What to do and see in Kaliningrad Oblast, Northwestern District: The Best Day Trips from

Baltiysk and Yantarny Tour is a perfect option for small groups who look to get a taste of the "soviet-military" Kaliningrad oblast. Baltiysk is the westernmost part of Russia, the Western gate to the Kaliningrad region. With our local guide you will enjoy a unique tour with this special, soviet-military focus. Be welcomed to visit Yantarny, which is on the way, and see its golden sand beaches and incredible amber reserves. You won't find a better way to explore the wild west of Russia! Highlights • 1,5-2 hours of visiting in Baltiysk (Ger. Pillau): Swedish fortress from 1626, harbour, monument to Peter the Great, Lighthouse, Monument to the Empress Elizaveta etc. • A memorable drive to Yantarny through the villages • Unforgettable sea coast views • Delicious lunch in a trendy restaurant • A viewing platform of Amber Quarry • Monument to the victims of Holocaust

Inclusions: Snacks/ coffee / tea, Amber Mine

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Я родился и вырос в Калининграде. С самого детства меня интересовала история его края. Всегда хотелось узнать что-то новое об этой земле и лично побывать во всех ее уголках. Я знаю историю этого города как никто другой. И с удовольствием поделюсь с вами.

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Enjoy our tour in Kaliningrad! You will see some interesting places like Curonian Spit, Ornithological Station "Fringilla", the walking route "Dancing Forest", observation deck "Height Efa". We invite you on a journey into the unique nature reserve "Curonian Spit", registered in the UNESCO list. You can visit the ornithological station, watch the beauty of the sand dunes and the sea from the observation deck on the dune "Efa".

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

On this tour visit Yantarny - a small village in the Kaliningrad region, which is very important to the local economy because it is the centre of the world’s amber production. Yatarniy is famous for its wide and sandy beaches, sea lagoons and deep water fresh lake, but as well it is the only place in the world where you can find amber under your feet. You’ll see the huge amber pit where 90% of world amber is producing. Highlights: • Visit Yantarny - world's biggest and best amber reserve nearby Kalininghdad • Visit the observation platform of the Amber Combine • Learn the history of amber since ancient times till today at the Demonstration Hall of the Amber Combine • Sit on the "Amber Throne" • Admire the "Amber Pyramid" - 800 kg of the sunstone • Take a walk through the most beautiful and cosy resort of the Kaliningrad coast - Svetlogorsk • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Entrance fees

During this tour you will explore the Curonian Spit - a narrow sand dune which is considered one of the most unique places in Europe. The Curonian Spit is rightfully considered to be one of the most unique places in Europe because it is the only reserve that features different biomes or natural landscapes all in the same place. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Entrance fees

You may always set the pace of the tour and according to your desire a trip to the Curonian Spit can easily turn into a leisurely walk in the very heart of this appealing piece of Baltic nature. Every guest will feel the magic of the Curonian Spit at seeing the sea splashing among the dazzling sands. We will go up to the observation deck "The Height of Efa", that is known for its breathtaking view of the snow-white dunes, pine forest and the immense seashore. During the excursion we will walk through the Dancing Forest - the place where pine trees bizarrely and fantastically curve as if they are alive beings. Our guides will reveal not only the secrets of the amazing trees, that enrapture people from all over the world but will also tell you about the legendary German glider school that functioned at that places at the times of Kenigsberg.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Svetlogorsk is a unique resort city combining all three main resort factors: a healing climate, mineral waters and healing mud combined with a picturesque landscape. The resort is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, among the hills covered with deciduous and coniferous forests. In the early twentieth century, Rauschen was a favorite vacation spot for wealthy people. The buildings of country houses, villas, boarding houses, which stood in the park area, and succinctly fit into the surrounding landscape. During this period, according to a single plan, a whole resort complex was erected. Yantarny name before sounded no less beautiful, Palmnicken. Despite the fact that this is a very small settlement, it is quite old and has more than 700 years. The root of the name of this city can be translated as “empty land”. It is not surprising, in ancient times there was nothing here. Some raw swamps. But already from the 17th century, amber was mined quite actively here.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Guided tour service in the selected language

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I was born and grew up in Kaliningrad. Since my childhood I was interested in the history of his region. Always like to learn something new about this land and personally have traveled through all of his corners. I know the history of this city as no one else. And happy to share it with you.

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Мы начнем нашу экскурсию с города Багратионовск (Пройсиш-Эйлау), город, где в феврале 1807 года русская и прусская армии дали генеральное сражение французской армии Наполеона. В историю это вошло как битва при Пройсиш-Эйлау (одно из самых кровопролитных сражений, не принесшее победы ни одной из сторон). Далее мы посетим городок Домново (Домнау) и город Правдинск (Фридланд), где в том же 1807 году Наполеон жестоко отомстил русско-прусской армии, которая допустила несколько стратегических ошибок, чем Наполеон воспользовался и одержал победу. В Правдинске мы посетим самое высокое здание России построенное в 16 веке - Фридландскую кирху, поднимемся на ее колокольню и с высоты сможем увидеть поле битвы. Следующий город маршрут - Железнодорожный (Гердауэн). Это город мечей, алхимиков и деревянных башмаков. Здесь мы осмотрим руины замка, замковый пруд и мельницу. Орг.детали: четверо взрослых + двое детей или пятеро взрослых. Доп.расходы: билеты в музеи.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Я родился и вырос в Калининграде. С самого детства меня интересовала история его края. Всегда хотелось узнать что-то новое об этой земле и лично побывать во всех ее уголках. Я знаю историю этого города как никто другой. И с удовольствием поделюсь с вами.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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