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What would you say if we offered you an exclusive journey in the spirit of Jules Verne? So yes, today, right here, right now, in the 21st century, the journey around Lithuania in 80 days or less could become the greatest adventure of your life. Why? The answer is simple! The area of Lithuania is perfectly suitable for such an adventure, since it is only about 375 km from east to west and 275 km from north to south. By the way, from a bird’s eye view Lithuania resembles a big green heart at the geographic centre of Europe . As if Lithuania’s natural landscape is specially arranged for such a journey – one third of the entire territory is covered by forests. In addition, 760 meandering rivers and 3,000 rippling lakes are incredibly beautiful water routes for kayaking and canoeing.

Moreover, the most amazing Lithuanian landscapes are criss-crossed with cycle paths. For example, the 200-km-long Seaside cycle path runs along three bodies of water (the Baltic Sea, the Curonian Lagoon and the Nemunas River), coastal pine forests, dunes and outcrops. Other routes lead through UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the legendary mounds of Kernavė and the mystical Hill of Crosses. Bicycles can also be taken for trips around other unique places, still untouched by human hands: 5 national and 30 regional parks, 26 nature reserves and protected areas rich with hiking trails, scenic overlooks, bird and animal observation points and educational trails. We suggest you visit stables, golf courses, campsites, aqua parks and Snow Arena, the one and only winter entertainment complex in the Baltic States open year-round. If you want to relax between activities, be sure to try the traditional Lithuanian bathing birch-rod or the pleasing amber massage. And do not miss the chance to try your luck at amber-hunting. Maybe your amber talisman awaits you somewhere beneath the surf on the shore of the Baltic Sea… And if the 80-day journey seems too long, then choose to travel in the same way as the characters of the book written by Jules Verne – by hot air balloon. The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the few capitals in Europe over which hot air balloons fly!

Looking forward to seeing you in Lithuania!

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Rest area

UNESCO World Heritage Object

Resort

Castle

Camping site

Mound / Hill-fort / Barrow

Holiday camp

Lighthouse

Hotel

Bridge, viaduct

Parking

Observation deck (platform)

Museum

Stone (natural monument)

Art heritage

Spring (natural monument)

Church

Tree (natural monument)

Architectural heritage

Pier

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Велосипедные экскурсии

BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE LAGOON Klaipėda (Smiltynė)–Nida

Distance ...................................... 52 km Duration ................................. 1–2 days Road surface ........................... asphalt Complexity .................................... easy

Curonian Spit National Park makes a deep impression on visitors, with its windblown dunes, bright pine forests and authentic homesteads with fishermen’s nets drying in the sun in Juodkrantė, Pervalka, Preila and Nida. The iconic Curonian Spit is an object included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Take the Old Smiltynė ferry from Klaipėda to the Curonian Spit and hit the road on the 52-km-long asphalt cycle path leading to Nida. After you get off Cycle tours

the ferry, go right. After going a kilometre along the Curonian Lagoon, you will see the Lithuanian Sea Museum (1). Here you also have a chance to observe the collection of Lithuanian and tropical fish, penguins, Baltic grey seals and Steller sea lions. Performances by dolphins and California sea lions attract crowds. The cycle path runs through the vivid pine forests of the seaside. Along the way there are many rest sites as well as beaches along both the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon. All the information about places worth visiting can be found at the information stands. If you decide to spend at least two days on the route, you can stay the night in

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05 CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL PARK Route: Klaipėda (Smiltynė)– Nida 1

Juodkrantė, a place located 20 km from Smiltynė. Try some smoked fish sold by local fishermen. The Lagoon is along the migration route for millions of birds. Juodkrantė has a Bird Ringing Station, in which about 10,000 birds are ringed each season. If you continue your trip, you will pass through Nagliai Natural Reserve which is between Juodkrantė and Pervalka. The most significant in the reserve are the Grey (Dead) Dunes. You will be struck by their wild beauty. Roaming there is forbidden; however, a special footpath leading to the Lagoon has been built. Next on your trip you will catch sight of the highest dune of the spit, called Vecekrugo dune (2). From the top of this dune, not only does a breath-taking panorama of the Curonian Spit and the Baltic Sea open up, but you can also

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06 Bicycle rental

Accommodation

Rental points are located near bus stops. In Nida, these points are open all year round, in Juodkrantė – from June to August, and in Smiltynė – from July to August. “Liucijos ratai” www.liucijosratai.com Tel. +370 682 14 798 E-mail: liucijosratai@gmail.com

Private apartments and rooms are rented in villages on the Curonian Spit. For more information visit the tourism information centres in Nida and Juodkrantė.

CATERING Restaurant “Nidos seklyčia” www.neringaonline.lt Lotmiškio St 1, Nida Tel. +370 469 50 000 E-mail: info@neringaonline.lt Bar “In Vino” www.invino.lt Taikos St 32, Nida Tel. +370 655 77 997

admire Ventė Cape on the other shore of the lagoon. Visit the Thomas Mann Cultural Centre (3) in Nida and end the trip at the top of the Dune of Parnidis, where an observation deck has been built (4). After reaching Nida, go to the Nemunas Delta by boat and then return along the

In Nida: Nidos kempingas *** (Nida campsite) www.kempingas.lt Taikos St 45A, Nida Tel. +370 469 52 045, +370 682 41 150 E-mail: info@kempingas.lt Hotel “Nidos smiltė” *** www.smilte.lt Skruzdynės St 2, Nida Tel. +370 469 52 221, +370 469 52 219 E-mail: info@smilte.lt In Pervalka: Villa “Baldininkas” www.vilabaldininkas.lt Pervalkos St 29B, Pervalka Tel. +370 469 55 266, +370 686 53 506 E-mail: info@vilabaldininkas.lt In Preila: “Vila Preiloja” www.vilapreiloja.lt Preilos St 17–1, Preila Tel. +370 613 79 597, +370 615 39 906 E-mail: preila@vilapreiloja.lt In Juodkrantė: Hotel “Eglių slėnis” *** www.egliuslenis.lt Ievos Kalno St 28, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 469 53 364, +370 469 53 170 E-mail: reception@egliuslenis.lt Guest house-cafe “Vila Vita” **** www.vilavita.lt L. Rėzos St 25, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 469 53 009, +370 687 30 212 E-mail: info@vilavita.lt

shore of the Curonian Lagoon by bicycle. In case you do not have a bicycle, you can rent it and all the necessary equipment (helmets, baskets, child seats, locks, etc.) on the Curonian Spit. Cycle tours

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Ventė cape

Klaipėda city

From Klaipėda to Rusnė together with the terns of Padua Church (2) and the Evangelical Klaipėda–Rusnė Lutheran Church (3). Priekulė oak in

Distance .................................... 115 km Duration ..................................... 3 days Road surface ........................... asphalt gravel, field roads Complexity .................................... easy

When travelling from Klaipėda to Rusnė, you will get to know the unique sea region and Nemunas Delta Regional Park. Ride through fascinating Kliošiai, Šernai, and Traubiai villages and then reach Dituva. Stop for a while and enjoy the wonderful view of the banks of the Minija River from the Monkey Bridge (1). Then take the 5.5-km-long sandy road to Priekulė, in which you can find St. Anthony

Vingis Park is also worth visiting (4). The distance between Priekulė and Ventė is precisely 31 km. Do not miss the old fishing village of Dreverna, which is widely known for its decorative weather vanes. Take a look at the original krikštai, the impressive grave stone monuments from a time gone by (5). When driving from Dreverna, take a 4-kmlong asphalt road that runs through seaside meadows to Svencelė. This village has a unique rest site with marine-style containers, specially adapted for your accommodation! Since this place is always windy, it attracts fans of various water activities such as windsurfing and windkiting. Cycle tours

