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 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 Pajuris Regional Park The territory is established in order to protect the dunes and the seashore habitats. There are beautiful beaches and wooded dunes, and the paved Klaipēda–Palanga bikeway trails through the park, which is worth travelling at full length. 322 Services 322km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Bicycle trail Bike through the park, where there is a paved bike route between Klaipėda and Palanga – it’s worth the trip. For more information: www.pajuris.info./lt (available in English). Nature trail Hike along the beach from Palanga to Giruliai (18 km).
	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 Renavo Estate Park Dating back to the 19th century, this is a characteristic and beautiful park in Lithuania. There is no shortage of exotic trees in the park, including maples, lindens, elms, firs, oaks, etc. The pride of the park is Lithuania's fattest fir tree with a diameter of 1.2 m, as well as a linden tree with six branches that, over the course of time, have become vertical trunks on their own. Entry to the park is via a pergola that is covered with ivies. 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 Dzukija National Park This territory is Lithuania’s most forested area, and people here have always lived in accordance with nature. Local treasures include berries, mushrooms, honey, clean water from streams and rivers, etc. People here have engaged in various crafts, as well as in beekeeping. 110 Services 110km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Take a one or two-day boat ride down the Ūla River (you will need a permit, which can be obtained at the visitor centre in Marcinkonys). Boat to the Merkys River and then down the Merkys River to Merkinė. Bicycle trail Bike the route Marcinkonys-Puvočiai-Mardasavas-Mančiagirė (or Zerviynos)-Marcinkonys (up to 40 km). Nature watching Views in the Džukija forests. Views from the Ūla cliff and the Liškiava and Merkinė castle hills. There are visitor centres in Marcinkonys and Merkinė. For more information: www.dzukijosparkas.lt (available in English).
	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 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 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 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 Panemunių Regional Park This park covers the Nemuna River valley between the villages of Seredžius and Geldaudišķis, with lovely views of castle hills, medieval castles, aristocratic estates, etc., along the shores. 156 Services 156km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Bicycle trail Bike from Seredžius to Jurbarkas (47 km). Nature watching Viewing areas from the Seredžius castle hill, the Veliuona castle hill, and the local church. There’s a visitor centre at Šilinė. For more information: www.prpd.lt (only in Lithuanian).
	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 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).