Dear Traveller,

You have a new book in your hands, introducing all Lithuanian resorts and resort areas for the first time. Body tempering, health improvement, the prevention of illnesses, treatment, and rehabilitation by applying natural factors for centuries is related to our resorts: Birštonas, Druskininkai, Neringa, and Palanga.

Already in 1587 there was a mineral water treatment facility operating in Lithuania. Druskininkai resort was established in 1838, and the first patients came to Birštonas in 1846. Palanga was famous for its climate and sea swimming from the beginning of the 19th century. Every resort in Lithuania is unique and specific:

Birštonas features mineral water used for treatment, and moor mud. Its history, and the unique landscape formed by the meanders of the Nemunas River, and tranquillity distinguishes Birštonas from other resorts;

Druskininkai features mineral water used for treatment, moor mud procedures, air suitable for treatment,the Wellness Park, unique attractions and places to visit;

Neringa, with its shores washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon, is exceptional with picturesque sand dunes, seashores and nature included in the list of heritage objects of UNESCO;

Palanga is unique because it was established on the shores of the Baltic Sea, where the air saturated with iodine complements the treatment qualities of mineral water and mud, helping to develop a full complex of healing factors widely applied for sanatorium treatment and wellness;

Anyksčiai and Ignalina resort areas are the centres of wellness, active leisure and tourism, fascinating visitors by the remarkable beauty of nature both in summer and in winter.

The book offers information on the geographic locations, history, and climate in the resorts and resort areas, about the places to visit, traditional cultural and sporting events, and natural treatment resources in a specific resort area or resort. It also offers information about institutions providing the services of resorts, treatments, spas and wellness, active leisure and entertainment, etc.

Antanas Serafinas Zenkevičius
President of the Lithuanian Association of Resorts