Elektrėnai Municipality

• Part of Neris Regional Park lies within Elektrėnai Municipality; the park stretches along both banks of the Neris through the territories of Elektrėnai and Vilnius municipalities.
• The Pipiriškės Geomorphological Reserve covers 519 hectares.
• The “Around Elektrėnai” cycling tour is 14 kilometres long, with a stated duration of 6.5 hours.
• The Elektrėnai Regional Museum has been housed in the restored Abromiškės granary since January 1, 2024.

At the Pipiriškės Reserve, you can take in the municipality’s landscapes and explore a complex of glacial marginal formations typical of the Dzūkija Upland. Covering 519 hectares, the area has a different character from individual viewpoints or brief visits to a natural monument. Abromiškės Manor Park is also defined by its protected status: it was placed under state protection in 1985 and designated a natural monument in 1986.

The Ausiutiškės observation tower offers a panorama of the Neris Valley. From there, you can also see the start of the Velniakampis loop of the Neris, considered the largest loop of the 510-kilometre-long river. Another geological destination is the Grabijolai outcrop: it is about 100 metres long and about 6 metres high, and fossils can be found in its exposed layers. These measurements refer to the outcrop and help put this natural feature into context.

The Grabijolai educational trail is described as a “wild” walking route from the ethnographic street village of Grabijolų kaimas to the Alkų Oak, considered the thickest oak in Neris Regional Park. Along the way, you pass Saldus Stream, the Uolkas or Alkų Hills, and the foundations of the former Zapalina Manor. The route also runs along Paalkių Hill and the Neris, with its mythological stones. The trail therefore combines natural features with traces of past use, including the foundations of the former manor.

For a two-wheeled outing, “Around Elektrėnai” is a clearly quantified option: the tour is 14 kilometres long and has a stated duration of 6.5 hours. Ninety percent of the route is on asphalt and 10 percent on forest roads. These figures describe its length, duration and surface, distinguishing it from a walking route such as the Grabijolai educational trail, for which no corresponding route length is given here.

Guided boat trips are available on the Elektrėnai Lagoon. The beach there is popular with windsurfers because the winds are stronger and more consistent than at other lakes; other water sports and leisure activities are also popular. The floating pontoon pier in Elektrėnai is described as a place to relax and enjoy nature, and stands out for its design and lighting.

Elektrėnai offers a variety of sports and leisure activities. The Elektrėnai swimming pool has a 50-metre sports pool with eight lanes. The building also has a sauna complex with Finnish and steam saunas, as well as a heated pool with a cascade and underwater currents. At the ice rink, you can skate or watch ice hockey and figure skating competitions. At the disc golf park, the aim is to throw a flying disc from the starting point into the basket in as few throws as possible. Each subsequent throw is made from where the previous one landed.

“Vaikų pasaulis” offers walking and cycling paths, two skate or scooter parks, an amphitheatre and areas with outdoor fitness equipment. It also provides opportunities to relax in nature and enjoy active leisure, as well as views of the Elektrėnai Lagoon. Those looking to include a variety of activities in their trip will find different options here than at a museum visit or nature excursion.

The Elektrėnai Regional Museum has been located in the restored Abromiškės granary since January 1, 2024. It displays a distinctive sculpture collection by folk artist Ipolitas Užkurnys (1926–2004). The Ice Hockey Museum offers a different focus: established in 2014, it presents the history of the ice rink’s construction and numerous trophies won by Elektrėnai teams. An interactive, modern, technology-based learning and cultural offering provides Lithuanian and international users with information about significant and unique cultural heritage sites in the municipality.

If a guided tour at the Centre for Information on the Earth's Interior in Vievis interests you, note the requirement for a visit: guided tours must be booked in advance. For further orientation within the municipality, you can also view the pages for Semeliškės, Daugirdiškės and Elektrėnai. To compare other municipal destinations, pages are also available for Švenčionių rajono savivaldybė, Trakų rajono savivaldybė, Vilniaus rajono savivaldybė, Trakai District Municipality and Ukmergė District Municipality.

How long is the “Around Elektrėnai” cycling tour?

The tour is 14 kilometres long. Its stated duration is 6.5 hours; 90 percent of the route is on asphalt and 10 percent on forest roads.

What can you see on the Grabijolai educational trail?

The “wild” walking route leads from the street village of Grabijolų kaimas to the Alkų Oak. The stops mentioned include Saldus Stream, hills, the foundations of a former manor and the Neris with its mythological stones.

What does the Elektrėnai Regional Museum display?

The museum in the restored Abromiškės granary displays a distinctive sculpture collection by folk artist Ipolitas Užkurnys (1926–2004).

Do you need to book in advance for guided tours in Vievis?

Yes. Advance booking is required for guided tours at the Centre for Information on the Earth's Interior in Vievis.

For the broader travel overview: Vilnius County.