The main attractions of Yantarny (Kaliningrad region)

On Friday, August 01, before lunch, we left the hotel "Tourist" in Kaliningrad on a sightseeing bus. We waited a bit on the sofas in the hall, leafing through advertising magazines. The weather was cloudy, the clouds swirled in the sky:

A typical road in the Kaliningrad region - in Prussia, so to speak, looks like this:

Two-track with trees on the sides, which are closed over the asphalt with a tent and a field around.
Along the way, on wooden electric poles, there were nests of storks.
The photo below is a real pair of storks, not a cardboard-plastic dummy:

An hour or so later, we arrived at Yantarny. Auntie at the barrier opened the passage with a habitual movement. But it is now - so, and a few years ago everything was different - almost the children were searched from the inside by dogs.
First of all, we came to look at the observation platform near the quarry. Nearby, a wooden pyramid sprinkled with amber crumbs. You can come in and make a wish.

Due to frequent use, in my opinion, the "executor" fails:

And here is the panorama of the amber quarry itself:

Without binoculars, the movement in the quarry cannot be seen, and there was not much of it on Friday. Nearby there is a "children's" sandbox, in which a mining bucket is placed in the corner. Inside there are scoops and, most importantly, real amber. An hour on the spot was spent something like this: 10 minutes of excursion and 45 minutes of searching for amber.

In this photo, red ellipses show amber pebbles. Here are 6 of them:

Everyone who was at the quarry was awarded certificates of "honorary amber miner", and then we went to, in fact, the city itself. In German "Palmniken", it was formed by amber miners, and "untwisted" thanks to the amber mines. The local merchant Becker dominated there. Maurice Becker and his large Evangelical Church:

Tourist map of the city of Amber on the stand and photos below:

Various interesting installations have been installed on the "central" trading area of ​​Yantarny. Fur-lined bike:

A shop with a black sun flag and a painted clock "City of Masters":

Glass gazebo in the courtyard of an elite hotel, behind a fence:

Like elephant legs, beeches stand nearby in the park:

And we observe the wedding ceremony and go to the sea along the stairs. Bathe.

Here it is, a wooden ladder, but here it is - the sea! It is a pity that the cat cried in the changing cabins, but this time the water was warmer than in Svetlogorsk.

We return to the marketplace. Wooden train as a stand for flowers:

More flowers in a pot:

We went on foot in the direction of travel, then crossed the road and went to the new building-castle. It was not allowed to shoot inside (and, in general, there was just a large store selling amber trinkets and Art Gallery on the 1st floor), went outside. Nearby stands an abandoned stable with a slate roof broken in several places:

We got on the bus and drove a few more kilometers. There is no Jewish conspiracy, but we were told a terrible story from the time of the 2nd World War, how the Germans drove a couple of thousand Jews to the beach, and then instead of bathing they took them and shot them. The local Izya put three hands reaching out to God on the shore - but, apparently, the signal from here took a long time to reach the addressee, so what happened happened. There was nothing else to see here, the mines were never shown to us ...

Fearfully approaching the edge of the cliff, reinforced with concrete, I looked down and thought - why include this in the excursion program?

We got on the bus and drove back to Kaliningrad.
There we were dropped off at the mall, we stocked up on dinner and went to the hotel...

Once on the net I saw a photo of a completely white and, as it seemed to me, endless beach, and I was sure that this wonderful corner located on the other side of the world. Imagine my surprise when it turned out that this is a beach in the village of Yantarny, Kaliningrad region! And this is here, in Russia. From Amber began my acquaintance with Russian Baltic. Arriving here for the first time, I forever fell in love with this unusual, abandoned far to the west, corner of our country.

Yantarny is not such a popular place in the Kaliningrad region as or, but this is precisely what makes it attractive. If you are looking for peace and unity with nature - you are here.

This is perhaps one of the most remote resort towns from the airport (48 km), and there is no railway connection. These two facts limit the flow of tourists, both from Kaliningrad and from other regions of Russia. But for the sake of the beach, it's worth going here - it's definitely the best on the coast.

Amber or German Palmniken, despite its modest size (about 5.5 thousand people live here), keeps amazing stories. They are definitely worth checking out when you come here. It feels like there are more excursion groups here than anywhere else on the coast - not a day goes by without meeting interested sightseers.

