Aukstait National Park

Aukstait National Park is located in the northeast of Lithuania, 100 km north of Vilnius. It is the oldest national park in Lithuania, founded in 1974. In 1991 it was renamed Aukstait National Park. The area of the park is more than 400 square kilometers, which corresponds to 1% of the entire territory of Lithuania.

The main attraction of the park is the high hill of Ladakalnis. It is considered not only a natural, but also a historical monument. Ladakalnis literally translates as an ice mountain, but the name of the hill is associated with the name of the great Slavic mother goddess Lada, revered by many peoples. In ancient times, rituals and rituals dedicated to the goddess were held on the top of this hill. From the ancient hill of Ladakalnis opens an amazing unusual lake - Baluoshas. On this huge lake there are seven islands, one of which has its own small lake. There are about 126 lakes in the national park. The Zheimyan River plays a significant role in the ecosystem of Aukstait Park. The expanses of Zheimyan are excellent living conditions for many birds of Lithuania. The park is home to birds and animals listed in the Red Book. In total, the park has 64 species of plants, 8 species of fungi and 48 species of birds listed in the Red Book.

On the territory of Aukstait National Park there are original Lithuanian villages, where you can see how windmills work, visit churches built of wood and the Museum of Ancient Beekeeping. The abundance of lakes and rivers of the park creates all conditions for active recreation on the water: rafting, swimming, fishing, hiking and cycling are chosen by guests of Aukstait National Park.