Kaliningrad region concentrates up to 90% of the World Amber supplies. Amber that was used for the legendary Amber room of Catherine II is the most-often met word connected with this area and a must-buy item for every tourist to bring home from Kaliningrad. Here you can read about 5 Interesting Facts connected with Amber: 1. In ancient times Amber was valuated ...
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Top 5 Things to Know from the History of Curonian Spit
Curonian Spit (ger. Kurische Nehrung) is the main attraction for all tourists who come to Kaliningrad region. It has perfect nature to enjoy, the bird station founded in 1901, sand dunes and of course rich history that is known not by everyone. Here’s for you Top 5 Things to Know from the History of Curonian Spit: 1. The fleet of the ...
Read More »Top 5 Things to Do when You are in Yantarny (ger. Palmnicken)
I bet you often come across the name of Yantarny (ger. Palmnicken) when reading about Kaliningrad region. ‘Yantarny’ originates from the Russian word ‘yantar’ meaning ‘amber’, so Yantarny is the city of Amber. It is attracting more and more tourists nowadays. The city is having a rapid development from 2008 and right now there are a lot of things there ...
Read More »Top 5 Tips for Backpackers going on a trip to the Baltiс Spit
If you’re a backpacker visiting Baltiysk and wishing to get more impressions from your trip, go to the Baltic Spit (former Frishe Nerung)! It takes only 10 minutes by ferry and yo u’re on the ‘wild’ land with only 1200 inhabitants, full of secrets and mysteries! Hope 5 tips below will help you not to get lost on the Spit and ...
Read More »Top 5 Tips for Backpackers going on a trip to Baltiysk
Are you a backpacker dreaming to visit the city of Baltiysk (former Pillau)? – You found the right tips for reading. Yes, entry to Baltiysk is free right now, it was recently opened for foreign visitors, no permit is needed, no passport control. If you’re traveling on your own to Kaliningrad region, Baltiysk is a must-see city. 5 Tips below will ...
Read More »Top 5 Things to See on the Baltic Spit (Kaliningrad region)
If you’re already in Baltiysk or planning to visit it, keep in mind one more point of destination that is only 10 minutes by ferry from Baltiysk – Baltic Spit (or Vistula Spit). It’s an amazing strip of land for those who are tired of noice and looking for solitude. Here are a few things you might be interested in ...
Read More »Top 10 Things to See in Baltiysk (Kaliningrad region)
It’s time to visit Baltiysk – the westernmost port of Russia, which previous name was Pillau – the most important city of the Duchy of Prussia and Germany. ”My small Amsterdam’ – these words related to Pillau were said by King Friedrich Wilhelm I. No entry permission is needed right now, so all foreign guests can see it any time since January ...
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