Parnidis Dunes sundial
Everything you should know before your visit
Basic information
How to arrive?
The sundial is located on Parnidis Dune, E. A. Jonušo Street. Exact location:
Car parking
The nearest car park is here:
During the summer season, parking is subject to a fee - more information about parking in Nida:
Other frequently asked questions:
How long a visit takes
It takes about 1 hour to walk from the car park, pass the Parnidge Dune Nature Trail and see the sundial.
Do we recommend visiting with children?
The Parnidis Dune Nature Trail and the sundial are ideal for family holidays in nature. However, please note that there are stairs on the route to the Sundial, and part of the path is through sand, which can make it a little difficult to get around with a pushchair.
Parnidis Dunes sundial
Parnidis Dune is surrounded not only by unique nature, but also by unique astronomical heritage sites. While visiting Nida, take a look at the sundial on the Parnidis Dune - will you be able to figure out the clock?
This granite sundial, more than 13 metres high, tells the exact time: the hour hand is a shadow that falls from the stele onto the white steps, which are engraved with the hours and half-hours. The clock also counts the months and marks the solstices and equinoxes.
It is not only the different timekeeping that attracts attention, but also the overall architectural presentation: if you look closely, you will realise that the geometry of the steps is reminiscent of the sandy layers of wind-blown ancient kopjes.
The sundial is easily accessible on foot and by bicycle. The surrounding environment is comfortable and adapted: the viewing platform is large and safe, and information about the Parnidis Dune Sundial is available (even in Braille, by the way). There are hiking and cycling trails, benches for relaxation.
By the way, if you're interested in astronomical heritage, Nida has another sundial. Nida Art Colony resident Haruka Yamada from Japan has implemented a project in Nida called „The Sun of the City“, where she has painted a sundial face on the wall of a building, and the shadow of the satellite dishes shows the time of the Sun to passers-by throughout the year. You can see this sundial on the south wall of the Taikos Street 4A building. More information about this sundial:
There are even more unique places to see in and around Nida, from spectacular dunes to cultural sites. Discover other places to visit in Nida:
