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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Hügel Ladakalnis Vermutlich ein heidnischer Hügel. Schöner Blick auf die 6 Seenlandschaften. Ein Symbol vom Nationalpark. 122 Services 122km - Distance from countries capital city