ČIURLIONIS UNITES – YOU’RE INVITED TO WALK WITH US

When little Kastukas Čiurlionis was just one year old, he set out on his first journey – from Varėna to Druskininkai. At that time, his hometown had not yet been called “Senoji” (Old) Varėna. The young organist’s family walked on foot through the forests of Dzūkija – during the day, under the shining sun, and at night, guided by the silver light of the moon. This journey left an unforgettable imprint on the young artist’s memory – it blossomed in his music, echoed in his paintings, and became an inner drive to travel.

Today, by walking the same path, we can recreate that experience – not only physically, but also spiritually. The “Čiurlionis Unites” hike is not just a route through Dzūkija’s nature, but a deep cultural and emotional experience. It connects not only Senoji Varėna and Druskininkai, but also people – from local communities to travelers from all across Lithuania and beyond.

IMPORTANT

❯ The hike can be completely free of charge. If you take care of your own food, water, accommodation, and transport – you don’t need a ticket.

❯ You don’t have to walk the entire route. You can join at any point – for a few hours, one day, or just for the evening events.

❯ Evening events are completely free. Both the send-off in Senoji Varėna and the welcoming celebration in Druskininkai, as well as other cultural evenings along the way, are open to everyone. Come, be part of it, let’s celebrate together.

HIKING ROUTE AND PROGRAMME

September 12 (Friday)

Start: Senoji Varėna – 3:30 PM

(Varėna – 4:15 PM, Zervynos – 4:30 PM)

Direction: Senoji Varėna – Žiūrai

Evening – cultural event in Žiūrai (free of charge)

Price: €0–13

September 13 (Saturday)

Start: Žiūrai from 10:00 AM

Direction: Žiūrai – Grūtas

Evening – cultural programme in Grūtas (free of charge)

Price: €0–21

September 14 (Sunday)

Start: Grūtas from 10:00 AM

Direction: Grūtas – Druskininkai

Afternoon – welcome celebration in Druskininkai (free of charge)

Price: €0–16

EXPENSE SUMMARY

All three days: €0–36

Children under 7 – free. Various discounts apply.

One more reminder: this hike is open to everyone. You can walk without a ticket. You can join for just a while. Everything is simple, friendly, and open.

More information about overnight stays, facilities and other important details – HERE

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EVENT INFORMATION

Date and time: September 12-14, 2025

Location: Senoji Varėna – Druskininkai

Tickets: HERE

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ORGANIZERS

Concept Author and Cultural Programme Coordinator – Art Historian Aušra Česnulevičienė

Varėna Cultural Centre

Druskininkai Cultural Centre

Contact: info@druskininkukc.lt / +370 313 53122

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Experiential Hike "Čiurlionis unites"

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