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filter_dramaUnderstandThe name comes from the Lithuanian word druska which means salt. There are 12 mineral springs and their water is used for balnaeological procedures and drinking. Spa mud baths, applications and tampons are prepared from the peat extracted at Didžiasalis bog in the neighbouring district. The resort climate is another positive health factor, it is characterized by a high level of air ionization (-0.63), a gentle and warm microclimate (average low temperature in winter about -6°C, average high temperature in summer about +20°C, relative humidity 70%, prevailing SW winds with an average speed of 2 m/s). A special feature of the resort is its air enriched with phytoncides of surrounding vast pine forests that have a significant impact on a successful course of treatment. There are 8 spa/rehabilitation centres and 2 spa centres within the Druskininkai Aquapark complex.
*[url=http://info.druskininkai.lt/]Druskininkai Tourism and Business Information Centre[/url] A state institution that provides free information about Druskininkai itself and its surroundings, helps to book accommodation, sells souvenirs, maps. Also provides business related info. Offer a [url=http://druskininkai-city.lt/]City Discount Card[/url] (€13) which is valid for 1 year after the activation. Tourism Centre has two offices:
:* Has a municipality camp site within Centre's territory (works only during the season 1 May - 1 Oct), which is suitable for camper vans (~€20); accommodation also is possible in cabins (~€35 for 1 or 2 persons for 1 weekday or 1 weekend), tipi (called a “Wigwam” here, ~€12 for 1 or 2 persons) or tents (a site for tent and all facilities for 1 person ~€7.50, each extra person in the same tent ~€3); possibility to rent needful equipment, contacts +370 313 60800, camping@druskininkai.lt , coordinates 54°0'33.69"N, 23°58'36.1"E .
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By bus
Regular buses from [wiki=674756b151c1a964546ad103f310fc5b]Vilnius[/wiki] and [wiki=3a9c3ae8ea2e275700947e511afca943]Kaunas[/wiki] are the way of getting here with the ticket setting you back in the region of €6-9. There is no railway line to Druskininkai. The one that can be seen on the older maps was dismantled in the end of 20th century.
Basically there are two companies operating on Vilnius-Druskininkai and Kaunas-Druskininkai routes: [url=http://www.kautra.lt]Kautra[/url] and [url=http://www.druskininkuap.lt/]Druskininkų AP[/url] (Druskininkai Bus Fleet).
Both the Vilnius and Kaunas buses take approximately 2.5h and depart every 1-2h 05:30-19:00.
*Bus tickets in Druskininkai are obtained from the driver.
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filter_dramaSeeThe museum was established in 1971. It has expositions of animals and birds. Witches and other legendary characters are hiding in the hollows of oaks, birds are singing and the forest sighs. The following exhibitions are organized: wood art works, jewellery works from amber, black ceramics works, works of folk artists, expositions of photographic masters, ethno cultural collections.
*[url=http://www.druskininkumuziejus.lt/]The Town Museum of Druskininkai[/url] Expositions:
"A collection donated by the honory citizen of Druskininkai Petras Viščinis";
"19th century Druskininkai in the artwork of Vasilijus von Rothkirch";
"First doctors of Druskininkai"; "Interwar Druskininkai". The representational villa "Linksma" build in the beginning of 20th century, where the Town Museum is located, is a beautiful architectural monument located on the shores of the Druskonis lake, in the centre of the town. Since 2001, the museum ha a permanent exposition, hosts events, shows, chamber music concerts and lectures. During the holiday season, the museum terrace hosts the traditional concerts "Serenades of Druskininkai" (“Druskininkų serenados”) and other town events.
* The former family estate turned into a museum; exposition about one of the most famous 20th century sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, born Chaim Jacob Lipchitz (1891-1973). The [url=http://www.autc.lt/en/architecture-objects/671]museum building[/url] is listed among protected objects of the Cultural Heritage Registry; the long term restoration work is carried out at present time there.
