The park contains over 50 large-scale wooden sculptures created during international symposiums by artists from various countries.
The layout of the park is inspired by the ancient Baltic concept of a sacred grove, with paths designed to reflect traditional cosmological beliefs.
It is one of the largest parks of its kind in Lithuania dedicated exclusively to Baltic mythology.
Many of the sculptures are carved from oak, chosen for its traditional cultural significance as a sacred tree in Baltic paganism.
Baltų mitologijos parkas is an open-air educational site near the Baltic Sea featuring a collection of wooden sculptures depicting deities and mythological beings from Baltic pagan traditions. The site spans several hectares and is designed as an interactive trail where visitors navigate through forest pathways to encounter thematic clusters of carvings. Each sculpture is accompanied by information plaques explaining the cultural significance and roles of the respective gods and spirits. The park serves as a bridge between historical folk heritage and modern landscape design, utilizing the natural environment to mirror sacred groves. It is maintained to preserve ancient Lithuanian folklore through physical representation rather than museum display.
The central cluster featuring the primary deities, which offers the most dense and iconic collection of carvings against the forest backdrop.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the park is located in a wooded area that can be buggy during summer months.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes suitable for unpaved forest trails.
Allow extra time to read the informative plaques, as they provide essential context for the visual exhibits.
Do not attempt to visit immediately after heavy rain, as the forest floor paths can become muddy and difficult to traverse.
The park is accessible year-round, though paths are not cleared of snow in winter and lighting is limited to daylight hours.
Respect the exhibits by not climbing or sitting on the wooden sculptures; follow marked trails to minimize impact on the local forest ecosystem.
