Visit the pearl of nature surrounded by 8 lakes: nature attracts and abounds in aquatic entertainment.

2020 tourism news

This summer, Ignalina welcomes you with the slogan “Ignalina is open to everyone”! Both large and small tourists await water and countless other attractions, renovated attractions, the opportunity to merge with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of the city, the media said.

Guests of the Ignalina district will be amazed by a new interactive exhibition at the Museum of Beekeeping, a new beach soccer field on Ignalina Beach, a bustling and musical Palūšė, a cognitive trail from the Kačeniškė mound connecting the two districts, not only the body but also the soul of the sounds of music.

This year, a brand new private nature museum of Valdas Danilevičius was opened in the village of Ažvinčiai, where you can get acquainted with the exotic animals of our planet. You will also find exclusive entertainment in the Ignalina district. Did you have to drive a motor boat? You will soon be able to realize this dream and put yourself to the test as the captain of the ship “Fox”. Ignalina has become even more open to electric travelers, and its first charging station has started operating here. And after letting it load, meanwhile you can walk around the city on the “Route of the 8 Lakes”.

Fun for all the family

The Ignalina district is an excellent option for a summer trip or family vacation. Development of tourist infrastructure, abundance of entertainment and services: everything you need for a meaningful and comfortable vacation. On the long list of attractions in the Ignalina district, everyone will find something interesting, whether they want to see or learn, rest easy and actively spend time.

“Paukščių kaimas” is a fairytale themed town, where educational excursions are organized for groups of different ages, treated with produce grown in the town of Paukščių. It is a place where you can see more birds than you have seen and hear more of their voices than you have heard. A hike through the swamp in search of bird eggs, stories about birds in the largest nest in Lithuania, baking an egg over a campfire and a roasted quail for lunch are just a few of the entertainments and pleasures you will experience when visiting Bird Village .

Ginučiai Water Mill and Waterfall of Mills. The milled stream The stream flows with much joy for tourists and travelers. Swans, ducks, and other waterfowl can be admired up close in the pond formed before the dam. And the stream below the dam is a true blessing on a hot summer day. The bravest are refreshed by a strong current of water flowing from the dam, while others do not resist the temptation to wake up in a very wide but very shallow and transparent current. Benches and a change cabin are installed next to the beach. There is a parking lot across the street.

“Gaviota” amusement park. The only park in the Ignalina district, established in 2014. The longest flight in Lithuania across the lake is even 310 m. on one side and the same back, the highest point to start from a tree: 22 m. height: all this awaits you in the amusement park “Žuvėdra”. There are around 30 two-tier competition sections in the park: green and blue tracks, and a secure climbing network awaits the little ones.

Discover the lake district playing

This summer, dive into one of the most beautiful regions of Lithuania: Aukštaitija. Up to 1,002 lakes roam here, streams roar relentlessly, and are supported by centuries-old forests. A journey through this legendary country will appeal to those who are thirsty for adventure, long for picturesque panoramas and interested in history, and who want to spend time with family or relax from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The tourist information centers of the Aukštaitija district (Anykščiai, Molėtai, Ignalina, Utena and Zarasai) present a joint project: a travel game “Dive into the land of lakes!”. Until September 30. Visit the 25 most interesting and exclusive sights of Aukštaitija recommended by the organizers of the game and mark them with your smartphone. A keepsake from the Lake District will be waiting for everyone who does, and one lucky winner will receive the game’s top prize – a hot air balloon flight over the Lake District for two!

How to play?

• During the game, you will need a mobile phone and mobile data to access the Internet or Wifi.
• In the smartphone’s web browser, open the game page: www.1002ezerai.lt.
• Plan your trip (s) to visit and mark the 25 recommended places in the Game.
• Be sure to keep the following in mind when visiting a specific place to visit in the Game:

1. find the place of interest you are visiting on the route;
2. click the “Bookmark” button next to it;
3. You will only be able to dial when you are in that object (this will be determined by your phone’s GPS);
4. if successful, you will receive a green message confirming it;
5. If you don’t know how to dial, if you receive a red message, follow the instructions on the phone screen.

• After visiting all 25 attractions of the route on the game platform, you will receive a unique prize code, which you can redeem for prizes set by the game organizers and register for the game’s main prize game.