Places to visit in and around Palanga

One of the most popular holiday and tourist destinations on the Lithuanian seaside.

The Amber Museum Palace is surrounded by Palanga's Birutė Park, which was started at the end of the 19th century when the palace was built. Today, it is one of the most beautiful, richest and best managed parks in Lithuania. It was established on the territory of the sacred Birutė Forest and for a long time was called Birutė Park by the locals.

The Palanga Amber Museum is housed in the palace of the Counts Tiškevičius, built at the end of the 19th century. The exposition is constantly updated with unique archaeological finds, amber inlays and other valuable exhibits. It is also possible to see and get acquainted with fragments of the interiors of the palace of the Counts of Tiškevičius from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, as well as with the everyday life of the nobility of that time.

The observation wheel in Lithuania, from which you can see the city skyline and sea views at a height of 45 years.

You can choose your favourite tune for the fountain to dance to by SMS from a special playlist. During the warm season, there are also free hour-long performances every day. There are seating areas around the fountain.

Tai 24 – 25 metrų aukščio skardis ant Baltijos jūros kranto, kur iš įrengtos regyklos galima pasižvalgyti į jūrą bei akmenuotą jos krantą. Ši vieta laikoma aukščiausia Lietuvos pajūrio vieta.

Šiame parke veikia didžiausias Lietuvoje batutų parkas, kartingų trasa, karuselės, lynų trasa medžiuose, kliūčių ir įvairių išbandymų trasos. Parkas veikia tik sezono metu.

Takas prasideda nuo Olando kepurės ir driekiasi Baltijos pajūriu. Pažintinis takas yra 2,8 kilometrų ilgio, o skardis kuriuo vaikščiosite – 15 metrų aukštyje. Čia atsiveria įspūdingi gamtos vaizdai: smėlio skardžiai, jų kraštai apraizgyti medžiais, o už jų – ošianti jūra.

Beveik 700 kv. metrų ploto sode galima susipažinti su 170 rūšių augalų, kurie auga Indijos, Indonezijos, Brazilijos miškuose, Afrikos ir Meksikos dykumose.

The alley, which starts at the intersection with S. Darius and S. Girėno Street, attracts those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of J. Basanavičiaus Street. The alley is characterised by its tranquillity, the surrounding vegetation and the sound of the sea. This makes it a good place for slow walks.

Along the trail, you can visit the Palanga Concert Hall and take part in various events. Grafų Tiškevičių Avenue is also decorated with original retro-style chandeliers, pavement and small architecture. Another highlight of the alley is the restored carved historical gate at Kęstučio Street.

A modern and contemporary pool with wellness areas for relaxation, calming and rejuvenation. Here you can stay active in the 25-metre sports pool, enjoy massage systems, modern steam baths and a natural Himalayan salt bath, as well as areas for children.

Čia rasite tiek pradedantiesiems, tiek pažengusiems žaidėjams įrengtus boulingo takelius. Galima apsilankyti ir su vaikais – takeliai aprūpinti apsaugomis vaikams, kad žaidimas būtų įdomus ir mažiesiems.

The neo-gothic Palanga Church of the Holy Cross, built in the early 14th century. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Palanga is distinguished by its grandeur and beauty. Inside, there is a pulpit and three artistic altars decorated with marble bas-reliefs and a 17th century painting of the Virgin Mary.

At the Play Park, located at the intersection of Naglio Avenue and Šermukšnių Street, children can enjoy free entertainment: colourful sea-themed play equipment up to 7 metres high, a variety of merry-go-rounds, swings and merry-go-rounds for children of all ages.

Tai didžiulis vandens pramogų parkas skirtas šeimoms – rasite vandens batutus, vandens čiuožyklas, „zip line“ trasas virš vandens, vandens dviračius. Parkas dirba tik sezono metu.

The Palanga Regional Museum is housed in a historic villa built in 1898, with a unique resort architecture that has no analogues in Lithuania.

Unique and interactive exhibits, world-famous illusions, never-before-experienced bodily sensations, the opportunity to take unique photos of optical illusions, and educational activities.

Palanga is home to the Lithuanian Fairy Tales Park, which entices visitors not only with its cosy environment and playful sculptures, but also with its unconventional solutions - you can not only "feel" fairy tales, but also hear them.

Parke galite pamatyti 25 kartus sumažintus didžiausius pasaulio architektūros stebuklus: nuo Londono Tauerio tilto, Paryžiaus Triumfo arkos iki Didžiosios kinų sienos bei Tadžmahlo ir kitų. Ši vieta taip pat turi ir didžiausio gėlių parko titulą.

Gamtos apsuptyje įsikūręs parkas skirtas visai šeimai: virš 50 iš priešistorės sugrįžusių, realaus dydžio dinozaurų, 5D kinas, karuselės, veidrodžių labirintas, vandens dviračiai, batutai, mini zoologijos sodas, karstynių oazė ir dar daugiau. Parkas dirba tik sezono metu.

Sode surinkta įspūdinga bonsų kolekcija, galima pasigrožėti akmenų sodu su sakuromis ir tvenkiniais, išskirtine augmenija. Ypač rekomenduojame čia apsilankyti rožinių sakurų žydėjimo metu.

Sculptures handed over by the Lithuanian Art Museum to the care of Palanga Municipality. In the summer, this place becomes a place of attraction for those who like to spend a quiet holiday with their families, children or friends.

Šventojoje ant kopos esanti Žemaičių alka su paleoastronomine observatorija yra vieta, kurią vertą aplankyti besidomintiems istorija, norintiems aplankyti reikšmingus kultūros paveldo objektus.

A multi-purpose concert hall that regularly hosts concerts, festivals, theatre performances and other events.

Today, the Palanga Culture and Youth Centre hosts many events throughout the year.

To the north of the city centre, along Naglis Avenue, you will see the carved name "Naglis Hill". The mountain is actually a 7-metre-high dune and is considered one of the most mysterious places in Palanga. It is a place for pleasant walks, where the sound of the sea and the pine trees can be heard and the secrets of millennia lie deep beneath the white sand.

The museum's narrative devotes a lot of space to Šliūpas' activities in the USA, where he lived and worked for more than three decades. The museum's exhibition presents Šliūpas' intense, eventful political, public and private life.

It is a small museum in the centre of the resort of Palanga. It offers information and an exhibition about a historically tragic but also very important period in Lithuania. The museum gives a vivid account of the difficult but persistent struggle to win the name of Lithuania as an independent state at any cost and to always remain a Lithuanian inside.

Antanas Mončys, considered one of the most unique artists of the Lithuanian diaspora, gave his works and a large collection of personal belongings to the city of Palanga before his death. After a long and complicated process, a museum was established here to house and exhibit them. You can visit the museum, which is designed on the basis of photographs from the artist's studio, and get acquainted with the work of A. Montis.

A private and extensive collection of up to 2000 puppy figurines of a wide variety of puppies will surprise you with their uniqueness and rainbow of colours. In addition to the four-legged ones, you will see multi-faceted paintings and carvings of different birds from dozens of countries.

Galima išsinuomoti reikalingą įrangą aktyviems sporto užsiėmimams – tenisui, krepšiniui, tinkliniui, atvykti pažaisti stalo tenisą. Taip pat yra treniruoklių salė.