Places to visit in and around Nida

Here you can see the Grey Dunes, also known as the Dead Dunes, deserted sites of former settlements, indigenous forest vegetation, or the soils of centuries-old forests buried under sand.

The 52-metre-high dune in Nida is protected, belongs to the Curonian Spit National Park and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. So you'll see rare plants that are unique to the area and admire the ever-changing landscape shaped by sand and wind.

Dolphin shows are an opportunity to get to know dolphins, to see and understand their behaviour, communication, biology and conservation. It offers educational programmes, therapeutic sessions with dolphins and various events.

In the museum itself, you'll see seals, northern sea lions, penguins, learn about the history of shipping and see a collection of marine mollusc shells.

This granite clock, more than 13 metres high, tells the exact time and counts the months, solstices and equinoxes. The architectural presentation is also striking: if you look closely, you will realise that the geometry of the steps is reminiscent of the sandy layers of a windswept ancient kopje.

In the middle of the dune is the Lithuanian-Russian-Kaliningrad border, marked by a border stakes.

It is a place of tranquillity and unique views that you won't see anywhere else in Lithuania: grey dunes, specific vegetation that is unique to the area, and views that are reminiscent of deserts.

An observation platform is located on the edge of the Great Cormorant and Grey Heron colony, giving you a closer look at the life of the birds and more detailed information about the breeding site and the birds.

The beacon's light, which is almost 30 metres high, can be seen from up to 40 kilometres away, and has a working sounder. Buy a ticket and climb the 132 steps to enter the lighthouse.

The stone and metal lighthouse is 14 metres high and is listed in the Register of Immovable Cultural Property of the Republic of Lithuania for its age and uniqueness.

The location of the review, which opens from the writer Th. Mann's house porch, which he himself said: "these places are to be seen like Italy or Spain". This viewpoint is set on a hill, surrounded by pine forests overlooking the Curonian Lagoon - on sunny days you can even see the shores of the lagoon on the opposite side.

The pine forests here create a sense of peace and harmony, while the hilltop offers stunning views of the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.

The trail is marked with wooden posts and there are 16 stops where you will find boards with descriptions, drawings and photos of the trees. There is also an impressive megaphone-like sound trap along the trail.

The terrace of the museum overlooks the Curonian Lagoon and offers a quiet environment where you can sit and enjoy the view. The museum itself offers an audio guide that gives an insight into the writer's life story.

A museum where you can learn the whole story of amber through touch, smell, observation and even taste. The museum displays spectacular inclusions, has a huge collection of amber jewellery and a collection of amber from different countries.

Devils, witches and other folklore heroes reign here, opening up the natural-mystical spirit of the place to visitors.

There is an observation deck at the top of the building, where you can see the Curonian Lagoon and the sea.

The place is fascinating for its unique nature: at the top of the hill there is a small playground from which you can see the sea, the lagoon, the panorama of Cape Bulvikis, and the surrounding mountain pines, and the sound of the Baltic Sea is added to the visual images.

This valley reveals the diversity of Nida's nature: dry, sandy meadows, water flowing from the dunes at the intersection of the valley and the dunes, and a rich variety of plants and insects. On the shore of the lagoon you will find the five-metre high Neringa Chair, which recalls the legend of the giant Neringa.

It offers views of the Curonian Spit region: the Nagliai Nature Reserve, the Cape Avikalnis floodplain complex and the Dead Dunes. The nurseries, which are more than 230 years old, are visible from the site. 

You can also see the skyline of Klaipėda city, and information stands provide a broader insight into the attractions of the Curonian Spit National Park.

You can also see Cape Preila and the bay from here, and Cape Ventė on the other side of the lagoon. Looking further south, you can see Cape Grobstov, which belongs to the Kaliningrad region.

The place is not only charming for its natural views, but also for its remoteness (even in high season, it is more secluded and quiet) - you can enjoy slow walks, observe the nature, and most likely not be surrounded by people.

Cape Bulvikis and the bay offer a magnificent panorama of the Curonian Lagoon coastline and Cape Ventė. With good visibility, the other side of the lagoon looks close by - but the impression is deceptive, as the lagoon between Cape Bulvikis and Cape Ventė is more than 8 km wide and about 3 m deep.

It is clad in dark oak boards, has a reed roof and an openwork cross visible from all sides in Nida. Inside, it's spacious, with large glass windows and an amphitheatre in the churchyard where events are held.

As you stroll along the lagoon shore, take a look at the colourful weathervanes of Nida - the exhibition, which was launched in 2003, currently consists of 82 weathervanes!

The unforgettable role of Ben in the film "A Little Confession" forever linked Kernagi with Nida, and in 2009 a sculpture created by sculptor Romualdas Quintas was unveiled on the lagoon's shore. He is always very welcoming to friends who want to sit next to him and take a photo to remember him by.

To commemorate the contribution of those who have contributed to the festival each year, the Walk of Fame was opened in Nida in 1998, with tiles carved with the palm prints of Lithuanian music legends. The 100-metre-long trail is located at the festival's origin, next to the Nida harbour.

You will get a feel for the life of the people at that time by being surrounded by authentic furniture, objects and fishing tools. This museum also uses interactive tools to tell the story.

Have you heard about the postal road that runs through the dunes? These and other stories are revealed by the Curonian Spit History Museum, which introduces the cultural heritage of the people who have lived and are living here.

Next to the cemetery stands the old Nida Church, built in the early 19th century, which is one of the oldest wooden churches in the Curonian Spit.