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In ancient Kaliningrad, Christmas is perceived in a special way: the elegant streets of the city are full of magic and festive mood.

On this trip, you will visit the cozy cities of the region, walk along the snow-covered Curonian Spit and admire the winter Baltic Sea, and a festive dinner at Nesselbek Castle will be a pleasant addition to the rich tour program.

Location

Kaliningrad

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Tour highlights

The Secret of the Dancing Forest

You will touch the mystery of the magical forest, the trunks of which seem to have been whimsically twisted and tied together, and the crowns of the trees covered with a white fur coat

Amber Coast

You will walk along the beach, equipped according to world standards, get acquainted with the place where the world's largest amber deposit is located

Atmospheric Kaliningrad

You will visit the most amazing and authentic areas, admire the architectural styles of the preserved pre-war buildings and the solutions of modern craftsmen

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kaliningrad. City tour
Arrival at the airport or railway station in Kaliningrad.
Attention: the program specifies the exact start time of the excursions (local time). We kindly ask you not to be late, the bus departs according to schedule.
Due to the possible traffic congestion, the waiting time for the bus can be 10-15 minutes.
"Lights of Kaliningrad + mulled wine treat".
13:00 Boarding from the Tourist hotel (53 A. Nevsky str.).
13:20 Boarding from the Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
13:30 Boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya str., 4).
New Year's Kaliningrad will welcome its guests with a mild winter, festive illumination and a story about the centuries-old history of the amazing city on the Pregola.
You will see the evening Kaliningrad in festive decoration.
You will visit the most amazing and authentic areas, enjoy its unique atmosphere, admire the architectural styles of the preserved pre-war buildings and solutions of modern craftsmen, see the defensive structures of Konigsberg.
Drive through the fortress gates of the 19th century, feel the medieval power of the walls of the Cathedral of the 14th century and get acquainted with the great philosopher Kant, and in your free time you can walk along the embankment of the Fish Village with a cup of fragrant mulled wine.
The duration is 3-4 hours.
Check-in at the hotel after the tour.

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Day 2 - Curonian Spit, Zelenogradsk and a festive dinner
Excursion "Curonian Spit and Zelenogradsk" + Christmas dinner.
09:50 Boarding from the Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
10:00 Boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya str., 4).
10:20 Boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky str.).
Who among us has ever not wanted to find himself in a fairy tale?
The winter Curonian Spit is not just a fairy tale, but a real enchanted forest.
Here you can touch the mystery of the Dancing Forest, the trunks of which seem to have been whimsically twisted and tied together, and the crowns of the trees were covered with a white fur coat.
Climbing to the observation deck on the Efa dune, you will see all the beauty and diversity of the landscapes of the Curonian Spit — the sea, bay, pine forests, sandy desert.
No wonder this unique and picturesque place was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and declared a state national park, the smallest of 42 national parks in Russia.
Zelenogradsk. You will get acquainted with the oldest and most famous resort in East Prussia — Krantz (now the city of Zelenogradsk).
During a walking tour of Zelenograd, you will see the unique ancient architecture of Krantz: boarding houses, hotels and private villas at the turn of the late XIX-XX centuries; St. Adalbert Lutheran Church, Queen Louise Square and the house where she stayed in 1807, and much more.
A walk along the promenade will allow you to enjoy a wonderful view of the sea.
Christmas dinner at Nesselbeck Castle (salads, hot dishes and a mug of foam).
The duration of the tour is 9-10 hours (including dinner).
The tour ends in Kaliningrad at 20:00-20:30.

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Day 3 - Yantarny and Svetlogorsk. Departure
Room release.
Excursion "Amber Coast".
Route: village Yantarny — Svetlogorsk.
09:00 Boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky str.).
09:20 Boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya str., 4).
09:30 Boarding from the Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky ave.).
Acquaintance with the village of Yantarny, formerly Palmniken. You will get acquainted with the history of the place.
The architectural dominants of the place are the Lutheran Church of 1892, the aristocratic building of the Schloss Hotel.
You will walk to the sea through the park named after him. A becker with century-old trees.
Since 2016, Yantarny Beach has been receiving a blue flag every year — a sign of an ecologically clean and equipped beach according to world standards. The largest amber deposit in the world is located here.
Next, we will get acquainted with the sights of Svetlogorsk-Raushen.
You will be fascinated by the ancient architecture of the late XIX- early XX centuries: private villas, boarding houses, hotels.
Organ hall, larch park, water tower, Kurhaus.
The symbols of Svetlogorsk are the beautiful works of the German sculptor G. Brachert — "Water Carrier" and "Nymph".
You will see the new "home" of KVN and the Baltic Debuts Film Festival — the Yantar Hall Variety Theater.
Shopping, amber shops.
The tour ends at the airport at 16:30-17:30.
The recommended departure time is after 19:00.
The bus returns to the Kaliningrad city center to the Kaliningrad Hotel at 17:30-18:30.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Guest House, Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Kaliningrad.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel

Double

Single room

Triple

Guest house "Villa Tatiana on Linear street"

Breakfast is not available at the hotel

Upper Lake, Amber Museum

17500

22500

16500

The Tourist Hotel***

Breakfast is included in the price

Hotel in the Upper Lake area, Yunost Park

21000

26000

20000

Kaliningrad Hotel***

Breakfast costs 500 rubles/person, paid on the spot

The city center

20000/21000

25500

19000

Marton Palace Hotel****

Breakfast is included in the price

22000

26000

21000

Important: check-in time at the Kaliningrad Hotel is from 15:00.

