20 tourism news worth trying in Lithuania

1. observation deck of the Vilnius television tower

The Vilnius TV Tower once again surprised: an open observation deck installed at a height of 180 meters was opened to the tower’s bravest visitors. To see the Vilnius panorama, the latter will have to go up to the 22nd floor! More information here.

2. Museum of the group “Foje” in Užupis

This year, a unique museum-café dedicated to the legendary “Foje” group was established in the magical Užupis. Here you can see old records of “Foje”, souvenirs, archive items. Those who are more curious can explore song lyrics, concert tickets and personal belongings of musicians, and those who love not only music but also the visual arts will be delighted to see the A.Kriščiūnas paintings used for the album cover ” Vandenyje. ” Great place to have a cup of coffee and broaden your horizons. More information here.

3. The Aleksotas observation deck in Kaunas has been renovated

The Aleksotas Observation Deck can be reached via a corridor of green trees in a historic funicular built between the wars, and after reaching the destination both day and night, a panorama of the red roofs of the old town of Kaunas, forcing you to fall in love with the city again. More information here.

4. Square near the White Bridge in Vilnius

At the beginning of the summer, Vilnius residents and guests will be greeted by a renovated sports and entertainment field near the White Bridge. There will be nine beach volleyball courts, three basketball courts, and two children’s courts in the space that city residents adore. There will also be outdoor gymnastics and outdoor gymnastics, and the skate park, which opened in early spring, is already pulling away from visitors.

5. Renovated Ethnocosmology Museum in the Molėtai district

The Museum of Ethnocosmology, which has been incredible for many years with its exhibits and unusual architecture, has been renovated! In July, museum visitors are scheduled to present new interior exhibitions and a nonchalant cosmonautics exhibition. Until then, ethnocosmologists invite you to look around the Molėtai area from the observation platform set in a glass ellipsoid. More information here.

6. Trip to Nida by boat “Rocket”

This summer, the passenger ship and engineering legend Raketa are preparing to transport passengers from Kaunas to Nida. The ship will set sail from the renovated Combo Pier in Kaunas from Thursday to Saturday at 9 a.m. Tomorrow, and we will leave the old Nida Marina on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3.30 pm. The first trips on the river are planned in early June. More information here.

7. Cognitive path “Maironis way I will double”

The cognitive path opened this year is not in vain the name of Maironis. The poet in his ranks deservedly praised the green echoes of Dubysa and the beautiful blue strip of the river. The Maironis Trail, opened this year in the Dubysa Regional Park, allows you to admire the Luknė and Lelyka valleys. There are information booths built across the rivers, as well as a small wooden observation tower. The 13 km long route, suitable for both pedestrians and cyclists, starts from the Dubysa Regional Park Visitor Center in Kaulakiai and extends to Betygala. More information here.

8. Glass neighborhood in Vilnius

Stiklių Street, which claims to be the most beautiful place in the city, has been renovated in Vilnius. 50 colored stars hung above the street, illuminated in the afternoons with the usual lanterns. More information here.

9. Kirkilai Amusement Park

May 29 Kirkilai Amusement Park, which will open its doors, is a true paradise for families. The park will surely surprise not only the little ones, but also the teenagers and their parents. Alongside the gigantic trampolines that little ones love so much, there will be mini golf and a cognitive bird trail, and the spike of the entertainment complex will be a gravitational house with spaces where you can feel weightless. Almost halfway through the warm season, July 1. A cannabis maze will open next to the park. More information here.

10. Renovated Molėtai Technical Museum

The Molėtai Technical Museum, which opened only a year ago, is also not in use this season – the museum has a fourth exhibition hall for antique equipment for special purposes. This year, the museum has also been enriched with twenty new exhibits, and it is planned to expand its territory almost twice. In addition, at the museum entrances, visitors will be welcomed by a pond that did not exist here before, where those who wish can ride old water bikes. More information here.

11. Hiking and biking trails on the Karšuva Ring Road

In the Karšuva ring in the Jurbarkas district, with a total length of 274 kilometers, new hiking and cycling routes have been installed for tourists this season. A wonderful route with many attractions can be a weekend challenge for both pedestrians and cyclists and car drivers, and those who want to spend more time exploring the surroundings can choose shorter routes: go on an adventure on Paradise Road, spend a day in Hell in Paradise, explore Palgivašiai, Mituva and the Nemunas. More information here.

