Discover Kazlų Rūda

• The Kazlų Rūdos pažintinis miško takas nature trail offers a 4 km walking route and a 6.5 km cycling route; it starts on Esperanto Street.
• The forest museum covers forest plants, trees, tree pests and diseases, as well as historic forestry tools.
• The town park has a bird trail with nesting boxes; bird activity varies.
• An exhibition on the town’s history, opened by the regional museum in 2022, offers an interactive experience.

At the Kazlų Rūda Forest Museum, forest plants and trees are given as much attention as tree pests and diseases. Historic forestry tools complement these subjects and are available for visitors to try. The museum began operating in a former forestry office building. The exhibits range from identifying different plants to learning about the tools used in forestry. If you’re planning a visit, check in advance whether it’s currently open to visitors.

The Kazlų Rūdos pažintinis miško takas nature trail combines nature-related subjects with forestry history. Visitors can learn about forest animals or plants and the history of forestry. There is also an information board about iron ore mining and a bunker used by Lithuanian partisans. The two routes differ in length and mode of travel: 4 km on foot compared with 6.5 km by bicycle. Check the current trail conditions locally before setting off, as some installations may change.

The town park was created from a young pine forest and was formerly called Nepriklausomybės parkas. A bird trail features birdsong and nesting boxes. The number of birds you can hear varies. The park thus brings together the story of its creation and a nature experience whose immediate character depends on bird activity at the time.

An oak more than 100 years old stands next to Kazlų Rūda railway station. At Mėnulio parkas, visitors can admire the silver artwork “Pora,” a symbol of closeness and warmth. The two examples offer different points of interest: the tree is a notable natural feature, while “Pora” conveys an artistic meaning.

The Kazlų Rūda Regional Museum exhibition at the Tourism and Business Information Centre opened in 2022. It presents the town’s history in a modern, interactive way. Topics include the railway, prosperity between the two world wars, and partisan battles in the deep forests. Those interested in several historical periods can explore these themes together in one exhibition.

The Senamiesčio galerija stretches along part of Vytauto Street and invites visitors to see two exhibitions. Coming from the railway station, photographs about the town’s history accompany you along the way; from the other direction, works by students of the Lietuvos dailės akademija welcome visitors. A wooden train sculpture in a small square beside the church also recalls the railway: it has stood there since 2014 as a symbol of the railway’s importance to the town’s growth.

Atgimimo alėja is also part of public life: residents gather there during town festivals. If you’re planning your trip around a town festival, check the dates in advance.

Discover more destinations: Gudeliai, Gelgaudiškis, Šakiai, Marijampolė, Sasnava, Vilkaviškis.

How long are the nature trail routes?

The walking route is 4 km long, and the cycling route is 6.5 km long. Check the current trail conditions locally.

What subjects does the forest museum cover?

It covers forest plants and trees, tree pests and diseases, and historic forestry tools that visitors can try out.

What does the regional museum exhibition show?

The interactive exhibition, which opened in 2022, covers the railway, prosperity between the two world wars, and partisan battles in the deep forests.

For the broader travel overview: Marijampolė County.