County. Its population in 2013 was 57,281. Alytus is the historical centre of the Dzūkija region. The city lies on the banks of the Nemunas River. The major highways linking Vilnius, Kaunas, Lazdijai (border with Poland), and Hrodna in Belarus pass through Alytus. Distances from Alytus to: - Kaunas: 70 km (43 mi)- Vilnius: 105 km (65 mi).- Druskininkai: 52 km (32 mi)- Sejny: 57 km (35 mi)- Suwałki: 90 km (56 mi)- Augustów: 95 km (59 mi)- Ełk: 141 km (88 mi)- Hrodna: 95 km (59 mi) Divided onto two separate entities for centuries, it consists of two parts still frequently referred to as Alytus I and Alytus II, the earlier being a smaller town and the latter forming the city centre with parks, microdistricts and industrial areas.

Planning a vacation to Alytus in Lithuania? This vacation planner will provide you with all the essential information you need. Alytus is located at a short trip away from Jonava a major city in Lithuania. Jonava is bestowed with interesting set of attractions for every type of traveller. A holiday in Alytus can generally be of 1-2 days.

Get, set and plan a journey with this amazing travel planner for Alytus that shall leave you with plenty of memories at the end of your trip.