New Year's Eve in the very west of Russia. Travel around the Kaliningrad region

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A fabulous holiday in the very west of Russia!

You will see Kaliningrad in festive decorations, take a picture at the westernmost Christmas tree in the country, stroll along the embankment of the famous Fish Village, and taste local craft cheeses.

Immerse yourself in the magical Christmas atmosphere, just like in Europe, without leaving Russia.

Location

Kaliningrad

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Tour highlights

New Year in Kaliningrad

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable New Year's tale by meeting the chimes in ancient Kaliningrad

Tasting at the Knight's Castle

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and taste delicious cheeses and chocolate in the ancient cheese factory "Schaackendorf"

A city in the west

In Baltiysk, you will learn the history of the formation of the fleet since its foundation, see the lighthouse of the famous architect Shinkel and the reformatory church

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kaliningrad. City tour
Arrival at the airport or railway station in Kaliningrad.
Please note: the program specifies the exact start time of the excursions (local time). Please do not be late, the bus departs according to schedule.
Due to possible traffic congestion, the waiting time for the bus can be 10-15 minutes.
Guided tour "Lights of Kaliningrad + mulled wine".
13:00 Boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St.).
13:20 Boarding from the Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky Prospekt).
13:30 Boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya St., 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 decorations.
You will visit the most amazing and authentic areas, enjoy its unique atmosphere, admire the architectural styles of the preserved pre-war buildings and the 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 stroll along the embankment of Rybnaya villages 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 - Excursion to Baltiysk and New Year's Eve
The tour "The westernmost city of Russia".
Route: Baltiysk.
09:30 Boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St.).
09:50 Departure from Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky Prospekt).
10:00 Boarding from the Fish Village bus stop, landmark Skipper Hotel (Oktyabrskaya str., 4).
Baltiysk is a small, pretty city with a military accent, surrounded by bays and straits belonging to the waters of the Baltic Sea.
It boasts a long history and an advantageous strategic location that has attracted belligerent neighbors for centuries.
You will learn the history of the formation of the fleet since its foundation by Peter I.
You will see the lighthouse of the famous architect Schinkel, the reformed church, which became an Orthodox church, and you will hear about the Swedish fortress, which was built in the middle of the 17th century. And which is still an active military facility.
You will see the largest equestrian monument in our country to Empress Elizabeth Petrovna (2004).
The pedestal of the monument is decorated in the form of a fort, from the observation deck of which you will see an extensive panorama overlooking the Baltic Spit, the sea Strait and the ships standing in the roadstead.
Strolling along the pier and the beach of the Baltic Sea with a glass of champagne, you will feel a real sea breeze on the westernmost point of Russia.
Duration 5-6 hours.
New Year's Eve 2026:
Optional New Year's show program "New Year's Voyage – "You're dancing"! We are going on a dance trip around the world.
Banquet in the restaurant of the Tourist hotel — 11,000 rubles/person, children 7-14 years old inclusive — 5,500 rubles/ person, children under 7 years old — free of charge. Program time: 20:00-02:00.
The super program includes a dance wellcom with a photo zone and hit cocktails! Together with the Shamakhi Queen, we will plunge into the magic of the East and cheer up with hot Latin rhythms along with an incendiary show ballet. And, of course, Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden are already getting ready to meet their dear guests!

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Day 3 - A free day or an excursion to the Curonian Spit and Zelenogradsk for an additional fee
Free day.
Optional, for an additional fee, guided tour "Curonian Spit and Zelenogradsk" — 2200/2000 RUB/person.
11:00 Departure from Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky Prospekt).
11:10 Boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya St., 4).
11:30 Boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St.).
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 discover 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 UNESCO World Heritage List and declared a state national park, the smallest of Russia's 42 national parks.
You will have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of New Year's Zelenogradsk.
You will see New Year's Zelenogradsk with its charming ancient architecture of a European resort in the lights of festive illumination.
Unique boarding houses, hotels and private villas dating back to the late 19th and 20th centuries; St. Adalbert's Lutheran Church, Queen Louise Square and the house where she stayed in 1807, and much more.
A walk along the boardwalk will allow you to enjoy a wonderful view of the sea.
The duration is 7-8 hours.

