Anykščiai resort area allures visitors with its blue lakes and rich forests, its cultural events and historical heritage. The spectacular views of Anykščiai Pinewood from the Treetop Walking Path will give visitors an opportunity to see far and wide, and enjoy the breath-taking panorama of Šventoji river and the forests surrounding the town. The view adds to Anykščiai beauty and appeal to tourists.
Information about the city
Anykščiai is very diverse and offers activities that are appealing to different people – from active teambuilding activities to relaxing and educational options. While visiting Anykščiai the guests can enjoy the exciting roller coaster ride on the Alpine Coaster, or the history of the only Lithuanian King Mindaugas at the historical Šeimyniškėliai Mound Complex. There are also outdoor sporting activities that visitors can engage in to spend their free time such as kart rides, water sports, and shooting from bows.
For the visitors with intention of holding conventions and conferences, there are charming hotels that offer accommodation and conference facilities, also restaurants that serve both local and international cuisines. Conference guests can relax at the local wellness and medical centres, which are known for mineral water swimming pools, saunas, salt rooms; everyone is able to enjoy therapeutic and relaxing massages and other pleasant health, treatment, and wellness procedures.
Anykščiai city is a special travel destination in Europe and the Baltic region because of its rich culture, diversity, and natural sceneries. It is a suitable location for consultative meetings and conferences facilitated by the modern hotels with plenty boardroom space for meetings at very affordable rates. The scenic views and the numerous outdoor activities can help visitors relax and enjoy good times while interacting with nature.
Interesting facts and some useful information
Walking on Trees
Impress your clients and partners with a “Walk on Trees”. In the Anykščiai forest, there is a Treetop Walking Path which is the only of its kind in the entire region of Baltic countries. The path stretches to over 300 m hights through the treetops and goes up to a height of 35 m at the viewing tower. The guests and visitors get a chance to experience the journey as it begins at the Puntukas stone and they climb up the hill to the Treetop Walking Path to rise from the ground to the height of 21 m on the tree canopy.
Water tourism
After a conference or meetings guests are invited to enjoy water tourism or relaxing pastime in the city that boasts having vast lakes and rivers. Largest lake – Rubikiai – has 16 islands and hosts the traditional sailing regatta that occurs during the St. John festival. The resort area also has rivers with Šventoji being the biggest that runs through the city of Anykščiai.
Anykščiai Regional Park
As a part of incentive programs guests are invited to visit Anykščiai Regional Park. The park covers about 15,485 hectares and was founded in 1992 to preserve natural and cultural areas of the city. There are significant historic sites such as the Horse Museum and the Burbiškis Estate. There is also a narrow-gauge railway located within the vicinity of the park that adds to its uniqueness and ability to attract both local and international tourists. The park also hosts cultural landmarks that include the home of the author Antanas Baranauskas.