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08 Accommodation and Catering “Svencelė” www.svencele.lt Svencelė Vlg, Priekulė Ward, Klaipėda District Tel. +370 650 17 655 E-mail: rugele@svencele.lt Hotel-Restaurant “Šturmų švyturys” www.sturmusvyturys.lt Šturmai Vlg, Kintai Ward, Šilutė District Tel. +370 687 97 756, +370 650 90 139 E-mail: info@sturmusvyturys.lt Holiday camp and restaurant “Ventainė” ** www.ventaine.lt Marių St 7, Ventė Vlg, Šilutė District Tel. + 370 441 68 525, + 370 686 70 490 E-mail: info@ventaine.lt

After the wind clears your mind, continue your trip to Kintai. On the way you will have a chance to see Kintai Botanical Reserve and Kintai forest range, in which the second largest Thuja (arborvitaes) in Europe grows (6). Right before reaching Kintai you will notice Kintai Mound (7). When visiting this small town, do not miss the opportunity to come over to Vydūnas Cultural Centre and to take a look at the old Kintai Church (8). After 11 more kilometres along the shores of the Curonian Lagoon, you will reach Ventė Cape and the Ornithological Station (9), where each year, thousands of people from all around Europe gather to watch how rings are placed on birds. Climb the Ventė Lighthouse (10) to take a look at the Curonian Spit. A wide and curvy gravel road to Šilutė runs for 13 km along the edge of Cycle tours

Aukštumala Swamp. On both sides of the road you will see signs inviting you to take a walk on the Aukštumala hiking trail which winds by the old kūlgrinda. Right before the dairy of Šilutė go in the direction of Rusnė and after passing the Market Square you will see the central street of the town. If you want to visit Minija (Mingė) village (11), which is also called the Venice of Lithuania, choose a slightly longer, 33-km-long route. Halfway between Ventė and Kintai (5.5 km) turn right towards Stankiškiai. This village has an asphalt road, at the end of which (before the sign Mingė 4) turn right. Soon you will reach a crossroad, where you will have to turn left onto a narrow road through fields (0.5 km) and go to the junction with a gravel road leading to Minija village (2.8 km). This village is distinctive because of the Minija River, which is used instead of a road. The main means of transport here are boats.

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09 NEMUNAS DELTA REGIONAL PARK

Bicycle rental and service “Du ratai” (two wheels) www.bicycle.lt Naujoji Uosto St 3, Klaipėda Tel. +370 614 18 695, +370 615 91 773 E-mail: nuoma@dviratis.lt

ROUTE: Klaipėda-Rusnė

From June to August it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and from October to April is open from Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (contact the office located 100 m away), on Saturday and Sunday it is open at any time needed (call before your arrival).

Starting point

“Vasarė” www.vasare.lt Turgaus Ave 25, Klaipėda Tel. +370 464 11 949 E-mail: vasare@fujibikes.lt 1 3

In the old town of Šilutė you should definitely visit the museum (12) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church (13). There are more old buildings there, for example, post office, fire-station, court, prison, the bridge across the Šyša River, Hugo Scheu manor complex (14) and two old market squares. The distance from Šilutė to Rusnė is eight kilometres. After you go down the bridge to Rusnė Island, on the left side of the road you will see a new pedestrian and cycle path leading to the centre of this small city and then to the Ethnographic Fisherman’s Farmstead (15). Rusnė is one of the oldest towns in the seaside. There are a number of old town buildings that date from the end of the 19th and the first part of the 20th centuries. All these cultural monuments are decorated with unique carvings that are characteristic of this region. An impressive church stands in the very centre of town. (16).

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Around the Druskininkai resort Druskininkai

Distance .............. 6 km, 8 km or 10 km Duration ....................................... 1 day Road surface ........................... asphalt Complexity .................................... easy

Start the route around the resort town from the banks of the Nemunas near Meilės (Love) Island. Having enjoyed the view of the island, which had a popular beach up to 1935, go towards the main health resort called Druskininkai Spa. Since this unique spa is built on mineral springs, all the procedures are carried out using mineral water straight from the springs. Right next to the spa centre there are mineral springs(1). It is believed that water Cycle tours

streaming from the stone basins bestows beauty and rejuvenation on visitors. While going along the right bank of the Nemunas River you will reach the bridge of Ratnyčia and the Nemunas junction (2). Then go towards Jacques Lipchitz’s Sculpture Park (3) on the grounds of the “Draugystės sanatorija” sanatorium. See the exposition dedicated to Jacques Lipchitz (1891–1973), one of the most famous sculptors of the 20th century. After you view the 20 sculptures, go about seven kilometres east towards Ilgis and Grūtas Lakes. Grūtas Park is not very far from here (4). In this park you will find an exposition of Soviet-period sculptures, a library, a museum, a cafe that serves Soviet-period dishes and a mini zoo. If you are taking the two-kilometre-long path, you should also see the sculptures brought here from different corners of Lithuania. The path is equipped with guard towers, prison camp

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11 Bicycle rental

Accommodation and Catering

“Grand Spa Lietuva” www.grandspa.lt V. Kudirkos St 45, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 52 833, +370 615 99 744 E-mail: reception@grandspa.lt

Medical SPA “Eglės” sanatorium www.sanatorija.lt Eglės St 1, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 60 220, +370 313 60 283 E-mail: info@sanatorija.lt, reservation@sanatorija.lt

“Best Western Hotel Central” www.centralhotel.eu Šv. Jokūbo St 22, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 60 533, +370 612 61 763 E-mail: office@centralhotel.eu Restaurant of traditional Lithuanian meals “Forto dvaras” www.druskininkudvaras.lt M. K. Čiurlionio St 55, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 55 438 E-mail: kavine@arnika.lt

Vilniaus Ave 10, Druskininkai Tel. +370 686 87 022, +370 698 72 220 Vilniaus Ave 20, Druskininkai Tel. +370 646 31 531, +370 600 99 006

loudspeakers and fencing, and other interesting details.

Return to Druskininkai and do not miss the chance to visit the museum of the forest, “Girios aidas” (6). The museum, located at M. K. Čiurlionis St 102, has interesting animal and bird exhibitions, witches, dwarfs and other fairy tale characters hiding in oak hollows. Here you can hear birdsong and the murmurs of the forest.

After visiting Grūtas Park, enjoy the Sculpture and Recreation Park of Antanas Česnulis in Naujasodė village (5). Here all the guests are welcomed by a windmill, in which a great number of wooden sculptures are presented.

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Route: Druskininkai

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St. Anne’s church

Fly through the green Vilnius In Vilnius city

From the square you can see the Gediminas Hill with the 15th century tower of the Upper Castle (2) and the Hill of Three Crosses (3). Climb these hills and enjoy an amazing view of the old town.

Distance ...................................... 24 km Duration ....................................... 1 day Road surface ........................... asphalt Complexity .................................... easy

The cycle path from the Cathedral Square leads to Pilies Street, the oldest and the most gorgeous street in the entire city. Pilies Street widens into Didžioji Street, at the end of which the white Vilnius Town Hall building (4) stands. Here you should turn right into Vokiečių Street. Cross over Trakų Street and you get to Vilnius Street, which will bring you to Gediminas Avenue, the main street of the capital. Turn right and here you are again – standing in front of the cathedral.

Vilnius is not only famous for its old town, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, but also for all its greenery. This city can definitely be called a cyclist’s dream! Start the route around the old town from Cathedral Square, which is considered to be the very heart of Vilnius. Visit the snow-white Cathedral of Vilnius (1). Cycle tours

Cross the Neris River on the Mindaugas Bridge and you will get to a section of

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The Hill of Three Crosses

the cycle path, where you will forget you are in a city – feel the greenness and quietness surrounding you. All the way round there will be the Neris River going along with you on the right. Starting

at Santariškės traffic-ring, a 5-km-long asphalt cycle path has been built. It goes along Green Lakes, across Verkiai forest, and finally ends at the intersection with Gulbinėliai Street.

