Things to see and do Aukštaitija

The particularity of this park lies in the numerous holes, a phenomenon of corrosion of the limestone that appears when the water erodes the gypsum layers. These landslides create chasms and underground cavities that abound in pagan legends. Today there are 9 000. The most visited is the "cow's cave" (Karvės ola) consisting of five caves and underground lakes, which attract speleologists. It is located in Karajimiškis, 2 km from Biržai. Many other holes can be seen along the road of Mantagailiškis, near Padaičiai, Užubaliai and Kirkilai. The Regional Park was established in 1992 to preserve these geological formations.

The Panevėžys region is known for its flax production. So it is the area of the mills. The museum recounts the process of manufacturing flax in a 125-year-old mill. It is advisable to call before travelling.

The tourist office is staffed by director Rasa Jasinevičienė, accountant Sonata Kraujelienė, cashier-manager Aušra Bikelienė and director Ugnė Šinkūnaitė.

In the country's largest regional park, forest covers 80% of the territory, and lakes 14%. It includes the districts of Moletai, Svenčionys and Utena. It houses many pagan sites, wooden churches and the very famous astronomical observatory. The park is ideal for fishing, berries and mushrooms (in season), walking and kayaking, especially on the Lakaja River to the south of the park. Please contact the park office for the rental of the equipment.

3 km north of Utena, on the shores of Lake Kloviniai, there are wooden sculptures representing the ritual of marriage.

Ladakalnis Hill, between the lakes Ūkojas and Linkmenas, not far from the village of Ginučiai, is 175 metres high and offers a sublime panorama on seven lakes in the heart of the ancient tree forest. The view is incredible. This hill is known for being the place of sacrifice for Lada, the goddess who gave birth to the Earth.

A 3,5 km botanical road is located around Lūšiai Lake, between the villages of Palūšė and Meironys, to discover more than 150 plant species.