Every autumn, Rumšiškės fills with the magic of lights. This Thursday, on October 30, the largest lantern and light festival in Lithuania, “The Enchanted Valley” (Užburtasis slėnis) returned to the Lithuanian Open-Air Museum. Once again, the festival promises to impress everyone, from the youngest visitors to seniors. Here, fairy tales come alive in the dark. Visitors encounter impressive light animals, giants from fantasy worlds, glowing installations, and mystical paths leading through a kingdom of hundreds of lanterns. This is not just an event. Instead, it is a unique journey that truly leaves no one indifferent.
The largest lantern and light festival “The Enchanted Valley” (Užburtasis Slėnis)
The largest lantern and light festival, “The Enchanted Valley,” features more than 300 sculptures created especially for Lithuania, along with light and laser installations and an almost 2-kilometer-long route. Visitors will discover striking light sculptures that invite them into a world of dreams and light. Along the way, you will see flowers, mushrooms, traditional motifs, animals, birds, and mystical creatures. In addition, special lasers and light installations enhance the experience. As a result, you truly feel as if you have entered an enchanted space.
Our children absolutely loved the festival and completed the two-kilometer route on foot without any trouble. Moreover, it was great to see so many interactive sculptures. The butterfly swings and the sound-making light carriage were clear favorites.
The sculptures are arranged very organically throughout the park area. They blend beautifully with the surrounding nature and buildings.
This year, the festival celebrates its fifth anniversary. Therefore, it is no surprise that the park looks especially magical and impressed not only us, but the children as well.
Practical information for visitors
The light and lantern festival “The Enchanted Valley” takes place at the Lithuanian Open-Air Museum in Rumšiškės. It is easy to reach from all parts of Lithuania. The festival runs until February 8 and is open from Thursday to Sunday. It also operates daily during the autumn school holidays from November 3 to 7, as well as during and after Christmas, from December 25 to 30.
The sculptures are spread across a large area. Therefore, if you are visiting with small children, remember to bring a stroller, as the distance can be challenging for little legs. There is a small snack bar on the park grounds, where you can buy drinks and snacks. In addition, make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
You can purchase tickets on site or conveniently online through the official festival website.
Children up to and including 5 years old may enter the festival free of charge when accompanied by parents or guardians.
