35467 E-mail Location and population. It is the sixth largest city in Lithuania with a population of 77,302. Abundant with forests, Alytus is surrounded by a 16-km stretch of the Nemunas river and divided into two parts. Alytus is one of the most important industrial centers in Lithuania, with 27 industrial enterprises. Tourism is developing quickly in southern Lithuania.
Several companies offer general tourist services.
The air club provides flights for visitors in planes and gliders and classes on piloting and gliding. Holiday lodgings are situated by Lakes Obelija and DidZiulis. Flights in hot air balloons, canoeing and fishing are available in the village of Nemunaitis. Holidays on farms are becoming popular. It is supposed the name Alytus originated from its location -the confluence of Alytis spring and the Nemunas river.