NATURE

Due to its geomorphological past the Aukštaitija National Park distinguishes for the diversity of natural conditions. Here you can find almost all kinds of natural habitats and soil types which are described in Lithuania. Vegetation varies from steppe to tundra species, many rare bird and animal species finds a sanctuary here. For an example, 59% of all Lithuania’s native plant species were found in the park, while it covers less than 1% of the country. Representatives of almost all Lithuania’s species of vertebrates constantly reside in this area and some beetle species haven’t been found in other places of Lithuania.