Wonderful places in Lithuania that are undeservedly maintained

“Summer will be full of challenges,” admitted I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė, but he was not without optimism. “But I think people who chose warm countries for their holidays will appreciate this year that traveling to Lithuania cannot be less impressive.”

Metropolitan areas that have lost foreign tourists do not shed fur from locals.

Lithuanian cognitive trails, the most beautiful corners of nature this year, will certainly not complain about the lack of visitors. Lithuanians have been improving local tourism records for several years in a row, and this year they will definitely not be able to sit at home after missing their vacation abroad.

I.Trakimaitė Šeškuvienė was pleased that Lithuanians traveled a lot around the country, accounting for around 50 percent. In all tourist markets, around 2 million traveled overnight with accommodation.

“Even our Latvian and Estonian neighbors used to say: what are you doing so well that the Lithuanians want to travel in Lithuania so much? It is fashionable to travel in Lithuania. If 5-6 years ago it was cold To say that I was in Rome, Paris, now people are proud: “I discovered the Bartkuškis dunes”, “I was in Lajų take”, “I discovered the Eiffel Tower in Lithuania”, etc. “He spoke about the changed trends.

It is already common for Lithuanians to invade nature in their free time. “Even during quarantine, we laugh about it There were more Lithuanians on the educational trails than in the center of Vilnius.“, – the marketing manager of” Travel in Lithuania “recalled unexpected problems on popular cognitive trails.

A.Dotas noted that although travel in Lithuania has always been popular, quarantine and border closures gave them even more attention.

“Nature tourism, nature trails, observation towers, even though they were closed, even the Stop lanes did not prevent people from getting into the towers, several mounds and other natural objects received a lot of attention.” View on Lithuania statistics you shared.

Surveys show that the ideal vacation for a Lithuanian is a body of water, be it a sea, a lake or a river. According to I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė, now at the national tourism gate lithuania.travel People also started looking for campgrounds, campgrounds, some unusual picnic spots, “undiscovered” places like the Republic of Paulava or the continental dunes.

There will be no shortage of visitors not only on educational trails, but also in tourist areas, where most tourists used to be Lithuanian.

“Perhaps this season is more difficult for large cities, because most of the tourists were foreigners during the summer,” said marketing manager for “Keliauk Lietuva.” According to her, big cities are already announcing plans on how to attract local tourists, because Lithuanians were not in the habit of spending holidays here.

For example, Vilnius is planning seven themed weekends when it becomes an increasingly different country. This weekend, the capital is surrounded by the Italian spirit with many events, attractive offers in restaurants, hotels and more.

“Kaunas focuses more on the soul spa,” said I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė. – If we look at post-quarantine trips, what we want to do is strengthen health. We are certainly a little scared of the second wave, and even the World Tourism Organization notes a greater desire to do everything possible to stay healthier when traveling, including barefoot trails, massages and herbs etc. Kaunas focuses on strengthening mental health: the spa for the soul and spirit. Klaipeda also offers innovations: theme weekends, various excursions. “

What new places are worth visiting?

Recently Featured Travel in Lithuania three new cycling routes in Lithuania – in western Lithuania, in Samogitia and through three Lithuanian capitals. I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė admitted that they were created with German tourists in mind, because even 49 percent. they like to actively spend time in Lithuania.

“Touring cycling is perfect for post-quarantine trips, because we still want to maintain social distance, and when you are cycling you are alone or with your family,” said the representative from “Travel in Lithuania.”

She has announced that an updated ice cream map, which has previously gained wide popularity, will also be presented soon. “Lithuanians, believe me, are such a creative nation, and they make ice cream from everything. Last summer’s main table was nettle ice cream. They are produced by Druskininkai restaurant” Velvetti. “He said he had killed all the nettles throughout Nemunas, “he laughed.

And here is a café in Plungė that produces “Cold Borscht Flood” ice cream. If we eat this soup everywhere and always in the summer, why not try that ice cream? I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė named more and more original flavors: linden, moss, honey, hemp, etc.

