Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve

Zuvintas Biosphere Reserve
Žuvinto biosferos rezervatas (Lithuanian)
Walkway in Zuvintas Biosphere Reserve (2020)
LocationAlytus District Municipality
Nearest cityAlytus
WebsiteOfficial website
Designations
Official nameZuvintas
Designated4 October 1993
Reference no.628

Zuvintas Biosphere Reserve (Lithuanian: Žuvinto biosferos rezervatas) is a strict nature reserve located in the southeast of Lithuania, about 30 km east of Alytus. Its nature protection status dates back to 1937, it is the oldest nature protection area in Lithuania.

“Zuvintas Visitor Center” requires tickets that cost 2 euros each (2024). However, the trails and the entire area is free of charge of everyone.