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 Meteliai Regional Park There are three large lakes at the centre of this park – Lake Dusia, Lake Metelys, and Lake Obelija. Lake Dusia has very clear and transparent water, and its southern and south-eastern beaches are popular among swimmers. The lakes and their nearby wetlands are important during the migration season of birds. Services Services - recreational Bicycle trail Bike around Lake Dusia (25 km) or Lake Metelys (27 km). Nature trail Hike the information trail in the Bijotų and Širvinto forests (4 km). Nature watching Watch birds along the shores of the lake during migrating season. Views from the Prelomčiškė castle hill and from the side of the Seirijai-Meteliai road. For more information: www.meteliuparkas.lt (available in English).
	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 Aukstaitija National Park This was the first national park in Lithuania, and it is in the northern part of the Aukštaitija Higland, where hillocks interweave with lots of little lakes and ethnographic villages. Many of the lakes are connected with streams, forming long chains of lakes that are perfect for water tourists. 124 Services 124km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Spend one or two days boating along the lakes of the national park (Palūšė-Ginunčiai, Palūšė-Kaltanėnai, etc.). Bicycle trail Bike the route Ignalina-Palūšė-Antalksnė-Ginučiai-Stripeikiai-Trainiškis-Ignalina (45 km). Nature trail Hike the Palūšė botany trail (3.5 km). Nature watching A bird-watching tower at Reškutėnai, views from Ladakalnis Hill. There’s a visitor centre at Palūšė. For more information: www.anp.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Zagare Estate park This is one of the most colourful and architecturally interesting parks in Lithuania. It was rebuilt and expanded between 1898 and 1900 by the renowned dendrologist G.F. Kuphaldt. The park had more than 200 types of plants, more than 100 of which are still growing. There are various roads and pathways that offer a sense of the mightiness and beauty of the park. A dendrological trail with markers offers information about 15 rare trees. 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 Salu Estate park Located on an island in Lake Dviragio, the Salu Estate and its park, when viewed from above, are reminiscent of the boundaries of Lithuania. The park to the east of the estate is a mixed-type park and is one of the oldest ones in Lithuania. Back in the day, it was a forest park where trees were never cut down. The park featured maple, linden, elm, aspen and other local trees, and they are now around 200 years old. A winding path links the alley to a park trail by the lake. The various plants and fragments of alleys have survived to the present day. 1-12 Services 1-12 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 Ginucu pilskalns (Ginucių piliakalnis) Viens no lielākajiem Augštaitijas pilskalniem, kas 2011. g. pēc vērienīgiem rekonstrukcijas darbiem ir izzināms jaunā kvalitātē - gan no infrastruktūras, gan arī ainaviskā viedokļa, jo iepriekš biezais pamežs (tagad retināts) traucēja uztvert iespaidīgo objektu. Arī no pilskalna plakuma paveras labs skats uz diviem blakus esošajiem ezeriem. Tā virsotnē apskatāms piemiņas akmens, kas vēsta par pirmā Lietuvas valsts prezidenta Antana Smetona (Antanas Smetona) apmeklējumu 1934. g. viņa 60 gadu jubilejā. Pilskalns it ticis apdzīvots jau I tūkstošgadē pirms Kristus. Uzskata, ka 14. – 15. gs. te atradusies hronikās aprakstītā Linkmenu pils. Jaunizveidotā taka pilskalnu savieno ar vēl vienu populāru apskates objektu – Ladakalni. 122 Services 122km - 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 Cepkelu purvs (Cepkelių raistas) Lietuvas lielākais sūnu purvs, kura aizsardzības nolūkā ir izveidots Čepkeļu dabas rezervāts (Čepeklių gmatinis rezervatas). Tas izvietojies starp Dzūkijas nacionālā parka dienvidaustrumu daļu un Baltkrieviju. No Marcinkones pa smilšainu meža ceļu (~ 9 km turp - atpakaļ) ar kājām vai divriteni (arī nelielu tūrisma autobusu līdz 20 vietām) var nokļūt līdz purva malai, kur mežainās kāpās un purvā izveidota 1,5 km gara dabas taka un skatu tornis, no kura labi pārredzama purva rietumdaļa. Pirms došanās uz Čepkeļu purvu, ir jāreģistrējas Dzūkijas nacionālā parka apmeklētāju centrā (Šilagėlių gatve 11), kas meklējams aiz dzelzceļa pārbrauktuves. Te apskatāma neliela nacionālajam parkam un rezervātam veltīta ekspozīcija. 112 Services 112km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Varniku izzinas taka (Varnikų pazintis takas) Varniku mežā (Varnikų miškas) ir izveidota patiesi interesanta dabas izziņas taka, kas iet cauri dažādiem biotopiem – skujkoku un ozolu mežiem, purvainu mežu un sūnu purvu ar akačiem un nelieliem purva ezeriņiem, kur uzceltas divas skatu platformas. Mitrajās vietās un purvā ir izveidotas koka laipas. Šī ir populāra pastaigu vieta. Taka ir lokveida un marķēta. Tās apskatei būs nepieciešama ~ pusotra stunda. Services
	Lithuania Burgberg Seredziaus Eine der malerischischen Burgberge am Fluss Nemunas mit schöner Sicht aufs Flusstal. In 13 – 14 Jh. befand sich hier eine militäre Festung, die nicht erhalten ist. 145 Services 145km - Distance from countries capital city
	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 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).
