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🌅 Seasonal WondersŠiauliaiEasy access
Žagarė Manor Park and Cherry Orchards
Joniškis, ŠiauliaiHalf dayBest: May (bloom period)
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.
Every May, the small town of Žagarė in northern Lithuania transforms into a sea of cherry blossoms. Hundreds of cherry trees — planted across the town, in the manor park, and along the streets — burst into simultaneous bloom, creating a spectacle that has earned Žagarė the title of Lithuania's Cherry Capital.
The Cherry Festival (Vyšnių Festivalis) celebrates the bloom with music, art, and cherry-themed culinary events. The setting is enhanced by the elegant Žagarė Manor complex and its landscaped park, where cherry trees line the paths and the Švėtė River adds to the scenic beauty. The bloom typically lasts only 1-2 weeks, making it a fleeting and precious spectacle.
Why Visit
Lithuania's most beautiful spring spectacle. The cherry blossoms of Žagarė create scenes of ethereal beauty that rival famous blossom festivals worldwide.
56.3500, 23.2500
Visitor Tips
- 1The bloom lasts only 1-2 weeks — check timing carefully
- 2The Cherry Festival adds cultural events
- 3The manor park has the finest concentration of trees
- 4Žagarė is also known for its geological exposures