
Biržai Castle and Karst Region
A reconstructed Renaissance castle surrounded by one of Lithuania's most unusual geological landscapes — a region riddled with sinkholes, karst caves, and mysterious underground rivers.
Central Lithuania's cultural hub, surrounded by forests and traditional villages.
9 locations found in this region

A reconstructed Renaissance castle surrounded by one of Lithuania's most unusual geological landscapes — a region riddled with sinkholes, karst caves, and mysterious underground rivers.

Lithuania's most dramatic karst landscape — over 9,000 sinkholes, underground rivers, and dissolving bedrock that occasionally swallows roads and fields without warning.

A cluster of deep, crystal-clear lakes formed by collapsed karst caves — some of the most unusual and beautiful water features in Lithuania, with depths reaching 15 meters.

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.

A breeding reserve for European bison (wisent) near Panevėžys — one of the few places in Lithuania where you can see these magnificent animals, Europe's largest land mammal.

A Renaissance-era castle beside a lake that formed in a geological sinkhole — in a region riddled with underground karst caves and sudden land collapses.

A hidden waterfall on a small stream in northern Lithuania — modest in height but set in a beautiful forested ravine that feels like a secret wilderness.

One of the oldest puppet theatres in Lithuania, known for its traveling wagon performances — a cherished institution of Lithuanian children's culture since the Soviet era.

A viewpoint in central Lithuania's most scenic regional park, offering panoramic views over the Nevėžis River valley — a landscape of river bluffs, forests, and traditional farmsteads.