* This is a subsidiary of [url=http://www.ciurlionis.lt/]M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum Of Art[/url]. Contains a memorial exhibition illustrating M. K. Čiurlionis' biography and photographs, documents, reproductions of the artist's works, as well as a collection of works dedicated to M. K. Čiurlionis by contemporary artists from different countries. Exposition: Authentic living atmosphere of the artists' family is restored in two little houses of Ciurlioniai family, expositions reflecting painter and composer M. K. Ciurlionis' (1875-1911) creative work, biography and family life is arranged in the other two buildings. Museum keeps contemporary painters' collections of works devoted to M. K. Ciurlionis.
* Another subsidiary of M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum Of Art. The gallery was founded in 1993 and exhibits the works of the Lithuanian artist Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas (1907-1997), who worked for a long time in Germany and the USA, his drawings, graphics, paintings and stained-glass projects. Photographs and films show the most valuable interiors of churches and works of monumental architecture created by the artist. The excursions are organized in Lithuanian, English, Russian, Estonian and Finnish.The gallery hosts art exhibitions from the National Museum of M.K. Čiurlionis and private collections. For schoolchildren and kindergarteners art lessons are organised in the gallery which has 15 easels. Also projects with V.K Jonynas art school are organised. The gallery hosts traditional events - chamber music concerts, commemorations, meetings with painters, educational events and lectures on art.
*[url=http://www.grutoparkas.lt/]Open air museum ‘Grūto Parkas’[/url] In the shadows of pine and fir trees, soviet monuments which were dismantled in 1989 are exhibited. This is a heritage of several decades of the Lithuanian monumental art. These idols were forced on the Lithuanian people in tragic soviet era and reveal the historic truth about the soviet occupation of Lithuania. The exposition aims to show to the people of Lithuania, visiting guests as well as to the future generations, the naked soviet ideology, which oppressed and violated the spirit of our nation for several decades. -
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[url=http://www.gydykla.lt]Druskininkai Health Centre[/url] (Druskininkų gydykla) Offers facial and body massages, treatments with natural cosmetics, various body programs, hydrotherapy, Japanese "Bio Detox" procedure, Oxygen bar. Has a separate [url=http://www.eastisland.lt/]“East Island” SPA centre[/url] - an Eastern oasis of almost 500 m² size, as a part of Health Centre.
*[url=http://www.spa-vilnius.lt/]Spa Vilnius SANA[/url] Situated in the very center of Druskininkai, on the edge of Recreation Park created by professor Karolis Dineika (famous lithuanian specialist on therapeutic physical education, healthcare and diaphragmatic breathing, 1898-1980). Spa Vilnius SANA uses natural waters containing sodium, calcium and magnesium chlorides of different levels of mineralization: Health-1 (very low), Health-2 (low), Health-3 and Health-4 (average) and Health-5 (high). The composition of mineral waters comprising a unique blend of macro- and microelements anions and cations is very similar to the best mineral waters in Western Europe. Offers various spa wellness packages: wellness package "Мom and baby", individual wellness package, package "Tranquil Rest", Detox and weight control package, Individual Treatment package, spa packages for children and many more. The center's eight-storey hotel, featuring functional Scandinavian style, has 177 rooms (pets are not allowed), conference centre with 10 modern, technologically equipped, different-size halls with professional technical equipment and the capacity of 900 people.
*[url=http://www.draugyste.lt/]Sanatorium Draugystė[/url] (Draugystės sanatorija) Draugystė (lithuanian for Friendship) was founded in 1962, located in the eastern part of Druskininkai at the confluence of the rivers Nemunas and Ratnyčėlė. Provides the adult outpatient Rehabilitation I services: impairments of musculoskeletal system, circulatory system diseases, respiratory system diseases, digestion system diseases, ionizing radiation diseases; inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation II services: nervous system diseases, impairments of musculoskeletal system, circulatory system diseases, respiratory system diseases, digestion system diseases; supportive rehabilitation. Offers ultrasound, compression, magnet, low-power laser therapy, kinesitherapy, ayurvedic massage, treatments for body and soul harmony. Standard packages of treatment and packages “treatment - all inclusive”.