	Lithuania The Labanoras Regional Park This territory is rich with forestland and lakes (some 285 in all). There are extensive opportunities for active recreation or calm leisure. 82 Services 82km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Take a one or two-day boat ride through the park’s lakes and streams. Nature trail Hike the Peršokšnai information trail (4 km). Nature watching There’s a viewing tower at the Ethno-Cosmology Museum. A visitor centre is found in the village of Labanora. For more information: www.labanoroparkas.lt (only in Lithuanian).
	Lithuania The Birzai Regional Park This is one of the most outstanding areas in the entire Baltic States with active underground waterways which still, to this very day, dissolve local gypsum rock. Parts of the area collapse regularly, and there are legends about all of this. Underwater rivers, streams, the so-called Karvės (Cow) cave, etc., can be seen in the area. Services Services - recreational Nature trail Hike along the Smardones šaltiniai stream, with a walking bridge across Lake Širvėnos (500 m). Hike other trails around the little lakes in the area. There’s a visitor centre in Biržai. For more information: www.birzuparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania Tauragns (Tauragnas) Ap 9,5 km garais un līdz kilometru platais ezers atrodas subglaciālā – t.i. ledāja veidotā vagā, tādēļ tas ir ne tikai Lietuvas, bet arī otrs Baltijas dziļākais ezers (pēc dažādiem avotiem 60,5 m vai 62,5 m). Tauragna dienvidu krastā paceļas Taurapils pilskalns (Taurapilio piliakalnis). Saglabājušies nostāsti gan par pagānu priesteri, kas te dzīvojis, gan nogrimušu baznīcu, gan laikiem, kad pilskalnu no visām pusēm apņēmis ūdens. No pilskalna plakuma paveras visaptverošs skats uz Tauragnu. 117 Services 117km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The University of Klaipeda Botanical Garden The botanical garden was established in 1993 in the lovely Dane River valley. It covers approximately 9.3 hectares, and in 2002, it was given the status of a dendrological park. 4-9 Services 4-9 Active season months 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 The Baltu Plant Museum This museum was established in 2014 in partnership with the Siauliai University botanical garden. The museum is 85 m long and 40 m wide on a territory that covers 0.34 ha. 5-9 Services 5-9 Active season months 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 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 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 Parniddene Düne In der Umgebung von der 52 m hohen Parniddenen Düne sind die im 18. Jh. bei einem Holzeinschlag entstandene Wanderdünen zu sehen! Aussichtsplatz. 358 Services 358km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Izidoras Navidanskas Zemaitija Botanical Park One of the oldest botanical parks in Lithuania, this one was opened by Izidoras Navidanskas in 1928, when he was only 16. In 1965, the park because the Žemaitija botanical park, and Navidanskas and his son, Rapolas, who is the current owner, did a lot to expand it. 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 Oldest apple tree in Lithuania The oldest apple tree in Lithuania is a forest apple tree and is part of the country's botanical heritage and the only protected apple tree in Lithuania. Services
	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 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 The Kurtuvėnai Regional Park This is a small area with lots of different terrains – high hillocks, distinct river valleys, thermal streams, continental dunes, etc. Services Services - recreational Bicycle trail Bike around Kurtuvėnai. For more information: www.kurtuva.lt (available in English). Nature trail Hike the Vainagių forest trail (4.3 km) or the Juodlė information trail (4.5 km).
	Lithuania Bernsteinhaff 1855, als einen Schiffahrtsweg getieft wurde, wurde im Haff unerwartet eine Bernsteinablagerung gefundet. In der Zeit zwischen 1860 und 1890 wurde dort 2250 Tonen Bernstein gewonnen, einbezogen einzigartige Bernsteingegenstände aus der Jungsteinzeit und der Bronsezeit. 319 Services 319km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Neries Regional Park This territory was established to protect the lovely central section of the Neries River, local species, and Lithuania’s largest oak forest. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Take a two-day boat ride down the Neries River, from Grigiškės to Kernavė. Bicycle trail Bike the Neries tourism route on the left bank of the river (23 km). Nature trail Hike the Dūkštos oak forest trail (2.3 km) or the Dūkštos walking trail (5 km). Nature watching Views at the place where Route 108 arrives at the right bank of the Neries River in the river valley. For more information: www.neriesparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania Brände Nahe der Beerkopfdüne ist im Frühling 2006 „ein Brand der Jahrhunderte” gewessen. Es wurde der hundert Jahre alte Wald in der Fläsche von 235h ausgebrannt. Ein Pfad mit Holzbelag. 314 Services 314km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Kurisches Haff Das beinah 100 km langes und bis zu 36 km breites aus dem Süßwasser bestehende Haff, das im Norden mit der Ostsee verbunden ist. Das Haff trennt vom Merr die eindrucksvolle Kurische Nehrung. Ins Kurische Haff mündet der größte Fluss Litauens Nemunas ein. 310 Services 310km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Trakai Historical National Park This park was established mostly to protect a wide range of cultural and historical objects such as the Trakai lake castle, the ancient Trakai cloister, the Užutrakai castle, the Bražole castle hill, the heritage of ancient local tribes, etc. 28 Services 28km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Take a one-day boat ride on the Totoriškių, Galvė, Skaistis and Luka lakes. Bicycle trail Bike the route Trakai-Totoriškės-Raudonė I-Kariotiškės-Rubežius-Trakai (25 km). Nature trail Hike the Varnikai information trail (3.5 km). Nature watching Views from the northern part of Lake Galvė. There’s a visitor centre in Trakai. For more information: www.seniejitrakai.lt (available in English).