Place to visit
Viešvilė Reserve, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Viešvilė Reserve is a nature reserve in Lithuania (Viešvilės valstybinis gamtinis rezervatas) (Smalininkai). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Nature reserve in Lithuania · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Viešvilės valstybinis gamtinis rezervatas
- Where
- Lithuania
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- KUN Kaunas, 106 km as the crow flies
- Website
- saugoma.lt
- Coordinates
- 55.136, 22.44593
What it is and where
Viešvilė Reserve is a nature reserve in Lithuania (Viešvilės valstybinis gamtinis rezervatas) (Smalininkai). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Gamtinis rezervatas, į kurį negalima įžengti, yra aiškiai pažymėtas ženklais.
It is in Smalininkai, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.136, 22.44593; the nearest main airport is Kaunas International Airport (KUN, Kaunas), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Viešvilė Reserve is May to September.
- JanPossible7:28
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprPossible13:50
- MayBest time15:54
- JunBest time17:06
- JulBest time16:36
- AugBest time14:45
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:01
- DecPossible6:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April and October |
| Wildlife | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Viešvilė Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in SmalininkaiChurch building in Lithuania11 km
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in ŽukaiChurch building in Lithuania12 km
- Church of St. John the Baptist, VertimaiChurch building in Lithuania13 km
- Orthodox church in TauragėTemples15 km
- Burgaičių II piliakalnisHistory15 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 Viešvilė Reserve?
It is a nature reserve in Lithuania (Viešvilės valstybinis gamtinis rezervatas in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Viešvilė Reserve?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54.
How do you get to Viešvilė Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Kaunas International Airport (KUN), 106 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 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Smalininkai, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Žukai, Church of St. John the Baptist, Vertimai. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Smalininkai11 places to see in and around Smalininkai, Lithuania: Jurbarkas Bridge, Viešvilė Reserve, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Smalininkai. 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Viešvilė Reserve on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.