A unique combination of history, architecture, and entertainment Calendar autumn has arrived, but the velvet season continues in the Kaliningrad region. Warm air, bright autumn landscapes, extraordinary architecture, and a variety of world cuisine attract many tourists here. The architectural heritage of the region is especially valued and is one of the main reasons why […]
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Mar
Mar
The award–winning beach is a Blue flag This is the best beach in the Kaliningrad region, which was the first in Russia to receive the Blue Flag award – Shakhta Anna beach. Later I will tell you about its name in more detail, it is located in Yantarnoye. The urban–type settlement of Yantarny, until 1945, […]
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Mar
Mar
Neuhausen – “New Home” Today I will share my impressions about Guryevsk, why it is worth visiting and even staying there. It is an incredibly cozy, green, and compact city, just a five-minute drive from Kaliningrad. It received its current name in 1947, previously the city was known as Neuhausen, which translates to “new home”. […]
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Feb
Feb
Immanuel Kant Island is located in the heart of Kaliningrad. The island is washed by two branches of the Pregolya River. In the time of Konigsberg it was a city Kneiphof, which means “washed by water” in Prussian. “History” The first settlements were formed here in 1327. The cathedral, the main Catholic church of Prussia, […]
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Feb
Feb
See everything in one day A small town like Zelenogradsk can be explored in just one day, provided, of course, you don’t decide to settle on the sandy shore under the gentle Baltic sun, but instead take a walk through the small and cozy streets of the city. ‘In history – there is strength and […]
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Nov
Nov
An island of paradise and tranquility Many residents of Kaliningrad and guests of the city dream of traveling the Kaliningrad region far and wide. I make promises to myself every year and I don’t keep them. Every time we go to Zelenogradsk, Svetlogorsk and neglect the rest of the region. And in vain, other towns […]
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Jun
Jun
This year Kaliningrad has become an irresistible magnet for tourists, attracting the largest number of visitors in its history. However, with the growing popularity of the city, there has also been an increased burden on all types of services and infrastructure. Tourists often come and only upon arrival begin to decide what to do and […]
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Apr
Apr
Welcome to the world of old Kaliningrad villas, where every corner is steeped in history and elegance. Today we will tell you about four magnificent villas that adorn Kutuzov and Raskova streets. The first of them is Villa Schmidt. It was built in 1909 according to the design of Wilhelm Warrentrapp for Karl Schmidt. After […]