Today we would like to tell you about the most famous observation deck in Aukštaitija National Park, called Ladakalnis. It is a hill which is 176 m above sea level, located in the chain of hills of the Šiliniškės ridge. From the hill, you can see impressive views of the nature of Aukštaitija and six […]
The Aukštaitija region is well known for its forests and lakes and is rich in historical and cultural heritage. Walking through the forests of Papiliakalne, you can discover the Ginučiai mound, which dates back to the 13th century. To reach the top you will have to cross more than one or two steps, but the […]
The next stop on our route is Aukštaitija National Park, or more specifically – Ginučiai Water Mill. It is considered to be one of the most memorable places to visit in Aukštaitija National Park. Did you know? There are six more water mills in the park, but the Ginučiai mill is the only mill that […]
When visiting Palūšė village, we also recommend visiting Palūšė St. Joseph’s Church. Together with the belfry, this church is considered one of the most valuable and oldest wooden examples of folk architecture. The church is located in a place of exceptional beauty – on a high hill by the Lake Lūšiai. Did you know? […]
We have presented our second route around the Samogitia region. Let’s travel further – we are starting a new route around the Aukstaitija region, and our first place to visit is Paluse. It is a small village near Ignalina, sometimes called the capital of the Aukstaitija National Park. This region is famous for its nature, […]
