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Utena

Utena, Lithuania · Europe

About Utena

Utena sits on the route: 35 minutes from Anykščiai, 37km from Aukštaitija National Park.

Utena is a town located in Utena, Lithuania. With a population of 25,397, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Utena sits in Lithuania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vilnius time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Utena to your route.

About Utena

Utena () is a city in north-east Lithuania. It is the administrative center of Utena district and Utena County. Utena is one of the oldest settlements of Lithuania. The name of the city is most probably derived from a hydronym. The name of the settlement has been known since 1261. Utena is an industrial city. It is

Read more known for its clothing, food and beverage factories. In recent years, however, streets, public squares and large areas of the parks in the city were reconstructed and Utena is now more attractive for recreation and tourism. The anniversary of Utena City had been held each year on the last weekend of September. Since 2013 the anniversary has been held on the first weekend of September to take advantage of better weather conditions.

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Where is Utena located?

Utena is located in Utena, Lithuania, Europe. The coordinates are 55.4978 latitude, 25.6046 longitude.

What is the population of Utena?

Utena has a population of approximately 25,397 people, making it a town in Lithuania.

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Quick Information

Population
25,397
Continent
Europe
Country
Lithuania
Region
Utena
Timezone
Europe/Vilnius
Coordinates
55.4978, 25.6046

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Lithuania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Utena

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Anykščiai Treetop Walking Path

A 300 m walkway rising to 21 m through the canopy of the storied Anykščiai pine forest, ending at a 36 m observation tower over the Šventoji valley: the first treetop path in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Aukštaitija National Park

Lithuania's oldest national park: 126 lakes threaded by quiet forest roads and wooden villages. The Ladakalnis hill viewpoint surveys six lakes at once: a classic slow-drive loop from Ignalina.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Utena

  • 34 kmAnykščiai Treetop Walking PathA 300 m walkway rising to 21 m through the canopy of the storied Anykščiai pine forest, ending at a 36 m observation tower over the Šventoji valley: the first treetop path in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Utena.

Anykščiai

🇱🇹 Lithuania

32 km awayPop. 10,575

Molėtai

🇱🇹 Lithuania

33 km awayPop. 7,243

Ignalina

🇱🇹 Lithuania

39 km awayPop. 5,106

Švenčionėliai

🇱🇹 Lithuania

45 km awayPop. 4,726

Zarasai

🇱🇹 Lithuania

48 km awayPop. 6,051

Rokiškis

🇱🇹 Lithuania

51 km awayPop. 11,765

Švenčionys

🇱🇹 Lithuania

53 km awayPop. 5,538

Visaginas

🇱🇹 Lithuania

54 km awayPop. 18,024

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