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Vilkyškiai Dairy (Vilkyškių pieninė) is one of the leading milk processing groups in Lithuania, headquartered in the town of Vilkyškiai in the Tauragė district. Since its founding in 1993, the company has grown from a local dairy into an internationally active group listed on the Nasdaq Vilnius stock exchange. The dairy is best known for its high-quality cheeses, including specialties like 'Black Baron' and hard cheeses inspired by Prussian traditions. The group operates several production sites across Lithuania and exports a significant portion of its output to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Through continuous investment in modern processing technologies, the company adheres to strict international quality standards such as BRC and IFS. Vilkyškiai Dairy is a major purchaser for regional dairy farmers, playing a crucial role in the economic stability of rural Western Lithuania. Their product range extends beyond cheese to include butter, yogurt, and whey powder for the food industry.

Location: Lithuania
Top sights: Vilkyškių Šv. Onos bažnyčia · Vilkyškių dvaro sodyba · Vilkyškių evangelikų liuteronų bažnyčia
Nearby: Tauragė (17 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	-4	-3	1	7	12	16	19	18	14	7	3	-1
Rain mm	63	47	48	40	59	74	93	85	63	77	71	66

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

This renowned dairy in western Lithuania is a major center for milk processing, particularly famous for producing premium cheese products that are distributed across both national and international markets.

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Visiting

The dairy's industrial production areas are subject to strict hygiene regulations, meaning spontaneous viewings of the factory floors by tourists are normally not possible without arranging a visit well in advance.

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Where to view it

The expansive factory grounds can be best surveyed from the surrounding streets in Vilkyškiai, where the characteristic silhouette of the storage tanks and production buildings clearly defines the small town's landscape.

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Local products

Visitors can easily find the brand's high-quality cheeses and other dairy products in local delicatessens and supermarkets throughout the region, allowing them to experience the authentic taste of Lithuanian traditions.

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Active season

The dairy operates continuously throughout the year to ensure fresh products, with the delivery of raw milk from regional farmers being particularly busy and bustling during the early morning hours of every workday.

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Nearby

A stay in the region can be wonderfully combined with an exploration of the nearby Rambynas Regional Park, or a highly scenic drive along the beautiful Nemunas River right near the border with the Kaliningrad region.

Geography

Coordinates

55.12110, 22.13110

Facts

Founded as a private company in 1993
Headquartered in Vilkyškiai, Western Lithuania
Listed on Nasdaq Vilnius since 2006
Exports to more than 20 countries worldwide
Producer of the 'Prussia' and 'Black Baron' cheese brands
Certified according to international IFS and BRC standards

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Notable places around

Rambynas Hill8 km · SWExplore →

Tauragė17 km · NEExplore →

Viešvilė Nature Reserve20 km · EExplore →

Karšuva Plain24 km · EExplore →

Pagramantis Regional Park28 km · NExplore →

Šilalė area40 km · NExplore →

Jurbarkas41 km · EExplore →

Šešupė River46 km · SEExplore →

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Sights in the town Vilkyškiai Dairy (6)

Vilkyškių Šv. Onos bažnyčia

St. Anne's Church in Vilkyškiai, a Catholic place of worship in the town.

Vilkyškių dvaro sodyba

Vilkyškiai manor estate, formed in the 2nd half of the 19th to early 20th century.

Vilkyškių evangelikų liuteronų bažnyčia

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilkyškiai, a place of worship for the Lutheran community.

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Vilkyškių apžvalgos bokštas

Observation tower in Vilkyškiai, from here you have a view of the surroundings.

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Raganų eglė

Witches' Spruce with 18 trunks, circumference 5.8 m at 1.30 m height, about 36 m tall and 170 years old.

Opstainių I piliakalnis

Opstainiai I hillfort with a settlement, a prehistoric archaeological site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vilkyškiai Dairy known for?

It is famous for producing high-quality cheeses under the Vilkyškių pieninė brand, especially aged cheeses.

Is there a factory shop?

In the town of Vilkyškiai, there are local shops offering the full range of fresh dairy products.

Can you visit the production line?

Visits are usually possible for professional groups by appointment; individuals can visit the visitor center in Vilkyškiai.

What is the symbol of the dairy?

A black cat is the iconic logo of the brand and appears on all their product packaging.

What attractions are nearby?

Rambynas Hill, an important mythological site in Lithuania, is located very close to Vilkyškiai.

Vilkyškiai Dairy: where is it located?

Vilkyškiai Dairy is located in Lithuania.

Vilkyškiai Dairy: what is there to see?

Highlights include Vilkyškių Šv. Onos bažnyčia, Vilkyškių dvaro sodyba, Vilkyškių evangelikų liuteronų bažnyčia.

Vilkyškiai Dairy: when is the best time to visit?

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.

Vilkyškiai Dairy: why is it worth visiting?

Vilkyškiai Dairy (Vilkyškių pieninė) is one of the leading milk processing groups in Lithuania, headquartered in the town of Vilkyškiai in the Tauragė district.

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