*[url=http://www.grandspa.lt/]Grand Spa Lietuva[/url] One of the largest and most up-to-date treatment centres in the Baltic States which has its own mineral water spring. Provides 110 services and special medical procedures, has a diagnostic and dental clinics, the water park, two hotels, the conference centre, the Sūkurys Leisure Club, a restaurant and café chain.
*[url=http://www.sanatorija.lt/]Sanatorium Eglė[/url] (Eglės sanatorija) Medical Spa “Eglė (Fir)” offers over 100 different kinds of massages, treatments, and preventive mineral water, therapeutic and white mud, kinesitherapeutic, physiotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic procedures. Therapeutic mud and mineral water from the own resources are used for the procedures, performed by experienced specialists. Owns two mineral water bores where the water Eglė 1 and Eglė 2 is enriched with mineral chloride (sodium-calcium) recommended by doctors to be used for therapeutic purposes. Therapeutic peaty mud is excavated at sanatorium's own quarry. Also offers diagnostic procedures, has electrocardiography, sonogram, veloenergometry, rectoromanoscopy, gynaecological and other facilities, as well as facilities for manual therapy, diabetical podiatry, and clinical and biochemical laboratories. Doctors assign therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to each client individually upon arrival, taking into consideration his or her needs and their state of health. Premises are adapted to the disabled.
*[url=http://www.sanatorijasaulute.lt/]Children Health Centre Saulutė[/url] (Vaikų reabilitacijos skyrius Druskininkų “Saulutė”) Children's sanatorium "Saulutė" (lithuanian for Little Sun) was established in 1953. It was one of the largest and most important children's treatment centres in Lithuania. The PHARE and TACIS LIEN rehabilitation program for children with cerebral palsy (CP) is being implemented since Nov 1995. The price for a day: to the child 174 LTL (treatment, meals, accommodation), for a nursing person 70 LTL (meals, accommodation). -
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[url=http://akvapark.lt/]Druskininkai Aquapark[/url]
*[url=http://www.snowarena.lt/]Snow Arena[/url]
*[url=http://info.druskininkai.lt/images/default/source/attachments/lt.pdf]Two bicycle trails[/url] Trail "Žvaigždžių Orbita" South East of centre, between the river of Neman and the highway to Belarus, consists of 3 routes, the length: 9km, 12km, 24km. 'Trail "Žilvino takas" North West of centre, between the river of Neman and the highway to Vilnius, up to Grūtas village, consists of 3 routes, the length: 6km, 8km, 10km. Trail "Žvaigždžių Orbita" passes through 10 cultural, historical and natural objects of interest, trail "Žilvino Takas" passes through 15 cultural, historical and natural objects of interest.
*[url=http://unoparks.lt/en/one-nuotykiu-parkas/]ONE Adventure Park'[/url] Night expeditions only by a reservation. Reservation is also recommended for the groups.
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filter_dramaBuyThree main retail chains are represented in Druskininkai. Grocery stores:
:*[url=http://www.maxima.lt/apie-imone/parduotuviu-tinklas/]Maxima[/url], 3 stores:
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:*[url=http://www.iki.lt/lt.php/tinklas]Iki[/url], 1 store:
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:*[url=http://www.norfa.lt/lt/parduotuves/]Norfa[/url], 2 stores:
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:* [url=http://www.kameja.lt/]Sidabrinė kamėja[/url] Has 2 stores in Druskininkai.
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filter_dramaEatDruskininkai [url=http://info.druskininkai.lt/new/en/what-to-do/catering/restaurants]municipality web site[/url] lists around 40 places to eat in 8 different categories. Some newer places appear, or some may disappear.
