The interconnected lakes and rivers of Utena District offer opportunities for water tourism. This suits a trip in which water tourism is intended to play a role.
When you book a hotel in Utena District, you will find various natural and cultural points of interest in the region.
Overview
Utena District is one of Lithuania’s ten counties; Utena is its administrative centre, and the county borders Latvia.
Nature and Landscape
Forests cover approximately 31 % of Utena District. The district also contains 1,002 lakes connected by rivers.
Aukštaitija National Park is cited as one of the significant tourist attractions in Utena District; the district also includes six other regional parks.
Pratkūnų Kalnas and Kalnas Majokas are located in the wider regional surroundings of Utena District.
In the area of Aukštaitija National Park, forests, lakes and small streams form a broad, tranquil landscape; 70 % of the park is forested. Canoes can be rented at the visitor centre in Palūšė in the area of Aukštaitija National Park.
Getting Around
Aukštaitija National Park has a network of hiking trails that pass lakes and small settlements.
Culture
The Utena region is associated with a rich cultural heritage, traditional folk art and craft traditions. This suits a stay in which cultural heritage, folk art and craft traditions are intended to play a role.
Local Character
The Utena region is home to the country’s largest brewery; it is associated with the Švyturys-Utena brand, which belongs to the Carlsberg Group.
Getting There
Utena District has a well-developed road network.
Further Orientation
The following entries are available for further orientation:
Utena, Anykščiai, Ignalina, Visaginas, Zarasai, Sudeikiai, Dubingiai, Salakas
Balninkai, Molėtai, Kirdeikiai, Alanta, Giedraičiai, Dubingių Seniūnija, Girsteitiškis, Serapiniškė
Šilinė, Antazavės Seniūnija, Užpaliai, Videniškiai, Antalgė, Leliūnai, Bičionys, Anykščiai District Municipality
Utenos rajono savivaldybė, Zarasų rajono savivaldybė, Anykščių rajono savivaldybė, Rimšė, Ignalina District Municipality, Molėtų rajono savivaldybė
