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If you don’t have a plan for this weekend yet, AirGuru in a press release offers 5 great ideas for a fall vacation close to home.
Visit Ūla akis in Dzūkija National Park
The Ūla River, which is amazing and famous for its most beautiful landscapes, has a special place: a spring that gushes out of a well called “Eye of Ūla”. Its bottom is constantly full of sand caused by a strong jet of water, and if you try to measure the depth of this source with a stick, you will probably not be able to reach the bottom.
Photo by AirGuru / Bridge over the Ūla River
This special spring is surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Dzūkija National Park, so be sure to visit the nearby nature trails, explore the cliffs of Mančiagirė, the ethnographic street town of Zervynai, just 6 kilometers from Ūlos akies. 14 kilometers from the spring – village of Marcinkoniai, where you can visit the Ethnographic Museum of Marcinkoniai – Museum or take a walk on the nature trail of the Čepkeliai Nature Reserve.
Distance from Vilnius: 95 km
Distance from Kaunas: 124 km
Distance from Klaipeda: 344 km
Starfall at the Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology
Photo by AirGuru / Museum of Ethnocosmology
August and September are the best times in Lithuania to observe the stars and other celestial bodies. And the best place you can find yourself right now is the Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology.
You can also come here during the day and take part in a very interesting tour: in five interactive rooms, you will be presented with different human and human relationships with the Cosmic World (ancient ethnic relationships, measurements of the world, calendars, astronomy, cosmonautics, search for life alien, future possibilities of our civilization). During the night, you can observe celestial bodies through a telescope and even participate in astrophotography workshops.
Distance from Vilnius: 80 km
Distance from Kaunas: 129 km
Distance from Klaipeda: 329 km
Cycling in the Gražutė Regional Park
Photo by AirGuru / Beautiful bike path
In this regional park you can bike up to 100 kilometers! The most popular option is a day trip on the exclusive 45 km Gražutė large cycle ring. Remembering this route, you will see the unique nature of this park: Švento, the Luodis lakes, an impressive artificial body of water with more than 50 islands, the Antalieptė lagoon.
He will also name the tallest stone church in the country in Salak, the Kiemioniai mound, Kunigokalnis, 3 burial mounds, the Tiltiškės water mill, the ancient Jewish and Tatar cemeteries, a natural monument – Salakas pine.
You can drive to Salakas and (start cycling from the Gražutė Regional Park Visitor Center) or take a train to the Dūkštas stop and start cycling from the train station.
Distance from Vilnius: 141 km
Distance from Kaunas: 179 km
Distance from Klaipeda: 370 km
Day trip to Palūšė
Photo by AirGuru / Palūšė Church
Palūšė village in Ignalina district will amaze you with its wonderful nature and cultural objects. Palūšė has a unique Palūšė St. Joseph’s Church, which was built in 1757. and is the second oldest wooden church in Lithuania.
Stroll through this wonderful autumn village, walk to Lake Lūšiai, and right next to it is a 3.5 km long botanical (nature) trail, which can be overcome on foot or by bike. Walking along the trail, you will also see some smaller lakes hidden among the forests, many species of plants, 9 of which are included in the Lithuanian Red Data Book! And of course, you will love the wonderful autumn forest with its colors!
Distance from Vilnius: 113 km
Distance from Kaunas: 165 km
Distance from Klaipeda: 363 km
Palanga is decorated with autumnal colors
Air Guru “nuotr./Palanga
Have you ever been to Palanga in autumn? When everything calms down, even the famous Basanavičiaus street. Sandy beaches, golden dunes, forest paths surrounded by pine forests and total relaxation. Even 24 kilometers of coastline, long walks along it, incredible sunsets or sunrises.
Did you know that Palanga can rightly be called a paradise for cyclists? There are several picturesque cycling routes along the coast, with a total length of several tens of kilometers. It will be a great way to move around and spend the weekend more actively.
Distance from Vilnius: 339 km
Distance from Kaunas: 245 km
Klaipeda distance: 30 km
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