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EN Lithuania Lithuanian State Department of Tourism under The Ministry of Economy Relax actively! Gedimino pr. 38, LT-01104 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel.: + 370 706 64 976, fax: +370 706 64 988, e-mail: [email protected] www.tourism.lt www.Lithuania.travel Published by PLC “VIP Viešosios informacijos partneriai“ Cover photos: photographer Monika Požerskytė. Pictures by M. Požerskytė, P. Gasiūnas, N. Skrudupaitė, K. Stalnionytė, V. Balkūnas, L. Ciūnys and SDT photo archive, “Irklakojis“, “Tony Resort“, Druskininkai tourism and business information centre. SDT photo archive. Text authors: Kristina Stalnionytė, Sandra Kanopkaitė. Text editor: Jefrey Clark. Design and Publishing PLC KOPA LT Active tourism Mažeikiai LATVIA N. Akmenė Joniškis Biržai Skuodas Telšiai Kuršėnai Pakruojis Pasvalys Rokiškis Palanga 26 Kretinga Kupiškis 10 Plungė 16 Šiauliai 18 Klaipėda Zarasai Gargždai Radviliškis Rietavas Varniai Panevėžys Kelmė Šeduva Baltic Sea 1 Luodis Visaginas 23 25 Šilalė Anykščiai Nida 2 Utena Šilutė 24 8 7 Raseiniai Ignalina Tauragė Kėdainiai Ukmergė Pagėgiai Švenčionys Molėtai Jurbarkas Jonava Cycle tours Širvintos Šakiai Kaišiadorys Kernavė Water tourism RUSSIA 9 Kaunas 6 (The Kaliningrad Elektrėnai 22 Vilnius 19 Golf Courses Region) 5 Vilkaviškis Prienai 4 BELARUS 17 Birštonas 14 15 12 Aqua parks 20 Trakai Marijampolė Alytus Adventure parks Kalvarija Šalčininkai Horse riding clubs Lazdijai Varėna Hot Air Balloon Flights 11 POLAND 21 Druskininkai 3 Winter activities 13 Active leisure are are at the at the Lithuania Lithuania 760 meandering 760 century, the journey around century, the journey around st if we offered you an offered if we What would you say What would spirit of Jules Verne? kayaking and canoeing. So yes, today, right here, right now, right now, So yes, today, right here, incredibly beautiful water routes for routes water beautiful incredibly rivers and 3,000 rippling lakes exclusive journey in the exclusive The area of Lithuania is perfectly of Lithuania is perfectly The area As if Lithuania’s natural landscape is by forests. In addition, by forests. Lithuania in 80 days or less could Lithuania in 80 days or less could become the greatest adventure of of adventure become the greatest geographic centre of Europe . of Europe geographic centre suitable for such an adventure, since it since it suitable for such an adventure, specially arranged for such a journey – your life. Why? The answer is simple! your life. Why? The answer in the 21 is only about 375 km from east to west east to west is only about 375 km from territorycovered is entire of the one third and 275 km from north to south. By the northand 275 km from to south. By the way, from a bird’s eye view a bird’s from way, resembles resembles a big green heart Moreover, the most amazing Lithuanian landscapes are criss-crossed with cycle paths. For example, the 200-km-long Seaside cycle path runs along three bodies of water (the Baltic Sea, the Curonian Lagoon and the Nemunas River), coastal pine forests, dunes and outcrops. Other routes lead through UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the legendary mounds of Kernavė and the mystical Hill of Crosses. Bicycles can also be taken for trips around other unique places, still untouched by human hands: 5 national and 30 regional parks, 26 nature reserves and protected areas rich with hiking trails, scenic overlooks, bird and animal observation points and educational trails. We suggest you visit stables, golf courses, campsites, aqua parks and Snow Arena, the one and only winter entertainment complex in the Baltic States open year-round. If you want to relax between activities, be sure to try the traditional Lithuanian bathing birch-rod or the pleasing amber massage. And do not miss the chance to try your luck at amber-hunting. Maybe your amber talisman awaits you somewhere beneath the surf on the shore of the Baltic Sea… And if the 80-day journey seems too long, then choose to travel in the same way as the characters of the book written by Jules Verne – by hot air balloon. The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the few capitals in Europe over which hot air balloons fly! Looking forward to seeing you in Lithuania! Content 02 CYCLE toURS ..................................................................................04-15 WateR toURISM ..................................................................................16-23 GOLF COURSES ..................................................................................24-25 AQUA PARKS ..................................................................................26-28 ADVENTURE PARKS ..................................................................................29-34 HORSE RIDING CLUBS ..................................................................................35-39 