Dzukija - For Visitors

For Visitors

Visitors Centre in Marcinkonys

One of the largest Lithuanian villages, Marcinkonys has the Visitors centre, dedicated promoters of natural as well as cultural sights of the region. In addition to the exhibitions on the history and the flora and fauna, the Centre provides visitors with useful information regarding the sights of the National Park, as well as accommodation, and tourist activities in the area. Other points of interest in the village include the ethnographical museum and the wooden church of St. Apostles Simon and Juda Teddeus.

Miškininkų str. 61, Marcinkonys, LT-65303 Varėna district, mobile phone +370 672 46388

E-mail: info@dzukijosparkas.lt

Coordinates:

526078, 5991639 (LKS)

54.061529, 24.398346 (WGS)

54° 3' 41.51", 24° 23' 54.04" (WGS)

Visitors Centre in Merkinė

Located in Merkine, a small town with a long and rich history, the Centre provides visitors with information about the National Park, local accommodation and fun activities in the area. When visiting, do not miss the breathtaking view from the Merkine castle hill out onto the confluence of the Nemunas and the Merkys rivers. The valley of the Merkys river is not only one of the most picturesque landscapes in South Lithuania but also harbours some very special flora and unique insects worth finding while roaming the land.

Vilniaus str. 3, Merkinė, LT-65334 Varėna district, mobile phone: +370 672 46275

E-mail: merkine@dzukijosparkas.lt

Coordinates:

512158, 6002921 (LKS)

54.163423, 24.186175 (WGS)

54° 9' 48.32", 24° 11' 10.23" (WGS)

Opening hours:

Tuesday-Friday 8:00 – 17:00

Lunch time 12:00 – 12:45

Saturday 9:00 – 16:00

Closed on Sunday and Monday

How to get there

By air

There are three airports in Lithuania. Vilnius and Kaunas are the closest destinations to Dzukija National Park (about 100 km). From Palanga airport it is about 300 km.

Vilnius:

Kaunas:

Palanga:

By bus

You can reach Dzukija National Park by bus from all bigger towns. For timetables, please check there:

By car

Choose the following roads: from Vilnius take roads A4, 127, from Kaunas roads A1,129, from Klaipėda roads A1, 129, and from Poland road A133.

You can rent a car in every bigger Lithuanian town.

By train

There is a direct route from Vilnius to Marcinkonys. For more information, please go to there :

By ferry

You can reach Klaipėda port by ferry and continue your journey in Lithuania via other means of transportation listed above.