Kaliningrad: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Take a walk along the Königsberg Cathedral in Kaliningrad. Königsberg Cathedral is a cathedral that still standing since World War II. This cathedral is one of the buildings that remain among the old city of Königsberg. This cathedral has a gothic style and located in Kneiphof island.
Königsberg Cathedral
DOWNTOWN
Amber Museum is one of the great attractions to see in the downtown of this city. This building is built from 1972 and opened in 1979. The Baltic gems and 28 show-rooms. Around this museum is worth your visit.
Amber Museum
SHOPPING
If you appreciate hand made things, then shop for authentic souvenirs. Famous items here are jewelry. If you are looking for something else, Salon Avtorskikh is the perfect place for you.
Kaliningrad souvenirs
Salon Avtorskikh Rabot "Modil'yani"
FOOD & DRINK
Königsberger Klopse is the iconic cuisine in Kaliningrad. Königsberger Klopse is meatball with Cream Caper Sauce and potato. The famous beverage in Kaliningrad is Bärenfang. It is a honey-flavored liqueur and known as Bärenjäger.
CULTURE
Kaliningrad is famous for its musical performance such as Kaliningrad Regional Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestra. They really appreciate arts and performance. Locals are also friendly to locals.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Kaliningrad is from May to September. That time is ideal weather for traveling in Kaliningrad. With quite warm and little rainfall makes these months become the best time.
HOTEL
Crystal House Suite Hotel & SPA is located 5 minutes from Monument to Immanuel Kant. It is a luxury hotel with five stars hotel. Another recommended hotel is the Hotel Kaiserhof. It is a classic and elegant hotel located 1,8 km from King's Gates. This hotel is the best for who people want a budget hotel but still offer great hospitality.
Crystal House Suite Hotel & SPA
Hotel Kaiserhof
RESTAURANT
Stop by at Shtaindamm 99 to taste authentic food in Kaliningrad. Shtaindamm 99 serves Russia, Europe, and Central Europe menus sourced locally and using traditional ingredients. The other option is Borsch & Salo is an authentic restaurant with a mix of Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. the cuisine makes it a must-visit for food lovers. Pelmeni and vareniki cuisine makes it a must-visit for food lovers.
Shtaindamm 99
Borsch & Salo
CAFE
Enjoy Kaliningrad by hanging out at Patisson Markt. This place is a famous cafe around here. The interiors make you feel homey with some plant decors. Also, come to Croissant Cafe to try the snacks when you walking around. This cafe also serves various tea, coffee, pastries, and cakes.
Patisson Markt
Croissant Cafe
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Bar Yeltsin is a modern Russian bar and club. Spend your night in Bar Yeltsin with its popular craft beer. Another recommended bar is Bar Tsokol. The sincere and warm atmosphere here makes you comfortable when you spend some time in this bar.
Bar Yeltsin
Bar Tsokol
INTERESTING PLACE
Kaliningrad has several interesting places. You must visit the Museum of the World Ocean, a maritime museum and natural Sciences museum. Here, you can get experience being in the maritime field with an amazing exhibition. Next, King's Gate is one of six a historical gate that built-in 1765. This building was known as Gumbinnen Gate and King's Gate damaged during the Second World War.
Museum of the World Ocean
King's Gate
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
For those who love photography, Rybnaya Derevnya is the beautiful Lighthouse with touch German style. The romantic atmosphere becomes the reason why many couples visit here. This building located closed with the Pregolya river and this place become a place to start the boat trip. Friedland gate museum is a nice small museum about local history. Here, you can try on knightly costumes and medieval dresses. The museum makes the tourist impressed with the decoration of the museum.
Rybnaya Derevnya
Friedland gate museum