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Day 4 - A free day or an excursion to Svetlogorsk and the village of Yantarny for an additional fee
Free day according to the program.
Optional, for an additional fee, the Amber Coast tour, 2000/1800 rubles/person.
Route: village Yantarny – Svetlogorsk.
09:15 Boarding from the Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky Prospekt).
09:30 Boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya St., 4).
09:45 Boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St.).
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 Schloss Hotel building. You will walk to the sea through the M. Becker Park with century-old trees.
Since 2016, Yantarny Beach has been receiving the blue flag annually, a sign of an ecologically clean and world-class beach. The largest amber deposit in the world is located here.
We will continue our walk by immersing ourselves in the world of fairy tales, getting acquainted with the sights of Svetlogorsk-Rauschen.
By the new year, Svetlogorsk is turning into a real fairy tale. The streets are decorated with warm garlands and bright Christmas trees, the air smells of cinnamon and gingerbread, and the sounds of Christmas carols can be heard near the Larch Park.
Walking along the streets past the resort villas of the early 20th century, you can see a mosaic staircase. The descent is decorated with scenes from Alice in Wonderland. It is said that during the installation of the panel, local cats showed great interest and left their autographed paws on the concrete stairs.
The symbols of Svetlogorsk are the beautiful works of the German sculptor G. Brachert — "Water Carrier" and "Nymph". You will see the new "house" of KVN and the Baltic Debuts Film Festival — the Yantar Hall Variety Theater.
The duration is 7-8 hours.
Day 5 - Completion of the program. Schaaken and Neuhausen castles, Schaackendorf cheese factory
Hotel room release.
Excursion "Schaaken Castles, Neuhausen, Schaackendorf Cheese Factory".
Route: village Nekrasovo.
09:00 Boarding from the stop Fish village, landmark hotel "Skipper" (Oktyabrskaya St., 4).
09:10 Boarding from the Kaliningrad Hotel (81 Leninsky Prospekt).
09:30 Boarding from the Tourist Hotel (53 A. Nevsky St.).
An interesting, intense and tireless tour of the castles with cheese, chocolate and sweets tasting at the Schaackendorf cheese factory in the village. Nekrasovo.
The program provides free time for shopping in the store during production.
Kaliningrad region is the only region of the Russian Federation where there are knight castles. An exciting journey into the past awaits you.
In the cellars of Shaaken Castle, you will visit the Inquisition Museum. The castle museum's exposition will tell about the history of the fortress, which was repeatedly visited by the Russian Emperor Peter I and other famous historical figures. In the castle's armory, you can take spectacular photos in a knight's helmet and with weapons of that era.
You will have the opportunity to see Neuhausen Castle in Guryevsk, recently opened after restoration, which was part of the nearest medieval defense line of Konigsberg (now Kaliningrad), then it was the seat of the cathedral chapter (supreme church Council) of the Diocese of Zamland, later in the XVI century it will become the residence of the Duchess, the wife of Duke Albrecht, the great ruler of Prussia.
You will also stop for a photo break in front of the modern Nesselbeck Castle in the village of Orlovka, which was built as a comfortable hotel and a knight-style brewery restaurant.
You will definitely want to come back here for beer baths at the castle spa, or maybe for a jousting show tournament on one of the evenings of your vacation.
The duration is 5 hours.
The tour ends at the airport at 14:00.
The recommended departure time is after 16:00.
The bus returns to the Kaliningrad city center to the Kaliningrad Hotel at 14:30-15:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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 / rub:

Hotel

Double occupancy

Single occupancy

Triple occupancy

Tourist Hotel ***

A buffet breakfast is included in the price.

Amber Museum Area, Royal Gate

36 000

43 000

33 000

Kaliningrad Hotel ***

Breakfast (buffet) – 650 RUB/person.

The city center

Standard / Atelier

34 000 / 42 000

46 000

40 000

Boarding: from the Tourist and Kaliningrad hotels.

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

Check-in is not provided.

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 Verkhne, just behind the hotel there is a picturesque lake walking area.

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. The hotel complex has a European cuisine restaurant and an art restaurant specializing in fine author's cuisine.

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Another option

Kaliningrad Hotel 3*

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

The rooms at 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, while the bar serves a variety of drinks.

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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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 55 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Kaliningrad

Included in price

transportation and tour services according to the program;
accommodation for 4 nights in a selected hotel in Kaliningrad;
meals included in the tour program: breakfast, if indicated in the accommodation;
entrance fees;
environmental fees.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaliningrad and back;
New Year's banquet with a program in the restaurant of the Tourist hotel (it is necessary to choose a hot dish in advance, for more information, it is important to know):
- children from 15 years old and adults — 11,000 rubles/person.;
- children aged 7-14 years inclusive — 5,500 rubles/person.;
- children under 7 years old — free of charge;
transfer (airport — hotel — 1,500 rubles, railway station — hotel — 1,000 rubles);
meals not included in the tour program:
- breakfast at the Kaliningrad hotel — 650 rubles/person per breakfast;
- breakfasts in other hotels;
- meals (paid on site);
- dinners;
Curonian Spit and Zelenogradsk tour (payment upon booking of the tour):
- the full rate is 2,200 rubles/person.;
- the reduced rate (children under 14 years old and pensioners) is 2000 rubles/person.;
Yantarny Bereg tour (payment upon booking of the tour):
- the full rate is 2000 rubles/person.;
- the reduced rate (children under 14 years old and pensioners) is 1800 rubles/person.;
additional nights to the tour (to be specified at the time of booking);
personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.).

It's important to know

It is necessary to choose a hot dish in advance and inform the manager about your choice.

A hot dish to choose from:

pork tenderloin medallions with cheese and mustard sauce and vegetables (1 course, 280 g);
or duck leg confit with potatoes, caramel onions and berry demiglas (1 dish, 280 g);
or fillet of white fish with mushroom sauce with vegetables and potatoes (1 dish, 280 g).

Dates and Prices

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29 Dec, 2026 – 2 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights

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Reviews Leave a review

M
Mikhail

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19 May, 2026

I was very pleased with the organization and the transparent communication, thank you!
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Boris

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13 May, 2026

The "Tourist" Hotel was excellent. It had everything we needed, and the city center was even within walking distance, about 15-30 minutes depending on your pace. The excursions to the towns around Kaliningrad, especially Zelenogradsk and Yantarny, were absolutely wonderful, really interesting, atmospheric, and enjoyable. I’d especially like to mention our guide, Lyudmila. She was friendly, funny, positive, and had a great sense of humor. Her tours were informative and engaging without overwhelming us with too much information. She explained everything in a simple and memorable way - more like: See this building? Here’s why it looks this way and what makes it special. That style made the excursions especially enjoyable. To be honest, the castle tours in Kaliningrad itself were a bit less interesting, since many of the castles are now partly in ruins.

Big Country Travel

Hello Boris, Thank you for your feedback! We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and especially appreciated Lyudmila’s work as a guide! We will definitely pass your comments about the castle tours on to our local partners. We hope to see you again on one of our future tours across Russia!
L
Lukyanova

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13 Apr, 2026

You’re simply great. No other words needed.