Vyborg is a small, picturesque resort town a short train ride away from St. Petersburg. Medieval fortifications rise above the small peninsula on which the town is set, and the whole place can be seen by foot in a few hours. The highlight is Vyborg Castle, originally built by the Swedish, then captured and recaptured by the Russians and the Finnish. It has a great view of the town.
Sortavala (till 1918 Serdobol; Russian: Со́ртавала; Finnish and Karelian: Sortavala; Swedish: Sordavala) is a town in the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located at the northern tip of Lake Ladoga. Population: 19,235 (2010 Census); 21,131 (2002 Census); 22,579 (1989 Census).
Discover the best top things to do in Karelian Isthmus, Russia including Temple of the Martyr Seraphim of Sarov, Historical-Cultural Center Varyazhskiy Dvor, Memorial Flower of Life, Fort Ino, Monument to the Vyborg Tram, Wish Tree, Smolyanoi Cape, Monrepos Park, Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum Preserve, Chapel of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Temple of An Icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
Discover the best top things to do in Vyborgsky District, Russia including Dokhodnyy Dom Kuptsa F. Moskvina, Historical-Cultural Center Varyazhskiy Dvor, Fort Ino, Monument to the Vyborg Tram, Wish Tree, Smolyanoi Cape, Monrepos Park, Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum Preserve, Water Tower of Health Resort Khalila, Moose Bench, Exhibition Center Hermitage-Vyborg.
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