Of course, Amber is also unique place in terms of amber mining. Here is the "Amber Combine" - the only enterprise in the world that extracts this stone on an industrial scale. This is not surprising, given the fact that 90% of the world's amber reserves are concentrated here. Rumor has it that the Yantarny beach does not decrease under the influence of the coastal current due to the fact that it is constantly fed by the pulp (a mixture of water and rock) of the Amber Combine.

Don't be surprised if different maps show different street names, or if you don't find them at all. House numbers on the map (as in reality) may also not be. Unfortunately, this is the norm here.

For example, there are no Parkovaya Alley streets on the map of the city, but you will definitely see real corresponding signs and buildings. Agree, there is something in this - to navigate not by addresses, but by significant objects. You immediately start to feel like a local.

How to get there

Yantarny is located in the Kaliningrad region on the coast Baltic Sea. You will have to get here by train or plane. If you are not afraid of crossing several borders, you can also go by private car.

By plane

Khrabrovo Airport is 48 km away. from Amber. From the airport you can take a taxi. The journey will take no more than an hour. If you want to save money, you can also take a bus from the airport to the Kaliningrad bus station, and from there to Yantarny. On such a road lay (including transfers) 2.5 hours. True, it will be cheaper every 5 times (it will take about 1000 rubles for a taxi, and bus trip you will spend no more than 200).

Read more about flights to Khrabrovo.

By train

The option with the railway is suitable to get to Kaliningrad. The train arrives at the Kaliningrad-Yuzhny station, which is literally a few steps from the bus station. At the bus station, take a bus to Yantarny, and in 1.5 hours you will be there. You can also always take a taxi. The journey will take a little over an hour.

The road to Kaliningrad by train has its own characteristics, read more about them.

By bus

There are no direct buses from the central part of Russia to the Kaliningrad region. Sometimes it makes sense to fly to Riga, Vilnius, Gdansk or Minsk, and from there take a bus to Kaliningrad, and from Kaliningrad to Yantarny (by bus or taxi).

Read more about this option.

Clue:

Amber - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 1

Kazan 1

Samara 2

Yekaterinburg 3

Novosibirsk 5

Vladivostok 8

When is the season. When is the best time to go

Amber is located on the seashore, and not just the sea, but the cold Baltic. Therefore, there is no sweltering heat in summer, the temperature will be about + 25 ° C, but the winter is mild - an average of + 2–5 ° C, although winds and storms at sea are not ruled out in winter. The climate is very close to Svetlogorsk (the distance is only 20 km), which I wrote about in detail.

Yantarny - monthly weather

Clue:

Yantarny - monthly weather

Districts. Where is the best place to live

Sovetskaya Street stretches across the entire village parallel to the coastline. Along its central part on the beach, a two-kilometer promenade built of larch was built, opened in 2014. It stands partly on the sand, and partly passes over small lakes-backwaters, which were formed right on the beach on the site of former amber quarries.

In my opinion, the two most successful places to live are the southern and northern ends of the promenade.

• Near south end there is Becker Park, the most fashionable Schloss hotel here, as well as the Becker Hotel, the village administration building, a church (former church), in summer time on Sovetskaya Street, several bars and cafes open in this place.
• On north end On the promenade on the beach there is a beach volleyball court, cafes and apartments "Galera", hotel "Anna", hotel "Aquatoria", apartments "Amber Lake". It is here that the promenade passes through the water part, so you can enjoy leisurely walks, feed the swans that winter here. A significant advantage of living in this part of the village is the equipped beach "Mine Anna", marked with a blue flag (I'll tell you more about it in the "Beaches" section). From here you can quickly get to Sinyavino Lake, which will delight you with its austere beauty and diving opportunities. Hotel Valter is located on the shore of the lake. When booking a room in it, keep in mind that you will have to walk about a kilometer to the sea. In the village of Sinyavino adjacent to the lake, there is also a spring, the water from which is also loved by the inhabitants of Yantarny.

Actually, the hotels listed above are all that is in Yantarny. Other proposed housing are private apartments or houses, located mainly between the southern and northern ends of the promenade (they are marked on the map above). You can search for options and compare prices for them, for example,.

You can also rent an apartment in the southernmost part of the village, the so-called "neighborhood", located behind the military unit. I personally do not recommend this option: the contrast with the central part of the village will be colossal. You will find yourself in an unremarkable residential area of ​​any Russian city, and the impression will be blurred.

