The best Lithuanian resort Druskininkai is located on the banks of the Nemunas in the very south of the country. Its reputation as a balneological and mud resort dates back to the 19th century, when the healing powers of local waters became the subject of Professor Fonberg's report to Tsar Nicholas I. Since then, tours to Druskininkai "on the waters" have become no less widespread than trips to Baden-Baden or Kislovodsk.
Climatic subtleties
The city and its surroundings are always pleasantly cool. Here, even at the height of the summer season, it is rarely hot, and thermometers frozen at +22 degrees are a common thing. Winter at the resort is mild and frosts below -10 are again a rarity. It is difficult to determine the best time for tours to Druskininkai, because the balneological centers, where you can improve your health and mood, are open all year round.
The range of diseases that the local doctors help to cope with is very extensive. In sanatoriums, obesity is treated and patients with diabetes mellitus feel better. The lungs and heart, blood vessels and the digestive system will also not be overlooked by the Druskininkai doctors, and the prices for services and recreational activities will seem pleasant and compare favorably with those accepted in Czech, Slovenian or Hungarian health resorts.
Briefly about the important
- After flying or taking a train to Vilnius, participants of tours to Druskininkai change to a bus that departs from the central station of the capital more than ten times a day.
- You will have to travel around the city by bus or taxi, the cost of which is quite democratic.
- The main medicinal weapon of the doctors of the Druskininkai sanatoriums is chloride mineral waters. Medicinal peat and mud are considered no less useful. The range of hospitals includes pearl and turpentine baths, massage and healing mud applications, oxygen cocktails, aromatherapy and aqua aerobics.
- Excursions to local natural and man-made sights will help diversify your vacation. For example, the Dzukia National Park has collected on its territory more than a hundred species of plants and animals listed in the Red Book.
- You can also have a great time in the Mikalojus Čiurlionis House-Museum. In addition to the permanent exhibition of his works, participants of tours in Druskininkai can attend summer musical evenings held in the former house of the artist and composer.
