Puntukas Stone
The best known stone in Lithuania, – Puntukas stone. Because of its amazing massiveness, the boulder is shrouded in many legends. It is said, that at the beginning of the world, the main task of the devils’ was to carry stones, so the wicked ones dragged Puntukas to Anykščiai.
Anykščiai, Lithuania's best kept secret
A popular destination for Lithuanians, Anykščiai is relaxed, picturesque and surprisingly fun. From large pine forests, a narrow-gauge railway, amusement park, ski tracks to spa's and nature walks it seems that this small town is Lithuania's best-kept secret.
With a population of about 12 000 Anykščiai is about 32 Km west of Utena and 112Km from Vilnius, Lithuania's capital city. Most tourists in Lithuania tend to stay in Vilnius and Trakai and the rest of the country is often overlooked but I find that the best of Lithuania is it's nature and to truly enjoy it you need to travel by car. Places like Anykščiai, Birštonas or Druskininkai are a perfect way to escape the city life and enjoy the outdoors, so go on start packing already.
Kalita - Kalitos Kalnas
We started our day here, we wanted our son to have some fun and this place seems to fit the bill, plus it was very close to where we were staying so we just walked there. It was summer but we were the first ones there so for about one hour we were alone with the entire park as our playground, no cues, no waiting in line, just fun.
Initially, we went there for our son but it quickly became clear that it was fun for everyone and we got to be children for a couple of hours, even grandpa and grandma.
The big wheel attraction, a type of inflatable tire they strap you in and you roll down the hill is super fun and a good way to get the adrenaline pumping for the rest of the day.
The Historical Complex of Seimyniskeliai Mound
It's a 13th-century village museum, a reconstructed fort serves as the backdrop for hours of fun. It seems to be the most reliable site of the castle of Voruta, one of the most important castles during the rein of the first and the only crowned King of Lithuania Mindaugas. Now it's a medieval park different historic activities like bow shooting, sword fight and even a working catapult. The entrance of €2 is well worth it for the time, fun and the explanations of the guide, also it was not crowded at all so we got to enjoy our time and repeat the attraction at will.
Puntukas Stone - Puntuko akmuo
On the way to what is probably the most famous attraction of Anykščiai, the treetop path, this is the second largest stone in Lithuania, and yes Lithuanians have a rank for stones. This stone is also a memorial for Darius and Girenas the Lithuanian pilots that crossed the Atlantic and became national heroes. Lithuania's former currency Lita even had a bill with them.
Cosmos and Art Incubator
We like art and we are sci-fi geeks so of course, this went to our list. Upon arrival, I got to say it looks far from what I expected. I honestly expected an artsy modern building all cosmo like and modern art, but the truth is this is more local artists and light attraction type of place. And that's fine, we bought some locally made and sourced skin care, we learned about how organic local perfume is made and enjoyed the cosmo light and mirror room, so even if it didn't fit the sci-fi expectation it was still cool.
City centre
The centre of Anykščiai is small and easy to walk. We went for a walk near the river and the park and visited the Church of St. Matthias, after a little walk we also decided to see the local winery where they sell a type of blueberry wine famous in this region.
The locals are super friendly and being a touristic and popular destination means there are lots of restaurant choices.
Anykščiai church
The Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthias is the tallest church in Lithuania, with towers of 79 metres. It's quite close to the river and to a nice park to walk around and the views from up top are superb. You do need to call to book a tour of the tower.
Treetop walking path - Medžių lajų takas
Probably the reason I wanted to come here, I saw so many photos of this place in Instagram and tourism centre's that I had to see it. It's in a huge pine forest and you get to walk around the tree's until you reach a tower from where you can admire the river and forest view. There's no going wrong with this, it's a must see and I just wish I could see it in winter and Autumn, it should be magnificent.
Narrow-gauge Railway - Siaurukas
This was kind of a last minute stop when it started raining but a surprising one. The trains are super small and cute but they still work and if you want you can get on one for a train ride.
