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Kaunas In Business
2017
Kaunas Airport is located in the central part of the country. Last year Kaunas Airport was visited
by 740 thousand of passengers approximately.
The Airport provides direct flights to 17 destinations. The main destinations include cities of
United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway, also Denmark and The Netherlands. I
All about the location
Fastest growing airport in the Baltic States
Second largest airport in Lithuania
Carried 740,540 passengers in 2016
Kaunas is located on the crossroads of two major international transport corridors. Kaunas enjoys
perfect international transport solutions offered by the fast growing Kaunas International Airport
and perfect geographic location, which is considered in the middle of Lithuania.
Most intensive rails by load in Lithuania
Crossroad of Vilnius - Kaunas - Klaipėda
Just 200 km away from Klaipėda sea port
Developed Infrastructure
Industrial development area offering:
Free Trade Zone
Prepared infrastructure Convenient location Rapid process of establishing a company
Tax incentives
0% 50% 0% 0%Profit tax
(first 6 years)Reduction on Profit tax
(10 more years)Property
taxTax on
dividend
Key SectorsInternational companies acknowledge the competence base of Kaunas and therefore decide to
establish and expand their business in Kaunas.
MRO Sector Automotive SectorMedTech Sector ICT Sector
● 15 institutions of higher education;
● 3 science and technology parks for the needs of students and companies;
● Strong competence base reinforced by graduates each year;
● Adjusted to conform with the needs of the labour market.
Student Pool
7 Universities
8 Colleges
18 Vocational Schools
Substantial growth in business centers and residential real estate
Salaries and rent prices in Kaunas are 15-25% lower than in Vilnius.
Business Centers with a total leasable area of 60 k. sq. m. are to be
opened in 2017-2018
Real estate development
Magnum business centre, opening in two years, will be characterised not
only by its unique location, but also comfortable working environment
and minimum maintenance needs. The smart office building will be
managed by an automatic BMS system, choosing the best microclimate
for the employees, using renewable energy sources, benefiting from
cost-conscious LED lighting and enabling independent autonomous
management of the office costs.
Magnum business centre
A class office building due to open this year is all about connecting with
nature - from the architectural details to well planned out natural daylight
inside. Kauno Dokas is also economic - it uses Neris river water for green
and economic ventilation system.
Kauno Dokas
During the period of 2014 - 2020 more than 70 public projects will be developed. The overall
investment in these projects is more than 170 M Euros. Most investments will be made to
these projects:
● Museum reconstruction
● Modernisation of theaters and libraries
● Advancement of infrastructure
● Installation and modernisation of sport’s areas
● Bicycle infrastructure
● Construction and modernisation of educational facilities
● M. K. Čiurlinis Concert Centre
● Science Island
● S. Darius & S. Girėnas stadium reconstruction
● Laisvės avenue reconstruction
Infrastructure
Science Island
M. K. Čiurlionis concert centre
Darius and Girenas stadium
The National Science and Innovation Centre
will be established in the very city centre, on the
Nemunas Island.
The first interactive science popularization
centre
Research laboratories adapted for pupils, a
planetarium, and conference centre.
Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues
in the Baltic states.
Science Island’s perspective on three interrelated scientific themes, the Human, the Machine
and Nature/Ecology, will be framed by the future: the most likely outcomes for the world,
alternative scenarios, and the extent to which each of us is part of that unfolding process.
The project’s overall aim is to foster and advance the development of science and culture in
Kaunas, and in Lithuania as a whole. The project is being developed in cooperation with all
Lithuanian universities and many leading experts in their respective fields of study.
Science Island
The building – circa 11,750m2 with an additional 8,600m2
underground parking garage
A new public square related to the entrance
of the building
A new public park with outdoor performance and audience space
Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues
in the Baltic states.
The Centre will meet Kaunas’ pressing need for a world-class modern concert venue while
also providing multi-functional spaces for conferences, congresses and symposia. The new
Centre will host musical events of national and international significance and will strengthen
the city’s network of spaces dedicated to music. The flexible mix of additional spaces is
intended to inspire. This will contribute to shaping the Centre’s use as a place of ‘knowledge’
– providing a platform for events, meetings, conferences, congresses and symposia.
M. K. Čiurlionis Concert Centre
Stadium reconstruction will enlarge the main building to up to 20.000 sq.m. and bring it up to
standard to all international requirements for the most important sports events to take place
in it. Reconstruction also includes the surrounding areas in Ąžuolynas park. After the
renovation it will become a multifunctional sports and recreational complex including track
and field athletic manee and a recreational arena known in Kaunas as Dainų Slėnis.
The stadium itself will include special spaces for NGO and local community including a cafe,
coworking and a sport’s centre.
