The Most Interesting Education Experience for Families in Jurbarkas

Autumn is a great time to spend time getting to know the regions of Lithuania. Some of them have so many interesting and unexpected activities and educations that it is hard to believe. Therefore, today we are traveling around Jurbarkas.

The most interesting education for the family in the Jurbarkas district – what to do and see in Jurbarkas district with children?

Honey Tasting at the Campsite “Medaus Slėnis” in Šilinė

This is an object with a very “sweet” name and the education in it. This is the “Honey Valley” campsite and honey tasting is held there. After all, Lithuanians have been using honey for a long time as a medicine that protects against diseases and helps not to get sick, so we suggest not to miss Šilinė, where you can find this education and camping.

Ovidijus Jasinskas, the owner of “Medaus slėnis”, not only manages the campsite, which attracts many tourists, but also offers a very sweet education – honey tasting. Briefly about the education: educational programs are organized for groups of schoolchildren and adults of various ages. During them, surrounded by nature, the beekeeper talks in detail about beekeeping, the life of bees and bee products. During the education, he tells you about the different types of honey, it is suggested to taste different types of honey and feel the differences in taste, smell and color. Another bee product – bee bread – is also seen. The health benefits of bee pitch are told. Guests of the tasting are treated to hot herbal tea and honey cake called gingerbread.

Appreciate the hard work of the bees and come to this corner of paradise not only to try education, but also to have your own cabin on wheels, and if you don’t have one, the owner of the campsite has already prepared cozy cabins surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Jurbarkas region.

The Alpacas of Nemunas

Here you can get acquainted with animals from South America – alpacas. These “furry” animals are famous for their exceptional wool. If you drive along the “Paradise Road” of the Jurbarkas district and arrive at Skirsnemunė, you can see these unusual animals while in the car.

The traditionally named farm “The Alpacas of Nemunas” has been operating in Skirsnemunė since 2013. The owners of the farm invite you to visit the alpacas, learn about their cultivation and wool. At the farm, you can also see how wool is combed and spun with an ancient spinning wheel, and if possible, even purchase alpaca wool yarn, knitting or blankets. Get to know these wonderful animals and their woolen products up close!

The Underground “Presidency” of Lithuania in the Šimkaičiai Forest

The participants of the hike, accompanied by a guide, visit the former partisan bunkers and fields in the Šimkaičiai forest in Jurbarkas district. We listen to the story of the legendary journey of the Southern Lithuanian partisan commanders Adolfas Ramanauskas-Vanagas and Aleksandras Grybinas-Faustas to 1949, which lasted several months. The participants of the march will also visit the place where authentic partisan documents were found. Participants will get to know the reconstructed bunker of the fourth President of Lithuania, Jonas Žemaitis-Vytautas. At the end of the excursion, the participants perform creative tasks at the “Giliuko” recreation area.

Castle Treasure Hunt In the Panemune Castle

Upon arrival at Panemune Castle, immerse yourself in an intriguing treasure hunt! It is a fun activity suitable for both children and adults. Hints will help you find the way, you will also need knowledge of the castle’s history and intelligence.

“Today in the Then Castle” In Panemune Castle

The pride of the Jurbarkas region – the Panemune Castle – is one of the most attractive objects for tourists. The Panemune Castle is rich not only in landscape, but also in the beauty of the castle’s exterior and interior.

Therefore, if you want to feel those times, go to Panemune Castle, where you can visit an excursion with the play “Today in the Castle Then”. During the tour, participants can enjoy images from real life in the castle, for example: how the owners of the castle lived and the people who served them, how they communicated, what they ate, what they wore, what made them happy or sad, what they called delias, klepkas or latrines – to these and similar questions will be answered by the play of the castle that complements the tour.

“Siesta Under the Red Linden Trees”

The Raudone Castle is surrounded by legends, from which educations are conducted here in the castle courtyard. Here you can choose the education conducted by Elena Elzbergienė called “Siesta under the red trees”. During the education, you will hear how the Portuguese Jose de Faria de Castro’s extraordinary love for Sofia Vaksel forever connected Madeira and Red. How their love is still protected by the park’s alleys, ponds, legends… You will learn more about the reason for the siesta, you will hear the history of the castle, you will taste a special cake baked by the estate’s “gaspadinė” Juzefa, you will refresh yourself with Žože and Sofia’s love tea and you will hear extraordinary legends and events about ghosts and more. When the weather is good, we suggest you come to Raudone and try this education full of interesting stories.