Laimės žiburys
A peaceful place in the forest and the resting place of Jonas Biliūnas, a Lithuanian writer. You get to walk around the forest until you eventually reach a hill with a fantastic view to Anykščiai.
Horse Museum - Arklio Muziejus
Our last stop before heading home, we initially came here for a cup of natural coffee but ended staying for a carriage ride and a general visit to the complex. It's like visiting rural Lithuania, and a nice stop for a cup of coffee and relaxing before going back to city life.
Things to do in in Anykščiai, Lithuania
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10 Best Cities to Visit in Lithuania
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Here are some of Vilnius most popular attractions:
Cathedral Square.
Old Town and the St Anne’s Church, Gate of Dawn and the Gediminas Castle.
New Town and the Gediminas Avenue.
Jewish district and the Jewish Synagogue.
Republic of Uzupis.
Here’s a list of Kaunas most popular attractions:
Old Town, and the Kaunas Town Hall, Kaunas Castle, Historical Presidential Palace, House of Perkūnas, Kaunas Cathedral, Church of St. Gertrude and Vytautas’ Church.
New Town, and the Liberty Avenue, St. Michael the Archangel Church and the Central Post Office.
Pazaislis Monastery and the Kaunas Lagoon Regional Park.
Numerous museums and theaters, such as the Konstantinas Ciurlionis Museum, Devil‘s Museum and the Musical Theatre, the Drama Theatre, the Puppet Theatre and the Kaunas Pantomime Theatre.
Here are some of Klaipėda’s top sights:
Old Town and the Theatre Square, the Lietuvninkų Square, the Aukštoji street, and the Didžioji vandens street.
The Harbor and the “Meridianas” sailboat, plus the “Black Sea Ghost” statue.
Museums, such as: Klaipėda Sea Museum and Dolphinarium, and the Museum of Clocks and Watches.
The Melnragė Pier.
“Švyturys” beer brewery.
So while visiting Šiauliai make sure to visit these popular attractions:
The Hill of Crosses.
Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul.
The Bicycle Museum.
Radio and TV Tech institute.
Talkša lake with the “Iron Fox” sculpture.
Make sure to check out these popular attractions upon visiting Kernavė:
Pajauta Valley and the Cultural Reserve of Kernavė.
Kernavė Town Museum.
The Church of St. Virgin Maria Skaplierinė.
The octagonal wooden chapel.
Algirdas Alekna “Paslapčių” museum.
Here’s a full list of the main sights in Palanga:
Jonas Basanavicius boulevard with the Sea Bridge at the end.
Alley of Counts Tiskeviciai with the Concert Hall and the Palanga Kurhaus hotel and restaurant.
Tiskeviciai Palace and the Most Holy Virgin Mary’s Ascension Church.
Museums, such as: the Amber Museum and the Palanga Resort Museum, as well as parks, such as the Birutė Park with its Birutė Hill and chapel, the Sculpture Park, and the Fairytales Park.
The Curonian Spit (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its soft and sandy beaches.
In summary, here are the must things to see and do in Trakai:
Trakai’s Historical National Park.
Trakai Island Castle and the Museum of History.
Trakai’s Kenesa synagogue.
The Užutrakis Manor.
Karaim community restaurants offering a traditional dish “Kybyn”.
To summarize Anykščiai’s popular attractions:
The Old Town and the Church of St. Mat Apostle and Evangelist, the old cemetery and the Church of St. Alexander.
Home-museums of famous Lithuanian authors – Antanas Vienuolis and Antanas Baranauskas, plus the Horse Museum.
Anykščiai’s pinewood with “Puntukas” Stone.
Kalita Hill.
Here are the top sights to see in Druskininkai:
The Old Town and the wooden villas, plus the Avenues of Maironio, Kosciuškos and Vilniaus, as well as the diamond-shaped main square.
The Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
The “Druskininkai Water Theme Park” and the “One” Adventure Park.
Spas and wellness centers – they all are pretty good.
