Section 74. Kurtuvėnai – Šaukėnai. Žemaitija ethnographic region.

Kurtuvėnai Manor is one of the oldest manors in Lithuania. The most valuable building of the restored manor house complex is a unique 18th century building – the baroque wooden barn. Tel.: +370 61829964

Provides information about places to visit, tourism services. The visitor centre has an exposition “Landscape Diversity”, which introduces the values of the regional park. Tel.: +370 61829964

Located in the stables of Kurtuvėnai Manor. The horse-farm has over 30 horses. It is possible to go horseback riding, ride in an authentic carriage, cart or two-wheeled cart. Educational programs and trips along the routes of the regional park are organized. Tel.: +370 64033444

A rhododendron nursery has been established in Vainagiai, in a natural pine forest. The exhibition is dominated by rhododendrons, which grow abundantly in three geographical regions – Asia, North America and Europe.

The Vainagiai mound surrounded by swamps dates back to the beginning of the second millennium. It was not inhabited and the boulders found on the castle mound indicate that it was probably a place of worship.

In the Pustlaukis geomorphological nature reserve, there have been preserved rare relief forms – thermokarst pits, also called devil pits. The most impressive of them is the Pustlaukis pit.

Lake surrounded by Juodlė forests. It breeds about 30 species of birds. Since 1967 this lake has been declared a bird reserve.

One of the most beautiful paths in Kurtuvėnai Regional Park. Here you can get to know the landscape, the main forest habitats, wetlands, rare plant and animal species.

There is an exposition that tells about the history of the town and the people who lived here. An exposition of a farmstead has been set up. Tel.: +370 65763149