No check-in is provided.

Guest house "Villa Tatiana on Linear"

The Villa Tatiana on Linear Hotel combines peace and beauty, welcomes its guests with boundless hospitality and provides an opportunity to relax and recuperate.

Depending on your preferences, rooms of various categories and sizes can be offered to you. Their exclusive interior and luxurious design will not leave any guest indifferent. Additional amenities are provided by upholstered furniture and a private bathroom.

For those who want to protect themselves from kitchen work during their holidays, the real salvation will be the hotel restaurant, the doors of which are open throughout the day. The chefs prepare delicious homemade food, and the signature design of each dish will make you even more hungry.

The hotel has a modern banquet hall with a maximum capacity of up to 45 people. And the tour desk will help you choose a program for leisure.

The distance to the airport is 17.9 km, to the railway station 3.9 km. The location of the hotel in the central part of Kaliningrad makes it possible to reach the main attractions, shopping and entertainment centers, and a park in a short time. There is a public transport stop nearby.

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Another option

The Tourist Hotel 3*

The Tourist Hotel is located in Kaliningrad. The location is an advantage of the complex: the complex is located on the shore of the picturesque lake Verkhneye, just behind the hotel there is a picturesque walking area of the lake.

The cozy and comfortable rooms are furnished with wooden furniture and a comfortable bed, modern appliances, including a split system, a safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. On the territory of the hotel complex there is a restaurant of European cuisine and an art restaurant specializing in high author's cuisine.

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Another option

Kaliningrad Hotel 3*

This hotel is located in the city center, with views of Kanta Island (Kneiphof) and the ancient Kaliningrad Castle. It offers 2 international restaurants, free parking and modern rooms with satellite TV.

Rooms at the Kaliningrad Hotel are equipped with comfortable sofas, a work desk and a private bathroom. The Kaliningrad Hotel's 2 stylish restaurants serve Russian, European and Japanese cuisine, and a variety of drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.

The hotel is located on Leninsky Prospekt, which is very convenient for walking around the city. The Lower Pond and Konigsberg Cathedral are just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

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Another option

Marton Palace Hotel 4*

The Marton Palace Hotel is located in the commercial district of Kaliningrad, a 10-minute walk from the city bus station.

The luxurious rooms meet all modern requirements, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay, namely high-quality furniture, a comfortable bed with linens, air conditioning, a TV and a bathroom.

The complex has a restaurant where all vacationers can try a variety of dishes and drinks. There is a cafe 200 meters from the recreation area.

The airport is 21.4 km from the building, while the train station is only 500 m away. Attractions, shopping and entertainment centers are located 300 m away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 49 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Kaliningrad

Included in price

transportation and excursion services according to the program;
accommodation in a selected hotel in Kaliningrad;
meals – 2 breakfasts when staying at the Tourist Hotel, Marton Palace, Christmas dinner;
entrance tickets according to the program;
environmental charges.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaliningrad and back;
transfer (airport – hotel – 1500 rubles, railway station – hotel – 1000 rubles);
meals: breakfast at the Kaliningrad hotel – 500 rubles / person for breakfast, lunches according to the program are paid on site, dinners;
additional nights for the tour (according to the basics. price list).

It's important to know

Hotel

double

single room

triple

Guest house "Villa Tatiana on Linear street"

Studio apartment (two-room attic/one-room)

Double bed

Single accommodation in a double room

Double bed

+ sofa (two-room Studio apartment)

The Tourist Hotel

Separate beds

Single Room

Standard Room

(separate beds+ euro cot )

Kaliningrad Hotel

Double beds,

separate beds

(studio)

Single Room

Studio with separate beds/double bed + extra bed (sofa bed)

Marton Palace Hotel

Double bed

Separate beds

(business)

Single stage

Double bed/ twin beds+ Euro cot

(business number)

Dates and Prices

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4 – 6 Jan, 2026 3 days 2 nights

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Ksenia Prasulova

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11 Apr, 2025

I really enjoyed the tour, it was fascinating, well-paced, and full of variety. It’s not my first trip with Big Country, and every time everything is perfectly organized! Thank you!

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Natalia

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13 Mar, 2025

Friendly service, detailed responses, and great suggestions—I highly recommend reaching out! I’ve already shared the link with my friends.

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Yulia

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12 Mar, 2025

We were very happy with the tour providers! The entire trip went smoothly, with no issues at all—whether with the excursions or the hotel stay.

Christmas tales of the Baltic

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

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