Lithuania v Scotland UEFA

Scotland travel out to Lithuania Friday, 3 September 2010 for their first away game in the Euro 2010 Qualifying football matches.  Venue is the S. Dariaus and S. Gireno stadium in Kaunas, Lithuania.  Kick off is 9:15 pm (local time).

Lithuania is located in Northern Europe with the shores of the Baltic Sea to the southwest.  It shares borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the southeast, and Poland and Russia to the southwest. 

There is much more to Lithuania than we have room to cover here.  It is an interesting and beautiful country to visit, with its many forests, rivers, lakes, national parks, and the beach-lovers paradise, the Curonian Spit – which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, located between the Russian and the Baltic Sea.

The Foreign Office (FCO) has provided information for ‘travelling football fans’.  Advice includes how to get to the stadium and what to expect when you get there.  Also important information to avoid inadvertently getting into trouble with the authorities – i.e. find public toilets in an emergency! 

The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius and Kaunas is located approx. 100 km away.  Due to the late kick-off fans needing to return to Vilnius should arrange to return by means other than public transport.

Note that you will not be able to exchange Scottish bank notes in Lithuania, so carry cash in the form of Bank of England notes or use travellers’ cheques.  ATM machines are accessible in most hotels and banks and major credit cards are accepted in most places.  The currency of Lithuania is Litas (Lt.). Carry a photo ID with you at all times. 

Remember to pack your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but this should not be used as a substitute for comprehensive travel insurance.  

Scotland fans should expect to be held back after the match to allow home supporters to exit.  The stadium doors will open at 7:15 pm, so fans are urged to arrive early.  Tickets will not be on sale at the stadium, so fans should not travel out if they are not already in possession of an official ticket. 

Visit the FCO country page for Lithuania for important and updated travel information and advice.

Flickr cc Image:  Lee Fenner (Kaunas City Days)