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 Rusnė Island A island in the delta of Nemuna. Etnographical museum, Uostadvaris lighthouse, bird watching tower. 304 Services 304km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Energetic Labyrinth and Geometric Figure Park This park has five labyrinths with decorative plants, flowers and various kinds of medicinal plants. The longest path in the labyrinth is 1.7 km long. The total distance of the paths is 4.5 km. The park has three geometric figures -- a cupola, a mandala and a Merkabah. 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 Pre-order required Optional meals
	Lithuania Botanikas taka Kaut arī Augštaitijas nacionālo parku uzskata par floristiskā ziņā ļoti bagātu teritoriju, šī ir vienīgā vieta, kur varam iepazīt augu valsts bagātību. To īstenot palīdz takas malās izvietotie informācijas stendi. 3,8 km garās lokveida takas sākums ir meklējams Palūšē, Lūšu (Lūšiai) ezera galējā austrumu punktā. Taka ved gar ezera krastu, mežainām kāpām, nelielu strautu ielejām un pa purvāju. Nenomaldīties palīdz krāsu marķējums uz koku stumbriem. 113 Services 113km - Distance from countries capital city
	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 Zagare Regional Park Žagare has long since been known for a special type of cherries. There are various varieties which only differ in terms of when they are ripe and productive. There are different types of trees. The cherries grow at nearly home, and that is an exclusive symbol of Žagare. 260 Services 260km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Nature trail Nature watching Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance
	Lithuania Tituvenu regionalais parks Tītuvēnu reģionālais parks (Tytuvėnų regioninis parkas) dibināts 1992. gadā. Parkam raksturīga ainavu daudzveidība – te ir sastopami lieli mežu masīvi, purvi, ezeri, upītes. Šejienes reljefa veidotājs tāpat kā citur Baltijas valstīs ir bijis ledājs, kas atnesis un atstājis aiz sevis garas laukakmeņu grēdas. Kopumā parkā ir konstatētas 603 augu un 787 dzīvnieku sugas. Parkā aug veci un dabiski boreālie (ziemeļu) meži, veci un jaukti platlapju meži ar ozoliem, liepām, kļavām, ošiem un gobām, sugām bagāti egļu meži, staignāju meži, nogāžu un gravu meži, purvaini meži un aluviālie (pārplūstošie) meži. Parkā esošās pļavas un tīrumi ir nozīmīga dzērvju atpūtas vieta migrāciju laikā, kad te pulcējās tūkstošiem putnu. Šiluvas baznīca un Tītuvēnu klosteris ir svētceļnieku galamērķis vairāk nekā 500 gadu garumā. 200 Services 200km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Anyksciai Regional Park The “backbone” to this park is the valley of the Šventoji (Holy) River. One of the most impressive Devonian cliffs in Lithuania can be seen from the river – Vetygalos atodanga. On the shores of the Varius stream is a cliff made of quartz and sand – Variaus atodanga. 6 km to the S of Anykščiai is Lithuania’s second largest rock (5.7 m high, ~100 m3) – Puntukas akmuo. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Boat from Anykščiai to Kavarskas (one day), or boat in Lake Rubikiai. Bicycle trail Bike the route Anykščiai-Puntukas-Anykščiai (12 km). Nature trail Hike the Švenoji trail (5.5 km). Nature watching Views from cliffs and the Šeimyniškėliai castle hill. For more information: www.anyksciuparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Zemaitija National Park This park is located in the northern part of the Žemaitija Highlands, and much of it is taken up by Lake Plateliai. The park was established to protect lakes, rivers, wetlands and forest ecosystems, as well as the local cultural environment. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Take a boat to the Pilies island in Lake Plateliai. Bicycle trail Bike around the lake (~25 km). Nature trail Hike the Šierė nature trail (4.1 km), the Plokštinė information trail (3.1 km), which runs past a former Soviet military base, or the Mikytai information trail (1 km). Nature watching Look for birds from a tower near Lake Maudutis in the village of Virkšai. A viewing location from the village of Plateliai offering a look at the lake. There’s a visitor centre in Plateliai, as well. For more information: www.zemaitijosnp.lt (available in English).
	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 Asveja Regional Park This park was established to protect Lithuania’s longest lake, Lake Asveja (> 20 km). The lake is in a sub-glacial valley carved out by ice during the Ice Age, and it actually resembles a wide and curvy river. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Spend one or two days boating on the lake and its bays. Nature watching Views from the Dubingiai castle hill. For more information: www.asvejosparkas.lt (only in Lithuanian).
	Lithuania Hexenhügel Eine große parabolische Düne mit einer Ausstellung der Holzskulpturen unter freiem Himmel, die der litauischen Mythologie gewidmet sind. Die Skulpturen haben litauische Meister der angewandten Kunst angefertigt. 354 Services 354km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Survilai village countryside tourism farm Enjoy nature with all of your senses in the Survilai village tourism farm, which is a Swiss village in the Jonavos district. Walk down paths barefoot! The paths are covered with pine cones, puddles, peat, clay, granite, smooth glass, pine needles, hay, an obstacle course, etc. The path is more than a kilometre long, and you will feel unbelievable and positive emotions, as well as an inflow of energy. 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 Must register in advance
	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
	Lithuania The Varniai Regional Park In the central part of the Žemaitija Highland, this park was established to protect local landscapes. Lithuania’s highest hillocks are found here – Mėdvegalis (235 m above sea level) and Šatrija (229 m). There are also other hillocks which offer a great view of the area – make up your own tour here. Services Services - recreational Nature trail Hike the Debesnos botany trail (2 km). Nature watching Views from the Mėdvegalis, Šatrija, Moteraitis and Bilioniai castle hills. There’s a visitor centre at Varniai. For more information: www.varniai.lt (only in Lithuanian).