Sudeikiai by Lake Alaušas

• Sudeikiai lies on the southern shore of Lake Alaušas.
• The shore near Sudeikiai is a popular destination for enjoying nature.
• The brick Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in 1825 in the Neoclassical style.
• The archive of the Sudeikių dailės galerija contains more than 100 works by professional artists and photographers.

The lake is known for its shallow shore areas and clear, clean, fish-rich water. Together with Sudeikiai’s location on the southern shore, this gives the town a strong connection to the waterside landscape. The nature aspect is clearly defined: it is about the lakeshore, the shape of the shore and the described qualities of the water.

When choosing a destination, you can easily weigh this focus alongside the town’s cultural themes. Those who want to include nature by the water in their trip will find a clear landscape connection in Sudeikiai; art and history reveal another side of the destination.

Since 1999, Sudeikiai has hosted the “Alaušas” plein-air painting event. This recurring painting event provides a cultural highlight that takes its name from the lake. A brochure published in 2024 by the Sudeikių daugiafunkcis centras also mentions diving with an instructor in Lake Alaušas, as well as an exploratory and recreational raft trip on the lake. Both activities are seasonal; check their availability before making specific plans.

The water activities mentioned differ in format: diving is accompanied by an instructor, while the other option is a raft trip.

The archive of the Sudeikių dailės galerija contains more than 100 works by professional artists and photographers; the collection size may change. The gallery provides an art connection, while the plein-air painting event is a recurring local activity.

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is also a striking architectural feature: the present brick building was constructed in 1825 in the Neoclassical style. It has neither towers nor columns in the interior. Its construction date, architectural style and these two features give a concrete impression of the church, without reducing it to a mere style label.

The churchyard contains the graves of two figures with different ties to Sudeikiai. J. Šnapštys-Margalis (1877–1921) was a priest, poet and translator; he served as a parish priest in Sudeikiai from 1920 to 1921 and died there. The philosopher Dr. J. Girnius (1915–1994) was from Sudeikiai and died in Boston; his grave was moved to the churchyard in 1995. For Šnapštys-Margalis, his local parish service and death in Sudeikiai are central; for Girnius, his origins and later reinterment.

Near Sudeikiai, in Maneičių, there is an important archaeological site on the shore of Lake Alaušas that has the status of a cultural monument. This adds an archaeological point of interest nearby to the town’s art, church and history themes.

You can first decide whether this combination suits your travel interests before looking for hotels in Sudeikiai.

Discover more destinations: Giedraičiai, Ignalina, Užpaliai, Antalgė, Anykščiai, Bičionys, Dubingių Seniūnija and Alanta.

Where is Sudeikiai?

Sudeikiai lies on the southern shore of Lake Alaušas. The shore near Sudeikiai is a destination for enjoying nature.

What is distinctive about the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

The present brick church was built in 1825 in the Neoclassical style. It has no towers and no columns in the interior.

What activities on Lake Alaušas are mentioned?

A brochure published in 2024 mentions diving with an instructor and an exploratory and recreational raft trip. Both activities are seasonal; check their availability before planning.

For the broader travel overview: Utena District.