Labanoras: Wooden Church and Forest Exhibition

Wooden Church and Bell Tower

The wooden church has been newly rebuilt; its bell tower dates back to the 19th century and houses a small church museum. The rebuilding and the tower’s long-term preservation bring different periods of history together. This makes the site interesting if you are interested in churches and the history of buildings, as well as nature. The small museum adds its own cultural dimension to the church building. When planning your stay in Labanoras, you can therefore include the wooden church, the museum in the tower, or both.

Experience the Labanoras Forest at the Visitor Centre

The exhibition “Didžiosios girios glėbyje” at the Labanoras Regional Park visitor centre explores the values of the Labanoras Forest. It presents the forest as a habitat where people, plants, and animals have long found their place. The focus is therefore not only on individual observations, but also on the forest as a space shared by different living things. The nature theme is brought to life through a range of activities, offering a different experience from the wooden church.

Activities include games, the chance to crawl into a “cave” and “meet” animals, and the opportunity to feel like part of an osprey family. There are also opportunities to listen and observe: you can hear birdsong and the sounds of the “Labanoro dūda”, a musical instrument typical of the Labanoras region. Butterfly wings, flies, and other insects can be viewed up close. This offers a mix of active and observational ways to explore: on one hand, games and imaginative scenes; on the other, sounds and close-up views of small creatures. If you are planning around several interests, you can consider whether taking part, listening, or observing appeals to you most.

Plan Your Trip Around the Park

The visitor centre also helps you find your way around the regional park. Visitors can plan their trip through the park there and purchase a park map and souvenirs. The exhibition and trip planning come together in one place: the forest is the subject of the exhibition, and anyone wishing to include the park in their stay can start planning at the centre. If you are planning a specific visit to the exhibition, it is advisable to check the visitor centre’s current opening times, as visiting arrangements may change.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Labanoras, the kind of day you have in mind can help guide your choice of destination. A visit to the church offers a different focus from the playful, sensory forest exhibition; the visitor centre also connects the latter with the option of planning a trip around the park. You can consider whether you want your stay to focus on culture, the regional park, or a combination of both.

Discover more destinations: Švenčionėliai, Kaltanėnai.

For the wider travel overview: Švenčionys District Municipality.