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To celebrate the New Year an hour later than everyone else means to go on a trip to the Kaliningrad region!

And at the same time, take a walk around Kaliningrad and visit the Marzipan Museum, stroll through Svetlogorsk, Zelenograd and the Dancing Forest and definitely climb the Efa dune.

Start the new year in a magical region in the very west of Russia!

Location

Kaliningrad

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

New Year's mood

The evening of December 31 will culminate with wish cookies, sparklers and a glass of champagne with a tangerine in an elegant Zelenogradsk

Tasting of marzipan and cheeses

You will enjoy a delicious visit to the Marzipan Museum and the Schaackendorf Cheese Factory, where you will also be offered a glass of wine.

The Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea

Admire the views of the bay and gray waves from the observation deck of the Efa Dune

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad
The bus picks you up from your hotel at 12:45.
City tour with a unique history. Once a Prussian settlement, later the capital of the formidable East Prussia, it is now one of the regional centers of the Russian Federation.
Within three hours, you will cross the time boundaries of the history of several eras and peoples.
You will visit the walls of the medieval cathedral, which has been preserved due to the proximity to the burial place of one of the great sons of the city.
Take a trip to inspect the preserved city gates built in the 19th century, which once served their intended purpose.
In the tour route, a fragrant point on the tourist map of the city is the Marzipan Museum. The museum staff will show exact copies of Kaliningrad's architectural monuments made of marzipan.
A mini-tasting of healthy delicacies will take place.
The New Year's decoration of the city will give the tour a festive tone. Photo stops at the New Year's trees of the city are provided.
Lunch at one of the cafes in the city is included in the price.
16:30-17:00 Transfer to Zelenogradsk.
A charming town with European charm.
On New Year's holidays, the windows of Zelenograd establishments dress up in bright neon outfits. And the lighting of the city is rumored to be better than in Kaliningrad itself!
A city tour, photo stops and the highlight of the evening - wish cookies, sparklers, a glass of champagne with tangerine!
And all this on the city square under a cozy carpet of lanterns near the Christmas tree.
The tour ends at 19:00-19:30 at the accommodation hotel.
The Riverside Hotel's restaurant offers an entertainment program with a banquet. It starts at 21:00, check with the managers for availability and cost.
For tourists staying in other hotels, we offer banquet programs in the restaurants of the city: RK "Planet", RC "Residence of Kings", and so on. Please check with our managers about the cost and booking conditions.

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Day 2 - Free day
Free time for relaxing and walking.
Day 3 - Curonian Spit Tour — "Silver Baltic"
The bus picks up the guests at the hotel at 10:00.
Transfer to the Curonian Spit.
The unique nature park is full of the most amazing treasures and wonders that nature can give.
The winter spit is quiet and mysterious.
Firs and pines, wrapped in snow coats, stand in a majestic line along the road.
A walk through the "Dancing Forest" awaits you — this is an anomalous zone where the trunks of trees are bent in the most bizarre way.
You can also climb the dune of Efa observation deck and admire the beauty of the Curonian Lagoon and the gray waves of the Baltic Sea.
For the brave souls who have reached the very top — a warming hot gift!
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the restaurant "By the Road" is included in the price (the menu is fish by default, meat by prior request).
The tour ends at 17:00 at the accommodation hotel.
Day 4 - Gastronomy and architecture of the Baltic Sea
The bus picks up the guests at the hotel at 10:00.
Transfer to Svetlogorsk.
A refreshing walk along the boardwalk, a fabulous resort town, Christmas mulled wine, and an abundance of German architectural monuments.
At the Shaaken Castle Museum complex, a friendly hostess will meet you at the entrance with horseradish and cucumbers. The New Year's decoration of the harsh castle will make the tour unique.
We hope that you will not find the castle's dungeons and medieval torture instruments scary, and the photo of the festive Christmas tree in the courtyard of the Order castle will complement the collection of unusual photo sessions!
Next, visit the Schaackendorf cheese factory, which is located in the reconstructed building of the castle stable.
Here you can see all the fruits of the laborious cheese production process with the possibility of tasting it, and the cheese factory also has its own shop where, in addition to cheese, you can buy handmade chocolates, candies and marzipan.
A glass of wine will be served during the cheese tasting.
The bus returns to Kaliningrad by 17:00 with arrival at the airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Bus and walking tours are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

