Cultural trip to Nida
Experience the places behind the paintings: fishers' houses, dunes and the light over the lagoon. Dr. Bernd Schimpke personally guides you in the footsteps of the Nidden artists' colony.
€845.00 per person sharing a double room
Single room supplement: €170.00 for the trip
With Dr. Bernd Schimpke
through Nida.
The passionate art collector and author of “Künstlerkolonie Nidden – Eine Landschaft voll Licht und Farbe” accompanies the trip himself.
With him, you will discover the subjects and stories of the artists' colony. Walks, guided visits, a bicycle excursion and boat trips bring art and landscape together.
Discover the book about the artists' colonySeven days.
So much to discover.
Aika Guest House is your base. From there, you will explore Nida, the Curonian Spit and the Klaipėda region across the lagoon.
On the shore of Nidden
Itinerary
Day 1Arriving in Nida
After your transfer, settle into your room at Aika Guest House. At the welcome dinner, meet your fellow travellers and guide.
Day 2The Nidden artists' colony
Dr. Bernd Schimpke introduces the history of Nidden as an artists' village. Then explore the subjects of their paintings: fishers' houses, the old cemetery, the Red House and the “Italian View” by the Thomas Mann House.
Day 3Amber, dunes and lagoon
A guided visit to the Amber Museum and a walk to the Great Dune introduce art and landscape. Visit places that inspired Max Pechstein and see the dune from the water on a traditional Curonian sailing boat.
Day 4By boat to the Klaipėda region
A boat trip takes you across the lagoon to the Klaipėda region. An excursion to Šilutė, formerly Heydekrug, including a church visit, completes the day. Return to Nida in the evening.
Day 5Thomas Mann and the lighthouse
Visit the Thomas Mann House and walk to the lighthouse. Together, discover Nida's literary side and more views of the village.
Day 6By bicycle to Preila and Pervalka
A bicycle excursion takes you to Preila and Pervalka, historically known in German as Preil and Perwelk. A walk along the lagoon's Elk Trail rounds off the day.
Day 7Farewell – or stay a little longer
Your return transfer marks the end of the group trip. An extended stay in Nida or onward travel through the Baltic countries can be arranged individually.
Our services include
Accommodation, excursions and shared evening meals are part of the programme. Your outward and return journey can be arranged individually.
- Accommodation at Aika Guest House
- Personal guidance by Dr. Bernd Schimpke
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Boat trip to the Klaipėda region and a Curonian sailing boat trip to the Great Dune
- Admission fees and guided visits
- Six evening meals
The landscape.
Through the artists' eyes.
Click to enlarge.
May & September 2027
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Personally accompanied by Dr. Bernd Schimpke.
Stay a little longer?
You can extend your stay in Nida or continue exploring the Baltic countries afterwards. We will discuss your wishes and suitable outward and return travel arrangements.
We will gladly confirm availability and coordinate your individual travel wishes with you.
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