The borough of Plateliai, first mentioned in the 15th century, also includes Žemaitija national park, brimming with aspects of Lithuania’s heritage – traditions, old architecture, local culinary, handicrafts, and the customs of that region. The Žemaitija national park is the land of the ethnic group Samogitians. The region borders the lake that gives the area its name – the deepest and largest in Žemaitija.
Travelling around Plateliai lake gives the visitor a chance to admire the hilly landscape. After a small climb, you can soon reach the Survey Grounds, providing a view of the lake and its islands, peninsulas and dark woods of Plokstine. The Žemaitija national park looks after the area, conserving its ancient woodlands, farmsteads and lake systems. It also encourages traditional farming methods and environmentally sensitive tourism.
The cartoon "Nature invites you to the Baltic sea region " was created during the project "Parks and benefits". It should popularize harmonious traveling ways and tourism in 8 parks of the Baltic sea region.
Directorate of Zemaitija National park. Website part-financed by the European Union INTERREG Baltic sea programme project "Parks and Benefits"
