Anyksciai with children

Anyksciai with kids is probably one of the best destinations in Lithuania. There are plenty of attractions, interesting sights and museums, and beautiful places in nature. There are also some really great places to stay and lots of fun cafés. What to do with children in Anyksciai, where to go for entertainment, what to see and where to eat are all covered in this article.

If you are thinking about where to spend a weekend or a holiday this summer, then Anyksciai is the best choice for you with children. We go to Anyksciai very often, both in summer and winter, because there is always something to do. We highly recommend that you visit it too.

Whether you want a quiet holiday, you want to be active in nature, you’re looking for lots of entertainment, or you’re looking for a fun swim – Anyksciai with children is always a great choice. It’s no wonder why our children Motiejus, Greta and Oskaras are always excited when they hear that we’re going to Anyksciai and repeat the Anyksciai city phrase: “We raise our thumbs for Anyksciai”.

Anyksciai Guide

Anyksciai with children really does have something to offer everyone, from the smallest to the biggest. Here’s a quick guide to where to go for fun, where to eat, where to stay and what to see. And later in this article you can read about all the attractions in more detail.

Where to go for entertainment in Anyksciai

1. Anyksciai swimming pool BANGENIS with mini SPA
2. Labyrinth Park
3. Such a Different Town
4. Anyksciai water activities 
5. Kayaks rental in Aukstaitija
6. Silelis Rabbit Fortress
7. Narrow gauge railway and its museum
8. Animal farm Anukis
9. Anyksciai Karting Track
10. Anyksciai Forest Eco Barefoot Trail
11. Entertainment and sports centre “KALITA”
12. Horse stud VILARTAS
13. “Cosmos” Bird Trail
14. Amusement train
15. Safari Park
16. Dainuva Valley
17. Playground near the hotel “Nykscio namai”
18. WakePond
19. Gradiali Anyksciai Nature and Recreation Park

Where to eat

1. Inn Riflemen’s House (Karciama Sauliu namai) in Skiemonys
2. Kavarsko dumplings
3. Fish soup shed (Zuvienes pasiure)
4. Basi Basi
5. Safari Park Pizzeria
6. Cafe bakery

Where to stay

1. Restaurant-hotel “Nykscio namai”
2. Gradiali Anyksciai
3. Inn Rifleman’s house in Skiemonys
4. TekaTeka campsite
5. Camping in Anyksciai – “Po Zvaigzdemis” (underneath the stars)
6. Baron’s Villa
7. Homestead Brazylija

What to see in Anyksciai

1. Puntukas stone
2. Treetop trail
3. Rope suspension bridge
4. St. Matthew the Evangelist Church (observation tower)
5. “Trail of the Past”
6. Bijeikiai lookout tower
7. Exhibition of stone paintings by folk artist Stanislovas Petraska
8. Museum of Angels
9. Manor of Stories
10. Forest Museum
11. Homestead of writer Jonas Biliunas – museum
12. Zazumbris Oak
13. Wellness trail on the left bank of Sventoji
14. Historical complex of Seimyniskeliai (Voruta) mound
15. “The Light of Happiness” (Laimes Ziburys)
16. Horse Museum
17. Eco trail
18. Daumantu observation deck
19. Anyksciai Regional Park Visitor Centre Interactive Exposition

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Labyrinth Park and Such a Different Town

Anyksciai with children is unthinkable for us without Labyrinth Park. Labyrinth Park is a unique and the only amusement park of its kind not only in Lithuania but also in the Baltic States. The Labyrinth Park is renewed every year – so if you went last year, you can go again this year.

The main attractions of the park are the mazes. These are the places where your orientation skills will be tested. Believe me, it’s fun.

There are also mirror and ribbon mazes. I have never seen a ribbon maze, but I have not been able to find the way out of it either. Children and the whole family can enjoy not only the unreal mazes but also two different tyre slides, a mini golf course, water boats, a train, a devil’s tunnel, bouncy castles and water cushions, a mini staircase, a shooting range, a room of curved mirrors, observation decks and many more.

It is very convenient that the ticket is valid for the whole day. You can leave and come back again. There is also a place to eat on site.

Next to the Labyrinth Park there is the Such a Different Town. In this small town in the park, the houses are not built according to the rules, in a different way: one house is “upside down”, another is crooked, another is rotating. In each of them, different sensations await. Be sure to visit if you haven’t already! A fun activity for both young and old.

Anyksciai water activities

Want to swim or have fun in the water on a hot day in Anyksciai? Then turn to Anyksciai water entertainment, which has been organising various water activities for 10 years.