Four new camp routes were also introduced.. There are around 30 campsites in Lithuania, roughly the same number of river and lake campsites. “These are routes that encourage travel, whether by car or motorhome, because we are still noticing trends that people will look for more cheap travel opportunities this summer,” said I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė. This is also demonstrated by the increased demand for motorhome rental in Lithuania.

Street Streets recently introduced a new object: an open bunker from the Cold War. According to the representative of “Travel in Lithuania”, this type of object is becoming increasingly popular.

Vilnius also “spoke” with even more sculptures. The MO Museum has already sounded the 21st sculpture in the city., about which you can listen to interesting stories.

“We went with the children to talk about the ‘pipe’ that some love, others love. For me, it is really very beautiful. I need to access, scan the code. I say:” Children, children, the pipe is calling! “, Even a couple who passed by wanted to lift a finger, – laughed I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė. – The pipe spoke in the voice of Algis Ramanauskas-Greitai, told a very beautiful story. When traveling on the city, it’s really worth talking about the sculptures. “

This year she plans to visit a new educational trail in the Raseiniai district: “I will turn the way of Maironis”. “It is 13 km long and really worth noting, it can be used for both cycling and walking,” he said.

Representative plans for “Travel in Lithuania” – and Three new health trails in the Klaipėda district near Karklė, highlighted with fun information. “It has been observed that if, for example, you have eaten a hamburger, then when did you burn those calories,” he said.

There are many and renewed outdoor activities in the country this year. I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė highlighted the Rabbit Valley in the Utena district, Molėtai Technical Museum with a collection of old machines.from this week on the ship “Rocket” sailing to Nida. After sailing in Nida, she offers to climb the newly opened lighthouse.

Travelers with children in particular should like the new place: the Kirkilai amusement park with a gravitational house and a cannabis maze has opened in the Biržai region.

There are also many innovations for visitors to big cities. For example, the Vilnius Crystal Quarter, loved by Instagram hunters, was decorated with new decorations, and the Foje group museum operates in Užupis. “In Kaunas, I would definitely go up or take the funicular to the recently opened Aleksotas observation deck,” shared the novelty I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė.

For those seeking new health promotion opportunities, he advised to try the new nephrite sauna, which is very popular in oriental medicine, at the Holiday Park in Palanga. “Also this summer, a sleep spa will open in Druskininkai, where it will help you to solve various sleep disorders and anxiety problems. It will be the only spa in Northern Europe,” said a representative from “Travel in Lithuania.”

For those who want to relax in nature, A.Dotas also introduced innovations in regional and national parks. The new educational trail on the Kačėniškės mound is worth taking a walk, which was recently popular travel blog “You don’t feel at home”. The Žuvintas Lake Nature Trail has also been revamped, where you can enjoy fantastic scenery and birdwatch through the monocle.

“A whole series of mounds have been organized: Apuolė, Pakalniškės, Naujosios Rėva, Girnikių kalnas,” said the head of the travel portal in Lithuania.

Undeservedly forgotten places in Lithuania

More recently, I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė has heard people’s fears: “Will we all fit on the beach?”

“Yes, our beach is small compared to Latvians or Estonians, but we have lakes, rivers, tourist areas, we have Zarasai, Ignalina, Anykščiai, Trakai, we have Pamaris, let’s remember Druskininkai and Birštonas.” It shouldn’t take everyone to the seashore. But if we want to go to the beach and experience that there really is no place, let’s remember Klaipeda, which has excellent beaches: Smiltyne, Melnrage. Smiltyne’s beaches are great if you want to keep a social distance – you ride a bike a bit and no longer lie like herring on top of each other.

With the release of the quarantine, the geography of Lithuanian travel is also expanding. According to Dot, in the beginning, when there were still challenges with accommodation and even eating after leaving, the most popular items were those that are easy to reach from big cities. “I had to see the crowded Šilėnai trail, other cognitive trails around Vilnius,” he recalled. However, portal statistics show that interest in more remote objects has already returned.