Placement	Food	Cost in rubles per person
*Riverside 3 Club Hotel** (central part of the city)	3 breakfasts, 2 lunches	38600 double standard adult 37600 double standard children's 55500 single 35500 triple comfort adult (extra cot) 34500 triple comfort for children
Podmoskovye Hotel (center)	3 breakfasts, 2 lunches	32200 double standard adult 31200 double standard children's 44900 single 30600 triple standard adult 29600 triple standard children's
Glamur Hotel 3* (center)	3 breakfasts, 2 lunches	31300 double standard adult 30300 double standard children's 46500 single

Additional nights according to the main price list.

Riverside Hotel 3*

The RiverSide Restaurant and Hotel complex is located on the banks of the Novaya Pregolya River in the Leningradsky district of Kaliningrad.

The accommodation includes double rooms of various categories and spacious apartments equipped with comfortable beds, a refrigerator, a table, air conditioning, a TV and Wi-Fi. A set of towels, hygiene items, a hairdryer, slippers, and a bathrobe are provided in the private bathroom.

A continental breakfast can be ordered at the lobby bar for an additional fee.

There are two banquet halls for special events and business meetings.

There is a sauna complex with an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, baptismal font, spa area and a large sun terrace. Yalta Park is located nearby — 470 m, the Zackheim Gate — 870 m, the interactive museum "Bit and pixel" — 520 m. The distance to the Northern railway station is 4.2 km, to the airport — 27.7 km.

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Another option

Villa Glamor Hotel

Villa Glamor Hotel is located in Kaliningrad. You can book a transfer for a fee. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

Each room is equipped with comfortable upholstered furniture and modern appliances. The windows offer a beautiful view of the city.

The hotel has a restaurant where guests can taste cuisines from various countries. There is also a bar with refreshing drinks.

The Kaliningrad Museum of History and Art is located a few kilometers from the hotel. Bismarck Square is 400 meters away.

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Podmoskovye Hotel

Podmoskovye Hostel is located in Kaliningrad, in the central district of the city. Guests can use the free internet to stay connected at any time.

It is offered to stay in shared male, female or family rooms.

Each room is equipped with comfortable sleeping places, individual sets of bed linen and towels, and a shelf for storing personal belongings. In their free time, vacationers can play chess, watch TV or read a book in the cozy living room.

Plan your trip so that you can definitely check into a hotel. Check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00.

You can prepare lunch yourself in the communal kitchen, which is fully equipped with household appliances, dishes and cutlery. Restaurants, grill bars, cafes and pubs are within walking distance.

Near the hostel there are viewing platforms, a cinema, a zoo, the central park of Culture and Recreation and several city attractions.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Kaliningrad

Included in price

tour service (3 days);
transportation service (3 days);
accommodation at the selected hotel;
meals according to the program;
entrance tickets according to the program;
Schaackendorf tasting;
an exciting gift on the Curonian Spit.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaliningrad and back;
private transfer from/to the airport (2500 rubles/car);
New Year's banquet.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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31 Dec, 2025 – 3 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights

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Natalia

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26 Jun, 2025

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We're so glad we chose Big Country. The trip was incredibly well organized, filled with bright, unforgettable impressions and fascinating excursions led by amazing guides! Everything ran smoothly, and the team was warm, welcoming, and always ready to accommodate our wishes. We've already recommended you to our friends and are pretty sure we'll be coming back again and again! Thank you so much!!!
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Dmitry

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13 Jun, 2025

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Everything was really well organized! Thank you so much! We’re already getting ready for the next trip :)
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Elena

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31 May, 2025

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This is our second time traveling with Big Country, and once again, we're very happy with how everything was organized. Thank you for being such a reliable company!!! We hope it won’t be our last trip with you!😉

New Year in Kaliningrad