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Day 2

96 mi0.3 mi

In search of the famous pretzel.

The famous Vyborg pretzel was first baked centuries ago. In the second half of the XIV century in Vyborg was founded Franciscan monastery, whose monks were engaged in baking pretzels. The recipe included various spices: caraway, cinnamon, nutmeg, sesame, marjoram, cardamom, clove, poppy. They were served to a hot red wine drink with the addition of spices - glögu. Today you have a unique opportunity to find and taste these ancient delicacies.

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1.5 mi

10 min

09:051 hr 30 min

The castle was founded in 1293 during the Third Swedish Crusade. The naval militia landed on the coast of the Gulf of Finland in the area of today's Vyborg and ravaged a Karelian settlement and a Karelian guardhouse on a small island. The Swedes laid a castle on the island and named it Vyborg, which means "Holy Fortress" in Old Swedish.
The entrance to the Castle Island is open daily from 9:00 to 19:00.
Observation deck on the tower of St. Olaf is open: Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 12:00 to 16:00.
Museum "Vyborg Castle" is open every day except Monday from 10:00 to 18:00.

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0.3 mi

5 min

10:451 hr

The colorful, boulder-built two-story house was built on the hillside in the 16th century. For many centuries, the house was owned by rich merchants or artisans. The basement had a workshop and a warehouse, the ground floor had a meeting room and a small kitchen, and the second floor had bedrooms.
Be sure to go up to the second floor and find a small coffee shop where you can buy the famous pretzels and make a quick stop for a cup of tea.
Hours of operation: daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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