Dzuki National Park

Dzuki National Park is the largest and most protected national park, which is located in the south of Lithuania, in Dzukia - a historical region, and covers an area of 55,900 hectares. The uniqueness of this territory lies in the biological diversity of this park, in its originality of flora and fauna. There are 147 species of flora and fauna listed in the Red Book.

Dzuki National Park was founded in 1991 to preserve the region’s pine forests, natural landscape and villages. In the park there are many springs, small lakes, rich forests that occupy almost the entire territory of the park. A surprising impression is made by the unique and extraordinary villages of boron dzuks - Margenis, Zarvinos, Musteika, Juray, which are cultural monuments of the country and are famous for masters of black ceramics. There are also 10 architectural monuments in the park.

Each natural object of the park is unique in its kind and is known outside the area. From time immemorial, very thrifty and calm people lived on this territory, so the natural wealth of the local regions is well preserved. You can travel here at any time of the year. In summer, the trip can be organized on kayaks and bicycles, and in autumn there are many mushroom pickers in the park. Dzuki National Park is a member of the Association of Baltic National Parks and the Federation of European National Parks.