The Top 15 Things to See and Do in Druskininkai, Lithuania
Druskininkai is Lithuania‘s most beloved spa resort town. Its relaxing atmosphere permeates all hotels, restaurants, cafés, and activities, making it the ultimate escape for both local and international visitors.
1. The Joy of All Who Sorrow Church
Church
Pedestrian Street: Vilniaus al.
Vilniaus al. is the main thoroughfare for pedestrians, connecting St. Mary’s Church with the Druskininkai Aqua Park, Hotel, and Spa. Along Vilniaus al., visitors will find shops, restaurants, spas and other accommodations, as well as copies of artwork created by M.K. Ciurlionis. Several unique statues also line Vilniaus al.
3. Druskininkai Aqua Park, Hotel, and Spa
Spa Hotel, Hotel
Spa treatments
The number one reason to visit Druskininkai is to luxuriate during any number of spa treatments. Options generally include saunas, hot tubs, massages, and facials, varying from exotic amber or honey massages to more traditional. Spa treatments are surprisingly affordable in Druskininkai, making it a perfect destination to practice some serious self-care.
4. Gruto Park
Park
Relaxing at a café
Druskininkai is surprising in terms of its great cafés and restaurants. City Coffee is a wonderful hipster hub serving delicious coffee and Belgian chocolate cake; it is a perfect place to relax before or after the spa. Another great stop for an afternoon pick-me-up is Boulangerie, which is a small French bakery with good cakes, coffee, and tea.
City Coffee: V. Kudirkos g. 37, Druskininkai, Lithuania
Boulangerie: M. K. Čiurlionio g. 63, Druskininkai, Lithuania, +370 633 35555
7. M.K. Ciurlionis Memorial Museum
Building, Memorial, Museum
M.K. Ciurlionis is one of Lithuania’s most famous artists. The small M.K. Ciurlionis Memorial Museum is a branch of the M.K. Ciurlionis National Art Museum in Vilnius. The Memorial Museum is located in the Ciurlionis family home and exhibits the home decorated as it was when M.K. Ciurlionis lived there. A second building displays information about M.K. Ciurlionis’ life and art.
M. K. Čiurlionio g. 35, Druskininkai, Lithuania, +370 37 221587
Cable car
Located at the end of Vilniaus al. near the Druskininkai Aqua Park, visitors will find a cable car running over forested hills, the Nemunas River, and ending at the Snow Arena. The cable car provides spectacular views of evergreen forests, the river, and Druskininkai. The cable car is open year-round to visitors.
10. Antanas Cesnulis Sculpture Park
Park
11. Uno Park
Park
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