Nature objects in Lithuania

What's special about the nature in Lithuania?

The Curonian spit - a sandy, desert-like stretch of land between the Baltic see and the Curonian Inlet, teh hilly landscapes of the Žemaitija region, the blue mirror labyrinths of the lakes in teh Aukštaitija region, the pine forests in teh Dzūkija region, the curves of the Nemuna river valley, and the many regional nature parks, created not only to protect the nature but also for people's recreation and interest - these are the nature values attracting guests of Lithuania.

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	Lithuania The Vytautas the Great University's Kaunas Botanical Garden This botanical garden was opened in 1923 as a scholarly centre. The garden covers more than 60 hectares, and approximately 30 ha are open to the public. 4-10 Services 4-10 Active season months Services - amenities No pets allowed Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance
	Lithuania The Plunge Estate park The Plunge Estate is famous because its park, which is a mixed-type park that was established during the 18th and 19th century at a holy forest that used to be a sacrificial place. The pride and joy of the park is the Thunder oak tree, a legendary weeping linden tree and an elm tree with five trunks. The lord of the state ordered the digging of seven ponds with cascades. These are linked by rock bridge sluices. The Babrungo River, which flows alongside the estate offers an outstanding landscape for the park. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Lithuania The Stelmuze Estate park This park dates back to the mid-18th century and is to the south of Lake Stelmuže. There are winding trails on all sides of the hillock that lead to the Christ the King Church, with linden, maple, oak, birch, fir, elm and pine trees. At the foot of the hillock is the Laime stream, and visitors are welcome to stroll along the alley of oak trees. The oldest and fattest oak tree in Lithuania is one of the oldest ones in Europe. It is though that it is 1,500 to 2,000 ears old, and its record-setting diameter is 3.5 metres (eight or nine people linking hands are needed to encircle it). The tree is 23 m high. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
	Lithuania The Aukstadvaris Regional Park This territory in the northern part of the Dzūkija Highlands with lots of hillocks and lakes. The most interesting tourist destination is Velnio duobė (Devil’s Flowerbed) – a funnel-shaped hole that is up to 40 m deep and 200 m wide and is thought to have originated during the Ice Age. 56 Services 56km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Nature trail Velnio duobė is the most interesting geological formation of its type in the Baltic States – hike to it. Nature watching Views from the Aukštadvaris castle hill. For more information: www.aukstadvaris.lt/parkas.htm (only in Lithuanian).
	Lithuania The Salantai Regional Park The terrain in this territory was created during the Ice Age. There are the ancient river valleys of the Minija, Salantas and Erla rivers, along with groups of rocks. Services Services - recreational Nature trail For hikers, the largest collection of open-air rocks can be found in the village of Mosėdis (the collection was put together by Vaclavas Intas). There is also a museum of unique rocks there. At Salantai-Orvydų sodyba is a unique farm with installations featuring rocks and other objects. You can also hike the Šaukliai nature trail (2 km). For more information: www.salanturp.lv (only in Lithuanian).
	Lithuania Mikitai izzinas taka (Mikytų pazintinis takas) Vienu kilometru garā lokveida taka, kas ved pa lielāku nacionālā parka meža masīvu, uzskatāmi attēlo Žemaitijas augstienes un tuvākās apkārtnes reljefa veidošanās vēsturi. No takas augstākā punkta – Mikitai kalna, kas ir sens pagānu upurkalns, paveras (ainaviska stiga) tālākas apkārtnes skats. Kā takas interesantākie apskates objekti ir jāmin teikām apvītais akmens ar Velna pēdu un ar akmeņiem izliktas akas paliekas. 316 Services 316km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Kursiu Dune (Kursių nerija) In terms of territory, it is the most impressive dune range in the Baltics. This is the only place in the Baltics, where one can enjoy open dune sands that are still active and, under the influence of wind, form the so-called eolian relief forms. There are trails, wooded trails and a paved bikeway for the conveniences of visitors. In order to protect the dune, The Dunes of Curonian spit National Park has been established . 