Discover Kaišiadorys District Municipality

Key facts

• Budelių hillfort is located in Kaišiadorys District near Lithuania’s only ferry operating without a motor.
• The “Aspersa” Snail Farm was established in 2012 on the banks of the Strėva in Pavuolys and offers educational and tasting programmes in summer.
• At Girelės-II Pond beach, you can swim, cross a bridge, jump into the water, play tennis outdoors and play volleyball.
• The Lomenos krantais route is 10.5 km long and runs from Neprėkšta to Tartokas.
• At the Žasliai Traditional Crafts Centre, you can book educational activities led by craftspeople.

Water, routes and trip planning

Budelių hillfort is located near the special ferry, the only one in Lithuania operated without a motor. If you plan to take the ferry during your visit, check its operating times before setting off.

Different details are useful for a land route and an activity on the water: at 10.5 km, with Neprėkšta and Tartokas as its endpoints, Lomenos krantais offers a clearly defined route. On the Strėva, by contrast, there are paddling stretches for more leisurely trips and more adventurous outings. At Girelės-II Pond beach, options range from swimming and crossing a bridge to jumping into the water, playing tennis outdoors and playing volleyball. Check current conditions before visiting.

These options differ not only in length but also in the kind of experience they offer: a route with named endpoints, paddling stretches with different characteristics, and several activities at a pond beach. This comparison can help you choose the focus of your days without turning the individual offerings into a single programme.

Crafts and seasonal experiences

The “Aspersa” Snail Farm was established in 2012 on the banks of the Strėva in the village of Pavuolys, in Kaišiadorys District. The educational and tasting programmes offered there take place in summer. If you want to plan this visit in advance, check the current dates before travelling; its seasonal nature is an important part of the planning.

In Žasliai, the Žasliai Traditional Crafts Centre is housed in an extension built in 2016 next to the converted Orthodox synagogue building. Various exhibitions are held there. The centre also offers educational activities led by craftspeople. If you would like to include one in your trip, ask about available dates. This lets you consider the exhibitions and a possible educational programme as two distinct aspects of the craft centre.

Cultural and natural attractions in the broader destination of Kaunas District

The broader destination of Kaunas District offers other distinct cultural and natural themes. Kaunas Castle was built in the mid-14th century and is one of Lithuania’s oldest brick castles; it is also considered the city’s oldest historical landmark. Today, it offers guided tours and educational programmes. Exhibitions in the restored and reconstructed tower tell the story of the castle, its notable figures, changes to its walls and the evolution of its functions from the 14th century to the present day.

Another cultural destination in Kaunas District is Raudondvaris Manor Castle, a Renaissance architectural monument dating from the early 17th century. The interactive “Dramaturas” audio tour takes visitors through 14 stops, exploring the history of the manor and the romantic tragedy of Žygimantas Augustas and Barbora Radvilaitė. The stops lead through halls and cellars, the park and the surrounding manor ensemble. As opening arrangements may vary by season, it is advisable to check before visiting.

The landscape there also offers its own points of interest. Kadagių Valley is a five-hectare slope on the Kaunas Lagoon, covered with wild common juniper and part of Kaunas Lagoon Regional Park. In 2010, a 1.3 km educational walking trail was created along the upper edge of the steep slope. It offers panoramas of the widened Nemunas, Dabinta Island and striking geological outcrops. Kaunas District also has educational and health trails ranging from 2 to 17 km in length. The Šaltinių Trail consists of routes from 2.6 to 6 km through the Kačerginė pine forest, with viewpoints over the Nemunas and a route that leads to Pypliai Hill and back.

Discover more destinations: Žasliai, Jurbarkas District Municipality, Jonava District Municipality, Kaunas District Municipality, Raseiniai District Municipality, Prienai District Municipality, Kėdainiai District Municipality.

For the broader travel overview: Kaunas District.