Day Itinerary
12 Activities
Day 2
78 mi1 mi
On the traces of the history of Königsberg and its surroundings
The second day will be no less full of famous places and mysterious historical structures. You will see two more castles and even go underground to explore the ancient forts with their many catacombs.
You'll need hiking lanterns and comfortable shoes.
You'll need hiking lanterns and comfortable shoes.
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4.2 mi
15 min
09:1530 min
Svyato-Mikhaylovskaya Tserkov'
Church
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It is a former Protestant Reformed church, built in the late 19th century according to the design of a Königsberg architect. The church survived several raids and the war.
The interior decoration of the church is incredibly beautiful and really worth a visit.
The interior decoration of the church is incredibly beautiful and really worth a visit.
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0.8 mi
5 min
10:001 hr
Castle Insterburg
Landmark
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The Knights attached special importance to the castle of Insterburg. On the one hand, it was a bastion against enemy attacks of the Lithuanians, on the other hand, a gateway for sorties in military campaigns of the Order.
Today the castle houses a museum of local history, which presents many ancient objects.
The castle is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
Park your car near the castle and take a walk around the town of Chernyakhovsk
The castle is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
Park your car near the castle and take a walk around the town of Chernyakhovsk
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0.3 mi
10 min
11:1530 min
Pedestrian bridge "Crooked"
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The Humpback Bridge is a symbol of the city and has the status of a cultural heritage site. From the outside it seems light and weightless, walk across it and you will get to Victory Park.
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32.6 mi
50 min
12:451 hr
Prussiya
Café
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Today we offer lunch in the city of Gvardeisk, in Café Prussia, where you can try dishes of both Russian and Prussian cuisine.
The restaurant is located in a mansion, so you can fully experience the atmosphere.
Enjoy your meal!
The restaurant is located in a mansion, so you can fully experience the atmosphere.
Enjoy your meal!
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0.2 mi
5 min
14:0010 min
Ratusha Tapiau
Landmark
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After lunch, take a walk around the city and admire the ancient architecture.
The town hall has an unusual shape of the building, note the railing of the main entrance.
The town hall has an unusual shape of the building, note the railing of the main entrance.
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0.5 mi
10 min
14:2015 min
Castle Tapiau
Landmark
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Tapiau Castle is one of the best preserved castles of the Teutonic Order. It is now an active prison, it is forbidden to enter the territory, you can see it from afar.
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0.3 mi
10 min
14:4510 min
Russian Monument four wars
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On the way back, walk through the square in the historic city center, where there is a tall stele in memory of the soldiers.
Around the square there are beautiful houses, as well as the Tapiau Kirche, which was founded back in 1502.
Around the square there are beautiful houses, as well as the Tapiau Kirche, which was founded back in 1502.
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23.4 mi
30 min
15:3045 min
Fort 2 - Bronzart
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Fort No. 2 is one of the largest defensive structures. Its area is 255×110 meters, and it is 5 meters deep. The fort is also distinguished by a dry moat, which made it possible to place barracks on two floors.
The fort had stove heating and an autonomous water supply system. In 1907 part of the arsenal was rebuilt into a power station and an accumulator room.
The fort had stove heating and an autonomous water supply system. In 1907 part of the arsenal was rebuilt into a power station and an accumulator room.
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10.4 mi
25 min
16:451 hr
Fort № 5 "Frederick William III"
Landmark
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The fifth fort is one of the elements of Konigsberg's defense, which was breached by the soldiers of the Red Army in April 1945. The battles here were extremely fierce. For the storming of the German fortress 15 soldiers of the Red Army received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
In Soviet times near the fort was built a memorial complex, and in the fortress casemates opened a museum, in our time its exposition is greatly enlarged. Museum "Fort № 5" has become one of the most visited in Kaliningrad.
Working hours: daily 10:00 - 19:00. More information on website.
It is "hidden" in a small forest, located on the northern outskirts of the city, a stone's throw from the old highway to Svetlogorsk.
In Soviet times near the fort was built a memorial complex, and in the fortress casemates opened a museum, in our time its exposition is greatly enlarged. Museum "Fort № 5" has become one of the most visited in Kaliningrad.
Working hours: daily 10:00 - 19:00. More information on website.
It is "hidden" in a small forest, located on the northern outskirts of the city, a stone's throw from the old highway to Svetlogorsk.
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1.7 mi
10 min
18:001 hr 30 min
Odessa Mama
Café
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Dinner time! We suggest you visit a cozy spot near Fort #5 for a delicious meal.
Enjoy your meal.
Enjoy your meal.
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4.6 mi
15 min
19:4530 min
Kirkha Yuditten
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The final point of the trip will be the ancient Catholic church, which is so well preserved to this day. Nowadays it is an active branch of a nunnery.
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1.2 mi
10 min
20:30