Rest in Kaliningrad
Rest in Kaliningrad is a great opportunity to admire the interesting architecture and nature, enjoy high-quality service, staying in one of the cozy hotels (there they organize excursions for you, help you buy tickets for various events, tell you where to have a snack or spend time actively).
The main types of recreation in Kaliningrad
- Excursion: going on an excursion, you will be able to visit the Amber Museum, the Museum of the World Ocean, stroll through the Luisenval Park, famous for the rotunda, bridge and Queen Louise's Church, see the Cathedral, Rossgarten Gate, sculpture “Wrestling bison”. As part of sightseeing tours, you will be offered to visit the reserve “Curonian Spit”, and in the summertime - go on a boat trip along the Pregolya River.
- Active: those wishing to ride a kayak can visit one of the relevant clubs in the city - there they will give you instructions, rent kayaks and tell you where it is safer to ride. In addition, you can actively spend time in nightclubs (“Lining”, “PartyBus”), as well as riding an ATV or playing paintball.
- Beachfront: If your goal is to swim, you can head to the beach area of Lake Schönflies - the water is warmer than in the Baltic Sea, and there are lifeguards on the beach to keep order in the water and on land. For the same purpose, you can relax on the Blue Lakes - they are surrounded by a forest stretching to the very outskirts of Kaliningrad, and are famous for their clean water. If you wish, you can take an example from many vacationers and come here for a few days, taking a tent with you..
Prices
The price level for tours to Kaliningrad depends on the season. The best time to visit Kaliningrad is considered May-August (the cost of vouchers at this time reaches its peak). You can save on travel costs (30-60%) by arriving in Kaliningrad in autumn or winter - at this time you can visit art galleries, museums, temples, taste various dishes and drinks in local cafes and restaurants.
On a note!
When going to Kaliningrad, it will not be superfluous to take an umbrella with you, since the weather in the city is changeable and it may suddenly start to rain. If you are one of those who like night walks around the city, please note that there is no public transport in Kaliningrad after 23:00, and if you need to use a taxi, call it by phone (it will be cheaper than catching a taxi on the street).
As mementos, it is worth bringing amber products (jewelry, interior items) - buy them only in specialized stores (most are located in the central area of the city), since souvenir shops often sell fakes, and it costs the same as natural stones.
