Family holidays with children in Lithuania - attractions and entertainment

Lithuania is an incredibly cozy and quiet country, which is a great place for a family holiday. Due to the compact size of the state, traveling between different cities and places will not take much time. It is best to come to Lithuania in summer. The most popular resorts for beach holidays are Palanga and Klaipeda. Unlike the classical beach places, Lithuania has no exhausting heat, which can affect the vacations. On the contrary, a comfortable temperature reigns on the coast of the warm Baltic Sea. It allows you to get the all possible pleasure. Free time can be spent in numerous amusement parks and water parks, which can entertain children of different ages. Don’t forget about the local zoos and museums. They’ll make a trip cognitive and even more exciting.

Druskininkai resort is known for its curative mineral springs. That’s one of the largest water complexes in Lithuania. Vandens Park offers its guests an exciting time and a large number of water slides. The water park is covered, so you can visit it in any weather. There are rides for children of different ages, as well as a large swimming pool, stormy rivers, and waterfalls. The place has special lamps that simulate sunlight. The thoroughly designed scenery will allow you to immerse in the atmosphere of the tropical island. Fans of extreme sports are invited to fight with waves regularly appearing on the surface of the pool. The park has several jacuzzi places. The main feature of the complex is a unique slide, which is 212 meters long.

There is another water park in Druskininkai, SPA Grand. Guests can combine enjoying exciting rides and slides with a visit to the sauna areas and a swimming pool with mineral water. There are 6 different bath zones, each of which has its own therapeutic effect. After them, you can dive into the pools or go to the water slides. In Vilnius, you can visit the water park Vichy designed to recall the tropical jungles of Polynesia. This water park has the longest indoor water slide in the world. It works on the principle of a pendulum. The ride allows you to experience a dizzying feeling of weightlessness. The park is divided into thematic zones, including tropical showers, where you can take a variety of showers, and a game complex designed for the youngest guests. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The only major zoo in Lithuania is in Kaunas. It’s located in a picturesque oak forest. The facility was opened in 1938. The complex covers an area of more than 16 hectares. Its environment is as close to natural as possible. More than 3 thousand animals live there. Llamas are the most famous among them; they often take part in local parades and festivals. You can visit the incredibly beautiful and picturesque botanical garden in Palanga. The park is laid around the palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, in which the Amber Museum is set today. The landscape design of the park was created by the famous French designer Eduard Andre. The green zone occupies more than 100 hectares. There are about 600 species of plants and trees, some of which are on the verge of extinction. Besides plants, there is a huge number of graceful fountains and sculptures in the park. Chamber music sounds on the terrace. Take the picturesque road from the park and you’ll get to the beach marked with the Blue Flag as one of the cleanest in the world.

In Klaipeda, children will like the Maritime Museum located in the reconstructed fortress on the spectacular Curonian Spit. An exhibition of anchors and screws is set in the open air. In the halls, children will be able to get acquainted with the rich marine history of Lithuania. Another part of the museum has huge aquariums where children can see the inhabitants of the Baltic Sea, including gray seals. Scientists raise animals and then set them free. Representatives of tropical seas and oceans live in aquariums. One amusement park welcomes children. It offers a dizzying adventure on a cable car with obstacles. Kids train their strength and physical fitness. All facilities are safe. Children are allowed passing along the trails only if they have a safety system.