Cathedral of Vilnius

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14 Bicycle rental “Velo-City” www.velo-city.lt Kauno St 3A, Vilnius Aušros Vartų St 12, Vilnius (open from 2 April to 30 September) Tel. +370 674 12 123 E-mail: info@velovilnius.lt Bicycle service “Geras dviratis” www.gerasdviratis.lt J. Kubiliaus St 16, Vilnius Tel. +370 698 71 715, +370 686 00 399 E-mail: webmaster@gerasdviratis.lt “Veloklinika” www.veloklinika.lt A. Domaševičiaus St 7, Vilnius Tel. +370 606 87 754 E-mail: info@veloklinika.lt

While on this path you cannot miss the architectural complex of Verkiai Palace (5), built 200 years ago. In ancient times, there was a pagan temple here. Behind the palace, on a cliff, there is an observation platform (6), from which a view of the Neris valleys opens up. Take forest roads from Verkiai Palace and you will get to Ežerėliai Geomorphologic

Reserve. Get to the top of the hill and you will see Alsas Lake. Go down to Gulbinai Street which leads towards Balsys Lake. Then you will cross the small linden forest and finally get to Balsys Lake. The swimming holes dotted around the lake make the emerald green water perfect for fun on a hot summer day. If you prefer not to travel alone, you can always join the cycling trips around Verkiai Regional Park, organised by the Pavilnys and Verkiai Regional Parks administration. During the warm season of the year you can travel the route Verkiai Palace – Ežerėliai – Green Lakes – Riešė and Turniškėlė – Verkiai Palace. Please register in advance over the phone +370 5 272 9903 E-mail: parkas@botanika.lt www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt

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15 Accommodation Economy Class Hotels: “Rūdninkų vartai” ** www.rudninkuvartai.lt Rūdninkų St 15 / 46, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 261 3916, +370 656 96 749 E-mail: rudninkai@cityhotels.lt “Ambassador” ** www.ambassador.lt Gedimino Ave 12, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 261 5450 E-mail: info@ambassador.lt

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“Panorama” www.hotelpanorama.lt Sodų St 14, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 233 8822 E-mail: reservation@mikotelgroup.com Youth hotel: “A Hostel” www.ahostel.lt Sodų St 8, Sodų St 17, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 215 0270, +370 699 09 903 E-mail: info@hostelsvilnius.lt Holiday camp “Vilnius City” * www.camping.lt/vilniuscity Parodų St 11, Vilnius Tel. +370 629 72 223, +370 680 324 522 E-mail: vilnius@camping.lt

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Restaurant “Forto dvaras” www.fortas.eu Pilies St 16, Vilnius Tel. +370 656 13 688 E-mail: info@fortas.eu Restaurant “Vandens malūnas” www.vandensmalunas.lt Verkių St 100, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 271 1666 E-mail: info@vandensmalunas.lt

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Water tourism

Водный туризм 5

GALVĖ LAKE

Trakai Historical National Park protects valuable historical heritage. It is a land of lakes with a highly developed system of water tourism. Galvė Lake is one of the oldest, clearest and deepest lakes in Lithuania. It fascinates with its mysterious coves, peninsulas and islands. Trakai Island Castle (1) is the most picturesque of the lake’s decorations. This castle is the only castle built on an island in Lithuania and, indeed, in all of Eastern Europe. Boat races and regattas take place at Galvė Lake. Here you can go out on the water with a yacht, pedal boat (water bicycle), rowboat, or canoe. For much of the year you can see the silhouettes of sails in the distance and hear the slapping of oars on the water. The motorboat “Skaistis” and sailboat “Baltis” take visitors around the lake. Water tourism

Trakai is surrounded by water on three sides. It is a multinational, multicultural city, which is famous for its ancient architecture and Crimean Karaites community, living here since the 15th century. On the opposite shore of the lake stands the enchanting Užutrakis Manor (2) with its elegant park. The lake is ideal for diving. A most attractive sight here is the sculpture exhibition located near the business and leisure centre “Kempingas slėnyje” (3) (campsite in the valley), at the bottom of the lake (at a depth of 9 m).

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17 Canoe and boat rental, diving

Accommodation

Diving “X PRO” www.xpro.lt S. Žukausko St 39, Vilnius Tel. +370 615 10 513, +370 682 49 982 E-mail: mindaugas@xpro.lt

Hotel and restaurant “Apvalaus stalo klubas” **** www.asklubas.lt Karaimų St 53A, Trakai Tel. +370 528 55 595, +370 699 13 769 E-mail: info@asklubas.lt

Sailing Yacht “Žaltys” (up to 8–10 people) Tel. +370 612 17 371 E-mail: aleksandras@cablenet.lt

Leisure centre “Salos” www.salos.lt Kranto St 5B, Trakai Tel. +370 528 53 990, +370 671 34 848 E-mail: salos@salos.lt

Yacht “Ia-Astar II” Up to 10 people Tel. +370 682 44 771 E-mail: leoastar@gmail.com

Guest house “Academia Remigum” **** www.academia.lt Karaimų St 93A, Trakai Tel. +370 698 13 777 E-mail: info@academia.lt

“Baltų amatai” Boats, water taxi and etc. www.baltis.lt Tel. +370 600 89 055

“Kempingas slėnyje” **** www.camptrakai.lt Slėnio St 1, Trakai Tel. +370 528 53 880 E-mail: info@camptrakai.lt

Ship “Skaistis” www.barta.lt Tel. +370 699 27 797

TRAKAI HISTORICAL NATIONAL PARK ROUTE: Galvė Lake

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KAUNAS RESERVOIR

Kaunas Reservoir is the largest Lithuanian manmade lake, attractive for its enormous open spaces and landscape with the ensemble of Pažaislis church and monastery (1). This 17th–18th century monument is considered to be one of the best examples of Mature Baroque in Northern and Eastern Europe. Right next to the monastery there is the Kaunas Žalgiris Yacht Club (2), at the boat marina of which a great number of water sport enthusiasts from all over Lithuania gather during the sailing season. One of the most interesting of the services provided by the Yacht Club is the catamaran cruise in Kaunas Lagoon. During an hour-long tour you will get a chance to observe Kaunas Lagoon Water tourism

Regional Park and to admire the Pažaislis monastery. In addition, it is possible to choose a one-hour-long route to Love Bay (3) or a two-hour-long route to Rumšiškės (4). The catamaran can even reach Nemunas Loops Regional Park in Birštonas (a six-hour-long trip). At the Yacht Club you can also rent a motor boat, rowboat or a pedalboat (water bicycle), as well as get services such as catering or accommodation.

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Canoe Rental and Accommodation

The ensemble of Pažaislis church and monastery

Kaunas Žalgiris Yacht Club Motel “Baltosios burės” ** Restaurant “Jachtklubas” www.jachtklubas.lt M. Gimbutienės St 35, Kaunas Tel. +370 37 370 467, +370 698 71 786 E-mail: info@jachtklubas.lt

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Kaunas Lagoon Regional Park Route: Kaunas Lagoon

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KINTAI AND VENTĖ

From a boat, you can observe the colourful world of birds skimming the wave tops. Here the power of water is beyond human control. If you come here during the spring flood, the real power of water can be seen in the flooded seaside meadows. More than 170 species of birds nest in the Nemunas Delta. Since 2000, the annual Birdwatchers rally has been held Water tourism

“Kintai” www.kintai.lt Kintai, Šilutė District Tel. +370 441 47 339 E-mail: infokintai@gmail.com Hotel “Pelikanas” Guest house “Žvejų užeiga” *** Cafe • Hiking and recreational trips by boat in the Nemunas Delta • Hiking and recreational trips as well as tours in the coastal region • Fishing in ponds and the Nemunas Delta • Ice-fishing • Hunting • Bird watching • Boat pier • Ship and motor boat rental • Rental of spaces for camper vans Recreation and leisure centre “Ventainė” www.ventaine.lt Marių St 7, Ventės Vlg, Šilutė District Tel. +370 441 68 525, +370 686 70 490 E-mail: info@ventaine.lt Hotel “Ventainė” *** Homestead “Ventainė” Campsite “Ventainė” ** • Sauna complex • Restaurant • Pleasure-boat • Sailing centre

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21 Curonian Spit National Park

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here. It is an international competition, during which teams compete in hearing and recognising as many bird species as possible. Ventė Cape has a Bird ringing (banding) station (1), which is a perfect place for watching the migrating birds. Every year as many as 80 thousand birds are ringed.

weathercocks (3). In Kintai, cruises in the Nemunas Delta are organised. It is also a beloved place for fishermen, so trout and ice fishing enthusiasts usually come here to try their luck.

