A day of love in Biršton: unexpected routes, adults-only dinner and sunset at a height of 45 meters

Here the nobles ruled the estate, hunted in the surroundings, rested and nurtured strong feelings of love for each other. Birštonas Tourism Information Center, inspired by the love story of the rulers, shares romantic scenarios for the Valentine's Day celebration.

Climb the highest observation tower in Lithuania

Nothing strengthens a couple like time spent together and shared memories. After climbing the 300 steps to the Birštonas observation tower, lovers can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Nemunas loops and Birštonas from a height of 45 meters. If you are lucky enough to accompany the setting sun, the most beautiful Valentine's Day selfie is guaranteed.

If this test is not enough, you can climb even higher in Biršton. Flying (in the right winter weather conditions) with a hot air balloon always remains one of the most impressive sights, and flying it together with your significant other over the Birštonas, Prienai and Punia heath will make you forget your everyday worries, and reveal the boundless beauty of the four big loops of the Nemunas. The impressions experienced or the images seen during the flight will remain in the memory for a long time, and the first flight will be reminded of a special certificate and other pleasant surprises in the air.

Together (don't) get lost in immersive routes

Birštonas is full of romantic nature. It is said that Žygymantas Augustas and Barbora Radvilaitė gave each other oaths of eternal love and loyalty in these surroundings. Why not try it again? A slow walk along the Nemunas embankment, the wonderful panorama of Mount Vytautas to the town of Birštonas and the Nemunas bend, a route along the Žvėrinčiaus forest footpaths or a visit to the mineral water evaporation pavilion "Birutės vila", where you can breathe especially healthy "sea effect" air, will help you create moments for the first confession of love or to revive feelings

On the day of love, a special "Active love route" with unexpected, engaging tasks, dedicated only to Valentine's Day, invites you to a hike. The route of the "Čiulba ulba" organizers will start at the Birštonas tourist information center and continue through the most important objects of Birštonas related to this holiday, including the tree of love and the bench of dreams. Participants of the route will have to solve various logical and coding tasks, which will be easier to overcome in twos.

Sensual dinner for two

It is said that the way to the heart of a loved one is through the throat. There will definitely be opportunities to enjoy Valentine's Day in Biršton. One of the most intriguing offers is an adults-only dinner with a four-course menu and live music at the Ego Spa restaurant. "Kurhauzas" lovers will be greeted with a menu specially created by the chef, where the sea of flavors will wave from sour to sweet dishes. Vacationers will also find other restaurants and cafes of the resort with special Valentine's Day offers, as well as sweets and flowers in the niche shops of Birštonas.

For those who decide to treat themselves not only to food, the "Versmė" sanatorium has prepared a special program for two "Love Oasis", which will allow you to escape from everyday life, enjoy healing and beauty treatments together with your loved one. In the evening, there will be an evening of live music and a romantic movie screening.

On the eve of Valentine's Day, February 13, a classical music concert will inspire a romantic mood. The Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, led by the artistic director and chief. conductor maestro Gintaras Rinkevičius, will come to Birštonas together with one of the brightest opera soloists of the young generation and will present a program of the most beautiful arias from G. Puccini, G. Verdi, F. Lehár, J. Massenet, I. Kálmán and other operas.

Those who stay longer at the resort will be able to join the solemn events of the Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania. On February 16, the tricolor will be hoisted on J. Basanavičius Square, there will be a winter hike, a festive celebration of the State Day and awards to deserving people who make Birštonas region famous with their work, and a musical performance by the band "el Fuego". In addition, the top of the observation tower will be lit up with the colors of the Lithuanian flag on the occasion of the holiday.