Lithuania transforms dramatically with the seasons, and each time of year brings its own wonders. Spring sees vast bird migrations through the Nemunas Delta, summer reveals fields of wildflowers and the longest days in Europe, autumn turns the forests into a mushroom forager's paradise, and winter brings the chance to see the Northern Lights and witness ice formations along the Baltic coast. These seasonal wonders reward visitors who time their trips to catch nature's most spectacular shows.
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Villages around the Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve where white storks nest on nearly every rooftop — Lithuania has one of the densest stork populations in the world.
One of Europe's most spectacular spring bird migrations — hundreds of thousands of geese, swans, and cranes gather in the flooded Nemunas Delta each March and April.
Lithuania's greatest mushroom foraging grounds — the vast Labanoras forest becomes a pilgrimage site for thousands of Lithuanians every autumn seeking boletus, chanterelles, and dozens of other species.
Natural ice formations along Lithuania's Baltic coast in winter — when freezing spray and waves create fantastical ice sculptures on piers, groins, and coastal structures.
Lithuania's most atmospheric midsummer celebration held at the ancient capital of Kernavė — bonfires on five hill forts, folk songs, and pagan-rooted rituals on the shortest night of the year.
One of Europe's oldest bird ringing stations, located at the tip of a peninsula jutting into the Curonian Lagoon — millions of migrating birds pass through here annually.
Traditional winter horse races on the frozen surface of Lake Sartai — one of Lithuania's most spectacular and unique annual events, held every February since the 17th century.
Lithuania's cherry blossom capital — the town of Žagarė bursts into spectacular pink and white bloom each May, when hundreds of cherry trees create Lithuania's answer to Japanese hanami.
One of Lithuania's most spectacular winter traditions — horse races held on the frozen surface of Lake Sartai each February, attracting thousands of spectators.