“In addition to all those popular and traditional places, they get a lot of attention Zapyškis “Come see how the church environment has been organized,” smiled the head of PamatykLietenerje.lt. A.Dotas was also pleased with the beautiful initiative of the locals: the city community has created a route to their places with the help of the portal. The route has gained not only great popularity on the Internet, but also increased traffic in the city.

Travelers are also interested in Ukmergė, the land of lakes, both banks of Panemunė. “From what I’ve noticed, less attention is paid to Suwalki, the border, but really undeserved, because there really are a lot of interesting places there,” said A. Dotas, who rocked this country last year. “I would definitely recommend not seeing that location on the map.”

The travel expert also shared his recommendations on what is really worth visiting in southwest Lithuania, which is not particularly discovered by travelers: Sudargas mounds, Veisiejai, the observation tower there, Lake Dusia, Leipalingis, the mansion Paežeriai, etc. It is worth paying more attention to Marijampole, which is stained with very interesting street art.

I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė emphasized that Suvalkija might not be undeservedly forgotten, and highlighted the Gelgaudiškis mansion, which surprised her with its beauty and Italian spirit. And in the Zypliai mansion it is worth having lunch in the restaurant “Kuchmistrai”, in the famous stately kitchen. There’s “bankuchen” ice cream, herring pate, and other gourmet discoveries.

I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė is also pleasantly surprised by Dzūkija, which has dunes, the beautiful Zackagiris nature trail with an interesting name in the swamp: the bear bear.

For those who are still very afraid of being among other people, it is worth thinking about a previous vacation. “We are used to vacationing from Joniniai to Žoliniai, but June is also a very good month,” emphasized I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė.

In the search for less popular places, he mentioned, you may also remember stately parks, botanical gardens, Europa Park, or the Minor Lithuanian Paint Garden, Ragan, Hill.

If you don’t want a crowd, then you shouldn’t follow the latest fashions. I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė noted that the trends are very visible on Facebook: everything attracts Kairėnai Park, because there are flowers blooming there, it is close to Vilnius. Bartkuškis Dune, because it was written by the media.

“Maybe then you should understand that there will be a crowd of people, wait a bit and choose other places,” he advised. Before you go, it may be helpful to call your local tourist information center to find out if it’s worth going somewhere or other right now.

“The most important thing is to go. There will be enough places and resorts for everyone,” said A. Dotas, urging not to go on a single trip, but to visit a different place several times during the summer. – There are many ideas and options to choose from. All you have to do is take time and get interested. “

Offers innovations on how to travel safely

Quarantine has also encouraged new ideas to be thought of and implemented more quickly. For example, to inspire concerts and film screenings without leaving cars, PamatykLietenerje.lt together with the Šiauliai Tourist Information Center has created a route how to see the city through the car window.

A.Dotas noted that the tourism market tried to react quickly to the changed reality: a lot of digitization and virtualization appeared. The exhibitions could be virtually attended, and the events were also online. “The market is really very dynamic, it can adapt. Hopefully they will continue to move after capturing that momentum,” he hoped.

With the start of the quarantine, the Lithuanians became even more interested. Independent routes offered by PamatykLietenerje.lt. “After taking that route, travelers use it as a virtual guide,” explained A. Dotas. “Like a real guide, while traveling nearby, he tells stories, shows photos, points out where to see what to see and learn.”

I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė noted that the guides who led the excursions also adapted to the situation. For example, Lina Dusevičienė organizes evening “cycling” around Vilnius. He also encouraged the use of guides when traveling in regional parks. They are not expensive, by the way, and a guided tour offers a completely different experience.

Where to travel with children?

And where to travel with children so they don’t get bored and don’t get too tired? A.Dot, who is traveling with 4- and 10-year-olds, asked for homework, a lot depends on how much effort parents put into planning a trip.