15000 seats in the renovated stadium
Up to the highest standards for
international events
Space for NGOs and community
Darius & Girėnas Stadium
Cultural heritage: architectural monuments,
museums, theatres, art galleries and churches.
A thriving night life scene catering to a
range of tastes.
A range of sports and leisure activities, and
great access to nature.
Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues
in the Baltic states.
From amazing architecture to galleries and theatres - Kaunas is truly full of culture. The city
which has mostly preserved the national character of the country, it offers plenty of activities
for everyone. Visit the hearth of Lithuania and experience it’s unique atmosphere. Visit the
remarkable Old Town which is a collection of ancient architectural monuments: the remnants
of the 14th century with remains of Kaunas castle, the buildings of the Middle Ages in the
Gothic and the Art Deco styles.
Culture
112Cultural projects
In Kaunas
169Organizational and personal partners
1054Community
meetings
We are happy to announce that Kaunas has officially been designated the European Capital
of Culture 2022. The official slogan for the city is: “KAUNAS 2022: FROM TEMPORARY TO
CONTEMPORARY“.
Kaunas of Lithuania seeks to become a changing force for a local community as well as for
the communities with similar problems and issues all over Europe.
European Capital of Culture
60 museumsAnd galleries
Wide range offestival and fairs
Modernist and Art-deco architecture
Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues
in the Baltic states.
Kaunas intends to make its rich legacy a steppingstone to foster a modern, creative and
inclusive city. A wide cultural offering is provided through the city’s 60 museums and
galleries, as well as festivals and fairs such as the Kaunas Architecture Festival (KAFe), the
Design Week and the Kaunas Biennial. As the architecture of buildings and streets retains
the city’s cultural identity while emphasizing collective memory, the municipality has
dedicated a large area of the old town to cultural and creative events.
UNESCO design city
The home ofŽalgiris Kaunas team
Up to 20 000spectators
A great place for concerts and events
Žalgirio Arena is the biggest multifunctional arena in the Baltic region. Many different events
can take place here, starting from basketball, handball, volleyball, fitness competitions, ice
skating to big concerts, theatrical events, expos or private functions. Furthermore, it is home
for Žalgiris Kaunas, the legendary basketball team. The pride of the city is playing its home
games here in the most popular European League - the Euroleague.
Žalgirio Arena
Hanzadays
KaunasBiennial
Song festival (UNESCO heritage)
Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues
in the Baltic states.
Kaunas is home to a variety of festivals and events, including the famous Kaunas Jazz
festival, Hanza days, Operetta, Pažaislis Classical Music festival, Bike show, Kaunas city
days, Songs festival ( listed by UNESCO), International Modern Dance Festival and much
more. These events attract many people not only from Lithuania, but from neighboring
countries as well.
International events
Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania but it is one of the greenest cities in the whole
country. Also it is the city there large parks and residential areas co-exist perfectly - so you
can move in and find a wonderful piece of forest just a few feet away as well as large parks
right at the centre of a city. Perfect for walks, picnics or just leisurely day out.
Nature
Pristine nature: 17% of the territory covered by parks
Confluence of the two biggest rivers of Lithuania
- Nemunas and Neris
Clean air and water
SantakaPark
Ąžuolynas
Kaunas Botanical Garden
Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues
in the Baltic states.
Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania but it is one of the greenest cities in the whole
country. Green areas are not only surrounding Kaunas - you can find them right at the
centre of our city: from Santaka Park in the very centre to Ąžuolynas (literally, "Oak Grove")
covering about 63 hectares. Ąžuolynas is the largest urban stand of mature oaks in Europe
- most of its trees are oaks ranging in age from 100 to 320 years old.
Parks
Kaunas intends to become the first city in the Baltic States that is fully tailored for cyclists.
New fully bicycle adapted green lanes will be created in the busiest regions of the city, new
low speed zones, bicycle friendly pavements and a network of 1000 new bicycle holders will
be installed in the city center, at cultural institutions, cafes, and other attractions.
Like Bike
Green bicycles lanesIn the city centre
More than 100 signsFor bike and pedestrian
zones
1000 new bicycle parking stations
Travel bybike
No traffic jams
Great public transport system
Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues
in the Baltic states.
Kaunas is a great city for your everyday commute and simply getting around. The city is
quite compact and you can reach any place in 30 minutes by car. There are no traffic jams
and you can chose a more ecological means of transportation - bicycles or public
transportation, which is a really convenient way to get around the city.
Convenient commute
Tadas StankevičiusHead of Investment Operations in Kaunas
Ph.: +370 64839299E-mail: [email protected]. Mickevičiaus g. 58 / V. Putvinskio st. 9, Kaunaswww.kaunasin.lt
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