Excellent roads branch out from Trakai, and there are rail links to Vilnius, Kaunas, Trakai and Grodno. The district is graced with over 300 lakes, in addition to the huge dammed Elektrenai Reservoir. The most valued developed beauty spots are the Trakai Historical National Park, the Aukstadvaris and Neris Districtal Parks and the Gejus and Inkleriskes Landscape Reserves. The Pipiriskes and Tauciunai Geomorphology Reserves, the Ilgutis Botanical Reserve and the Papis Ornithological Reserve are all valuable nature sanctuaries. Tourism and Sports.
Tourism is a growth sector in the district.
The natural, cultural and geographic environment is especially attractive to visitors. Lithuania's best rowing teams practise in Trakai, and sailing enthusiasts make use of the local lakes. An athletes' rehabilitation centre has been opened at the Trakai Sports Centre.