Pretzel Fest in Vyborg

The Pretzel Fest festival and the aroma of fresh pretzels will add to the festive atmosphere! Dozens of popular establishments of the city participate, creating a unique atmosphere of the event.

The festival embodies the spirit, traditions and historical and cultural values of Vyborg, making them more accessible to residents and tourists.

You will be able to get acquainted with the history of the city through the gastronomic brand Vyborg pretzel.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
1 - 2 Nov
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Tour highlights

Delicious treats
An exciting gastronomic journey awaits you with a tasting of pretzels prepared according to traditional recipes and cider
A city of medieval shadows and jousting tournaments
You will hear about the history of Vyborg, its legends and secrets, see the Market Square, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Transfiguration Cathedral
Cooking class
You will learn about the history of Vyborg baking, recipes and participate in the production process yourself.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - A master class on baking Vyborg pretzel. Kiiskil Manor Tour

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

    09:30 Meeting with the guide at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow railway Station, St. Petersburg. The sign "Pretzel Fest".

    Transfer to Vyborg. Highway tour. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, things in the hotel's luggage room.

    Visit to the Castle Island.

    13:00 There are not many pretzels, so we invite all the guests to a master class on baking a real Vyborg pretzel. You will learn about its history, recipes and participate in the manufacturing process yourself. We will try two authentic recipes: medieval according to the recipe of the townspeople Marin (rye without yeast) and Viiperinrinkelli, baked on straw (fluffy, yeast).

    14:30 Lunch at a cafe for an additional fee (950 rubles)

    15:30 Transfer to the village of Podberezye to explore the ancient manor house of the Vyborg district.

    16:00 Excursion to the Kiiskil estate, owned by the Kron family and founded in 1562. The main building was built in 1816. You will have a unique opportunity to visit the estate, which is still undergoing the process of restoration and restoration, and to touch the history of one of the oldest estates in the Leningrad region.

    The history of the estate is closely connected with the history of Russian brewing. Abraham Kron, the first Russian factory brewer, is the father of Leopold Kron— one of the owners of the estate. Therefore, at the end of the tour you will have a tasting of manor beer (light Kelsh, pale ale, stout, cherry) and cider.

    Some of the produced varieties are aged in the old granite cellar of the estate, where you will visit — in particular, it is there that the Russian imperial stout matures, one of the most dense and saturated varieties of dark beer, bottled in champagne bottles.

    18:00-20:00 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — our guide will tell you about the history of the city, its legends and secrets. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, and the Town Hall Tower.

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  • Day 2 - Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. "Pretzel Fest"
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The price of the tour is indicated per person in RUB.:

Vyborg 3* Breakfast buffet. AddressLeningradsky Prospekt, 19. The hotel is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from Vyborg Castle:

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02.11-03.11.2510800124501095012450

Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Zheleznodorozhnaya St., 5. The hotel is located in the central part of the city on the picturesque shore of the bay. It offers a conference room, a sauna with a swimming pool, and 2 restaurants.: 

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 StandardImproved
02.11-03.11.2511350136001185014550

Discount for children: 300 rubles.

Vyborg 3* or Friendship 3* 1 night
Vyborg 3*

The Vyborg Hotel, which offers pet-friendly accommodation, is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from the 13th-century Vyborg Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright, classic rooms are decorated in warm colours and feature a TV and a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves European cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the lobby bar. Delicious Uzbek dishes are prepared in the summer cafe.

Vyborgsky Train Station is just a 5-minute walk away. Pulkovo International Airport is 175 km away.

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Another option
Friendship 3*

Druzhba Hotel is located in Vyborg, on the coast of the Vyborg Bay. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Each room here will provide you with a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Guests can relax in the sauna and dine in the restaurant or on the hotel's terrace. There is also a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Vyborg Bus Station is 250 metres from the hotel, and Vyborg Train Station is 500 metres away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • meals included in the program: 1 buffet breakfast, master class, beer and cider tasting (juice substitute for children);
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program, 
  • guide support;
  • Headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.;
  • The price of the Druzhba Hotel includes a morning sauna.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not included in the lunch program (can be purchased in advance: 1 lunch 950 rubles), dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

What discounts are available on the tour?

Discount for children: 300 rubles.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
What are the check-out hours at the hotel?
Are plane/train tickets included in the tour price?

Dates and Prices

  • $149
    1 – 2 Nov 2 days 1 night
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    Sebastian Constantin Egerer
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    28 Apr, 2026
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    I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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    Tatiana
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    I enjoyed the trip!
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    Irina
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    2 Mar, 2026
    Overall, the tour went very well, and all the scheduled excursions took place as planned.