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 […]
When visiting the Aukštaitija region, we recommend trying to climb at the Mindūnai observation tower, located in Molėtai district. This tower is the second tallest observation tower in Lithuania. Its height is 36 m. We agree, to climb up the tower is not an easy task; however, once you climb the spiral staircase, you will […]
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 […]
