Gražutė Regional Park

Gražutė Regional Park, spanning nearly 320 square kilometers in northeastern Lithuania, was established in 1992 to protect its exceptionally water-rich and heavily forested landscape. Strongly shaped by the last Ice Age, the region has over 70 lakes, the largest natural one being Lake Luodis, known for its remarkably clear water. However, the true centerpiece of the park is the Antalieptė Reservoir, Lithuania's third-largest artificial water body. With its labyrinth of countless islands, narrow peninsulas, and deep bays, it strongly resembles a Scandinavian fjord. These pristine, often inaccessible waters, surrounded by dense coniferous forests, provide a first-rate habitat for the Eurasian beaver, which actively shapes the landscape with its extensive dam-building. The park also serves as a crucial refuge for rare avian predators such as the osprey and the white-tailed eagle, alongside various heron species. Traversing the extensive network of hiking trails, visitors can discover an exceptionally rich flora, including numerous medicinal herbs and protected forest orchids.

Nearby cities

Panevėžys

Panevėžys is located on the banks of the Nevėžis river and is the fifth largest city in Lithuania.

Jonava

Jonava is a city in central Lithuania known for its chemical industry.

Utena

Utena is an industrial city in eastern Lithuania and one of the oldest settlements in the country.

Kėdainiai Old Town

Kėdainiai was a major Reformation center in the 17th century.

Kėdainiai

Kėdainiai is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania and possesses a well-preserved old town.

Ukmergė

Ukmergė is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania and is located on the Šventoji River.

Ukmergė area

The rural area around Ukmergė offers a varied landscape with many historical manors.

Visaginas

Visaginas is the youngest city in Lithuania, originally built for the workers of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.

Biržai

Biržai is located in northern Lithuania by Lake Širvėna.

Elektrėnai

Elektrėnai is a modern city founded during the Soviet era as a residence for the workers of the local power plant.

Rokiškis

Rokiškis is known for its magnificent manor house and traditional cheese production.

Grigiškės

Grigiškės is an industrial city west of Vilnius on the Voke River.

Anykščiai

Anykščiai is known as the literary capital of Lithuania and is located on the Šventoji River.

Lentvaris

Lentvaris is an industrial city near Vilnius and Trakai.

Trakų Vokė

Trakų Vokė is located in the suburban area of Vilnius.

History & landmarks

Vilnius Old Town

Vilnius Old Town is one of the largest surviving medieval town centers in Northern Europe.

Vilnius Town Hall

A Neoclassical landmark in the heart of the Old Town, designed by Laurynas Gucevičius.