Best Of Curonian Peninsula

OVERVIEW

Admire the natural beauty of the Curonian Peninsula and explore a fishing village tucked along the narrow spit between a lagoon and the Baltic Sea. A scenic ferry ride across the lagoon will bring you to the peninsula, which UNESCO deemed worthy of a World Heritage site designation for its unique natural and cultural features. Constant erosion from the wind and sea have shaped the sandy spit of land and influenced the village of Nida, which lies along its mid-point near the Russian border. As you will discover, the compact village is easy to walk and full of brightly colored homes, many of them with whimsical weathervanes. Chances are, you will also see a number of kurenas, which are traditional flat-bottom boats purpose-built to navigate the lagoon’s shallow waters. Following free time to explore further, you will stop for photos at the Great Dune, a towering ridge that offers spectacular views.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the ferry across a sheltered lagoon to the long, thin Curonian Peninsula.
• Enjoy the views while traveling over the windswept sandy spit of land to Nida village.
• Get an authentic glimpse of Lithuanian rural life while walking about the village.
• Explore Nida independently or opt to browse an amber museum at your expense.
• Snap photos from the towering Great Dune that separates the peninsula from the lagoon.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.