It should also be noted that the Becker Hotel has a second building located about 1.5 km from the sea. It is worth stopping here just to ride a horse, for this activity there are all the possibilities. I would say that the southern end of the promenade is more suitable for a measured fashionable holiday, and the northern one is for an active, wild one. Wherever you decide to stay, it is better to compare prices for hotel rooms in advance (you can do this, for example,.

I will talk about the cost of living in the next section.

What are the prices for holidays

Accommodation

Accommodation in a standard double room expensive hotel"Schloss" in the season will cost 8,000 rubles per room, out of season - 4,000-5,500 rubles. If you choose a more modest hotel, you can keep within 3000-4000 rubles in the season and half as much out of season. As for apartments, out of season they can be rented for 10,000–20,000 (there is one 100-meter apartment with a good repair for 35,000) per month. In the season everything is rented by the day for 1000-3000 rubles.

Other expenses

As for other expenses, there is not much to spend money on here, with the exception of restaurants, souvenirs, and perhaps excursions. The latter come here from Kaliningrad and Svetlogorsk, it is quite possible to join them by contacting the relevant travel agencies.

For reference: excursion to observation deck An amber quarry, for example, will cost 180 rubles, the same amount you will pay for an excursion to the showroom of the Amber Combine.

You can get an idea of ​​the cost of food below in the section on restaurants.

Main attractions. What to see

Yantarny is a village with a German past and rich amber traditions, as well as a place of tragic events that took place here during the Second World War, so the local sights are somehow connected with one of these themes. The town is quite tiny, so everything interesting can be explored on foot. Leave time to walk and breathe in the healing sea air, admire the Baltic Sea, the unique beach and the local flora.

Top 5

Despite its modest size, you will find something to see in Yantarny. Below I will list the attractions that you will not pass by. After getting acquainted with them, you will be able to get an idea about this small seaside village and its history.

Evangelical church

Founded in 1887 and illuminated in 1892, the church is a smaller copy of the St. George's Chapel built near Berlin on the territory of Montbignon Castle. The author is architect VL Bessel-Lork. The church was built with the money of the Shtantien and Becker company, which since 1870 has been engaged in the industrial extraction of amber in these parts. With the name of Maurice Becker - one of the founders of the company - you will encounter in Yantarny at every turn. After all, it was thanks to him that the village developed as industrial centre, it was thanks to him that the Railway(which is not operational today).

Previously, there were stained-glass windows and an organ in the church, which, unfortunately, have not survived to this day, as well as two nominal bells from Wilhelm Shtantien and Maurice Becker.

Like many ancient buildings in these parts, the church survived the Second World War, but fell into disrepair in Soviet times. The church was reconstructed after the transfer of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1990 and consecrated as a temple of the Kazan Icon Mother of God in 1991. Today the building has the status of an object of cultural heritage of regional importance.

Address: Sovetskaya street, 67A

The possessions of Maurice Becker: manor and park

The Evangelical Church was built opposite the estate of Maurice Becker, which has a remarkable history dating back to the 17th century, when the hunting castle of Elector Georg Wilhelm was located here. After his death, various state institutions were located in the building, but already in 1703 the first Prussian king Frederick I restored and expanded the hunting castle here. Maurice Becker bought the building in 1780 from the then owner, Mr. Stein. Becker demolished the castle and erected a new luxurious building on the old foundations. Since 1899, the building has been owned by the Prussian state and serves as a hotel called Schloss-hotel, that is, "Hotel in the castle."

Today, after restoration by the new owner, the hotel bears the same name and keeps the history of several centuries - during the reconstruction today, fragments of buildings of the 17th century were found in the basement. We still owe to Maurice Becker the magnificent park laid out around the estate. It still bears the name of its founder today. The park is notable for rare species of trees that have survived here to this day.

Address: Sovetskaya street, 68.

Monument to the victims of the "March of Death" in the area of ​​the mine "Anna"

A memorial in honor of the tragic events that took place here in January 1945 was opened in Yantarny in 2011. Sculptors Frank Meisler and Arieh Ovadiy worked on its creation. The memorial is located below, almost on the beach, closed from the east by a sheer wall of the former Anna mine, reinforced with two massive stone "steps". Once the largest, and now abandoned, the Anna mine, where industrial amber mining began at the end of the 19th century, today is more connected in our minds with the events of 1945 than with its industrial past.