Lake Druskonis beach coast and the banks of the Nemunas river.
Here are the main sights in Rumšiškės:
The Town Center.
St. Michael Archangel Church.
Rumšiškės Open-Air Ethnographic Museum.
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TRAVEL: The Treetop Walking Path and Labanoras observation tower.
Kelionė iš Druskininkų iki Anykščių - Medžių lajų tako, bei Molėtų - Labanoro apžvalgos bokšto.
Druskininkai - Kaunas - Jonava - Ukmergė - Anykščiai - Molėtai.
Medžių Lajų Takas.
Anykščių šilelyje vingūriuojantis Medžių lajų takas – vienintelis ne tik Baltijos šalyse, bet ir Rytų Europoje. Takas prasideda netoli Puntuko akmens, lankytojams reikės užlipti ant kalvos, Medžių lajų takas nuo žemės pamažu kils iki 21 metro ties medžių laja.
Medžių lajų tako lankymas nemokamas, (mes pirkome lankytojo bilietą, kuris kainuoja 1-ą eurą, tai nėra būtina, bet isigydami bilietą žmonės prisideda ne tik prie Medžių lajų tako komplekso, bet ir kitu lankomų parko objektų išlaikymo.
Medžių lajų tako komplekso darbo laikas: kasdien 10:00-19:00 val. (paskutiniai lankytojai ileidžiami 18:00 val.).
Lankytojai taip pat gali užsisakyti edukacinę programą „Anykšcių šilelis: miškas kitaip.
Medžių lajų tako koordinatės: 567021, 6150516 (LKS) arba 55.485095, 25.060364 (WGS) arba 55° 29' 6.34, 25° 3' 37.31 (WGS).
Daugiau informacijos: internetinis paštas g.stankevic@anyksciuparkas.lt, telefonas +370 381 50738, internetinė svetainė
Labanoro apžvalgos bokštas.
36 m aukščio bokštas pristatomas kaip aukščiausias apžvalgos bokštas Lietuvoje. Šalia bokšto įrengti suoliukai, dviračių stovai, informacinis stendas.
Kontaktai: netoli Mindūnų kempingo. GPS: 599252, 6121575 (LKS) arba 55.219713, 25.559873 (WGS) arba 55° 13' 10.97„ 25° 33' 35.54“ (WGS).
Ties krašto kelių Molėtai – Kaltanėnai – Ignalina ir muziejaus gatvės sankryža. Mindūnuose, Moletų rajone pastatyti du kelio ženklai su krypties rodykle į lankytiną vietą“.
The Treetop Walking Path.
The treetop walking path which is going through Anykšciai wood is the only such path in the Baltic countries and even in the Eastern Europe. Path begins near the Puntukas stone, where visitors will have to climb on the hill, the treetop walking path will slowly rise from the ground to the high of 21 metres on the tree canopy. The path curves 300m through treetops and lead to 35m high viewing tower.
Visiting path is free, but you can buy a visitor's ticket for 1 euro/person and support The Treetop Walking Path and other park objects.
Working hours: every day 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last visitors are open to visit the park at 6:00 pm.
There is possibility to reservate educational program around the park.
The Treetop Walking Path coordinates: 567014, 6150531 (LKS) or 55.485234, 25.06026 (WGS) or 55° 29' 6.84, 25° 3' 36.94 (WGS).
More information and contacts: email g.stankevic@anyksciuparkas.lt, phone number +370 381 50738, official website
Labanoras observation tower.
Biggest observation tower built in Lithuania, which height is 36 metres. There is benches, bike racks, an information stand close to the tower.
Coordinates: next to Mindunai camping area. GPS: 599252, 6121575 (LKS) or 55.219713, 25.559873 (WGS) or 55° 13' 10.97„ 25° 33' 35.54“ (WGS).
You can find this observation tower driving on Moletai – Kaltanenai – Ignalina and museum street crossroad. in Mindunai, Moletai district there is two road signs, with arrows to the tower.
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