12. Updated access to Mindūnai observation tower

Lake Baltieji Lakajai in the Molėtai district is considered one of the most beautiful bodies of water in Lithuania. On one of the lakeshore, in Mindūnai, there is an observation tower, access to which will be welcomed by tourists in the summer. Next to the tower is a stove with a fireplace for the celebrations that often take place here. A new dock has been added to the lake, and a pontoon catamaran will soon appear for educational trips and recreational fishing. More information here.

13. Atomic tourism in Pasvalys

After the successful series “Chernobyl”, the world has gone crazy for nuclear tourism. For those who have failed to recover from the impressive projection of the catastrophe, the Pasvalys Regional Museum is definitely worth a visit. Until June 30th. The exhibition “1:23:40 – a time that changed the history of humanity” opened here, during which visitors will be able to see more than fifty exhibits on the tragedy of nuclear energy in Ukraine 34 years ago. The exhibition will be complemented by photographs that capture the moments of Šarūnas Jasiukevičius’s trips to the Chernobyl area. And those ready to dive into the depths of Lithuanian history in the Pasvalys district, Žadeikiai Forest, can now visit a bunker where supporters hid in the post-war years. A memorial cross was erected in the same forest to honor the forest brothers, and not only the bunker but also the camp was restored for those who wanted to familiarize themselves with the daily life of the partisans. More information here.

14. Nida renewed

The city of fabulous beauty on the banks of the Curonian Lagoon in the summer, so eagerly awaited each year, is even more welcoming. Nida Marina, located near the harbor and guided by the gentle breeze, has been renovated here, where it’s fun to have a cup of coffee on a gloomier day and dine on a quiet night. From now on, the Nida Lighthouse will also invite you to visit: from the 29-meter tower that points the way for sailors, the impressive scenery of the Curonian Spit will open up. Travelers who have decided to climb or hike on the Parnidis dune, as well as visitors to the gray dune massif at Nagliai and the Preila dune will be able to see the unique nature: larger dune panoramas have been opened here, have been opened here renewed and expanded hiking trails. In addition, starting in June, the city will be accessible not only by car or by romantic boats, but also by small planes.

15. Jade sauna in the Holiday Park in Palanga

There will be no shortage of tourists who want to strengthen their health this summer, so “Holiday Park” in Palanga from May 30. It will invite tourists to the exclusive jade bath. In this special healing procedure, real nephrite stones will be used instead of the usual sauna stones, the healing power of which has been believed in Eastern medicine since ancient times, and the walls of the sauna will be made of red cedar, which has properties natural antiseptics and disinfectants. More information here.

sixteen. “Hotel Ese Hotel in Birštonas

Intends to receive guests in July the most instagram The Ese Hotel in Birštonas is already a four-star spa hotel with an exclusive and unexpected interior, whose main audience is the Millennium generation, who appreciate minimalism and aesthetics, and all who see the world in an interesting and youthful way. More information here.

17. Chicken mill

In the city of Vištytis, near the lake of the same name, a windmill flapped its wings. During the Soviet era, these were removed, but today this unique building has been revived: the mill has been renovated and adapted to visit not only as a museum, but also as an observation tower. Due to the quarantine, the building can only be seen from the outside so far, but it is planned to open the mill door to anyone who wants to visit in mid-June. The Vištytis mill will be serviced and visitors will be accompanied by the Vištytis Regional Park Visitor Center. More information here.

18. “Hello through Trakai 2020”

This year, Trakai, which has been declared Capital of Culture, hardly needs any descriptions – it’s better to see everything with your own eyes and move around your feet, so just put on comfortable shoes, grab smartphones, and use the # Walk15 app to embark on a cognitive journey along the Healthy Trakai 2020 route. Learn more here.

19. Camping Naturcamp in Birštonas

Starting in June, campers in the Žvėrinčius forest, next to the Birštonas city ponds and the bicycle route, will be welcomed by the new “Naturcamp” camp. This will start from … campers. More information here.

20. Talking sculptures from the MO Museum in Vilnius.

Have you ever wondered how many stories sculptures can tell you? What would they say if they spoke? You can listen to them at the initiative of the MO Museum, the museum since 2015. It implements the sculpture project that Vilnius speaks. This year, the new season of the MO Museum will start on May 28. and we will talk about 3 new sculptures. In total, it will be possible to hear the stories of 21 sculptures in Vilnius.

In the voices of actors, singers and public figures, the sculptures tell stories about themselves, about the moments in which the personalities who lived in them lived, about what they see around them, how they feel in their sculptural body and in the Vilnius corner where they are meant to be. During the direct call, listeners can not only meet the personalities or characters immortalized in the sculptures, but also learn more about the cultural, historical and architectural heritage of Vilnius, remembering the history of the city. Find the tables next to the sculptures, scan the code, and your phone will ring!