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Discover Lithuanian countryside: Anykščiai tour

Travels in Lithuania are unique in that you can enjoy both the advantages of cities and exclusive scenery of nature, crystal-clear lakes and dense forests. Private tours to Anykščiai organised by Discover Lithuania will take you away from the cacophony of the city and will open the door to one of the most beautiful resort town in Lithuania which is known for its green forests, variety of cultural events and historical heritage. It is an excellent place for those who look for relaxation and harmony.

Anykščiai was first mentioned in written sources in 1422. Most Lithuanians agree that there is no other region in Lithuania like Anykščiai and its surroundings. It attracts tourists because of a wide choice of sightseeing sites, museums and natural monuments. Anykščiai is famous for three prominent Lithuanian writers, namely, Antantas Baranauskas, Antanas Vienuolis and Jonas Biliūnas.

Private tours in Lithuania offer an exceptional opportunity to discover the picturesque surroundings of Anykščiai with one of the most visited and notable landmark – the Puntukas stone which is 6.9 metres long, 5.7 metres high and 6.7 metres wide. The stone was used to commemorate the flight of the Lithuanian-American pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Girėnas over the Atlantic ocean; therefore, you can see their portraits engraved in the stone. Travellers are fascinated by pinewoods and hills of Anykščiai region, also its narrow-gauge railway, the river Šventoji and museums.

Visit Anykščiai: must–sees

  • Narrow-gauge railway museum/ the narrow-gauge railway of Aukštaitija (Highlands)

This restored complex of Anykščiai railway station which is 100 years old now serves as a museum of narrow-gauge railway, long vanished in Europe. Buildings of the restored centenary station, railings, water tower, and stone paved square – all these objects serve as a monument of the 20th century engineering history. In the authentic building of the station, you can see communication and signalling items, unique devices, locomotive Gegutė (cuckoo), produced by company Skoda. Visitors can also take a ride on a three-wheeled hand car.

  • Horse museum

In the famous horse museum, you will find out the most interesting facts in relation to horses (e.g., did you know how to estimate a horse’s age?). The museum displays numerous agricultural implements and vehicles, exhibits of wood carvings, various crafts are presented (weaving, pottery, bread baking, smithery, etc.). Tourists are also invited to take a ride on a horse or in a horse-drawn carriage.

  • Treetop walking path

The treetop walking path established in the famous pinewood of Anykščiai is the first path of this type in the Baltic countries and in the region of Eastern Europe. Here you can take a walk on the level of treetops. This path is 300 metres long and reaches the height of up to 21 metres. At the end of the path, you will find an observation tower which is 34 metres in height. You will enjoy the view of the pinewood glorified by Antanas Baranauskas, the meanders of the Šventoji river and the highest towers in Lithuania of St. Matthew’s Church.

  • St. Matthew Church

The centenarian neo-Gothic redbrick church of Saint Matthew is the highest church in Lithuania. Its towers reach the height of 79 metres and attract tourists. The observation tower of St. Matthew Church is established in the height of 33 metres, in the right tower of the church. Having climbed 186 steps, visitors will enjoy the wonderful landscape of Anykščiai surroundings and will learn some historical facts about the church and its origin.

Visit Anykščiai with Discover Lithuania

Do you want to spend more time in Anykščiai? Wonderful! Private tours to Anykščiai adapt to your needs! If you like extreme entertainments, you must try the Alpine coaster ride on Kalita’s hill.  The unique sleigh ride trail (which is 500 metres long) is open all year round. If you appreciate the gifts of nature, choose the eco-friendly barefoot trail across the Anykščiai pinewood. Here you will have sensuous experience of walking over different textures of ground like cones, small stones and sand as well as swamp! Anykščiai has a number of cafes, hotels, wellness and medical centres with mineral water swimming pools, saunas and relaxing massages and other treatments.

Visit Anykščiai on one-day trip or choose multi day tours in Lithuania (during which you will visit Dzūkija famous for its magnificent nature, the picturesque Trakai, Lithuanian coast and the main Lithuanian cities). The team of Discover Lithuania is ready to provide you with all necessary information, to offer carefully arranged tours and entertainments suitable for all family members. Discover Anykščiai!

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