After the Soviet troops entered the Baltic states, the Nazis began to bring prisoners of the Baltic concentration camps to East Prussia. In the fall of 1944, the Nazis felt that the prisoners of the concentration camps in Gerdauen (the village of Zheleznodorozhny) could be released in the very near future, and decided not to wait for this, but to destroy the Jewish prisoners. On January 15, 1945, in twenty degrees of frost, the so-called "death march" began for 6,000 prisoners.

By January 27, the surviving prisoners arrived in Palmniken and were placed in the building of the locksmith shop of the Amber Combine, presumably in the area of ​​the Anna mine. According to various sources, from 2,000 to 3,000 people were shot on the way. On the night of January 31, on the beach of Palmniken, the prisoners who survived on the road were shot. The details of these terrible events have come down to us thanks to thirteen survivors. However, this story is still fraught with many mysteries.

Address: Sovetskaya street, 1.

Amber plant and the observation deck of the plant's quarry

Here you can learn about the history of amber mining, how it is processed, as well as try your hand at this exciting business and take home an item made by you personally.

Many tourists are impressed by the quarry where the sun stone is mined, the scale of mining. If you come to Yantarny, it makes sense to see everything with your own eyes. There is also a showroom and a small museum. You can find out about excursions.

Address: Balebina street, 1 (at this address you can order a tour and get all necessary information, it is not easy to get to the quarry on your own).

Palmniken water tower

The tower is most likely the first thing you will see when you arrive in Yantarny. This elegant building of red brick with white edging, built back in 1920, and today operates as water tower.

After reconstruction in 2007, it received the status of a cultural heritage site. local importance. Address: Zheleznodorozhnaya street, 2

Beaches. Which is better

The location of the two most famous beaches Amber can be seen on the map below.

Wild beach

Yantarny Beach is almost its first attraction, because. This beach is truly unique. The snow-white coastline with a length of 6000 meters reaches a width of 300 meters, which even in season makes it possible to comfortably accommodate anywhere.

As is customary in the Baltic, there are many savage vacationers with their own chairs and rugs. However, you will find toilets and cafes all over the coast.

Blue flag beach "Mine Anna"

But if you want the maximum level of comfort, then you will get it. The fact is that in Yantarny there is the only beach in Russia awarded the blue flag of the FEE Foundation (Environmental Education Foundation). This means that this small piece of coastline (300 by 100 meters) in the area of ​​the Anna mine was evaluated on more than 30 safety and infrastructure parameters. One of the 100 sun loungers with an umbrella and a towel can be rented here for 250 rubles per day.

Beach on lake Sinyavinsky

You can also swim on Lake Sinyavinsky, unique in its the purest water. The lake was formed on the site of the Walther quarry, where amber was mined in German times and until 1976. Today it is a favorite place for divers. It will also appeal to those who are not alien to secluded relaxation. Comfortable slopes there is not much to the water, and as such there is no beach here, but it is worth swimming here.

Churches and temples. Which are worth a visit

In Yantarny you will find only one church - the former Lutheran church, and today Orthodox church Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. I already talked about it above.

Museums. Which are worth a visit

Museum "Amber Castle"

This museum is interesting primarily for the building in which it is located - completely unremarkable in appearance for a sophisticated tourist. But on the other hand, this is a real medieval castle: it was built in the 14th century and was part of the Palmniken fortress.

The exposition of the museum does not include anything: there is something from the Middle Ages, something from the Soviet times, there is also an exposition dedicated to Russian folk superstitions. Of course, there was a place for an amber store, how could it be without it? Address: Sovetskaya street, 61 A.

Museum of the Amber Combine

Don't expect anything supernatural from this little museum. This is more of a showroom, an illustration to the guide's story about the history of production, than a collection of outlandish exhibits.

Address: Balebina street, 1

parks

Becker Park

I have already mentioned above about this wonderful park, founded at the end of the 19th century and to this day keeping a collection of unique plants. There are no asphalt paths in it, but the territory is looked after, so here you feel like in a magical forest. Do not be lazy and be sure to look for a tulip tree and red beeches. Both children and adults will be pleased to swing on a swing set at a cliff on a high bank - a stunning view of the sea opens from here. You can dream, slowly swaying and listening to the sound of the waves.

wild park

This green massif has no name on the map, and it’s hard to call it a park - it’s more like a small forest on the very shore. Walk from Becker Park along Parkovaya Alley, behind the house number 2 you will see it. Locals often have picnics here, so you can easily find logs where you can sit and rest. Winding paths will either force you to descend into a ravine or lead you to a tall bank. If you like to take pictures or paint from life, feel free to come here for sunsets, sunrises and the ever-changing sea.

tourist streets

Due to the modest size of this village, you will most likely move along two main streets - the promenade on the beach or Sovetskaya Street, which will take you from one end of the village to the other.

