The Kaliningrad region is no less interesting than Kaliningrad itself - there is something to see! Many natural wonders, picturesque beaches and historical monuments await you. Find out about the places to visit from Kaliningrad for a day to get a lot of impressions.
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Curonian Spit
A narrow sandy strip from the Russian Zelenogradsk to the Lithuanian Klaipeda is an amazingly beautiful reserve! The Curonian Spit is a wonderful nature, wonderful fish restaurants and nice souvenir shops with amber products. Everything is delightful - white sand dunes, dancing pines and the Fringilla ornithological station.
It is easy to travel from Kaliningrad to the Curonian Spit on your own. The easiest way is by car - 65 km, but you can also use public transport. Bus # 593 departs 4 times a day - at 5:30, 9:35, 12:35 and 17:50. For many tourists, it is more convenient to go with an excursion.
Baltic Spit
The border between Russia and Poland runs along another spit of the Kaliningrad region. The forested Baltic Spit is popular with beach lovers, ATV riders and history buffs. On the coast you can see the old fort, the remnants of German anti-aircraft batteries and the abandoned Neytief airfield.
Getting to the Baltic Spit is easy. First, from Kaliningrad by train, bus or car, tourists reach the city of Baltiysk. Ferries and boats through the navigable strait depart on schedule from berth No. 1. You will be there in 5-10 minutes. Don't count on special infrastructure on the spit!
Zelenogradsk
We advise you to definitely see this city of the Kaliningrad region. The Kaliningraders themselves are simply in love with him! The resort is located only 9 km from the Curonian Spit. The former Krantz is famous for its long, well-groomed promenade, which is pleasant to walk along the sea. Zelenogradsk is considered the birthplace of Buratino, so it is interesting to travel to this city with children. Adults are curious to see the Villa Krell and the pump room of Queen Louise, while children are curious about the cute cat museum "Murarium".
It is only 32 km from Kaliningrad to Zelenogradsk, so you can go just for a day - the journey by regular bus or train takes less than an hour. We recommend to go with a guide: there are family excursions, quests and individual trips with a stop at the Curonian Spit.
Learn about the rest in Zelenogradsk.
Svetlogorsk
Raushen, or Svetlogorsk, is known for its mild climate, picturesque nature, spacious sandy beaches and healing mineral water. If you want to see traces of German heritage and unique European flavor, plan a day trip from Kaliningrad. Walk along the wide promenade, see original sculptures, sundials, and take the cable car down to Central Beach. Excellent places for relaxation are the vicinity of Tikhoe Lake and the Organ Hall on Kurortnaya Street in Svetlogorsk.
Minibuses from Kaliningrad to the city run every 20-30 minutes. Learn about the rest in Svetlogorsk.
Amber
The main wealth of the Baltic Sea - amber is mined in the village. Since 2005, Yantarny has been open to tourists. People come here to look at the Amber Castle, the Museum of Private Sculptures by Alexander Savelyev and the old temple. In summer, tourists enjoy spending time on a beautiful beach, which is considered the best in the Kaliningrad region.
From Kaliningrad to Yantarny 48 km, buses run from the North and South stations, so it is easy to go for 1 day. To save time, take an excursion: there is a group trip in the footsteps of the Amber Room with a stop in Baltiysk and an excursion to Yantarny and Svetlogorsk. With a guide, you can visit an active quarry where Baltic amber is mined.
Baltiysk
The former Pillau is located 43 km from Kaliningrad. A small town on the shores of the Baltic Strait is interesting for lovers of military history. You will see the westernmost lighthouse in Russia, the Baltic Fleet Museum, a unique monument of European fortification - the Pillau citadel, the German memorial cemetery and powerful stone breakwaters. Peaceful attraction of Baltiysk - white swans, which tourists fed in the sea harbor, near the port.
Trains, buses and taxis go to Baltiysk from Kaliningrad, you can also get to the fortress city with a guided tour.
Sovetsk
Sovetsk, the former Prussian town of Tilsit, is located 120 km from Kaliningrad. It was here in 1807 that the Russians, Germans and French concluded the famous Peace of Tilsit. In the homeland of tilsiter cheese, you will see pre-war residential buildings and the old stone bridge of Queen Louise, which today connects Russia and Lithuania. The restored pedestrian street contains interesting monuments to the tram, elk and the city history museum.
Regular buses travel from Kaliningrad to Sovetsk in 2.5 hours. You can go with a guide, it is much more comfortable. For example, in the east of the Kaliningrad region there is an individual excursion Sovetsk - Neman.
Primorye
If you are looking for where to go from Kaliningrad for beautiful nature, go to a picturesque village on the shores of the Baltic Sea. When the coast belonged to East Prussia, it was called Gross-Kuren, and now Primorye.
Tourists love the former German mansions, the steep coastline, the neo-Gothic church and the plains overgrown with wild roses. Admire Primorye from Mount Zipfelberg and the observation deck from where the entire Filinskaya Bay opens up. From Kaliningrad to the village - 48 km, there is a bus number 125.
Slavsk
There is also something to see in the north of the Kaliningrad region! This city was founded at the end of the 13th century. For a long time it was called Heinrichswalde - "Henry's forest". Modern Slavsk is a popular climatic resort with a well-preserved historical center. See the one- and two-story houses with colorful tiled roofs, the Lutheran Church, and the Catholic Church of Rauterskirch.
Buses and trains run from Kaliningrad to Slavsk. There is an interesting excursion, during which tourists swim in a pool with mineral water.
