Lithuania
Description
The largest and most southern of the Baltic countries, Lithuania borders on Latvia, Poland, Belarus and the Russian enclave Kaliningrad. Lithuania has a several thousand lakes, dense mixed forests, over thirty national and regional parks and five officially protected wetlands : Cepkeliai, Kamanos, Nemunas Delta, Viesvile and Zuvintas. Most famous are Aukštaitija National Park in the eastern uplands, which has some lovely hiking trails, and Dzukija National Park in the southeast. Most enchanting is the Curonian Spit National Park, located on a peninsula between the Curonian lagoon and the Baltic Sea. It features giant sand dunes, pine forests and many rare plants and animals.
European long distance trail E9 is meant to lead through Lithuania at some indefinite point in the future, but non-existant as yet. The Lithuanian border, near the Polish city of Ogrodniki, is a trailhead of the E11, which runs from the Netherlands through Germany into Poland.
Best time for hiking in Lithuania is from late spring until early autumn. Winters are generally cold with snow, although climate on the Curonian Split is slightly less harsh. There are hotels, hostels and B&B's and camp sites to be found in many places.
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Books
Netherlands
- The Rain Parade
- The Rain Parade tells the story of photographer, Julia Blaukopf when, in 2006, she traveled to Ghana to work with Women in Progress, an organization that empowers women through a sustainable business of clothing production called Global Mamas. Woven into The Rain Parade are Blaukopf's experiences of the everyday, of mothers, artisans, leaders,... Read more
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- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- The Rain Parade
- The Rain Parade tells the story of photographer, Julia Blaukopf when, in 2006, she traveled to Ghana to work with Women in Progress, an organization that empowers women through a sustainable business of clothing production called Global Mamas. Woven into The Rain Parade are Blaukopf's experiences of the everyday, of mothers, artisans, leaders,... Read more
Netherlands
- The Rough Guide to the Baltic States
- The Rough Guide to The Baltic States is an indispensable guide to this intriguing part of Europe. The full colour section introduces the highlights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The guide features definitive accounts of the fascinating capital cities of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga, as well as full coverage of the countries' distinctive... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- The Rough Guide to the Baltic States
- The Rough Guide to The Baltic States is an indispensable guide to this intriguing part of Europe. The full colour section introduces the highlights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The guide features definitive accounts of the fascinating capital cities of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga, as well as full coverage of the countries' distinctive... Read more
Netherlands
- Estland, Letland, Litouwen
- Wilt u tijdens uw vakantie actief ontspannen? Dan zijn de ANWB Actief en Anders reisgidsen bij uitstek geschikt voor u! Door de grote hoeveelheid aangeboden activiteiten is de serie populair bij reislustige en sportieve Nederlanders.Elke gids bevat 20 gemarkeerde en beschreven wandel-, fiets- en (soms) kanotochten, alsmede drie toegangsroutes... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Estland, Letland, Litouwen
- Wilt u tijdens uw vakantie actief ontspannen? Dan zijn de ANWB Actief en Anders reisgidsen bij uitstek geschikt voor u! Door de grote hoeveelheid aangeboden activiteiten is de serie populair bij reislustige en sportieve Nederlanders.Elke gids bevat 20 gemarkeerde en beschreven wandel-, fiets- en (soms) kanotochten, alsmede drie toegangsroutes... Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Dominicus landengids - Estland, Letland En Litouwen
- Estland, Letland en Litouwen zijn de vakantiebestemmingen van de toekomst. Sinds de herwonnen onafhankelijkheid in 1991 is er veel veranderd, en steeds meer mensen worden nieuwsgierig naar de drie voormalige Sovjetrepublieken aan de Oostzee. Hun aantrekkingskracht ligt vooral in het natuurschoon: oneindig veel bos, reusachtige zwerfkeien,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2017
- Dominicus landengids - Estland, Letland En Litouwen
- Estland, Letland en Litouwen zijn de vakantiebestemmingen van de toekomst. Sinds de herwonnen onafhankelijkheid in 1991 is er veel veranderd, en steeds meer mensen worden nieuwsgierig naar de drie voormalige Sovjetrepublieken aan de Oostzee. Hun aantrekkingskracht ligt vooral in het natuurschoon: oneindig veel bos, reusachtige zwerfkeien,... Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Reisgids Eyewitness Travel Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - Estland, Letland, Litouwen | Dorling Kindersley
- Prachtig geillustreerde reisgids met o.a. 3D tekeningen, fraaie kaarten en geweldige foto’s. Daarnaast uitgebreide achtergrondbeschrijvingen. Echt om in de stemming te komen! Groot formaat gids. Engelstalig Discover the rich culture and stunning scenery of the Baltic States with your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. DK... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Dominicus landengids - Estland, Letland en Litouwen
- Oneindig veel bos, reusachtige zwerfkeien, prachtige stille zandstranden en idyllische meertjes: Estland, Letland en Litouwen beschikken over uitbundig natuurschoon. Deze regio leent zich uitstekend voor wandel- en fietstochten, watersport en andere vormen van natuurrecreatie. Cultuurliefhebbers komen ook ruimschoots aan hun trekken. Tallinn... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2018
- Dominicus landengids - Estland, Letland en Litouwen
- Oneindig veel bos, reusachtige zwerfkeien, prachtige stille zandstranden en idyllische meertjes: Estland, Letland en Litouwen beschikken over uitbundig natuurschoon. Deze regio leent zich uitstekend voor wandel- en fietstochten, watersport en andere vormen van natuurrecreatie. Cultuurliefhebbers komen ook ruimschoots aan hun trekken. Tallinn... Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Vilnius and Environs
