Birštonas is a balneological resort in the southern part of Lithuania, 90 km from Vilnius and 40 km from Kaunas. It is famous for its curative mineral waters, hitting from 13 wells, curative peat mud and beautiful nature.

Birštonas is located directly on the territory of a huge National Natural Park among coniferous forests. But the special charm of this city is betrayed by the winding river Neman, which flows through such bends that are probably inaccessible to no other water artery in Europe.

From time immemorial, this unusual place was chosen by the Lithuanian princes, and in the 15th century the legendary ruler Vytautas even turned Birštonas into his country residence, and spent most of the time here, hunting in the nearby forests. On a high mountain, he founded an impregnable castle-fortress, from which it was necessary to repulse the attacks of the Crusaders. Now only the castle mountain reminds of this, where now there is a wonderful observation deck.

By the way, it was the Crusaders who made famous the healing mineral waters of Birštonas throughout Europe. And after another five centuries the town turned into the most popular resort, not only Lithuanians came here, but noble nobles from Poland and the Russian Empire, and later representatives of bohemia.

How to get

Transfer from Vilnius and Kaunas by bus, traveling time is about an hour and a half.

Search for air tickets to Vilnius (nearest bus to Birštonas) ą $

Treatment in Birštonas ą $

At the moment Birštonas is one of the best places for health recreation in the whole of Lithuania..There are thirteen unique springs, the waters of which contain an incredible amount of mineral components and various compounds .Also in sanatoriums and SPA-centers are widely used health and beauty treatments using therapeutic mud and silt baths .It is especially recommended to come here to those who suffer from skin, nervous or cardiovascular diseases, to treat respiratory system, joints, and even oncological diseases .

Recently, a popular health resort in the sanatoriums of Birštonas are peculiar courses of stress therapy. It consists in the combination of beneficial effects on the human body and the psyche of the local unique climate and landscape beauties, the use of mineral waters and mud, various SPA-procedures, as well as such unusual directions as, for example, ergotherapy, that is, restoring mental balance through moderate but intense physical labor.

It is especially worth mentioning the price policy of the health resorts of Birštonas - the prices here are quite acceptable and everyone can ensure a decent rest. For example, accommodation in a standard room with full board and course procedures will cost an average of 55 EUR per person per day.

Birštonas treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system, digestive tract, oncological and gynecological diseases, diseases of the nervous system. The local medical base is drinking chloride sodium and magnesium-calcium-sodium waters from local mineral springs "Vytautas" and "Birutė", peat mud and natural and climatic conditions.

Types of Birštonas

Entertainment, excursions and sights of Birštonas

In Birštonas, there is something to do, in addition to health procedures ą $ .The town and its surroundings are very picturesque and simply created for long pacifying walks and small voyages on bicycles, even in the forests are equipped with special hiking trails .The pine forests and the water area of ​​the Nemunas adjacent to the city are reserved, and their natural beauty really impresses with its pristine and grandeur .Being here, forgetting everything, it seems, nothing can disturb you, all worries and negative thoughts go away by themselves .

In the city itself is worth visiting the Sacred Museum, founded in the very beginning of the 21st century, and where real treasures associated with the history of the development and formation of religion are collected, as well as the ancient cathedral in the Neo-Gothic style. Also, the Museum of the History of the City deserves special attention, under one roof there are exhibits, some of which were created in the Middle Ages.

Birštonas map
There are also all conditions for active recreation, moreover this city is considered the main training base for professional rowers not only in Lithuania, but also from all over the world. After all, the Neman is perfect for kayaking. It is also convenient to make river trips on a boat or a catamaran. Biking around Birštonas and its surroundings will bring great pleasure to all lovers of nature and active pastime.

If you wish, you can look at all these beauties from a height more significant than the city observation deck. Tourists are given the opportunity to make an exciting air journey in a small helicopter or on a balloon.

In addition, there are excellent tennis courts and mini-golf courses, there are places for lovers of fishing.

Book popular Bierstonas hotels at the best prices

Royal SPA Residence from 2 757 rubles Birštonas Pakalnės g. 3 Nemuno Slenis from 3 998 rubles Birštonas Verknės g. 8
Medical SPA Eglės sanatorija Birštonas from 2 550 rubles Birštonas Algirdo g. 14 Hotel Sonata from 4 342 rubles Birštonas Algirdo 34

Events

The resort with confidence can be called one of the main cultural centers of the country, because every year here they hold power sports competitions, timed for the celebration of the Day of Statehood. Once in two years on the last weekend of March, the city is filled with the sounds of jazz music. In April, the championship takes place, during which everyone switches to sports walking, and in May the city dances with all the heart at the contest of folk dance. Photo of Birštonas (5)