Prior to construction of the King Wilhelm Canal, which connected the Nemunas River and Klaipėda, many ships were wrecked near Ventė Cape. For this reason, in the 19th century, a lighthouse (2) was built. Go to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy the stunning view of the Curonian Lagoon. In cloudless weather conditions you will see Nida 1213 km to the southwest, and the dunes and Preila 8.5 km to the west. Nine km from Ventė there is Kintai village, known for its creative and authentic homestead Water tourism

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THE CURONIAN LAGOON

The Curonian Lagoon is perfect for sailing. There are two yacht clubs: one in Smiltynė and one in Nida. It is not only a place to keep your yacht, but also a yacht rental point and a place to order a tour around the Curonian Lagoon. There are a great number of sights along the shores of the Curonian Lagoon. Take a motorboat from Nida to Smiltynė

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and enjoy the sandy and curvy coast of the Curonian Spit. From a distance you will be greeted by Vecekrugo, Karvaičių, and Avių hills, Vinkio Dune and Naglio horn. The Grey (Dead) Dunes will leave an indelible impression on you. Outside Juodkrantė there is Gintaro (Amber) Bay. The other shore of the Curonian Lagoon is no less interesting. You will reach the fishing village called Kintai, which has a stone church built in the 18th century and is proud of its original weathercocks. From the bay you will see Ventė Cape, on which a lighthouse stands. The Nemunas River will take you to the kingdom of birds – the Nemunas Delta. Here you should definitely visit Minija (Mingė), the village of fishermen. You will also easily find the small city of Rusnė.

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Accommodation Nidos kempingas *** (Nida campsite) www.kempingas.lt Taikos St 45A, Nida Tel. +370 469 52 045, +370 682 41 150 E-mail: info@kempingas.lt

Tours in the Curonian Lagoon “Marių laivai” www.mariulaivai.lt Tel. +370 698 88 815, +370 639 31 111 Water taxi Klaipėda–Nida–Klaipėda www.vandenstaxi.lt Tel. +370 610 71 398, +370 688 36 014 Yacht “Montė” www.kelionelaivu.lt Tel. +370 687 81 179 Ship “Freiheit-Laisvė” www.nehrung-touristik.de Tel. +370 469 51 210 Cruise ship “Mecklenburg” www.jukunda.lt Tel. +370 698 46 161, +370 463 00 700 “Jovila” www.jovila.lt Tel. +370 684 78 707

Hotel “Nidos smiltė” *** www.smilte.lt Skruzdynės St 2, Nida Tel. +370 469 52 221, +370 469 52 219 E-mail: info@smilte.lt Villa “Baldininkas” www.vilabaldininkas.lt Pervalkos St 29B, Pervalka Tel. +370 469 55 266, +370 686 53 506 E-mail: info@vilabaldininkas.lt Hotel “Eglių slėnis” *** www.egliuslenis.lt Ievos Kalno St 28, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 469 53 364, +370 469 53 170 E-mail: reception@egliuslenis.lt Guest House and Cafe “Vila Vita” **** www.vilavita.lt L. Rėzos St 25, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 469 53 009, +370 687 30 212 E-mail: info@vilavita.lt Hotel “Kuršių kiemas” *** www.neringatravel.lt Miško St 11, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 469 53 004, +370 682 17 095 E-mail: info@neringatravel.lt

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Golf Courses

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Play on a golf course in the centre of Europe! The course is located in the geographical centre of Europe, which was identified by the scientists of the French National Geographic Institute in 1989. This 18-hole course is located only 26 kilometres from Vilnius, where great accommodation, food service, and a variety of entertainment are provided. The area of the course is more than 83 hectares and its length is exactly 6,600 metres. The Golf Courses

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Molėtai region, famous for its beautiful lakes, is also not far from the course. The course has various water hazards that will keep you on your toes. Professional training lessons are held, there is a driving range and a putting practice area, and a golf accessories shop is open. You can grab a snack in the club’s restaurant “Salvetė”. The Bernotų Mound stands watch over the golf course. From the 1st to 12th centuries it was used as a defensive fortification. Climb up the hill and admire the amazing panorama. Sights

Five kilometres from Meškonys there is a point along the Struvė Geodetic Arc, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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25 Accommodation and Catering Golf Club “National Golf Resort” hotel and restaurant www.nationalgolf.lt Stančių Vlg, Kretingalės Ward, Klaipėda District Tel. +370 655 22 222 E-mail: info@nationalgolf.lt

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Stančių Vlg, Kretingalės Ward, Klaipėda District Tel. +370 464 20 000, +370 655 22 222 E-mail: info@nationalgolf.lt

“National Golf Resort” is in a convenient location, four kilometres from the city of Klaipėda and a 20-minute drive from Palanga Airport. So, get off the plane and go directly to the incredible Lithuanian seaside. In the Valley of the Danė River there is a classic 18-hole layout (par 72) golf course that meets all the international standards, a training area and a 3-hole short game field. The terrain height varies by up to 30 metres.

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On the grounds of the golf course there is also a restaurant with a terrace inviting everyone to have dinner. In case you want to stay the night, the golf club offers spacious two-bed (twin) rooms and suites with terraces in a luxury villa. The club house has two modern conference rooms for 30 or 70 people as well as a golf shop. Wander through Klaipėda’s old town, which bears witness to the dramatic history of Lithuania Minor, relax on its white sandy beaches and enjoy the beauty of the sea world at the Lithuanian Sea Museum! Sights

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Accommodation and Catering Hotel “Aqua” *** www.akvapark.lt Vilniaus Ave 13–1, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 59 195, +370 697 08 001 E-mail: hotel@akvapark.lt Cafe “Čili pica” www.cili.lt Vilniaus Ave 13, Druskininkai Tel. +370 616 54 112 E-mail: info@cili.eu

Druskininkai Aquapark www.akvapark.lt

Vilniaus Ave 13–2, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 52 338 E-mail: info@akvapark.lt

Enthusiasts of active tourism will eagerly rush to the slides tower with six different indoor and outdoor slides and a pool area with an unbelievably huge dome. Fly on the longest 212-metre slide “Bermudai”, or get a dose of adrenaline on the curvy “Ekstremalusis” (extreme) slide. Get ready for wet and exciting adventure! The pool area has a 1,800-square-metre main pool with cascades, waterfalls and Aqua parks

underwater streams running from rocks and massaging your body. Grapple the waves in the sea wave pool, try to resist the never-ending current or enjoy other bathing pleasures. There are a total of 20 baths, designed in accordance

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with the traditions of different countries all over the world: nine dry baths (sauna), ten steam baths and a Turkish bath, “hamam”. Try special and free bath programmes with honey, salt, brooms, scents and facemasks.

“Vichy” Aqua Park www.vandensparkas.lt

Ozo St 14C, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 211 1115 E-mail: info@vandensparkas.lt

The water awaits you not only under the roof, but also outside, where there is a pool, whirl-pool bath and icy waterfalls. The complex also has the “Aqua rojus” SPA centre, which provides services for the body, facial care and massage. Having felt the touch of experienced specialists, you will leave the centre feeling a few years younger!

