Russia - Kaliningrad Region (PDF Chapter)

This is the Kaliningrad Region chapter from Lonely Planet’s Russia guide-book.

For all of its chaotic history and cultural foibles – or perhaps because of them – ‘Little Russia’ is a fascinating place to visit. The city of Kaliningrad teems with interesting sights and surprising-ly sophisticated accommodation and dining options; seaside towns, pine forests and tranquil vil-lages make for a serene sojourn.

• pay your respects at philosopher Immanuel Kant’s grave, then attend an organ concert in Kaliningrad Cathedral
• maps
• explore Russia’s maritime history on former expedition vessels and a submarine at Kali-ningrad’s Museum of the World Ocean
• transport
• soak up the beauty of the Curonian Spit in Kurshskaya Kosa National Park, where the for-est dances and the dunes roll on as far as the eye can see
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Kaliningrad, Yantarny, Svetlogorsk, Zelenogradsk, Kurshskaya Kosa.