Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 2
99 mi
Along the border with Poland
Today you will drive along the border with Poland, to the East. You will get to know the city of Railway, where the ruins of Prussian castle Gerdauen are located. You'll also visit Pravdinsk, where you'll stroll along the Lava River embankment and capture the charm of local places. Before dinner, be sure to find an abandoned airfield, which was created by the Germans at the beginning of World War II.
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33.2 mi
1 hr
10:001 hr
Castle Gerdauen
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Gerdauen Castle was built in 1315. Since 1678 it becomes uninhabited. At the end of the XIX century, many medieval buildings were demolished, mass building of noble estates began. Until today, the gate and part of the wall in neo-Gothic style, the ruins of the western wing, a well and stables have remained of the castle.
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5.7 mi
15 min
11:201 hr
Shlyuz 5 Mazurskogo Kanala
Landmark
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The Masuria Canal is an artery that was supposed to connect the inland waters of Poland and the Baltic Sea. Today the canal is no longer in operation, but the abandoned locks become a place of attraction for the hunters of unusual experiences.
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5.7 mi
15 min
12:351 hr 30 min
Zamkovaya Mel'nitsa
Landmark
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The spirit of East Prussia is preserved here - from the landscape design to the menu. The cooking here is simple and caring, and the service is friendly. Have fun and enjoy a well-deserved meal.
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14.9 mi
25 min
14:301 hr
Sosnovyy Bor
Park
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Walk through the pine forest and come out to the colorful banks of the Lava River, which flows through the town of Pravdinsk. Admire the beauty of the area.
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23.6 mi
50 min
16:3045 min
Nivensky airfield.
Airport
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The airfield in the village of Nivenskoye was built by the Germans in September 1939.
Since October 1952, the 689th Guards Battalion was based there.
In 2004, the airfield was closed: it is now abandoned and very unusual, but still an attractive place for a walk.
Since October 1952, the 689th Guards Battalion was based there.
In 2004, the airfield was closed: it is now abandoned and very unusual, but still an attractive place for a walk.
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13.6 mi
40 min
18:001 hr 30 min
Radisson Blu
Food
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Restaurant of European cuisine Brasserie de Verres en Vers at Radisson Blu Hotel will welcome you and offer you the most cosy place for a magnificent dinner.
If you are a guest of the city, book a room on a special page on the Radisson Hotels website, pay for it with a premium card Mastercard and get a 15% discount, as well as the possibility of early check-in and late check-out.
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If you are a guest of the city, book a room on a special page on the Radisson Hotels website, pay for it with a premium card Mastercard and get a 15% discount, as well as the possibility of early check-in and late check-out.
Full promotion rules
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2.8 mi
15 min
21:00