Dobrovolė village, Panevėžys District Municipality
Aukštaitija
protected-area visitor centre about the Nevėžis valley
Dobrovolės k. 2, Krekenava eldership, Panevėžys District
55.55227, 24.10542
45-90 minutes; longer with a guide or route planning
before a hike in Krekenava Regional Park or on a rainy day when an indoor exhibition helps
Krekenava RP Visitor Centre
Starting point for the Nevėžis valley
The Krekenava Regional Park Visitor Centre is in Dobrovolė village, Panevėžys District. It is a practical place to begin a route through the park because it gives you a mental map of the Nevėžis valley before you go outside.
Saugoma.lt states that the exhibition theme is the diversity of Nevėžis oxbow lakes. That is a precise focus: the park protects not just a river channel but a whole system of valley, terraces, meadows, old riverbeds, and human life by the river.
Exhibition about oxbow lakes
The visitor-centre exhibition presents the terraced Nevėžis valley, meadows, oxbow lakes, plants, animals, and human presence by the river. This indoor explanation is useful because oxbows are not always obvious on a first outdoor visit.
The story helps you notice why river bends, silted-up former channels, wet meadows, and birds form a protected landscape. After the centre, it is easier to know what to look for on walking or cycling routes.
Accessibility and visitors
Saugoma.lt states that the visitor centre is adapted for people with reduced mobility. This matters because protected-area interpretation should begin not only with trails but also with accessible information.
The centre suits families, school groups, route planners, and travellers who want to understand the park without a long hike. If you need a guide or education programme, contact the centre in advance.
Opening hours
During research, Saugoma.lt listed several seasonal schedules: October 1-March 31, Tuesday-Friday 8:00-17:00 and Saturday 10:00-15:00; April 1-June 30, Tuesday-Friday 9:00-18:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00; July 1-August 31, Wednesday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 and Sunday 10:00-18:00.
The September schedule was not clearly visible during research, so check the official page before travelling. Holiday and pre-holiday hours may also differ.
Tickets and park visiting
Lithuanian protected areas use a visitor-ticket system that supports park maintenance. During research, Saugoma.lt listed general prices: one-time ticket 1 EUR, monthly 5 EUR, annual 25 EUR, and one-time SMS ticket 1.35 EUR.
This is not the same as a separate museum or exhibition ticket, so confirm any centre, guide, or education pricing with the park administration. In practice, the centre works best as the information gateway to the Nevėžis valley.
