Planning a trip to Anykščiai? Here are some fantastic ideas on things to do in Anykščiai that will make your trip unforgettable!
Lovely Anykščiai 60 km southeast of Panevėžys, sits on the confluence of the Šentoji and Anykšta Rivers. Going eastward are 76 lakes, the largest of which – Lake Rubikiai (9.68 sq km and 16 m deep) – is freckled with 16 islands. Whether you need family-friendly fun or grown-up entertainment, Anykščiai will not disappoint you.
- The Treetop Walking Path
Located in the Forest of Anykščiai, this fabulous nature trail culminates with an amazing 34 meter tree tower. Walking on a 300-meter pathway is like sailing over the green sea. Below you will find information centre and unique, interactive exposition. The Treetop Walking Path – for nature lovers who are feeling adventurous!
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, established in this 100 year-old station complex, reflects the history of Lithuanian Narrow Gauge Railway. In authentic station building here’s plenty of gorgeous things to be seen: rails, water pumping tower, stone-paved square and special equipments. The modern building located next to the old ones holds exhibits of the old-fashioned rolling-stock, such as the Skoda steam engine, railcars and various wagons. A special exposition dedicated to the period of Soviet regime deportations is displayed in a rail-carriage of that time.
The Museum also provides its visitors with an opportunity to go for a ride on a rail-bicycle or in a hand-powered rail car.
- The Alpine coaster
The alpine coaster is the only such entertainment in Lithuania which seduces you to slide down the hill and feel new, thrilling emotions. The Alpine coaster is open all year round, both: in summer and in winter. The track is 500 meters long with 5 turns, a springboard and a loop. Whether you are a coaster enthusiast or want a ride that is fun for the whole family, explore the best coaster, right here in Anykščiai!
- Labyrinth park
Labyrinth park – the unique entertainment destination park with numerous interactive activities and attractions. The main theme of the park is the labyrinths: The big labyrinth, The round labyrinth and The race labyrinths. Also there will be plenty of other things to do as well. Experience amazement as you navigate your way through life-size maze of mirrors and glass. Participate in a round of Mini-Golf or allow the children to drive a mini toy car. There is the shrub sculptures for nature lovers.
After exercising your mind and legs, a cafe is there to serve and relax you. Enjoy an original, interactive and fun day for all the family!
- “Dainuva” adventure valley
Dainuva Adventure Valley, established in the shelter of Anykščiai Pinewood, on the Šventoji riverside, invites everyone to the park of an active leisure and entertainment.
Easy and difficult climbing tracks from tree to tree. 6 tracks of various difficulty are established in up to 13-metre height, thus all visitors will be able to choose a track according to their physical abilities. You will feel the pleasure of flying at the Flight over Šventoji, the total length of which is more than 300 metres. There is a track for the little ones too, intended for children aged from 6 to 11. All visitors will be provided with professional climbing equipment and lessons of qualified instructors.
If you will still have any strength, you can try a 9 meters height climbing wall, and for the extreme ones there is a “Big Swing” swings from 13 meters height with a 2-3 meters free-fall.
- Horse museum
You can learn practically everything about horses here, from the roots of their existence to the structure of their bodies. Do you know how to determine the age of a horse? By looking at its teeth! The guide at the museum will kindly tell you this and other interesting facts. Here visitors can see agricultural horse-drawn equipment, transport collections from all over Lithuania, cavalry exhibitions, and a collection of wood-carvings.
In museum’s ethnographic homesteads educational programs “Daily bread” take place. There one can get acquainted with important symbol of ethnic culture – the way of bread, from rye seeding to the slice of bread. Each is given a unique opportunity to form and bake your own piece of bread in the rural furnace.
Experience the authenticity of the Horse museum!