* [url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aero-Gallery-restoranas/439028119610650]Aero Gallery[/url] 106 seats, Druskininkai overview through the windows, suitable for banquets and gala receptions, tasting dinner, private events. European cuisine.
* [url=http://www.druskininkudvaras.lt/]Forto Dvaras[/url] A chain restaurant that specializes in traditional Lithuanian food and culinary heritage.
*[url=http://www.druskininkukolonada.lt/]Druskininkų kolonada[/url] Restaurant, music club, European cuisine.
*[url=http://www.sicilia.lt/]Sicilia[/url] A cozy and calm traditional Sicilian style place where you can taste our unique pizzas or other various dishes or just sit and relax with a glass of wine.
*[url=http://www.sukurys.lt/]Leisure Club "Sūkurys"[/url] Eating and amusement. -
filter_dramaDrinkOnce you're there, think about your health as probably you had not too much time to do that before. And think that this is the place of 12 mineral springs, the water of which can help to heal your disorders. This place is for this. Other places are for else.
*[url=http://www.kavinealka.lt/]Alka[/url] Nice café with authentic rustic exterior and interior. Hardly noticeable from the street, coordinates 54°0'25.61"N, 23°59'24.83"E .
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filter_dramaSleepSince town is a popular resort, sometimes it gets tricky to find accommodation. Tourist Office may give you more and alternative accommodation options or links to search, if you ask them. Accommodation available not only in town itself but also in surrounding forests, including National Park. The latter option is suitable for those who prefer relaxation in nature refuge rather than in urban environment.
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Within town
[url=http://www.hotel-dainava.lt/]Hotel Dainava[/url] Has a campsite in the yard, place for 1 tent €2, place for 1 camper van €3, resort fee charges and WC per person €2.5, electricity €2.0.
*'[url=http://www.galia.lt/]Hotel Galia[/url] Consists of 3 separate hotels not far from each other: Vita Hotel Maironio St 3, phone +370 313 60511, Tomas Hotel, Dabintos St 3, phone +370 313 60510, Aistė Hotel, Dabintos St 4, phone +370 313 60510.
*[url=http://www.druskonis.lt/viesbuciai/laima/laimaweb.htm]Hotel Laima[/url] 3 single rooms, 8 double rooms.
*[url=http://www.meduna.lt/]Hotel Medūna[/url] 14 double rooms with a bathroom, television and a telephone. All rooms are thematic and different in their interior. The price of a room includes breakfast in the hotel's restaurant (30 seats). Restaurant offers dishes of European cuisine, premises for the family celebrations, business meetings or romantic dinners. During the restoration works there was found an authentic stone hall. Now it is the wine cellar which is composed of two parts - the authentic, restored old stone hall with a cozy fireplace and the second hall decorated in Italian style. Perfect place for business meetings, meetings with friends or romantic rendezvous accompanied with a glass of good wine. The wine cellar of “Medūna” is the only place in Druskininkai that offers a wide list of different wines.
*[url=http://www.pusynas.lt/]Hotel “Pušynas”[/url] A 3-star hotel surrounded by trees and flowers offers a good rest, spa procedures, and organize business meetings, conferences and private celebrations. The architecture of the hotel reminds of a huge pine cone. Has 66 rooms of different types and standards, which are adapted for three persons to live in. There are single and double rooms and deluxe rooms. The hotel can accommodate up to 150 guests, the conference hall - up to 80 people, the restaurant - up to 80 people, the spa “Pušynas” - up to 15 people. All the hotel rooms have balconies, satellite TV, individually controlled air-conditioning system (the first floor business class rooms), also there is a work place in each room.
*[url=http://www.regina.lt/]Hotel Regina[/url] A 3-star hotel, suited not only for people looking for rest but also for organising business events like conferences, trainings etc. Offers two comfortable and fully equipped conference halls. Has 40 rooms: 8 single rooms, 26 double rooms, 3 triple rooms, 3 suite rooms. Each room has a telephone, the internet, bathroom, a hair dryer and flexible air-conditioning system. A big part of rooms have a small but very cozy balcony. Family, which has four members, can live in a suite room.
