Program

CYCLING ROUTES ON THE VERKNĖ RIVER:

• Upstream of Verknė from Tolkiškės to Aukštadvaris.

• Swimming would take about 4 hours. 10-12 km.

• The meeting point is Margis Hotel. From there the transport will take you to the starting point.

All can agree that the rivers of Lithuania are all beautiful, but one of the most beautiful of them is the Verknes River.

The route on the Verknė River is not very difficult, but it will appeal to both beginners and experienced swimmers. Quite a fast current, amazing views and river meanders will not let you get bored, and will leave an unforgettable experience. Canoeing on the Verknė River can take from 1 hour to 5 days.

Verknė is a tributary of the middle Nemunas. The length of the throat is 77.3 km. The width of the river is very uneven. Below Lake Vilkokšnis, the width of the Verknė riverbed varies from 2 to 3 m to 5 to 10 m. In the middle, the river is already wide (5-10 m) and often widens up to 10-20 m. In the lower reaches, the width of Verknė exceeds 30 m. The prevailing depth of the river is 1.5-2.5 m. There are also 4 m depths near Stakliškės and Alešiškės.

The world of flora and fauna of Verknė is interesting. There are multicolored flowers, trees and green bushes. There is a wide variety of fish in the water. Traces of beavers' "economic activity" can also be seen. Otters, mink and muskrats also live in Verknė.

What to pack for canoe trip:

• Swimwear

• Hat

• Water

• Snacks and drinks

• Sun cream

• It is best to leave expensive items and phones in the hotel, but if you can't leave them for a few hours, it is recommended to have a sealed case - a bag for your phone.

Take the adventurous mood and let the fun begin!

Baltic Village gathers Baltic Countries families, friends and neighbors where we all share our country's national and cultural games, dances, songs, drinks and snacks… and make a real Baltic Summer Festival!

We prepared really interesting lithuanian national and folk stuff but what would the Baltic Village be without all the arriving countries' contributions? So we kindly ask for our dear Baltic Summer Festival delegates not to come empty handed but to bring your country’s:

• national or cultural folk game, dance, song

• national or cultural drinks and snacks

Dress code: comfortable Summer Fest outfit + small folk / national accessory.

And let the fun begin!