“I manage to interest my kind children in cognitive paths, both longer and shorter, with the opportunity to see the changing nature, see birds, try to determine what those birds are,” shared his personal experience. travel portal in Lithuania.

If that’s not enough for his children, Don suggested paying attention to mini zoos, which are a top travel destination for families. He mentioned the very popular Rauboniai Park, which houses about 160 animals of 30 species, and a dinosaur park. “Without a doubt, the Rabbit Valley in the Ukmergė district, Bird village in the Ignalina district, several mini zoos with alpacas, llamas, etc. “he mentioned.

Visiting the museum with children can be a challenge, admitted A.Dotas, so you should choose interactive places. As a great example, he mentioned the Protected Areas Visitor Centers, which stand out for their interactivity and curiosity. “Being able to convert something, take a closer look at something, touch it, understand it differently is a great place to spend time with children,” he said.

I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė also reminded him that it reminded him that visitor centers are not only interesting, but also free.

“And believe me, they are so modern: they can both pet a bird and the sounds it makes … People are surprised when they leave: they are museums of the highest level,” he said. – It is very important that a child touch and touch. What you learned during the school year can now be tested and touched. “

The marketing manager, who also raises children, recommended visiting adventure parks, such as the Tarzania Park in Alytus, where children can warm up and have fun.

Water tourism can be a good idea for a family vacation, especially now, when looking for distance from other people. I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė suggested trying canoes, paddles, kayaks with children, older children should also enjoy night kayaking rides.

“Also – balloons! We are one of the 3 European capitals that can take off in a hot air balloon, he recalled. – Perhaps it is possible to give your family an incredible flight this summer. There are also larger balloons where you can even have dinner.”

Promises not to raise prices.

When asked if prices should increase in response to increased demand, interlocutors recalled trade promises that prices should not increase.

“It is very important that everyone fill the places this summer, because the season will be shorter,” said I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė, recalling that the flow of foreign tourists, which started in May, has been lost. “Everyone wants to have tourists and dive into their fur so those local tourists can come back.”

Furthermore, as the situation changed, tour operators that had previously focused only on outbound tourism also began offering trips to Lithuania. According to “Keliauk Lietuva” marketing manager, it will be possible to expect more organized trips and packages, and consumers will only gain from that.

Still, there are no more places. I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė said that this year probably more remote accommodation places will gain more popularity, because we will join bigger accommodation establishments.

“I know that even those rural tourism farms, which offer separate cabins, have individual entrances, kitchens, are reserved. Atokampis Spa Boutique, for example, doesn’t have seats until fall. The tree cabins, which were a novelty in the summer past and found in various places in Lithuania, they are also reserved until autumn. “Gazebos on the seashore, all those unusual places, everything is tidy,” he said.

Both interlocutors appreciated the fact that there is a wide range of services in Lithuania: travel and even accommodation can be tailored to your financial capabilities. For example, rural tourism farms are classified according to the stork: services and prices vary accordingly. “You can choose, where a person costs a few or several tens of euros,” said I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė. He called to discover overnight camping in the tent too. “Believe me, staying in a children’s tent is really more impressive than in a luxurious 5 * hotel,” he said.

And where are the experts in holiday travel in Lithuania? A.Dotas, of course, will move Lithuania more than once, but he named swimming with his family on a raft throughout the Neris Regional Park as the biggest planned trip. “We really like the Neris Regional Park, it was a desire to look at all the views from a different angle,” he shared.

I.Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė promised to return to Kunigiškės, a family favorite between Palanga and Šventoji, for several years this year.

“We really liked the bikes, we ride every day, I have a plan, what I want to verify, what I have not seen before, and the Memel Nord bunker, new places in Klaipeda and my aforementioned health trails,” said “Traveling in Lithuania. ” Sales representative. His plans, and navigate the coastal canals, and Biržai region, which offered many innovations.