If you want to take a relaxing family trip on the lake, you’ll be accompanied by a boat captain. If you want to go wakeboarding or water-skiing, that’s great, you can do that here too. For those who want extreme sensations, Anyksciai Water Fun offers double, triple and quadruple water tyres (inflatable water rides pulled by a boat). For those who want a burst of adrenaline – parachute flight over the lake (for minors only with parental permission and participation, weight up to 90kg)

Anyksciai water activities are open on weekends and holidays, May-September. Weekdays by separate appointment.

Kayaks rental in Aukstaitija

Professional new kayaks rental in Aukstaitija, Anyksciai district. Kayaking with: accommodation, camping, homestead or night kayaking.

TIME FOR FUN IN NATURE – throw your work aside, grab your colleagues, families, friends, children or your other half and go forward to fun and unforgettable adventures in nature.

Kayaking with children can be a wonderful family activity. It is a great way to spend an active and fun time, enjoying nature and strengthening family ties. With the right equipment, route choice and precautions, kayaking can be an unforgettable adventure for children and the whole family.

Kayaks rental in Aukstaitija – call and book in advance! The season is just around the corner. Prices and other information.

Amusement Train

An educational and very comfortable activity in Anyksciai – a ride on the Amusement Train. It goes from the city centre to the Treetop Trail and back! Once there, you can walk along the forest paths, visit the Treetop Trail, the Rope Suspension Bridge, the Puntukas Stone, have fun on the Barefoot Eco-Trail, the Trail of the Past, and get to the Silelis Rabbit Fortress. As these attractions are a little bit far from the centre, they are easily accessible by train.

Treetop Trail and Puntukas Stone

The Treetop Trail is one of the most famous walking trails not only in Lithuania, but also in the whole of the Baltics. It is the first trail in the region that winds through the treetops of Anyksciai Forest, rising from the ground to a height of up to 21 metres. The treetop trail in Anyksciai Regional Park stretches for 300 m and ends with a 34 m high observation tower, from which you can admire the spectacular nature of Anyksciai forest, as described by the poet A. Baranauskas, as well as the meanders of the Sventoji River, and in the distance you can see the highest in Lithuania – St. Matthew’s Church tower.

The Treetop Trail is special because it is very different at every season. What you see in summer or early spring is completely different from what you see in winter. On your way to the start and entrance of the Treetop Trail, be sure to visit the Puntukas Stone.

Forest Rabbit Fortress, Barefoot Eco-trail and Trail of the Past

These three sites are all located in one place, a little further away from the Treetop Trail, but within easy walking distance, so it is convenient to visit them together. The Barefoot Eco Trail will appeal to children and adults alike. The trail is 1 km and 200 metres long. It is a completely natural walking trail, surrounded by nature, and is only for barefoot walkers.

You will reach the Rabbit Fortress by completing a 500 metre obstacle course. It will definitely require stamina and skill, but will be great fun for children. After the obstacle course, you will reach the magnificent fortress, which offers a breathtaking panorama of the forest with free-roaming rabbits. You can feed and pet them.

On the Trail of the Past, you will find giant sculptures carved out of wood. They were and still are being created by Valerijus Kunigelis, a well-known woodcarver in the country and abroad. The sculpture park features a crocodile, monkeys, a turtle, a mammoth and other animals of impressive size. Children will find it interesting.

Bangenis Swimming Pool – the perfect place to relax after a day of fun

There are probably no children who don’t like swimming. When we visit different cities, a visit to the pool or spa is simply a must. Anyksciai is no exception. The Bangenis swimming pool is simply wonderful, well maintained, has a small, very warm children’s pool, hydro-massage pools, a whirlpool, and we didn’t even have time to visit all the saunas. It’s really hard to believe that in such a small town there’s such a big pool with so many extra services. And the price is really very low. We highly recommend it.

Hill of Kalita

Kalita Hill is the most visited place both in summer and winter. If you are in Anyksciai, make sure you come here.

Probably the most famous and popular attraction here, and the one with the most visitors, is the toboggan run. Almost 500 m of the track features various turns, a loop, a springboard and fun slides. The toboggans fly at speeds of up to 40 km/h, so adrenaline and unforgettable impressions are guaranteed for both young and old. It’s great that the toboggans are open all season long. We can’t imagine both summer and winter entertainment in Anyksciai without these toboggans. There is also a tyre slide, children’s cars, a virtual reality and a café.

Read about Kalita Hill in winter in the article Winter entertainment in Anyksciai.

