Viru Bog is a bog in Harju County, Estonia. The area of the bog is 235 ha. Thickness of peat layer is about 6 m. Viru bog study trail (3.5 km) 3.5 km is the length of the trail from one end to the other, the length of the circle is 6 km. The trail introduces the highland landscape and […]
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Lahemaa National Park is a park in northern Estonia, 70 kilometers east from the capital Tallinn. The Gulf of Finland is to the north of the park and the Tallinn-Narva highway (E20) is to the south. Its area covers 747 km2 (including 274.9 km2 of sea). It was the first area to be designated a national park of the former Soviet Union. It is the largest park in […]
The Estonian National Museum (Estonian: Eesti Rahva Muuseum) founded 1909 in Tartu is a museum devoted to folklorist Jakob Hurt‘s heritage, to Estonian ethnography and folk art. The first items for the museum were originally collected in the latter part of the 19th century. The museum tracks the history, life and traditions of the Estonian people, presents the culture and history of other Finno-Ugric peoples, and the minorities […]
The history of Mooste Manor (German: Moisekatz) dates back to the 16th century, when King Stefan Batory of Poland forested the manor area to Võnnu County Judge Wilhelm Sturtz. The manor passed through many owners. In 1810 it was acquired by the von Nolckens, who left the place for about a hundred years and thanks to whom […]
Tehvandi Sports Center is a suitable place for training and competitions, as well as for active and sporty holidays.Training sessions are open daily maintained Payable sports facilities: 6,2 km rullsuusarada, K90 ski jumping hill, the stadium and Ansomäe biathloni shooting, basketball and volleyball foreign court Tehvandi garage of the building near the gym Tehvandi garage in […]
The monument to soldiers who fell in the War of Independence stands on a hill in front of Otepää Maarja Church and it is remarkable because it was hidden underground for 30 years. The monument was reopened in 1989 after renovation. The top part of the monument bears the words HONOUR THE FALLEN and a […]
Otepää Adventure Park has 6 different adventure trails located in the woods, at the top of the trees. Climbing starts from the easiest and lowest track. With each subsequent track you move higher and the obstacles get harder and harder. The tracks end on the ground, allowing you to decide if you have the courage, courage and will […]
The limestone museum is a suitable place for both schoolchildren and students to gain additional knowledge. Those interested can study and process limestone samples themselves and determine the fossils. Relevant information is shared by guides who introduce the exposition and the cultural and historical sites of Porkuni.
The trail starts at RMK Kilingi-Nõmme forest house and forest class, where there is also a trail map on the stand. The trail has several stairs and boardwalk sections, at the end there is a barbecue house. The trail is a forestry study trail designed by Hendrik Relve. In the underground nature class, hikers can rest their feet […]
Karksi-Nuia Cultural Center is wheelchair accessible. The building has a disabled toilet, the key to which can be requested from the house employee.
