The pine stands occupy almost 70% of the total land area of the Aukstaitija National Park. Traces of the ancient woods of Lithuania are still existent in areas like Azvinciai, Linkmenos and Mincia with pine trees dating back to 200 years and old oak trees along with several rare species of plants.
The numerous rivers, rivulets and streams form a network running throughout the whole area and often connecting the lakes of Aukstaitija National Park. The rivers like Zeimena, Lukna, Sventele, Kriauna, etc accentuate the picturesque landscape of Aukstaitija National Park.
Lake Tauragnas, located in Aukstaitija National Park, is the deepest lake in Lithuania whereas Lake Dringis is the largest lake of this national park. The Canadian Mink as well as various species of birds are observed around the water-bodies of Aukstaitija National Park. Animals inhabiting Aukstaitija National Park include elk, wild boar and deer.
Of the 80 villages inside the boundaries of Aukstaitija National Park, Paluse village serves as the center of tourism. The tourist attraction of Paluse is a wooden octagon shaped church built in 1757. The tourist routes, walking and rowing boat routes, start from the Paluse village in Aukstaitija National Park. Old windmills serve as accommodation inside Aukstaitija National Park of Lithuania.