Hot AIR Balloon FLIGHTS ..................................................................................40-41 WINTER actIVITIES ..................................................................................42-43 ACTIVE LEISURE ..................................................................................44-47 CONTENT Information marks 03 Rest area UNESCO World Heritage Object Resort Castle Camping site Mound / Hill-fort / Barrow Holiday camp Lighthouse Hotel Bridge, viaduct Parking Observation deck (platform) Museum Stone (natural monument) Art heritage Spring (natural monument) Church Tree (natural monument) Architectural heritage Pier INFORMatION MARKS Cycle tours 04 Велосипедные экскурсии BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE LAGOON 1 Klaipėda (Smiltynė)–Nida the ferry, go right. After going a kilometre DISTANCE ...................................... 52 km DURATION ................................. 1–2 days along the Curonian Lagoon, you will see ROAD SURFACE ........................... asphalt the Lithuanian Sea Museum (1). Here COMPLEXITY .................................... easy you also have a chance to observe the collection of Lithuanian and tropical fish, penguins, Baltic grey seals and Steller Curonian Spit National Park makes a sea lions. Performances by dolphins and deep impression on visitors, with its wind- California sea lions attract crowds. blown dunes, bright pine forests and authentic homesteads with fishermen’s The cycle path runs through the vivid nets drying in the sun in Juodkrantė, pine forests of the seaside. Along the Pervalka, Preila and Nida. The iconic way there are many rest sites as well as Curonian Spit is an object included in the beaches along both the Baltic Sea and UNESCO World Heritage list. Curonian Lagoon. All the information about places worth visiting can be found Take the Old Smiltynė ferry from at the information stands. Klaipėda to the Curonian Spit and hit the road on the 52-km-long asphalt cycle If you decide to spend at least two days path leading to Nida. After you get off on the route, you can stay the night in CYCLE toURS Cycle tours 05 CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL PARK ROUTE: Klaipėda (Smiltynė)– Nida 1 Juodkrantė, a place located 20 km from Smiltynė. Try some smoked fish sold by local fishermen. The Lagoon is along the migration route for millions of birds. Juodkrantė has a Bird Ringing Station, in which about 10,000 birds are ringed each season. If you continue your trip, you will pass through Nagliai Natural Reserve which is between Juodkrantė and Pervalka. The most significant in the reserve are the Grey (Dead) Dunes. You will be struck 2 by their wild beauty. Roaming there is forbidden; however, a special footpath leading to the Lagoon has been built. Next on your trip you will catch sight 3 of the highest dune of the spit, called Vecekrugo dune (2). From the top of this dune, not only does a breath-taking 4 panorama of the Curonian Spit and the Baltic Sea open up, but you can also CYCLE toURS Cycle tours 06 BICYCLE RENTAL ACCOMMODATION Rental points are located near bus stops. In Private apartments and rooms are rented Nida, these points are open all year round, in villages on the Curonian Spit. For more in Juodkrantė – from June to August, and in information visit the tourism information Smiltynė – from July to August. centres in Nida and Juodkrantė. “Liucijos ratai” In Nida: www.liucijosratai.com Tel. +370 682 14 798 Nidos kempingas *** (Nida campsite) E-mail: [email protected] www.kempingas.lt Taikos St 45A, Nida Tel. +370 469 52 045, +370 682 41 150 E-mail: [email protected] CATERING Hotel “Nidos smiltė” *** www.smilte.lt Restaurant “Nidos seklyčia” Skruzdynės St 2, Nida www.neringaonline.lt Tel. +370 469 52 221, +370 469 52 219 Lotmiškio St 1, Nida E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +370 469 50 000 E-mail: [email protected] In Pervalka: Villa “Baldininkas” Bar “In Vino” www.vilabaldininkas.lt www.invino.lt Pervalkos St 29B, Pervalka Taikos St 32, Nida Tel. +370 469 55 266, +370 686 53 506 Tel. +370 655 77 997 E-mail: [email protected] In Preila: admire Ventė Cape on the other shore of “Vila Preiloja” the lagoon. www.vilapreiloja.lt Preilos St 17–1, Preila Visit the Thomas Mann Cultural Tel. +370 613 79 597, +370 615 39 906 Centre (3) in Nida and end the trip at the E-mail: [email protected] top of the Dune of Parnidis, where an In Juodkrantė: observation deck has been built (4). Hotel “Eglių slėnis” *** www.egliuslenis.lt After reaching Nida, go to the Nemunas Ievos Kalno St 28, Juodkrantė Delta by boat and then return along the Tel. +370 469 53 364, +370 469 53 170 E-mail: [email protected] Guest house-cafe “Vila Vita” **** www.vilavita.lt L. Rėzos St 25, Juodkrantė Tel. +370 469 53 009, +370 687 30 212 E-mail: [email protected] shore