Karula National Park is national park in southern Estonia. It was established in 1979 as a protected area and in 1993 became a national park. It is the smallest national park in Estonia. Karula National Park is characterised by its hilly topography, its many lakes, the great biodiversity and traditional cultural landscape. The flora of the national park is rich, and includes […]
Elistvere Animal Park (Estonian: Elistvere loomapark) is a zoological park in Tartu County, Estonia. It specialises in the native fauna of Estonia and is operated by the State Forest Management Centre. The park was founded in 1997 and aims to display animals and birds in as natural conditions as possible. It also aims to provide educational facilities and activities, and create a sanctuary for […]
RESTAURANT Ankur Restaurant has been operating since 2009. Many people also remember it as Ankur Canteen-Restaurant and Beer Bar, which operated from 1956-1992. In the cozy restaurant we offer home-made dishes, which we always use domestic ingredients whenever possible. Our customers appreciate the local Peipsi fish on offer. The restaurant seats up to 100 people. We offer […]
Monument of Lihula is the colloquial name of a monument commemorating the Estonians who fought for Estonia against the Soviet Union in World War II, located in a privately owned museum in Lagedi, Estonia. The monument has been controversial due to, in part, its dedication to those who served in the German Wehrmacht and particularly in the Waffen-SS. The monument has moved twice before ending up […]
Matsalu National Park (previously Matsalu Nature Reserve, Estonian: Matsalu rahvuspark, often just Matsalu) is a nature reserve and national park situated in Lääne County, Estonia. Matsalu National Park spans an area of 486.1 km2 (187.7 sq mi), comprising Matsalu Bay, the Kasari River delta, the village of Matsalu and surrounding areas. Matsalu Bay is one of the most important wetland bird areas in Europe, due to its prime position on the East Atlantic Flyway. Large numbers […]
Water and sauna center The wavy pools and color scheme create a close-to-nature and cozy atmosphere where you can forget about everyday activities with family and friends.The views of the nature from the water park’s pools help to relax on cold and rainy days.Here you can get the well-being that comes with health and a […]
Raadi Manor (German: Ratshof) was in the area known as Raadi-Kruusamäe, on the outskirts of Tartu in Estonia. The manor and Raadi Manor Park were the home to the Liphart noble family who were significant art collectors. The family moved away and the buildings housed the Estonian National Museum until the manor was destroyed during the Second World War. Part of the grounds became Raadi Airfield which […]
Mereoja is a new and moderncamping site with a sea view This is a completely new and up-to-date vacation center located on the Kõrkküla section of the Tallinn-Narva highway, which has the most beautiful view. Special recreation sites have been created for caravans, campers and tents. Camping houses and glampings accommodate four people and are located in a sun-exposed area. In addition […]
Kuressaare Castle (Estonian: Kuressaare linnus; German: Schloss Arensburg), also Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, (Estonian: Kuressaare piiskopilinnus), is a castle in Kuressaare on Saaremaa island, in western Estonia. Architecture Kuressaare castle is considered one of the best preserved medieval fortifications in Estonia. The castle is late Gothic in style and characterised by a simplicity of form. The central, so-called convent building, is a square building around a central courtyard. The so-called […]
History of the town of Silute starts from the settlement Silokarcema (eng. The Forest inn; germ. Heydekrug), which was mentioned in the written sources on the 22ndof February in 1511. Silute was created from three settlements: Silokarcema, Zibai and Verdaine. They were connected in the first half of the 20th century, but the township rights Silute received only in 1941. During 16th century, settlement Silokarcema became famous for its […]
Lake Peipus is the largest trans-boundary lake in Europe, lying on the border between Estonia and Russia. The lake is the fifth-largest in Europe after Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega (in Russia north of Saint Petersburg), Lake Vänern (in Sweden), and Lake Saimaa (in Finland). The lake is a remnant of water regularly collecting at the foot of large, perennial arctic ice sheets during recent ice ages. It covers 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq mi), and has an […]
Alatskivi Castle is a Neo-Gothic castle in Alatskivi, Estonia. Dating to the 17th century, it is situated in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County. It was rebuilt in the late 19th century by Baron Arved von Nolcken, modeled on the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland. A renovation occurred between 2005 and 2011. Five rooms on the first floor house the Eduard Tubin museum, which documents his accomplishments as a […]
TURIZMAS Biudžetinė įstaiga Plungės turizmo informacijos centrasS. Dariaus ir S. Girėno g. 27, LT-90121 PlungėTel. +370 640 53644El.p. turizmas@plunge.ltDaugiau informacijos rasite www.visitplunge.lt Darbo laikas:pirmadieniais – ketvirtadieniais 8:00 – 17:00,penktadieniais 8:00 – 15:45.Pietų pertrauka 12.00 – 12.45.
