Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris” near Panevėžys: Park, Bunker, and Visits

Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris”: a woodland park with metal sculptures and immersive programmes underground

Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris” is a 1.4-hectare (12,196 sq m) private woodland park near Paliūniškis that opened to visitors in 2019. The underground site is associated with a Soviet reserve communications base, command post, mess, and shelter operating here from 1969, while the military-heritage account says the site's original purpose remains uncertain. The woodland has metal sculptures, and the underground bunker hosts Siaubo bunkeris and history-education programmes. Visits are available only with advance reservation.

Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris” metal gate and a low concrete bunker covered with grass and moss in a forest

Place: Likpetrių village, Panevėžys District Municipality
Region: Aukštaitija
Type: a private woodland park with metal sculptures, a military-heritage bunker experience, and immersive programmes
Address: 73 Vabalninko Street, Likpetrių village, Panevėžys District
Coordinates: 55.80885, 24.43112
Visit duration: 30 minutes–2 hours, depending on the park and programme
Best time: a daylight visit reserved in advance; check seasonal horror programmes separately

Names and variants

Idėjų parkas Bunkeris, Siaubo bunkeris near Panevėžys, Baltic Military District reserve command post

A woodland park near Paliūniškis with advance booking

Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris” is in Likpetrių village at 73 Vabalninko Street, near Paliūniškis in Panevėžys District. The private grounds cover 1.4 hectares, or 12,196 square metres. Once the forest road reaches the marked place, visitors encounter a tall fence with barbed wire and unusual metal gates, so the park's atmosphere begins before the underground programme.

This private attraction requires advance booking, even for a walk in Idėjų parkas. Follow the hosts' directions, stay on the visitor side of the fence, and do not try to find or enter bunker passages independently.

The bunker's Soviet-era history and the park's interpretation

The park opened to visitors in 2019. The underground site is associated with a Soviet reserve military communications base, command post, mess, and shelter operating from 1969. This history explains the attraction names and use of military objects, but the site's original purpose remains uncertain.

Military Heritage Tourism places likely construction in 1961–1977 and also says that the site's original purpose is unclear. The reserve military-district command-post story is not confirmed. During a visit, keep three layers distinct: the surviving Soviet-era concrete object, the park's interpretation, and the contemporary horror and educational programme.

More than twenty metal sculptures in Žalioji giria

The woodland is more than a decorative prelude to the underground experience. The park describes more than 20 metal sculptures made by the owners, while a round counter on the website also displays 100 sculptures. Since the counting method is not explained, visitors can expect more than 20 metal works, while the exact current total remains unclear.

The works stand among pines, birches, and the forest floor, alongside a distinctive shelter and unusual barbecue structures. This is an owner's evolving outdoor collection rather than a single professional gallery exhibition. Leave room around the works for photographs, do not touch sharp metal edges, and treat them as outdoor objects that depend on their woodland setting.

The underground bunker offers an experience, not a conventional war museum

The well-preserved underground bunker contains horror rooms covering almost 400 square metres. This is a pre-booked immersive attraction using darkness, scenography, and surprise. The bunker is a historic structure containing an operator-created horror programme, rather than an authentic military exhibition in which every decoration is a Soviet-era relic.

The price list separates Siaubo bunkeris, a park-and-bunker option, and Siaubo bunkerio istorijos, or Bunker Stories. The N-14 programme is recommended for visitors aged 14 and over and groups of 2–5, while the gentler N-8 history education lasts about an hour. Tell the operator the children's ages and any sensitivity to darkness when choosing a format.

Plan a visit to Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris”

The park operates year-round by reservation: normally 17:00–20:00 on weekdays and 12:00–20:00 on weekends and public holidays. October and November have longer listed hours, but that is seasonal information. Confirm the time at +370 616 90666 or in the reservation calendar, because an unbooked arrival is not guaranteed entry.

The website's main activity price list gives Idėjų parkas as starting at 4 euros for 30 minutes, Siaubo bunkeris as starting at 13 euros for 30 minutes, and Bunker Stories education as 13 euros for about one hour. Bunker offers are paired with park entry and groups of 2–5, so confirm the final price, age limit, and any seasonal change while booking.

Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris”: frequently asked questions

Where is Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris”?

The park is in Likpetrių village at 73 Vabalninko Street in Panevėžys District, near Paliūniškis. A roadside sign appears on road 191 in the Paliūniškis–Vabalninkas direction; check the precise map coordinates before travelling.

When did Idėjų parkas “Bunkeris” open to visitors?

The park opened its doors to visitors in 2019. That is the beginning of the current private attraction, not the construction date of the underground military object.

How large is Idėjų parkas?

The park covers a private woodland area of 1.4 hectares, or 12,196 square metres. That figure covers the sculptures, rest areas, and bunker surroundings rather than only the underground programme space.

Was the bunker really a Soviet reserve communications base?

The site is associated with a base, command post, mess, and shelter operating from 1969. Military Heritage Tourism says that the original purpose is unclear and suggests construction in 1961–1977, so the reserve command-post story remains unconfirmed.

What can you see in the park without entering the bunker?

The woodland has more than 20 metal sculptures, shelters, unusual barbecue structures, and walking space. The website also displays 100 sculptures, but does not explain how that figure relates to the narrative count, so the exact current total is unclear.

What is Siaubo bunkeris, and what age is it for?

The underground, nearly 400-square-metre bunker contains an immersive horror programme with scenography and surprise effects. The operator recommends Siaubo bunkeris from age 14; the gentler N-8 history education is for ages 8 and up. Formats are booked for groups of 2–5.

Do I need to reserve even a walk in the park?

Yes. A reservation is required even for a walk in Idėjų parkas. The usual published hours are 17:00–20:00 on weekdays and 12:00–20:00 on weekends and public holidays, but confirm the time before travelling.

How much do the park and bunker programmes cost?

The website's price list gives Idėjų parkas as starting at 4 euros for 30 minutes, Siaubo bunkeris as starting at 13 euros for 30 minutes, and N-8 Bunker Stories education as 13 euros for about one hour. Prices and seasonal terms can change, so confirm the final amount when booking.

What footwear should I wear at Idėjų parkas?

The park has woodland paths and an underground space, so wear comfortable, non-slip shoes. Paths may be wet after rain, and visitors should follow staff instructions during the programmes.