There are areas of unique nature in the district, dominated by lowland pastures.

The picturesque Nemunas Delta and Ventė Cape is home to many local and migrating birds.

Rusnė, a settlement located in the Nemunas Delta, is the only island town in Lithuania; some part of it situated below the sea level.

On top there is a traditional weathercock (Lithuanian: vėtrungė) used by local fishermen.

These symbols hint to the Curonian Lagoon, traditional fishing business, and Šilutė as the old sea port.