Dainuva Adventure Valley

This is the best place to be active and enjoy nature. Visitors to the park will experience unforgettable impressions and spicy sensations as they go from tree to tree, over easy and difficult trails. Every visitor, no matter what their age or fitness level, will find the right trail for them. The park has 6 slopes of varying difficulty, with heights up to 13 metres. The most adventurous can enjoy the “Flight over Sventoji” with a total length of over 300 metres! It’s great to see that the park also has slopes that are suitable for younger children, with two “Toddler slopes”. If you still have the energy, you can try the 9-metre-high Kibi Wall. For the more extreme, there is the Big Swing from 13 metres high with a free fall of 2-3 metres.

Anyksciai Karting Track

Anyksciai technical sports club ,,Motorsportas” offers a ride on the unique recreational go-karts, the most powerful ones in Lithuania. As the men in our family are very fond of karting, we always come here.

Manor House of Stories

The Manor of Stories is a very interactive museum geared more towards children, but definitely interesting for parents too. Here you will learn about the history of Anyksciai – but rest assured, it is not a boring museum. It’s very interactive, you can touch everything and try it yourself.

Anukis

Here you will feel like you are in the countryside with your children: you will be able to see, feed and pet the sheep, goats, cows, horses, various birds, and enter the rabbit enclosure. There are also a wide range of activities. You can also celebrate various occasions. It is only one kilometre from Anyksciai. We highly recommend a visit.

Fun, swimming and accommodation “Nykscio namai”

We can’t imagine a visit to Anyksciai without “Nykscio namai”. The hotel is located in a quiet area, yet easily accessible from the city centre. All the attractions of Anyksciai are nearby. A big plus is that children up to three years old stay free of charge if they share a bed with their parents. The hotel has a new and very modern spa centre. There is also a great little pool for the smallest children. There is also a swimming pool with counter-jet, cascade and massage jets, and a suction bath. There is also a sauna and a steam bath. This spa is perfect with small children.

For active leisure, there is a gym, outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court, bowling, a billiards bar with a games room where you can play table tennis, table football, darts, curling and air hockey. In summer, there is a wonderful playground next to the hotel.

For more information about accommodation and entertainment at Nykscio namai, see the article “Staying overnight in Anyksciai with children”.

Gradiali Anyksciai Nature and Recreation Park

Gradiali Recreation Complex is located in a remote area, in a corner of Anyksciai region near Rubikiai Lake. Here you can stay in excellent villas and enjoy a variety of active leisure activities. It is a paradise for children. There are four different play areas for the little ones. The main children’s play area is 200 m2! Colourful bridges, slides, climbing frames, towers and other challenges. The leisure room on the ground floor of the Ezero (Lake) villa will keep you entertained in the cold season, in rainy weather or in cosy evenings. Board and card games, chess, checkers, dominoes, Xbox console.

The Riflemen’s House inn (Karciama Sauliu namai)

The Riflemen’s house Inn is waiting for you not only for its delicious Lithuanian food, but also for its cosy atmosphere.

Here you can also plan a comfortable overnight stay in their brand new guest house.

Children are especially welcome – there is a playground and a children’s menu in the inn.

TekaTeka campsite

TekaTeka campsite is a friendly place for families with children and pets. TekaTeka Campsite is located in Anyksciai, surrounded by beautiful nature.

Here you will have the opportunity to sleep in a tent under the starry sky, to be woken up by birds chirping, to have an adventurous day and forget the hard ground and the uncomfortable sleeping bag.

You can also: celebrate your personal celebrations in the big tent, which can be equipped with a banquet hall, dance floor or covered buffet; have a bonfire in the evenings with the family; relax in hammocks and just enjoy the harmony of nature; create beautiful memories with your family.

Narrow gauge railway and its museum

When in Anyksciai, we highly recommend taking a ride on the Short Ride of the narrow gauge railway. In the narrow gauge railway museum you can see the steam locomotive “Kukuska”, other narrow railway rolling stock, communication and signalling equipment. The station has a waiting room and the office of the stationmaster of interwar Lithuania. You can try out the working exhibits – a hand-operated dressage train and a tricycle on rails.

Sventoji Left Bank Health Trail

A great walking and cycling trail, ideal for both walking and riding. The trail connects the existing Anyksciai – Niuronys and Anyksciai – Puntukas stones pedestrian and cycling routes. The total length of the trail is 14 km. From the city centre, it provides access to the Dainuva Valley, the Treetop Trail, the Puntukas Stone and three outdoor entertainment complexes – the Forest Rabbit Fortress, the Barefoot Eco-Trail and the Past Trail.

Anyksciai with children in winter and things to do in the cold season here in the article Winter activities in Anyksciai.

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