Druskininkai is famous for its SPA hotels, mineral waters and fresh forest air. We have compiled a route around the city of Druskininkai and worth-seeing spots in the neighbourhood.
The City Museum of Druskininkai is located on the shores of Lake Druskonis, in the very center of the city. The villa hosting the city museum is a true visiting card of the resort. The museum displays a consistent presentation of the history of the city as well as various iconographic and archival materials about Druskininkai.
Address: M. K. Čiurlionio g. 59, Druskininkai
More details: druskininkumuziejus.lt
One of the most famous fountains in Lithuania is located in the park near the central city hospital. In summer, vibrant shows are held here to the tunes selected by tourists.
Address: Vilniaus al. 7, Druskininkai
Dineika wellness park is a great place for a relaxing walk, rest with children or spa treatments: swimming in the river cascades, heel massage in the acupressure pool, baths and ionotherapy.
The entrance to the park is free except for extra services.
Address: Sausoji g. 1, Druskininkai
More details: druskininkai.lt
This indoor ski slope opened in 2011, making it one of the largest indoor ski slopes in the world with the length of 460m, the width of 50m and the height of 65 to 150m.
More details: snowarena.lt
The cable car operates all year round, taking visitors from the Druskininkai water park to the other bank of the Nemunas to the Snow Arena winter amusement park in 7.5 minutes.
More details: lynukelias.lt
The world of water entertainment and recreation in Druskininkai with an area of 30,000 sq.m features 6 slides, a pool section, a children’s playground and a recreation area with 20 saunas.
Address: Vilniaus al. 13, Druskininkai
More details: akvapark.lt
The park displays unique wooden sculptures by the woodcarver Antanas Česnulis. One of the main exhibits is a windmill with an exposition reflecting the traditions of Lithuanian folk art.
Address: cesnuliusodyba.lt
More details: A. Česnulio skulptūrų parkas
This is a very curious park-museum with Soviet monuments located in the thicket of the woods.
Location: Grūto Parkas
Merkinė Pyramid is a spiritual place that attracts tourists thanks to an unusual glass dome with enchanting acoustics inside.
Location: Merkinės Piramidė
Merkinė observation tower of a unique shape with several platforms is located at the confluence of two rivers, Neman and Merkis.
Location: Merkinė observation tower
We recommend planning at least 2 days to complete the route; with a visit to the water park and snow arena – 3 to 4 days.
Material prepared by Juliana Iljina (Facebook: Places to travel in Baltic States; Instagram: jusjka)
