Druskininkai is situated in southern Lithuania and surrounded by forests, lakes, and loops of the Nemunas River. The trip from either Vilnius or Kaunas to Druskininkai takes about 90 minutes. The traditional advantages of a resort – SPAs, swimming pools, and recreational activities – are available all year, as are art galleries, museums, and numerous musical, theatrical, and artistic events. There are places of interest to visit within a short drive, and many opportunities for active leisure activities, including tennis, bicycling, jogging, cross-country skiing, and a large water park. Druskininkai is earning the reputation of a quiet and resident-centered resort, different in almost all respects from noisy seacoast resorts.