Place to visit
Dūkštų atodanga, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Dūkštų atodanga is a natural site in Lithuania (Vievis). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Natural site · Nature
- Where
- Lithuania
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- VNO Vilnius, 31 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 54.82606, 24.94204
What it is and where
Dūkštų atodanga is a natural site in Lithuania (Vievis).
Atodangos viršuje matomas 2,5–3,5 m storio smėlio, žvirgždo–gargždo ir riedulių sluoksnis, suneštas stipraus ledyno tirpsmo vandenų srauto[1], kurio plotis vietomis siekė iki 0,5 km. Žemiau esantis sluoksnis iš žvirgždo suneštas silpnesnės srovės.
It is in Vievis, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 9.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.82606, 24.94204; the nearest main airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO, Vilnius), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Lithuania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Dūkštų atodanga is May to September.
- JanPossible7:32
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprPossible13:49
- MayBest time15:51
- JunBest time17:01
- JulBest time16:32
- AugBest time14:43
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:09
- NovBetter not8:04
- DecPossible6:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Lithuania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Lithuania
To enter Lithuania there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Lithuania checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bradeliškės HillfortPlace in Dzūkija, Lithuania122 m
- BuivydaiArchaeological site425 m
- Karmazinai HillfortPlace in Dzūkija, Lithuania1.0 km
- Church of St. Anne, DūkštosChurch building in Dūkštos, Lithuania1.8 km
- Orthodox church in GeisiškėsTemples4.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Lithuania guide.
More in Lithuania: Nature
- Curonian Spit: dune spit in Lithuania and Russia
- Curonian Lagoon: lagoon of the Baltic Sea
- Trakai Historical National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Battle of Saule: 1236 battle during Livonian Crusade
- Aukštaitija National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Aukštojas Hill: hill in Lithuania
Every Lithuania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dūkštų atodanga?
It is a natural site in Lithuania.
When is the best time to visit Dūkštų atodanga?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58.
How do you get to Dūkštų atodanga?
The nearest main airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Lithuania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Lithuania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bradeliškės Hillfort, Buivydai, Karmazinai Hillfort. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Vievis27 places to see in and around Vievis, Lithuania: Trakai Historical National Park, Trakai Kenesa, Lithuanian Road Museum. Best time: May to September.
- Nature213 places for nature in Lithuania, from Curonian Spit to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LithuaniaBefore travelling to Lithuania: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Dūkštų atodanga on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.