“Vichy” Aqua Park is located in the capital city of Lithuania and was built in the Polynesian style. Up to 1,500 visitors can have fun in this park at one time. Just try to imagine what a huge territory, full of various forms of entertainment you will have to discover!

Visit Dzūkija National Park where you can find nature reserves with rare and protected plant and animal species, mounds, ancient villages and more. For more information, go to the website www.cepkeliai-dzukija.lt.

The park has nine slides which are the most modern in all the Baltic States. The largest slide in any indoors water park in the world, “Maorių klyksmas” (Maori Yell), runs on the pendulum principle and allows visitors to experience zero gravity.

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28 Accommodation and Catering Hotel “A. V. GODA” *** www.hotelgoda.lt Kalvarijų St 265, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 277 7773, +370 682 18 901 E-mail: info@hotelgoda.lt “Vichy” Aqua Park has a restaurant named “Aloha” and four bars: “Aloha bistro”, “Alita”, “Švyturys” and “Vichy Classique”. Ozo St 14C, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 211 1115

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The length of this slide is 115 metres. “Morėjos vulkanas” (Moray Volcano) and “Fidžio viesulas” (Fiji hurricane) allow you to reach a speed of 60 km/h. So, take a deep breath and let the fun begin with a splash into warm water. “Tongos gyvatė“ (Tonga snake) is a winding and very long (159 m long) slope with a maximum incline of 13 per cent. Never tried swimming in a mountain river? Well, the time has come! “Ohanos upė“ (Ohana River) is a spacious place for the entire family. If you miss the sea, you should definitely go to the Sea of Dolphins, in which 1.5-metre-high waves tumble. This park also has a bath area with five different types of baths. If you start to feel hot, go to the Aoraki snow room with real falling snowflakes, or relax in tropical rain showers with colour and scent effects. Aqua parks

If you want to explore the aqua park quietly, start off the journey in the flowing pool bed, flowing downstream through the whole aqua park. During the warm season, this pool extends outside, where there is a real beach and a bar in the sun. “Vichy” Aqua Park has three large whirlpool baths (one on each floor), a massage parlour, a snack bar and two other bars. Kids will love the playground “Game Island”, which has about 50 different attractions. Eager to feel the real Lithuanian winter after the Polynesian heat? We have a ski slope in Vilnius. Would you like to try it? It is built on a raised hill called Liepkalnis. Liepkalnis ski slope. Sights

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ONE Adventure Park

www.onenuotykiuparkas.lt

Druskininkai, near the Druskininkai Aqua Park (Vilniaus Ave 13) Tel. +370 607 20 911 E-mail: rezervacija@onenuotykiuparkas.lt Open all year round, every day. In April at 10.00 a.m.–8.30 p.m., April–August 10.00 a.m.–8.30 p.m., November–February 10.00 a.m.–8.30 p.m.

Lithuania’s largest ONE Adventure Park is located in a pine forest in Druskininkai, on the banks of Lithuania’s largest river, the Nemunas. Druskininkai is a health resort famous for its therapeutic mud, mineral water and climate therapy. Not only is the picturesque city associated with fresh air, but it also provides perfect conditions for active leisure.

The park covers an area of three hectares. It has ten different routes up in the trees, the total length of which is three kilometres. The complexity of these routes varies. The longest route is 600 metres long. The greatest height you can reach is 16 metres. Visitors can try over 130 different routes. Thirty of these tree-to-tree flights are full of adrenaline (four of them are above the Nemunas river). One of the most exciting is the Tarzan flight over the Nemunas. The park has a unique two-floor racetrack. If you come to this park together with a friend, it is a perfect opportunity to find out which one of you is braver, stronger and faster! For excitement hunters, nightly expeditions are organised. You can grab a snack or have a drink in the park’s cafe. You can also visit the similar Labas Adventure parks

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Adventure Park in Vilnius, which is easily reached from the city centre (www. labasnuotykiuparkas.lt). Visit the unique Grūtas Park. It has a great collection of Soviet-period sculptures (of Stalin, Lenin and other political figures) that had been removed from Lithuania’s city and village squares, as well as a collection of other Soviet-period memorabilia. In the “Lonely Planet” list of the strangest museums of the world, this park ranks fourth. Sights

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Hotel “Europa Royale Druskininkai” **** www.groupeuropa.com Vilniaus Ave 7, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 42 221 E-mail: druskininkai@europaroyale.com Cafe “Credo” www.credo-hotel.lt Vilniaus Ave 2A, Druskininkai Tel. +370 650 22 286 E-mail: info@credo-hotel.lt Pizzeria “Sicilia” www.sicilia.lt Taikos St 9, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 51 865 E-mail: info@sicilia.lt

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Belmontas Adventure Park

www.belmontonuotykiuparkas.lt

Belmonto St 17, Vilnius Tel. +370 610 00 009 E-mail: info@belmontopramogos.lt Open every day. Visitors are allowed to enter from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Belmontas Adventure Park is a place where never-before-seen ideas are realised. Sometimes one might think, “This is impossible!” However, if you gather all your strength and courage, you will see what you are really capable of! The total length of all six routes is more than 1.5 km. The park has 82 different routes, 15 of which are flights with ropes. Unlike in other parks, the routes in Belmontas are arranged in a different way,

since they are concentrated in an area of less than one hectare. Here, for the first time in Lithuania, a three-dimensional (3D) route configuration was used. There are platforms of different complexity and routes built on the same tree. As many as three routes cross the same tree. If you are taking a route, you will be able to see your family members and friends taking other routes over or beneath you. Some of the tracks can only be found here, at this park. The experience is intensified by the sense of déjà vu, that you know you have already been in a particular tree, but at a different height. The Black route of Belmontas Adventure Park is the longest and the most complex such route in Lithuania. It is 259 metres Adventure parks

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Accommodation and Catering After your exciting flights, sit down for a feast. Joana Carinova’s Inn Restaurant “Vila Gloria” Summer cafe “Belmonto kriokliai” www.belmontas.lt Belmonto St 17, Vilnius Tel. +370 686 14 656, +370 614 43 939 E-mail: renginiai@belmontas.lt

long and at some points is up to 16 metres high. Therefore, if you make it through this route, you can justifiably brag to all your friends. At the end of the route there is a 333-metre-long free-fall from a 40-metrehigh slope. With the sound of wind rushing in your ears you will fly back from Tuputiškiai to Belmontas in a second. A healthy dose of adrenaline and excitement is guaranteed! Once there was an enormous French-style mill on the banks of the Vilnia River. Later, the remaining buildings were renovated and the area around the dam was turned into an entertainment and recreation area. The entire complex was built in a style popular during the first half of the 19th century. Authentic architecture, the Vilnia River murmuring in the background, seven Sights

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There are enough places to stay in Vilnius. The variety is enormous: from student hostels to high-class hotels.

bridges crossing the canal, mysterious hiking trails, summerhouses and parterres – everything together forms a romantic atmosphere. On the right bank of the Vilnia River you can see the Pūčkoriai Outcrop, the total height of which is 65 metres. It is Lithuania’s highest outcrop, considered to be a geological monument. It exposes 20,000-year-old layers. It is not only interesting to look at, but also exciting to observe the view that opens from the top of this outcrop. Climb the Pūčkoriai and Rokantiškės mounds; visit the remains of the Rokantiškės castle ruins. It is believed that this castle is the oldest in Lithuania.

