Kaliningrad

A Baltic exclave wedged between Poland and Lithuania, known for amber, remnants of German-era old towns and the Curonian Spit.

Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave on the Baltic coast, bordering Poland and Lithuania, and was historically the Prussian city of Königsberg. In the capital you can see Königsberg Cathedral and Kant's tomb, the Amber Museum and remnants of the old city gates; the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit has dunes and the "Dancing Forest"; and seaside towns such as Svetlogorsk are good for holidays. Summer is the best travel season. The gateway is Kaliningrad Airport, and be aware of transit visa requirements before you go.

Destinations

• Kaliningrad
• Svetlogorsk

Itineraries

• Kaliningrad & Baltic Coast – Explore the historic sights and amber of Königsberg, then visit the Curonian Spit and two seaside towns.