Dzūkija
Lithuania, Alytus County, Varėna District
Dzūkija
LocationLithuania, Alytus County, Varėna District
RegionAlytus County, Varėna District
TypeNational Park
Coordinates54.0830°, 24.2500°
Established1991
Area558.5
Nearest CityVarėna (12 mi)
Major CityVilnius (55 mi)
0About Dzūkija
Dzūkija National Park is the largest protected area in Lithuania and features extensive pine forests and traditional villages. The park is known for its ethnographic heritage and traditional mushroom and berry gathering culture. The Ūla and Merkys rivers flow through the park, creating scenic valleys and offering opportunities for water tourism.