- Vilnius and Environs in a series of contoured maps at 1:50,000 from the Vilnius based publishers Briedis covering Lithuania’s popular regions and highlighting each area’s recreational possibilities, tourist facilities, various places of interest, etc.Maps in this series are contoured and have colouring and/or graphics to indicate different... Read more
United Kingdom
- Anyksciai Regional Park Tourist Map
- Anykšciai Regional Park at 1:100,000 in a series GPS compatible regional maps of Lithuania from Alma Littera prominently highlighting each area’s best sights and showing a wide range of other places of interest including campsites. Main roads are graded according to the speed limit; regional and local roads indicate asphalted or gravel routes.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Baltic States Jana Seta Road Atlas
- Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania road maps in scale 1:200,000 scale.Atlas base map is supplemented with plans of the 48 largest cities at 1:20,000Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius vicinity maps at 1:85,000 scale.Information about points of interest and tourism servicesIndex of place names2018 Edition Read more
United Kingdom
- Panemuniu - Dubysa - Rambynas Regional Parks
- Panemuniu - Dubysa - Rambynas Regional Parks at 1:100,000 in a series GPS compatible regional maps of Lithuania from Alma Littera prominently highlighting each area’s best sights and showing a wide range of other places of interest including campsites. Main roads are graded according to the speed limit; regional and local roads indicate... Read more
United Kingdom
- Kaunas and Environs West
- Kaunas and its western environs in a series of contoured maps at 1:50,000 from the Vilnius based publishers Briedis covering Lithuania’s popular regions and highlighting each area’s recreational possibilities, tourist facilities, various places of interest, etc.Maps in this series are contoured and have colouring and/or graphics to indicate... Read more
United Kingdom
- Grazute - Sartai Regional Parks Tourist Map
- Gražute - Sartai Regional Parks at 1:100,000 in a series GPS compatible regional maps of Lithuania from Alma Littera prominently highlighting each area’s best sights and showing a wide range of other places of interest including campsites. Main roads are graded according to the speed limit; regional and local roads indicate asphalted or gravel... Read more
United Kingdom
- Kaunas and Environs
- Kaunas and Environs at 1:100,000 in a series GPS compatible regional maps of Lithuania from Alma Littera prominently highlighting each area’s best sights and showing a wide range of other places of interest including campsites. Main roads are graded according to the speed limit; regional and local roads indicate asphalted or gravel routes.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Kaunas and Environs East
- Kaunas and its eastern environs in a series of contoured maps at 1:50,000 from the Vilnius based publishers Briedis covering Lithuania’s popular regions and highlighting each area’s recreational possibilities, tourist facilities, various places of interest, etc.Maps in this series are contoured and have colouring and/or graphics to indicate... Read more
United Kingdom
- Aukštaitijos National Park
- Aukštaitijos National Park at 1:100,000 in a series GPS compatible regional maps of Lithuania from Alma Littera prominently highlighting each area’s best sights and showing a wide range of other places of interest including campsites. Main roads are graded according to the speed limit; regional and local roads indicate asphalted or gravel... Read more
United Kingdom
- Vilnius and Environs
- Vilnius and Environs at 1:100,000 in a series GPS compatible regional maps of Lithuania from Alma Littera prominently highlighting each area’s best sights and showing a wide range of other places of interest including campsites. Main roads are graded according to the speed limit; regional and local roads indicate asphalted or gravel routes.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Zemaitija National Park
- Zemaitija National Park in a series of contoured maps at 1:50,000 from the Vilnius based publishers Briedis covering Lithuania’s popular regions and highlighting each area’s recreational possibilities, tourist facilities, various places of interest, etc.Maps in this series are contoured and have colouring and/or graphics to indicate different... Read more
United Kingdom
- Lithuania Jana Seta Compact Road Atlas
- Lithuania Road Atlas from the Riga based Jana Seta, in handy glovebox paperback format with street plans of 19 towns, including an enlargement for city centre of Vilnius, The whole country is covered at 1:200,000, showing detailed classification of road network with petrol stations, and railway lines with stops. Boundaries of national parks and... Read more
United Kingdom
- Klaipeda, Kuronian Spit and the Southern Coast
- Klaipeda, Kuronian Spit and the Southern Coast of Lithuania in a series of contoured maps at 1:50,000 from the Vilnius based publishers Briedis covering the country’s popular regions and highlighting each area’s recreational possibilities, tourist facilities, various places of interest, etc.Maps in this series are contoured and have colouring... Read more
United Kingdom
- Dzukija National Park
- Dzukija National Park at 1:100,000 in a series GPS compatible regional maps of Lithuania from Alma Littera prominently highlighting each area’s best sights and showing a wide range of other places of interest including campsites. Main roads are graded according to the speed limit; regional and local roads indicate asphalted or gravel routes.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Lithuania Jana Seta Road Atlas HARDBACK
- Road Atlas of Lithuania at 1:200,000 from the Riga-based Jana Seta in an A4 hardback format with indexed street plans of 57 towns, including enlargements for city centres of Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda.The whole country is covered at 1:200,000, presenting detailed classification of the road network with petrol stations, and railway lines with... Read more