Aukštaitijos nacionalinio parko lankytojų centras

About the museum

Aukštaitija National Park is Lithuania's oldest national park, established in 1974 to protect the unique ecosystem of the upper Žeimena river at the junction of three landscape areas. The park covers about 40,574 ha; water takes up 15.5% of the area and forests about 69%. The abundance of lakes shaped the distinctive cultural traditions of the people who lived here.

The visitor centre is in the village of Palūšė, in the building of the park administration. Its main exhibition theme is “Lake People”: it presents old and modern fishing methods, the floating of sielius and the swimming of cows.

Highlights

• Exhibition “Lake People”
• Old and modern fishing methods
• History of floating sielius and cows
• Information about routes through the park

Permanent exhibition

• Ežerų žmonės – The exhibition tells of old and modern fishing methods, the floating of sielius and cows, and the culture of the park's lake region.

Operated by

Aukštaitijos nacionalinio parko ir Labanoro regioninio parko direkcija

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Self-guided visits to the exhibition are free of charge; the protected area can be supported by buying a voluntary visitor ticket (from €1 per person).

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The exhibition is aimed at visitors of all ages; children can try out a fish-catching game.

Getting there & parking

The visitor centre is in Palūšė village, in the building of the administration of Aukštaitija National Park and Labanoras Regional Park (Lūšių g. 16).

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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