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Anykščiai herbas 1440

Anykščiai

Literary town with the first treetop walking path in the Baltics (300 m, 21 m high), Puntukas Stone, and wine trail.

Anykščiai is Lithuania's literary region, birthplace of Antanas Baranauskas' poem "The Forest of Anykščiai". First mentioned in 1442. The most prominent 19th-century Lithuanian poets were born and created here. Today it's famous for its Treetop Walking Path – one of the longest in Europe.

Quick Facts

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pop. 10 000
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Founded 1440
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Area 17 km²
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Best Time to Visit May–October (autumn has most beautiful colors)
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Attractions 6

About

Anykščiai is a town made famous by Antanas Baranauskas's poem "The Forest of Anykščiai" (1858-1859). The Treetop Walking Path is the first of its kind in the Baltics and Eastern Europe: a 300 m path rises to 21 m height, with an observation tower reaching 34 m (with elevator for disabled). Won UN World Tourism Organization prize in 2016. Puntukas Stone is the second-largest in Lithuania (265 tons, 7 x 6 m), with Darius and Girėnas bas-reliefs. Anykščiai is Lithuania's wine capital: several local wine and cider producers operate here.

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Tips

  • Puntukas Stone – second largest in Lithuania, with Darius and Girėnas portraits
  • Observation tower has elevator for disabled, great view of the forest
  • Narrow-gauge railway to Rubikiai – oldest operating line
  • Kalita Hill toboggan operates in summer too – 40 km/h speed!
  • Wine tastings – Anykščiai wine, cider, mead
  • Treetop path and Puntukas Stone – 5 km apart
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Getting Around

  • Compact town
  • Narrow-gauge railway from Panevėžys
  • Bicycles – many forest paths

Attractions

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Attractions

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Treetop Walking Path

First of its kind in the Baltics and Eastern Europe. 300 m path rises to 21 m height, observation tower reaches 34 m (wi…

⏱ 60 min 💰 Adults €12, children €8 Nature & Parks
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Puntukas Stone

Second-largest stone in Lithuania (265 tons, 7 x 6 m). Features bas-reliefs of pilots Darius and Girėnas – one of Lithua…

⏱ 20 min 💰 Free Nature & Parks
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Anykščiai Wine Trail

Anykščiai is Lithuania's wine capital. Several local wine and cider producers offer tastings. Try berry and fruit wines!…

⏱ 90 min 💰 Tasting from €10 Food & Drinks
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A. Baranauskas Cottage

Birthplace of poet Antanas Baranauskas, where the famous poem "The Forest of Anykščiai" was written (1858-1859). Authent…

⏱ 30 min 💰 Adults €3, students €1.50 Museums & Galleries
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Horse Museum

The only museum of its kind in Lithuania and the Baltic States, dedicated to the history of the horse and its role in Li…

⏱ 60 min 💰 Adults €2, students €1 Museums & Galleries
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Sacral Art Center

Religious art center in St. Matthew's Church with sacred art exhibitions, liturgical vestments, sacred vessels, and othe…

⏱ 60 min 💰 Adults €2, students €1 Museums & Galleries

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Medžių lajų takas

apžvalgos bokštas

Pirmas medžių lajų takas Baltijos šalyse – 300 m, 21 m aukštyje.

Puntuko akmuo

gamtos paminklas

Antras pagal dydį akmuo Lietuvoje (265 tonos) su Dariaus ir Girėno bareljefais.

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Miško pažinimo takas

Natūraliai susiformavęs miško takas nuvilnija iš Troškūnų girininkijos kiemo. Ištisą kilometrą eidami miško taku pamatysite beveik 400 metų amžiaus galiūną ąžuolą ir senolį uosį, 120 metų pušį, kuri užaugo net 28 metrus aukščio.

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Kavarsko tufų šaltinis

15.3 km

Saugomas gamtos paveldo objektas nuo 1985 m., dar vadinamas Šv. Jono Krikštytojo ar Kregūdės šaltiniu. Šaltinis išteka sufoziniame cirke Šventosios upės slėnio dešiniojo šlaito viršutinėje dalyje. Nuo seno tikima suakmenėjusių klinčių šaltinio vandens gydomąja galia – manoma, kad jis suteikia energijos, stiprybės ir gydo žaizdas. Ši versmė vaizduojama Kavarsko herbe.

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Molėtai

Lake-rich Aukštaitija region with Molėtai Astronomical Observatory and Ethnocosmology Museum – largest in the Baltics.

38.8 km

Panevėžys

Theatre and culture city by the Nevėžis river with Europe's only traveling Puppet Wagon Theatre and the new Stasys Museum.

52.6 km

Ignalina

Gateway to Aukštaitija National Park – oldest in Lithuania. 126 lakes, wooden churches, beekeeping traditions.

70.1 km
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