Northern Europe
Lithuania
The top 5 natural landmarks of Lithuania — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
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CoastsCuronian Spit
Western Lithuania
The Curonian Spit, sometimes called Courish Split (Lithuanian: Kuršių nerija; Russian: Ку́ршская коса́ / Kurshskaya kosa, German: Kurische Nehrung), is a 98-kilometre-long (61 mi), thin, curved sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
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A 98 km sand-dune peninsula of towering 'drifting' dunes.
LakesAukštaitija
Northeastern Lithuania
Aukštaitija National Park is a national park in north-eastern Lithuania, about 100 km north of Vilnius. Established in 1974, it is the oldest of the five national parks in Lithuania. It was initially named Lithuanian SSR National Park to emphasize that it was the first such park in the republic.
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A pine-forest park scattered with over a hundred glacial lakes.
ForestsDzukija Forest
Southern Lithuania
Dzukija National Park protects ancient pine forests where locals still gather wild mushrooms and berries.
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Dzukija National Park protects ancient pine forests where locals still gather wild mushrooms and berries.
LakesŽemaitija
Western Lithuania
Samogitia National Park or Žemaitija National Park is a national park in Lithuania. It is situated on the Samogitian Upland, 45 km from the Baltic Sea. Lakes cover more than 7% of its territory.
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Rolling forests around the deep, mysterious Lake Plateliai.
WetlandsVentė Cape
Šilutė
A marshy cape on the Curonian Lagoon, a major bird migration hub.
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A marshy cape on the Curonian Lagoon, a major bird migration hub.