*[url=http://www.violeta.lt/]Hotel Violeta'[/url] 20 large rooms: 4 luxury (living room and bedroom), 13 doubles, 2 singles, and 1 luxury suite (complete kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, Jacuzzi whirlpool). Can accommodate up to 40 guests at once. Has a handicapped-friendly room, and rooms for non-smokers. All the rooms are modernly equipped. Doubles facing the Nemunas and luxury rooms big enough for families with children. There are safes in the rooms, luxuries have a minibar. -
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[url=http://kaimoturizmosodyba.eu/en/]Countryside tourism homestead “Dzūkijos Uoga”[/url] The name refers to [wiki=04f605836f660d879bf3fb2b3643d16b]Lithuanian[/wiki] expression where a "berry" is an equivalent of a "gemstone". Pine forest and water frond location in the heart of the national park, full of mushrooms and berries. Great outdoors programmes for families and the extreme lovers. SPA procedures in sauna. Stylish and modern interior and silence of a remote ethnographic village with only 3 inhabitants. Accommodate only one group of guests up to 15 people per time.
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filter_dramaContactThe Druskininkai phone code is 313 and the five digit local subscriber number.
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filter_dramaGet out[wiki=0979bbde8268b3c8fd4398189162173b]Alytus[/wiki] - unofficial capital and the largest town of [wiki=aebbf8eeb239cfea6e8e134cbfd70463]Dzūkija[/wiki] region, 55km north of Druskininkai.
*[wiki=08f461cf97ca681f53171eb8f21dc4c0]Hrodna[/wiki] - an importan historical town in neighbouring [wiki=6542f875eaa09a5c550e5f3986400ad9]Belarus[/wiki], about 30min ride by bus (visa must be obtained beforehand).
*[url=http://www.lazdijai.lt/]Lazdijai[/url] - a town 46km NW of Druskininkai on the way toward [wiki=218c0187c6c5a572ba61c6a133e50991]Suvalkija[/wiki] region, close to [wiki=94880bda83bda77c5692876700711f15]Poland[/wiki]. Convenient place to stay or to set a base while traveling in the area. Has a [url=http://www.lazdijai-turizmas.lt/]Tourism Information Centre[/url] which serves all the western half of Dzūkija region and provides related information and services, address
* Liškiava - a historic village 11km north of Druskininkai, accesible by land along the left (western) bank of Nemunas river or by leasure boat (3h trips are organized regularly from the passenger wharf at 54.01983, 23.97992).
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:* [url=http://www.liskiava.lt/]the architectural ensemble of the Holy Trinity Church and the former Dominican monastery[/url], address No eating, drinking, littering, smoking within the territory.
:* mythological stone Bull's Footprint (Lithuanian: Jaučio pėda) on a river bank at 54.08134, 24.05079;
:* Liškiava Hill Fort with preserved remains of unfinished 15th century castle tower at 54.08126, 24.04338;
:* sacred hill (site of pagan rites, Lithuanian: alkakalnis) at 54.08181, 24.04797 offer beautiful views.
*[url=http://www.meteliuparkas.lt/]Meteliai Regional Park[/url] - a popular outdoor recreation area featuring three large lakes: Dusia, Metelys and Obelija. Visitor Centre at Offer bicycle, canoe rent, maps. Several trails around the lakes and surroundings. 40km NW of Druskininkai.
* [url=https://www.facebook.com/veisiejai]Veisiejai[/url] - central town of [url=http://veisiejuparkas.am.lt/]Veisiejai Regional Park[/url], a popular outdoor recreation area for canoeing, bicycling and short hikes. Address of the Visitor Centre - Santarvės St 3, Veisiejai, coordinates 54.10037, 23.6937. 26km NW of Druskininkai.
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