Trakai Historical National Park

Lakes, forests and a historic town 25 kilometres west of Vilnius

Trakai Historical National Park is the only historical national park in Europe, wrapping the town of Trakai and its 32 lakes in glacier-shaped ridges, forests and villages. Lake Galvė alone holds 21 islands, the most famous of them Castle Island.

1Castle IslandThe most famous of the 21 islands in Lake Galvė, the park's largest lake.
2Varnikai ReserveWetland refuge for mammals and birds, explored on a hiking trail.

Things to do

  • On footWalk the hiking trail through the Varnikai Reserve
  • On footClimb the hilltop on the north shore of Lake Galvė for the view
  • Try thisLook for waterfowl at the Plomėnų swamp
  • HeritageExplore the historic town of Trakai and Castle Island
Castle Island
Castle Island
Varnikai Reserve
Varnikai Reserve

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Lithuania · Vilnius Est. 1992 Size 82 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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    Lake Galvė hilltop

    A hilltop on the north shore with wide views over the lake.

Where it is

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