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“TonyResort” Entertainment and Leisure Park

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Anupriškių Vlg, Trakai District Tel. +370 620 52 636 E-mail: info@tonyresort.lt

TonyResort Entertainment and Leisure Park, located at Gilušis Lake, will guarantee a wonderful time for every enthusiast of active leisure. Here you will find nine routes up in the trees. In order to make it through the routes, you will have to overcome tons of obstacles: to climb the swinging ladder, monkey bridges, nets, fly on pendulums and squeeze yourself through narrow tunnels. Routes for children and beginners are set at a height of 2–4 metres. However, if

you have more ambitious goals, you will need courage: if you decide to try the Black route, you will have to get to a height of 10 metres. Do you want to relax and enjoy the beauty of the forest and heady sense of height? Try the flight called “Polėkis”, a 200-metre-long flight over the valley. There is no doubt that it deserves its name! Anyone who likes an adrenaline rush should definitely try the “Žmogus voras” (Spiderman). You go across it without a safety belt. Your only protection is the safety net stretched below. So, summon up your all courage! TonyResort has plenty of other attractions, such as horse riding, trout fishing, rowing boats Adventure parks

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34 Accommodation and Catering TonyResort Entertainment and Leisure Park’s hotel and restaurant www.tonyresort.lt Anupriškių Vlg, Trakai District Tel. +370 611 44 445, +370 615 41 138 E-mail: hotel@tonyresort.lt, restoranas@ tonyresort.lt Guesthouse “Academia Remigum” **** and restaurant “Remus” www.academia.lt Karaimų St 93A, Trakai Tel. +370 698 13 777 E-mail: info@academia.lt Hotel “Trasalis” *** www.trasalis.lt Gedimino St 26, Trakai Tel. +370 528 51 588 E-mail: hotel@trasalis.lt

in Gilušis Lake, trips through swamps, sports in specially-designed facilities, etc. A stay at the hotel of the leisure complex is recommended. The distance between Anupriškės and Trakai is only ten kilometres. Each year, Trakai is visited by thousands of guests from all over the world. It is a historical place that is famous for its lakes. There are over 200 lakes which are perfect for sailing, kayaking, boating, canoeing, swimming and all kinds of water activities. Sights

The 14th century castle on an island in Galvė Lake bears witness to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, when Lithuanians ruled huge territories, stretching as far as the Black Sea. It is the only castle in Eastern Europe that was built on an island in a lake. Go and see the Trakai History Museum exhibition. Adventure parks

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Horse riding centre of Kurtuvėnai Regional Park

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Parko St 2, Kurtuvėnai, Šiauliai District Tel. +370 640 33 444, +370 618 29 964 E-mail: jpc@kurtuva.lt Open from Wednesday to Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.

Kurtuvėnai Regional Park is set among the exceptionally beautiful valleys of the Venta and the Dubysa rivers. It is a hilly land of rivers and lakes, 80 per cent of which is covered by forests. Here gurgle the magic Svilė springs, famous for their healing powers. When travelling on horseback you will feel the wild beauty of this land, almost untouched by human hands.

In the former stables of Kurtuvėnai Manor, Kurtuvėnai Regional Park horse riding centre has been established. It is one of the few places in Lithuania where professional horse racing and tourism have been developed. Currently, the Centre’s stables have and train more than thirty horses belonging to the Kurtuvėnai Regional Park

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Accommodation and Catering Campsite “Kurtuvėnai” *** www.kurtuva.lt Parko St 2, Kurtuvėnai, Šiauliai District Tel. +370 618 29 964 E-mail: kurtuvenaicamping@kurtuva.lt “Grafo Zubovo” hotel **** and a restaurant www.grafozubovo.lt Dubysos St 1, Bubiai, Šiauliai District Tel. +370 414 30 404, +370 686 88 555 E-mail: info@grafozubovo.lt “Ąžuolų slėnis” www.azuoluslenis.eu Targauskių Vlg, Kukečių Ward, Kelmė District Tel. +370 687 32 737 E-mail: azuoluslenis@gmail.com “Kryžkelė” Inn www.kurtuva.lt P. Višinskio St 18, Kurtuvėnai, Šiauliai District Tel. +370 674 01 316 E-mail: smuklekryzkele@takas.lt

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administration and private individuals. Within 1 to 5 hours, you can ride specially-designed routes and see the most beautiful and interesting places of Kurtuvėnai Regional Park. Those not eager to ride a horse can travel comfortably in a carriage instead. After the trip, refresh your body and soul in the lake and have a hearty meal in “Kryžkėlė” inn, offering manor cuisine, for example, ham marinated in beer and honey, carp stuffed with apples and Samogitian sour-cream butter. One of the most exciting entertainments is the horseback ride from Palanga to Kurtuvėnai. Accompanied by experienced guides, riders take the most picturesque roads of Samogitia and rest at cosy rural tourism homesteads. Sights

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Manor ensemble: the homestead, the elegant steeples of the Church of St. James the Apostle and the remaining manor stables. Take a walk around the renovated park: tree hollows are home to five species of bats and owls. Climb Girnikai Hill, the highest in the Šiauliai area. Drink the magic Svilė water – to the present day, people believe that it can treat a number of diseases.

Stables of Harmonisation Park

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Vazgaikiemis, Prienai District (41st kilometre of the road Kaunas–Alytus) Tel. +370 615 05 188 E-mail: info@harmonypark.lt

Harmony Park, an area of 160 hectares, is located in Vazgaikiemis in Prienai district. The harmonious environment and relaxing sight of flora and fauna evoke guests’ creativity, and promote balance among communication, rest and work. Contact with horses – animals embodying beauty and harmony – will help you to gain courage and self-confidence. You can have a ride around the impressive Horse riding clubs

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Accommodation and Catering Harmony Park offers accommodation either in a tent or in a 4 star hotel. Hotel and restaurant “SIMBOLY”, Sinergijos cottage, “Raitelių klubas” and 7 other villas www.harmonypark.lt Vazgaikiemis, Prienai District (41st kilometre of the road Kaunas–Alytus) Tel. +370 615 05 188 E-mail: info@harmonypark.lt

places surrounding the park. You will always be accompanied by an experienced coach who will show you the most beautiful locations and provide useful advice, so that even your first ride on a horse makes you feel the joy of riding! You should also visit the Prienai Sights Manor, standing on the banks of the Nemunas River. Visit the Museum of Prienai Region and you will learn much about the history of the city and its most famous people. In this museum, many educational activities are held, for example, bread baking, weaving, flax processing and herbalism. Museum of Prienai Region www.prienumuziejus.lt F. Martišiaus St 13, Prienai Tel. +370 652 99 077 E-mail: prienumuziejus@gmail.com Horse riding clubs

Jurgis Lenartas equestrian centre

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Dargužių Vlg, Kretingalės Ward, Klaipėda District Tel. +370 463 00 583, +370 655 99 906 E-mail: administracija@horsemarket.lt Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The modern Jurgis Lenartas equestrian centre is located 10 kilometres from the city centre of Klaipėda, near Romai. The distance from here to the sea is only two kilometres, so the biggest advantage offered by the Centre is the opportunity to ride a horse along the awe-inspiring seashore. Beginners can take classes at the horse riding school, in which the basics of riding

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There are plenty of accommodation and catering services provided at the seaside. V. Gerulaitienė resort www.giruliai.priejuros.lt Šlaito St 6, Giruliai, Klaipėda Tel. +370 687 36 781 Seaside campsite www.campingklaipeda.lt Šlaito St 3, Giruliai, Klaipėda Tel. +370 677 73 227 E-mail: camping@klaipedainfo.lt Cafe “Medvėgalis” Stovyklos St 2, Giruliai, Klaipėda Tel. +370 675 34 233

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Visit Seaside Regional Park and the visitor centre. Go to Kukuliškiai village and see the forts built during the Second World War. If you are attracted to the beauty of nature, take a walk along the historic Littorina Sea coast – 7,500 years ago the area was at the bottom of the sea. Walk on this road and you will see Olando kepurė or Dutchman’s Cap, a 244 m high cliff that was formed by the moving glaciers. Long ago it was a reference point for fishermen and seamen. Now the beauty of this “cap” brings joy to the eyes of travellers. Sights

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are provided and riding skills developed. Here you will learn dressage (figure riding) and show jumping (over obstacles). The riding area is open all year round. While sipping tea or coffee at the outdoor cafe, you can observe how others ride. The Centre has a shop called “Viskas žirgui ir raiteliui” (Everything for a horse and rider).

