On the way to Juodkrante, you can stop for a walk along the educational dendrological trail and find several interesting objects in the dense forest.
On the way to Juodkrante, you can stop for a walk along the educational dendrological trail and find several interesting objects in the dense forest.
At the very end of the Lithuanian part of the Curonian Spit, beyond Nida, the dunes of Parnidis are located. This is a lovely spot to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. There is also a sundial and a trail to the “Valley of Death” with marvelous coastal views.
The highest flashing sand dunes in Europe are located on a narrow Curonian spit, between a Pervalka and a Juodkrante, and reach a height of 60 meters. Four villages and two cemeteries rest under the dunes.
Neringa is a resort town on the Lithuanian side of the Curonian Spit stretching for 50 km along the sea. It consists of four villages: Juodkrante, Pervalka, Preila and Nida. You should definitely come here to have a relaxing holiday, stroll along huge dunes and behold stunning views.
Preila, or Artist Dune, embraces a trail and an observation deck, which used to be a favourite spot among artists in Soviet times.
Being the last village on the Lithuanian side, just 4 km from the border with Russia, Nida is very cozy spot with well-kept wooden houses and lovely coastal views.
Juodkrante is the second largest settlement in Neringa, on the Curonian Spit in Lithuania. The population is about 900 people; the length of the village is only two kilometers.
These sandy hills with a bit of green specks at the Lithuanian side of the Curonian Spit reach 60 m in height, which equals to a 20-storey building.