One of Europe’s highest revolving restaurants just reopened in this Baltic capital

Open once again, the Milky Way restaurant in Vilnius is only serving up wines from vineyards above 165 metres above sea level – the same height diners reach while eating there. Not everyone has the same priorities when travelling. Some want to see a city’s cultural hot spots, others want to try its foodie offering, and some just want to see where their feet take them after landing. But something we can all agree on is the importance of finding a dreamy sunset spot – preferably one where you can enjoy a glass or two of your tipple of choice. Should you find yourself in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius looking for somewhere to watch the sky turn orange and pink with a drink in hand, we have good news, as the revolving restaurant at the top of the TV Tower has just reopened. Found some 165 metres off the ground, Paukščių takas, aka Milky Way panoramic restaurant, makes a full 360-degree rotation every hour. Among the highest in the EU – with the tallest being Berlin’s Sphere Restaurant, at 207 metres – the reimagined eatery has taken a rather novel approach to its wine selection, featuring only vineyards situated at elevations above 165 metres above sea level. On the food front, the menu focuses on seasonal Lithuanian ingredients, with a contemporary take on the country’s cuisine. Other ways to see the city While the Vilnius TV Tower is a fantastic way to see the city, there is an alternative – if you’re feeling brave. The city is one of just a few European capitals that allows hot-air balloons to fly above its centre, and the sky is filled with them each sunrise and sunset during the summer months. From above, you can see sights like the Neris River and the UNESCO-listed Old Town, including Gediminas Castle Tower.