Travel spots in Lithuania

Europos Centro Golf Club: An 18-hole course near the Geographical Centre of Europe

Europos Centro Golf Club in Girijos is an 18-hole PAR 71 course with a lake, ponds, waterways, and practice areas.

Place
Vilnius District Municipality
Region
Vilnius District
Type
18-hole golf course
Address
20 Golfo Street, Girijos village, LT-15130 Vilnius District
Coordinates
54.91032, 25.31220
Visit duration
3-5 hours
Best time
spring through autumn, with a booking made in advance and the course condition checked
Names and variants

Europos Centro Golf

A course in Girijos

Europos Centro Golf Club is at 20 Golfo Street in Girijos village, Vilnius District, about a 25-minute drive from Vilnius. Its name refers to the nearby Geographical Centre of Europe, calculated by France's IGN in 1989, but the golf course and that geographical attraction are separate places.

The Lithuanian Golf Federation describes an 18-hole, PAR 71 course. The club grounds cover more than 83 hectares, combining Girijos Lake, ponds, waterways, birch stands, and fairways, so a round is both an active sport experience and a way to read the surrounding landscape.

Playing, practice, and instruction

The course is designed for players with different levels of experience. Club information lists driving, chipping, and putting areas, an academy, green-card training, and individual lessons, so a first visit does not require competition-level experience beforehand.

The club also hosts tournaments and children's camps from age six, and the Federation lists it among Lithuania's courses. The exact lesson, equipment, coaching, or children's programme depends on the season and availability, so arrange the relevant service directly with the club.

Water, woodland, and the club's sporting role

The course's water features are not merely scenery: ponds and waterways alter the line of play, while tree belts give each hole a different scale. Because this is an operating sports venue rather than an open park, follow golf etiquette, safety signals, and staff instructions throughout the grounds.

Europos Centro Golf Club has also hosted high-level competition, including the 2025 Lithuanian Golf Championship. Before playing, check the booking and course conditions, as season, weather, and competitions can affect them.

Booking and planning a round

The club's contact information lists usual daily hours of 9 am to 9 pm, though weather, competitions, and the seasonal timetable can affect an outdoor sports venue. Green fees, practice, equipment hire, and other services are paid; prices depend on the selected time and package, so confirm the amount when booking.

To play, arrange a tee time in advance and confirm the green fee, clothing, equipment, and course-condition requirements. Allow several hours, wear suitable sports shoes, and do not confuse the club entrance with the nearby Geographical Centre of Europe, which is a separate stop.

Europos Centro Golf Club sources