Journalist visit for Lithuanian media “Water tour” Project Public Awareness Day”

Project partner Directorate of Aukštaitija National Park and Labanoras Regional Park, together with the Directorate of Aukštaitija Protected Areas, is organising the project LL-00134 “Water Tour” Public Awareness Day for representatives of the press and tourism journalists.

The event aims to introduce the project activities, visit the project sites, and promote water tourism routes in the Aukštaitija region.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore the natural and cultural heritage of the region, learn more about sustainable water tourism opportunities, and experience the unique waterways of Aukštaitija.

Agenda for the event May 29, 2026
7:00 We meet in Vilnius (International Bus Terminal near the “Panorama” Shopping Center (Stirnų St.)
7:10–8:45 Trip to Anykščiai Regional Park.
8:45–10:00 Anykščiai Regional Park Visitor Center, Tree Top Walk, rope bridge, water tourism and recreational infrastructure
on the Šventoji River.
10:00–10:40 Trip to Padvarninkai Village, “Marijos trobelė”
10:40–12:35 Education and activities (lunch), local businesses, apple cheese, and more.
12:35–13:50 Trip to Labanoras Regional Park
13:50–15:30 Visit to the Ancient Celestial Observatory; Local Guide Jonas Vaiškūnas presents the Lithuanian zodiac and humanity’s relationship with the Universe.
3:30–4:00 PM Bus trip to the Aisetas ferry crossing
4:00–4:40 PM Ferry ride across the Aisetas River
4:40–5:10 PM Bus trip to Labanoras
17:10–17:30 Labanoras Regional Park Visitor Center, nature exhibition.
17:30–18:00 Labanoras bagpipe mass at Labanoras Church.
18:00–19:30 Farewell, trip to Vilnius.

Contacts: Project coordinator Žydrūnas Mululys, phone: +370 616 38 714, email: zydrius.mukulys@aparkai.lt

This event is organized as part of Project LL-00134 “Water Tour,” which is funded under the 2021–2027 Interreg VI-A Latvia–Lithuania Cross-Border Cooperation Program.
The Aukštaitija Protected Areas Directorate is solely responsible for the content of the event, which may not reflect the official position of the European Union.