The stories include the Panemunias regional park visitor center education “Old crafts of the Nemunas”, “Unnoticeable forest differences”, “Blooming forest plants”, “Mushroom world”, “Do you recognize the trees of Lithuania?”, “Discover the peculiarities of life near the Nemunas”, and “One – Lithuania – five different worlds” (in Šilinė.)

This visitor center is interesting not only because it is located in an unusual building – a former tavern in Šilinė, but it also has, probably the most, educational programs that present the nature of this region, which help everyone get to know nature and leave both young and old alike indifferent. Only in this visitor center will you get to know the plants and animals of the Nemunas and its valley, and listen to their voices.

Medieval Consent to the Panemune Castle

In Jurbarkas district, Kartupėnai, the Arūnas Rukšnaitis stud farm has been located for more than 15 years. When you come to this stable, you can experience an unforgettable adventure in the medieval world. The owner of this stable can offer a variety of entertainment: from horse riding to participation in theatrical events and celebrations.

Feeling the Spirit of the Middle Ages

Only here you can feel the spirit of the Middle Ages and Renaissance by dressing in ancient costumes. The horses of Arūnas Rukšnaitis can also be found near the castles of Panemune and Raudone. This stable also has a unique education “Medieval meeting at Panemune Castle”, during which the castle guards block the way for tourists, and the castle manager who arrives explains that in order to enter the castle yard, you will need to complete various tasks in the castle: horse riding, archery, learning about the Middle Ages weapons. The animals of this horse farm will not leave anyone indifferent.

The Alpaca Colors

Did you know that there are even two alpaca farms in Jurbarkas district? Another alpaca farm, “Alpakų spalvos” (“The Alpaca Colors”) is located near Seredžiai. It is located in the village of Motiškiai. At this farm, their wonderful wool is turned into yarn, handmade knits, felts and the warmest blankets. It is the only animal in the world that has so many different colors, which is why the farm is named “Alpaca Colors”.

If you agree on a time in advance, you can come to the farm to get acquainted. Once you are, you can take a walk among the alpakis. You will hear and see how their wonderful wool is processed and you will be able to purchase the softest and softest one-of-a-kind wool products.

Smalininkai is the Eternal Border

The pride of Little Lithuania, the town with the longest avenue of oak trees – Smalininkai is one of the most valuable towns in the Jurbarkas region. So, when you come to this town, we always invite you to visit the Cultural Center of Little Lithuania and see its cool manager, Arvydas Griškis, who will take you back to those times.

“Smalininkai – eternal border” is full of serious and fun surprises for 2 hours. time machine travel to the past. You can get to know the life and history of the border town of Little Lithuania or East Prussia. When you come here, you don’t know who you will meet, who you will see, who will stop you and maybe even lock you up.

Viesville: from civilization to the wild

Nestled between the large Karšuva forest and the Nemunas, the town of Viešvilė was at once inhabited by man for a long time. At the same time it was a secluded place with nearby natural resources. The stream of Viešvilė flowing out of the forest marshes has preserved its wild beauty. That’s why it was not for nothing that it entered the nature reserve. In Viešvilė and its surroundings, you can see how people are repairing the wrongs done to nature today.

Here you can see one of the first and one of the most beautiful walkways for fish in Lithuania through the dam. You will see how nature rapidly changes from a cultured town environment. It changes to a forest almost untouched by human activity. In just a few minutes, you will be able to move from the beech forests typical of Western Europe to the taiga-type conifer forest. There, rare plants and animals find refuge. You will meet more interesting inhabitants of the forest, meadow and water. On this self-guided trip, fresh forest spring water is waiting for you. You also may be invited for tea or even traditional fish of the Viešvilė region, if you agree with the Viešvilė community.

Photos and information can be found in the Jurbarkas tourism and business information center.

You may find this article we prepared earlier helpful: Let’s discover the capital of Paradise Road – Jurbarkas,TOP 10 ideas around Jurbarkas district with children

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