Lithuania holiday and things to do in Dzukija National Park around Druskininkai

Countryside holiday to Lithuanian nature - things to do in Dzūkija National Park by Druskininkai

There are tons of information on thing to in Lithuanian major cities or frequently travelled routes. Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Palanga and Druskininkai are the major Lithuanian sites for sightseeing and urbal attractions. 

But most of the stories would skip one important sight of Lithuania - Dzūkija National park with it's ancient villages lifestyle and nature attractions. Less travelled Lithuanian countryside routes could be a big surprise for kayaking, bicycling or trekking lovers.It's also a perfect choice for families planning their Lithuanian holiday with children. 

Dzūkija National Park in Southern Lithuania

Generally talking Dzūkija National Park is a thing not to miss while travelling in Baltics. It lies in the South of Lithuania next to famous SPA resort Druskininkai.There are two visitors centres of Dzukija National park which are located in Marcinkonys village and also in a small historical town of Merkinė. 

It's easy to reach Marcinkonys by the railroad from Vilnius while Merkinė has the only option of getting there by car or by bus on your way to or from  Druskininkai.

In the headquartersof Dzukija National Park  you can find a plenty of proposals, descriptions, maps and recommendations. It also serves as a gateway to Cepkeliai marsh - Lithuanian strict nature reserve. Admission ticket to this Lithuanian National Park cost 1 eur per person.

How to get to Dzukija National Park in Lithuania

There are not too many options regarding transportation to Dzūkija National Park yet. If you do not drive a car then bus or train are the only alternatives to get there. 

From Vilnius: at the railway station  take train to Marcinkonys. You will get directly to the heart of Dzūkija National Park. From Druskininkai: take a bus to Marcinkonys.

Sightseing tours to Cepkeliai strict nature reserve (swamp)  and Zackagiris trekking tour also starts at Dzūkija National Park visitors center in Marcinkonys.

What to do in Dzūkija National Park Lithuania and Druskininkai surroundings

• Start your Lithuanian holiday  with a canoeing tour on the rivers of Dzukija National Park. This way you can see untouched beauty of Lithuanian forests and visit nature sights. You will see old Lithuanian woden villages and ancient lifestyle of rural Lithuania. Depending on your canoeing skills you can choose from several otions of canoeing in Lithuanian rivers.

• Travellers with children or unskilled rowers should stick on Merkys river. Silent shallow stream of Merkys will be a perfect Lithuanian vacation attraction for the whole family. 

• Kayaking aternatives could be Ūla and Grūda rivers in Druskininkai surroundings.These are more curvy and fast current Lithuanian rivers.

• You can rent kayak in numerous countryside holiday lettings at Dzukija National Park. Lithuanian rural holiday addommodation owners can organize a whole attraction including canoe rentals, transportation, escort and safety equipment. Lithuanian vacations avaits for you!

• Take a bike ride in Lithuania nature. There are several bike routes going through Druskininkai pine forests and Lithuanian ethnographic villages, along lake shores and rivers banks of Dzukija N.P.

Hiking and bicycle map of Dzūkija National Park in Lithuania. The most beautiful hiking and cycling nature trails in Southern Lithuania.

• Try Lithuanian national cuisine dishes cooked in woodburning clay oven. That's  Lithuanian vacation attraction what you can get only in the countryside homestays. Tasting of freshly baked  dishes is the thing to do for  a whole family. You can even take a part into the meals preparation yourself.

Visit an old famous black pottery master Petras Pretkelis who still works in old-tradition way. He is located in forsts surrounded Zakavoliai village next to Merkine town.

• Visit a bee-keping museum in Musteika village and bee-keeping trail in the wild forests of Dzukija National Park. It's a 2 hours attraction for every age of Lithuanian holiday makers.You will get to know the ancient secrets of the beekeeping and learn a lot  forgotten tricks. 

• Southern Lithuania is famous for  wild mushrooms and berries. Mushroom hunting or wild berries picking with children could be a great idea for your Lithuanian holiday attractions by Druskininkai. 

• Owners of some rural holiday rentals can even suggest you to make a fresh mushroom soup on fire in the backyard of their countryside homestays. 

• Take a sightseing tour or visit famous Cepkeliai marsh - a strict Lithuanian nature reserve in the national park . Swamp is full of thousands species of birds, animals and plants.Cepkeliai reserve could be visited with a nature guide only. The main idea is to look for young  Dzukija National Park guides with the fire in their eyes. This way you can get a real Lithuanian nature attraction !

• Take a bath in a small forest lake or shallow river.Just alone with nature.Dzukija National Park in is full of nature sites and vivid places without crowds of tourists.

• Relax in Lithuanian wood burning sauna ( banya ) and explore SPA leisure. Just pamper your body  enjoying the views with the cup of herbs tea. Banya is a one of the must things to do in Lithuania . Explore the extreeme of Lithuanian vacations!

• Visit old wooden ethnographic villages. It's like returning back in time.For last hundreed years  life  did not change too much here. Thre are several Lithuanian sightseing trails running through  the oldest villages in Dzukija National Park. 

Accommodation in Lithuanian countyside - rural tourism homestays in Druskininkai nature

Video: family vacation in Lithuania. Things to do with kids in the surroundings of a cozy holiday villa "Dzūkijos uoga"

• Where to stay in Druskininkai surroundings ? If you  want to wake up from birds singing and  enjoy privacy , healthy enviroment and vivid views  - then Lithuanian countryside vacation rentals and  rural homestays are the best possible  option.

• Depending on the thickness of your wallet, you can choose from very simple country houses to top-class Lithuanian holiday accommodation in stylish country villas.

• The open-minded owners of such Lithuanian rural tourism villas  would be happy to serve an ecological breakfast and lead you to the most exiting wild nature attractions afterwards! Go rural- do Lithuanian countryside with a style!You will surely have a wonderful Lithuanian holiday story to tell!

Vacation villa "Dzūkijos uoga"  in Lithuania - Dzūkija N.P. by Druskininkai. Contacts and prices >>