340 Services 340km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Ilzenbergo Estate park This mixed-type park dates back to the latter half of the 19th century and has remained all but unchanged. It is in a lovely place between two lakes, and its spatial structure was preserved when it was restored. The park covers 10 ha and has two parts. One is a fairly precisely rectangular territory alongside the state, surrounded by a stand of linden trees and introduced trees. The other part has a natural forest. The largest oak tree in the park has been declared to be a protected element of natural heritage. The mighty trunk of the tree is 6.3 m around, has a 2m diameter and stands 30.5 m high. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - amenities Accommodation available Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Optional meals
	Lithuania The Traupis botanical garden The only school-based botanical garden in Lithuania was planted in 1989 at the Traupis school. More than 8,000 types of plants grow in the garden, and all of them have been collected by Sigutis Obelevičius. 4-9 Services 4-9 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance
	Lithuania Putnu verosanas tornis Reškutenu (Reškutėnai) ciema apkārtnē ir atjaunots neliels mitrājs, kura malā uzcelts putnu vērošanas tornis. Ja paveicas, pavasaros te var dzirdēt vai redzēt tādas retas un aizsargājamas putnu sugas kā ķikutu Gallinago media, ormanīti Porzana porzana, melnkakla dūkuri Podiceps nigricollis, griezi Crex crex u.c. Ciema ainava īpaši pievilcīga ir pieneņu un ābeļu ziedēšanas laikā. No putnu vērošanas torņa var redzēt vietas, kur akmens laikmetā dzīvojuši cilvēki. Blakus esošajā purvainajā pļavā bijis ezera līcis, kur tika būvēti ciemati līdzīgi kā Āraišu ezerpils gadījumā. 108 Services 108km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Birzuvenai Estate Park This park surrounds the mansion of the Biržuvenai Estate, and it is based on the terrain of the Virvite River and an old river that provides water for the park. The central part of the park is regularly designed, while the rest has elements of landscape. Opposite the estate is a glass sculpture, and on its western side is a wooden pergola. Local trees dominate in the park, but there are also trees from other countries. Of importance is a group of oak trees on the banks of the river, as is an alley of linden trees that leads to the pond in the direction of the estate. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Lithuania The Nemuna Delta Regional Park The Nemuna River divides up into two large streams at its estuary at Kuršių Marios, and this has established the Rusnė Island. This is a unique environmental territory with wetlands, streams, ancient rivers, lagoon lakes and flood plains which are important places for birds to nest and rest during migration season. Vast tracts of this territory are flooded each spring. The park includes the territory to the N and W of Rusne (lagoons, swamps, fishing ponds, Kuršių Marios). 330 Services 330km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Bicycle trail Bike the route Rusne-Pakalne-Uostadvaris-Rusne (20 km). Nature trail Hike the Aukštumalos swamp information trail (1.7 km). Nature watching Bird watching on Rusnė Island, as well as at Ventės ragas (Cape Venta), where there is a bird ringing station. There is a viewing tower on the NW end of Rusnė Island, with a visitors centre in the village of Rusne. For more information: www.nemunodelta.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Stelmuzės oak tree This is the thickest English oak (Quercus robur) in Lithuania, with a circumference of 9.4 m (as opposed to the Kaive oak in Latvia, which has a circumference of 10.18 m). Services
	Lithuania Seires dabas taka (Seirės gamtos takas) Četrus kilometrus garā lokveida un marķētā dabas taka meklējama Plateļu pilsētiņas ziemeļaustrumu daļā. Tā ved pa dažādiem biotopiem – mežu, purvu, ezera malu, atklājot dažādas ainavas un tajās mītošās augu, putnu un dzīvnieku sugas. Šī ir interesantākā un ainaviskākā no Žemaitijas nacionālā parka takām. 307 Services 307km - Distance from countries capital city