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Hot air balloon flights for three, four, six or even eight people are organised. So, what are you waiting for? If you travel in Lithuania on your own, it is not a problem at all! Join the regularly organised flights in the biggest cities of Lithuania: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys, Alytus and Trakai, the city of the lakes, considered one of the most beautiful places in Lithuania. After making a group of four to six people, you can choose your own route for the flight. Do you want to see a place Hot Air Balloon Flights

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that plays an important role in your life? To fly over the place where you’re staying? Or maybe to arrange a photo shoot in the sky? All these dreams can become reality! If you are not afraid of strong sea winds, take a flight over the Curonian Lagoon. According to balloonists, the vastness of the Baltic Sea, the sand of the Curonian Lagoon and the sandy Curonian Spit make a deep impression on all who experience it. Are you a romantic person who finds nothing more beautiful than the rising sun? Take a night flight. You take off an hour before sunrise, so there is no doubt that you will see the first sunbeams and watch the awakening world from above. Adventure and thrill seekers are lifted to a height of seven kilometres, so those who have parachute jump certificates can try an extreme jump from the hot air balloon.

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The ones who take a hot air balloon for the first time are baptised in accordance with the old traditions of balloonists, receive honourable titles and nicknames as well as get their first flight certificates.

Balloonist club “Audenis”

www.skriskimekartu.lt

Tel. +370 601 02 555 E-mail: zydriusk@gmail.com

Birštonas, a city famous in Lithuania and beyond as a bathing-treatment resort, has a balloonist club called “Audenis”, which will show you the most exceptional views of the region. The pride of the city is Nemunas Loops Regional Park, the

beauty of which can be observed only from above. The Škėvoniai and Siponiai outcrops are must-see sites for fly-overs. You will be impressed by the Paverknė and Birštonas mounds, which call to mind the old Lithuanian castles of the 19th and 14th centuries. Moreover, Birštonas itself is a cosy and beautifully arranged city that is simply a delight for tourists. Accommodation and Catering Guest house and cafe “Audenis” **** www.audenis.lt Lelijų St 3, Birštonas Tel. +370 319 61 300, +370 319 61 302 E-mail: info@audenis.lt Hotel and restaurant “Sofijos rezidencija” *** www.sofijosrezidencija.lt Jaunimo St 6, Birštonas Tel. +370 319 45 200 E-mail: info@sofijosrezidencija.lt

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Winter activities

Зимние развлечения Accommodation and Catering Restaurant and hotel “SPA Vilnius” **** www.spavilnius.lt K. Dineikos St 1, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 59 160 E-mail: registratura@spa-vilnius.lt Restaurant and hotel “Lietuva” *** www.grandspa.lt V. Kudirkos St 45, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 51 200 E-mail: reservation@grandspa.lt

The winter entertainment complex Snow Arena

Nemuno kelias 2, Mizarų Vlg, Druskininkų Ward Tel. +370 313 69 699, +370 615 35 415 E-mail: registratura@snowarena.lt

Druskininkai “Snow Arena” is the first and only winter activities complex in the Baltic countries that is open all year round. Three skiing slopes and a snowboarding park fit into an area of eight hectares.

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and equipment at the rental point. There are 1,000 lockers in the dressing zone, as well as changing rooms and showers. Snow Arena complex has indoor ski slopes that are open all year, an outside slope which is opened after the air temperature drops below +5°C, a snowboarding park, restaurants, bars, etc.

Dog sledding

www.nuotykiuakademija.lt

Žalgirio Vlg, Vievis Ward, Elektrėnai municipality Tel. +370 699 86 767 E-mail: info@nuotykiuakademija.lt

Would you like to experience a unique, unparalleled adventure? Can you imagine yourself moving at high speed on a dog

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sledge? Or maybe wandering in forest bends in total silence, accompanied only by your restless, four-footed friends, straining as they pull you along? No, there is no need to go to Alaska or Lapland because you can enjoy the infinite freedom and the ineffable joy of connecting to nature right here in the surroundings of Neris Regional Park. Everyone who experiences this amazing journey comes away relaxed with a feeling that all their concerns and problems have just melted away, leaving a brighter mood and a feeling of accomplishment. Visit Neris National Park in Dūkštų Oak Forest and you will see what the ancient Lithuanian forests really look like. The park has a hiking trail that offers more than 38 sculptures of characters from different legends and mythology. Sights

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BLOKART RACING

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Kopų St 3-7, Nida Tel. +370 618 81 957 E-mail: info@irklakojis.lt

Use the energy of the wind and fly along the very edge of the foaming sea in your three-wheeled “Blokart” land yacht! It is said that learning to control this vehicle is easier than learning to ride a bicycle, so this type of leisure is perfect for those with no experience in sailing. The journey on a windy coast will definitely be a unique adventure. Tours using sail wagons are organised year round. The only requirement is the wind, the speed of which is six metres per second. Even tours in rainy weather conditions are possible, since land-sailors Active leisure

Nidos kempingas *** (Nida campsite) www.kempingas.lt Taikos St 45A, Nida Tel. +370 469 52 045, +370 682 41 150 E-mail: info@kempingas.lt Restaurant–Bar and Hotel “Vila Flora” *** www.vilaflora.lt Kalno St 7A, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 469 53 024 E-mail: info@vilaflora.lt Restaurant–Bar and Hotel “Juodasis kalnas” www.juodasiskalnas.lt Ievos Kalno St 22, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 698 07 060 E-mail: j.kalnas22@gmail.com

get special water-proof suits. The route usually depends on the direction of the wind. If the wind is strong and the sand is well tamped, the sail wagon can reach speeds of 25–50 km per hour. At the end of the tour it is customary to stop for a bite to eat and to rest a bit. Upon reaching the finish, a mobile, creativelyshaped sauna unit may be rented, and after some time in it, you can run straight into the foaming waves to cool off. The Curonian Lagoon is an amazing place in Lithuania, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its wonderful dunes have always impressed travellers and holidaymakers. Go to the observation deck of the Parnidis Dune and take in the majesty of this place. Sights

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45 Accommodation and Catering You can stay at rural tourism homesteads and hotels. Restaurant and hotel “Keturi kalnai” *** www.keturikalnai.lt Liudiškių St 18, Anykščiai Tel. +370 381 58 520, +370 655 43 379 E-mail: info@keturikalnai.lt

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You think that riding on slopes is only for the winter season? Far from it! Sleighing fans as well as speed and adrenaline lovers know that you can sleigh even in summer from the Kalitos Hill in Anykščiai.

Kalno St 25, Anykščiai Tel. +370 381 78 144 E-mail: kalita@res.lt Working hours, from Monday to Friday, 1 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The architecture of the old fishing villages is also fascinating. The famous writer Thomas Mann had good reason to love this place so much. There is no doubt that it will impress you as well.

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In winter, skiing enthusiasts come here, and during other seasons, they can use the summer sleigh tracks. Kalitos Hill is special for its different slope sections that allow you to experience a variety of sensations. The length of the piste (ski run) is 330 m, whereas the track is 155 m long. The track has five corners, a jump and a loop. You can select the speed and not go faster than 40km/h with the mounted brakes in the sleigh. Seat belts provide additional security. Try riding on a sleigh in summertime and experience the unforgettable. Sights

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“Laimės žiburys” (Light of Fortune) memorial to the writer Jonas Biliūnas. If you have not inhaled the fresh air of the Forest of Anykščiai and got close to Puntukas, one of the largest boulders of Lithuania, you still have much to discover. Be sure to visit the visitor centre of Anykščiai Regional Park.

