Baltiysk Lighthouse & Pillau Citadel
Балтийск
Russia's westernmost city and the main base of the Baltic Fleet, with a 19th-century lighthouse, a star-shaped fortress and naval piers.
Baltiysk (formerly Pillau) sits at the northern tip of the Vistula Spit and is Russia's westernmost city and the main base of the Baltic Fleet. Sights include the lighthouse built in 1813–1816, which can be climbed; the five-pointed star-shaped Pillau Fortress built by the Swedes in the 17th century; the naval cathedral; and the long south breakwater. Warships are often moored in the harbor. It lies about 45 km from Kaliningrad and is served by suburban trains and buses. As a naval city, photography of military facilities is restricted. Check before setting out whether foreign visitors need a permit to enter.
Opening hours
Lighthouse approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Amalienau Villa District
- Kaliningrad Zoo
- Brandenburg Gate (Kaliningrad)
- Museum of the World Ocean
- Cathedral of Christ the Saviour & Victory Square
- Church of the Holy Family (Kaliningrad Philharmonic)
- Bunker Museum (Lasch Bunker)
- Königsberg Cathedral & Kant's Tomb