Ukmergė district municipality Administrative centre – Ukmergė Area – 1395 km² (29 % of the territory is covered by forests, 55% by agricultural land).The territory of Ukmergė town is 20.45 km².Elderships: Deltuva, Lyduokiai, Pabaiskas, Pivonija, Siesikai, Šešuoliai, Taujėnai, Ukmergė town, Vepriai, Vidiškės, Želva, Žemaitkiemis.Population: according to the preliminary data of the Lithuanian Bureau of Statistics, 33,471 people lived […]
History of Tauragė region The first truly traceable inhabitants of the country were reindeer hunters who roamed here 12,000 years ago. This is evidenced by the horns found deep in the earth in Bataki. Examined under microscopes and dated by the radiocarbon method, they are the oldest evidence of human activity in the Taurage region. […]
Places of interest City Symbol Facing the building of Visaginas Municipality Administration, on a high stela stands the bird rising to the floating clouds with its wings widely-spread – the first symbol of the city. Visaginas is a satellite of one of the most powerful power plants in the world, thus, the crane depicted in […]
WHAT TO DO? Samogitian Carillon The first small 23-bell Samogitian carillon in the territory of present-day Samogitia was cast in the famous European and world-famous Dutch bell-casting plant “ROYAL EIJSBOUTS” for the final 600m of Samogitian baptism. to commemorate the jubilee year (2013-2017). 1417m. for the only time in the world history of the Catholic […]
Meras ValentinasTamulisKėdainių rajono savivaldybės meras J. Basanavičiaus g. 36, LT-57288 Kėdainiai;202 kab., tel. (8 347) 69 500,el. paštas meras@kedainiai.lt, valentinas.tamulis@kedainiai.lt
The Municipality’s reception desk Working hours:Monday 8am-5pmTuesday 8am-6pmWednesday 8am-6pmThursday 8am-5pmFriday 8am-3.45pmLunch break 12-12.45pm The General and Personnel Department’s senior specialist Stanislava Martusevičiūtė (tel. (8 389) 64041 , e-mail stanislava.martuseviciute@utena.lt) and specialist Genovaitė Vegėlienė (tel. (8 389) 64041, e-mail agne.salvinskiene@utena.lt) work at the reception desk.The mayor of the Utena district, Alvydas Katinas, receives residents regarding their questions and […]
Jonava was officially established as a city in the 18th century during the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1750 first wooden church has been built in Jonava. In 1778 beer brewery was operating in the town. Around 1812 Napoleon and his army invaded the town and its surrounding villages. In 1923 Jonava officially recognised […]
Marijampole, the seventh town in Lithuania, according to size, has been the regional center since 1994. The city covers an area equal to 2050,7 hectares. The sesupe river divides the city into two parts connected by 6 bridges. The number of inhabitants in Marijampole total 48,7 Thousand. Marijampole is easily accessible to the rest of […]
Alytus surroundings were settled by first inhabitants in the first centuries after Christ. This is evidenced by the Bakšiai settlement dated back to the III th –IV th centuries, Radžiūnai Mound with settlement dated back to the III th –V th centuries and Alytus Mound with settlement, dated back to the VII th–XI th centuries. […]
Panevėžys, the capital of Aukštaitija Ethnographic Region, has been the fifth largest city in Lithuania for more than a century. It occupies 50 square kilometers with 100 000 thousand inhabitants, the majority of whom (96 per cent) are Lithuanians. The rest are Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Byelorussian, Jewish people. Panevėžys is situated in the middle of Lithuania; […]
Šiauliai – Šiaurės Lietuvos miestas. Šiauliai dar vadinamas Saulės miestu. Savo metus Šiauliai skaičiuoja nuo Saulės mūšio, kuris vyko 1236 m. rugsėjo 22 d. Gyventojai: remiantis išankstiniais Lietuvos statistikos departamento duomenimis, 2019 m. pradžioje Šiaulių m. savivaldybėje gyveno 100,693 tūkst. gyventojų. Registruotas darbo neturinčių gyventojų skaičius 2019 m. liepos mėn. – 3508 gyventojai. Bedarbių procentas […]