Kite surfing

www.xpro.lt

I. Kanto St 14, Klaipėda Tel. +370 614 30 591 E-mail: marija@xpro.lt

Every summer the coast of the Baltic Sea attracts curious tourists with colourful wind power kites. If you are hungry for extreme excitements, try this activity, which unites several sports including windsurfing, water skiing, surfing and paragliding. Try Active leisure

Accommodation and Catering Hotel “Amberton” **** www.ambertonhotels.com Naujojo Sodo St 1, Klaipėda Tel. +370 464 04 372, +370 616 15 115 E-mail: reservations@amberton.lt Hotel “Lūgnė” *** www.lugne.com Galinio Pylimo St 16, Klaipėda Tel. +370 46 411 884 E-mail: klaipeda@lugne.com “Svencelė” www.svencele.lt Svencelės Vlg, Priekulė Ward, Klaipėda District Tel. +370 650 17 655 E-mail: rugele@svencele.lt Friedrich restaurant www.pasazas.lt Tiltų St 26A, Klaipėda Tel. +370 463 01 070 E-mail: info@pasazas.lt

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Plateliai Yacht Club www.plateliuose.lt Ežero St 40, Plateliai, Plungė district Tel. +370 615 27 350 E-mail: info@plateliuose.lt

kiting for yourself on a small board (1.2–1.8 metres) driven by a powerful kite. If you want to experience the unforgettable, ask the professionals in this field. Power wind kiting is not only fun, but also dangerous.

Diving in Plateliai

www.oktopusas.lt

“Oktopusas” Diving Centre Tel. +370 698 71 108 E-mail: info@godive.lt

If you want to experience a different world and you feel passionate about water recreation, then diving is just for you. Probably the best place for this activity is Plateliai Lake, the largest in Samogitia (Žemaitija). There are seven possible routes for diving. Three of them are near Pilies Island, one is at the Yacht

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Club, another at Plokštinė recreation area, the sixth one at the Kryžiavonė Hill, and the last near Veršiai island. Underwater vegetation, sunken trees, fishing boats, pike, and, if you are lucky, Plateliai giant eel can be seen underwater. The diving centre Oktopusas is located near Plateliai Yacht Club. Here you can get all necessary information about the diving sites, help from underwater guides, rent or buy the equipment, air filling and PADI courses. Walk round the town of Plateliai. This is one of the most beautiful towns of the Samogitian region, exceptional for its structural planning and architectural treasures. Visit the homestead of Platelių Manor where you can find an exhibit on ethnography, nature and the traditional way of celebrating Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras). Sights

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Information for tourists

Tourist information centres

National and regionalparks and visitor centres

Anykščiai Tourism Information Centre www.antour.lt Gegužės St 1, Anykščiai Tel. +370 381 59 177 E-mail: antic@zebra.lt

Administration of Anykščiai Regional Park www.anyksciuparkas.lt J. Biliūno St 55, Anykščiai Tel. +370 381 50 738 E-mail: info@anyksciuparkas.lt

Druskininkai Tourism and Business Information Centre http://info.druskininkai.lt Gardino St 3, Druskininkai Tel. +370 313 60 800 E-mail: information@druskininkai.lt

Anykščiai Regional Park Visitor Centre Tel. +370 381 51 227 E-mail: simona.stasiuniene@ anyksciuparkas.lt

Kaunas Tourist Information Centre and Convention Bureau www.kaunastic.lt Laisvės Ave 36, Kaunas Tel. +370 37 323 436 El. paštas: info@kaunastic.lt

Dzūkija National Park and Čepkeliai State Nature Reserve Administration www.cepkeliai-dzukija.lt Vilniaus St 3, Merkinė, Varėna District Tel. +370 310 44 641 E-mail: dzukijanp@is.lt

Klaipeda Tourism and Culture Information Centre www.klaipedainfo.lt Turgaus St 7, Klaipėda Tel. +370 464 12 186 E-mail: tic@klaipedainfo.lt Nida culture and tourism information centre “Agila” www.visitneringa.com Taikos St 4, Nida Tel. +370 469 52 345, +370 469 52 538 E-mail: info@visitneringa.lt Šilutė Tourism and Business Information Centre www.siluteinfo.lt Lietuvininkų St 4, Šilutė Tel. +370 441 77 785 E-mail: info@siluteinfo.lt Trakai Tourism Information Centre www.trakai-visit.lt Vytauto St 69, Trakai Tel. +370 5 285 1934 E-mail: trakaitic@is.lt Vilnius Tourist Information Centre & Convention Bureau www.vilnius-tourism.lt Vilniaus St 22, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 262 9660 E-mail: tic@vilnius.lt

Administration of Curonian Spit National Park www.nerija.lt Naglių St 8, Nida Tel. +370 469 51 224 E-mail: knnp@nerija.lt Curonian Spit National Park‘s Visitor Centre in Nida Tel. +370 469 51 256 E-mail: infonida@nerija.lt National Park Visitor’s Centre in Smiltynė (during summer season) Smiltynės St 11, Klaipėda Tel. +370 464 02 256 E-mail: info@nerija.lt Administration of Kurtuvėnai Regional Park Kurtuvėnai Regional Park Visitor Centre www.kurtuva.lt Parko St 2, Kurtuvėnai, Šiauliai District Tel. +370 413 70 333, +370 618 29 964 E-mail: info@kurtuva.lt Administration of Nemunas Delta Regional Park www.nemunodelta.lt Lietuvininkų St 10, Šilutė Tel. +370 441 58 154 E-mail: info@nemunodelta.lt

Administration of Nemunas Loops Regional Park Birštonas Visitor Centre of Nemunas Loops Regional Park www.nemunokilpos.lt Tylioji St 1, Birštonas Tel. +370 319 65 610, +370 319 65 613 E-mail: direkcija@nemunokilpos.lt Prienai Visitor Centre of Nemunas Loops Regional Park Kranto St 8, Prienai Tel. +370 319 52 431 Administration of Neris Regional Park Visitor Centre of Neris Regional Park www.neriesparkas.lt Vilniaus St 3, Dūkštos, Vilnius district Tel. +370 5 259 9234 E-mail: neries_rp@centras.lt Administration of Seaside Regional Park www.pajuris.info Placio St 54, Karklė Vlg, Klaipėda District Tel. +370 46 412 483 E-mail: pajuriorpd@zebra.lt Administration of Pavilniai and Verkiai Regional Parks www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt Žaliųjų Ežerų St 53, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 272 9834 E-mail: parkas@botanika.lt Administration of Žemaitija National Park www.zemaitijosnp.lt Didžioji St 10, Plateliai, Plungė District Tel. +370 448 49 337 E-mail: znp@zemaitijosnp.lt Visitor Centre of the Management of Žemaitija National Park in Plateliai Didžioji St 8, Plateliai, Plungė District Tel. +370 448 49 231 E-mail: info@zemaitijosnp.lt

Baltic Sea

Cycle tours

Palanga

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Water tourism

Golf Courses

Aqua parks

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Skuodas

Kretinga

Gargždai

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Telšiai

Varniai

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Šakiai

Kaunas

Marijampolė

Kalvarija

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Jurbarkas

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RUSSIA (The Kaliningrad Region)

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Utena

Rokiškis

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Molėtai

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Luodis

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Looking forward to seeing you in Lithuania!

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And if the 80-day journey seems too long, then choose to travel in the same way as the characters of the book written by Jules Verne – by hot air balloon. The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the few capitals in Europe over which hot air balloons fly!

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We suggest you visit stables, golf courses, campsites, aqua parks and Snow Arena, the one and only winter entertainment complex in the Baltic States open year-round. If you want to relax between activities, be sure to try the traditional Lithuanian bathing birch-rod or the pleasing amber massage. And do not miss the chance to try your luck at amber-hunting. Maybe your amber talisman awaits you somewhere beneath the surf on the shore of the Baltic Sea…

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Relax actively!

Lithuanian State Department of Tourism under The Ministry of Economy Gedimino pr. 38, LT-01104 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel.: + 370 706 64 976, fax: +370 706 64 988, e-mail: vtd@tourism.lt www.tourism.lt

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