Nature

Top nature places in Panevėžys

A green city crossed by the Nevėžis – parks, a lagoon and the old river bed.

Panevėžys is crossed and surrounded by water, so you are never far from a green spot. These are the best places in the city – and a few in the region when you want real forest.

Nature

In the city

01

“Ekranas” Lagoon coast

A 4 km lagoon shore for walks and picnics, pedalos, paddle boards and water skis, dog parks and a playground.

J. Biliūno g.

02

Senvagė (old river bed)

An oasis of peace in the very centre. Walk to the little island, feed the birds and, in the warm season, watch the light and music fountain show in the evening.

Unique: A light-and-music fountain show with no equivalent in the Baltic states.

Elektros g.

03

Skaistakalnis Park

The oldest park in Panevėžys, a sacred place since pagan times. A pagan stone with a hollow still lies in the Nevėžis river.

J. Biliūno g.

04

Culture and Recreation Park

The largest park in the city along the Nevėžis: playgrounds, bike paths, an 18-hole disc golf course, observation decks and rest zones.

Parko g.

05

Kniaudiškės Park

A playful park built on the tale “Eglė, the Queen of Serpents” – walk the route and solve tasks from the story.

Žygeivių g.

06

Marion Garden

Once the Marian monks’ greenhouses, now a renovated park for walks, basketball, events and children’s games.

A. Jakšto g.

07

The Key Tree

An ash tree hung with thousands of keys – it started with a box of 70 keys found underground. Newlyweds and truth-seekers leave their own key here.

Unique: Thousands of keys on one ash tree – struck by lightning four times.

Birutės g. 5

08

Nature School of Panevėžys

A unique two-storey wooden villa with a tower, a mini-zoo of 50+ species and a talking raven.

Unique: The only two-storey wooden school building with a mezzanine and tower in Lithuania.

Smėlynės g. 171

Nature

Nature in the region

09

Pašiliai bison paddock

See Europe’s largest animal, the bison. Lithuania’s bison revival began here in 1969. Viewing platform. Tel. +370 615 17 701.

Unique: Where the revival of the bison in Lithuania began, in 1969.

Girelės vs., Krekenava

10

Girinis educational trail

A 0.5 km forest trail with five stations, a hut and an observation tower over the Linkava valley. Fallow deer and mouflons nearby.

Krekenava forestry

11

Nevėžis River Valley trail

A 1.6 km nature trail along an old river bed with a 6 m tower, in Krekenava Regional Park.

Gringalių k.

12

Trail of Senses

A slow 0.5 km trail with 12 stops for hearing, sight and touch above the Nevėžis valley.

Dobrovolės k. 2, Krekenava

13

Krekenava observation tower

A 30 m tower over the winding Nevėžis and its maze of old river beds.

Dobrovolės k. 2, Krekenava

14

Rapolas stone

A huge glacial boulder, 14.5 m around – a protected natural monument since 1964.

Unique: Called the “cousin of Puntukas” – a giant glacial boulder 14.5 m around.

Varnakalnio k.

15

Valley of Angels

Wooden guardian angels in the Nevėžis valley and a bench with ears to whisper your wishes to.

Tilto g., Miežiškių k.

16

Uliūnai ship

A real ship on a hill above a swimming lake, with a lighthouse and wooden sculptures.

Uliūnų k.

Explore it with a local guide

Artihost Explore organises guided tours and educational programmes in Panevėžys for groups of up to 10 people. Artihost guests get 30% off. Book 3–4 days in advance.

1 hour · €99+€9 per extra person
2 hours · €139+€13 per extra person
3 hours · €179+€17 per extra person

Stay in the heart of Panevėžys

Artihost is at Savanorių a. 12, in front of the bus station and 5 minutes from Laisvės Square. Beds from €14, free tea, a guest kitchen you can use, fast Wi-Fi and co-working.

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