We presented our third route around the Aukštaitija region. Let’s travel further – we are starting a new route around Gražutė Regional Park. It is a park located in the north-eastern part of Lithuania – in Zarasai and Ignalina districts. The first place to visit in this park is Tiltiškės water mill, located in Zarasai […]
Today we would like to share another idea of what to do when visiting the Aukštaitija region. We recommend visiting the Hammer Museum in Linkmenai Village. This museum holds the world’s third-largest exhibition of hammers with more than 500 exhibits. Did you know that you can see from the smallest to the largest hammer in […]
The highlight of Aukštaitija region is the Salų Ethnoarchitectural Village, located in the Ignalina district. This village is located on the shores of Lake Alksnas, surrounded by forests and lakes, near Ladakalnis and Ginučiai mound. The village is one of the few surviving villages of this type in Lithuania. In this village, there is a […]
When visiting Aukštaitija National Park, do not miss the opportunity to see the ethnographic village of Strazdai, located between Lake Baluošas and the forest, next to about 400-year-old oaks. A rare exhibit in this village’s museum – smoke hut that was built in the 19th century. You can also find some wonderful nature pieces in […]
Since old times, honey has been known as a sweet that protects against colds and as a symbol of Lithuania, meaning gold and wealth. Learn about the history of Lithuanian beekeeping and bee life in the Beekeeping Museum in Ignalina district. This museum opened its doors in 1984, and it is the only museum of […]