Promenade

I have already mentioned that the wooden promenade, which appeared here in 2014, makes it very comfortable to walk along the beach. But even more remarkable is that part of it runs along the lake formed in the former amber quarry. Here you can go jogging at any time of the year, admire the backwaters, and also observe the local inhabitants. Last winter there lived an otter called Masha. Where she came from - no one knows, but Masha has become a real local landmark.

The promenade is illuminated in the evening, there are benches for relaxing, and such blessings of civilization as special bag holders for walking dogs are also amazing, which (lo and behold!) are usually not empty. Generally Amber for last years is changing before our eyes. So, at the end of the summer season of 2016, devices for lowering and raising strollers appeared on the descent to the promenade in the Schloss Hotel area. If necessary special person in the booth upstairs helps start the mechanism. On the other side of the promenade (near the beach "Mine Anna", which has already been dubbed " blue beach”), the descent to the sea is convenient and gentle, although quite long.

From the promenade, you can easily go down the stairs directly to the beach and continue walking by the sea. The only misfortune is that the promenade is seriously covered with sand, especially in winter, when there are hurricane winds here.

Despite the fact that it is cleaned with special equipment, it is not always effective. Wattle fences appeared here and there to protect the promenade from sandstorms.

Whatever sights you go to, you will have to start your journey from this street. This is a good alternative to walking along the beach - especially in the cold season, when the sea just blows away, but you still want to breathe the air. In addition, there are bus stops here, from where you can both drive around the village and go to other cities.

There is a feeling that the street is getting more beautiful every year. In 2016, sidewalks were repaired and tiled here, although only on one side of the road, but this is quite enough for the local leisurely lifestyle. New shops have appeared, trees are regularly trimmed. It seems that even the old German houses located on the central part of Sovetskaya Street have become newer, and the facades have sparkled with colors, showing their uncomplicated historical beauty.

What to see in 1 day

I suggest a leisurely two-hour walk, but if there is time, visit the observation deck of the Amber Combine or take a walk along the beach. If you want to sunbathe on the equipped beach "Mine Anna", go the route in reverse, then you will just complete it at the beach. For example, if you start at 10:00 the route will look like this:

• 12:00 - further at your disposal is the beach and healing sea air - from the hotel we go down to the promenade.

What to see in the surroundings

Kirkha, a manor house and a bridge in the village of Kumachevo

23 km east of Yantarny is the village of Kumachevo (formerly Kumenen). It will be of interest to tourists because of the church built in the 14th century. At the same time, you can see the preserved here manor house even before the war.

Kirch in gothic style was built on a foundation of boulders. They, along with bricks, were also used to build walls. For a long time the existence of the building, what happened to it. In 1643, in place of the Gothic vaults that collapsed in 1604, a wooden ceiling appeared, which was painted later, in 1703. The wooden iconostasis by Pfeffer was built in 1676, at the end of the 17th century a pulpit and a baptismal font appeared here, in the 18th century there were bells, and already in 1881 the temple acquired an organ.

Despite the fact that the church suffered from shelling in 1945, a warehouse took root in it until the mid-90s. But further desolation did not contribute to the preservation of these ancient walls - in 2005 the roof collapsed.

In the 2000s, the building received the status of an object of cultural heritage of regional importance and was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church.

I cannot say that the manor house, which I wrote about above, deserves special admiration. In general, he is quite ordinary. But since you have come to Kumachevo, why not look at it and compare it with the old German houses that you saw in Yantarny. In the post-war years, this two-story building with an attic housed the board of the Guardian of the Baltic collective farm and a library. With the beginning of the XXI century, the building was empty.

2.5 kilometers southwest of the village of Kumachevo, you can walk along the bridge over the Nelma River built before the war. Previously, there was a settlement called Pouerstiten, which does not exist today.

Railway bridges, a mill and a church in the villages of Filino and Primorye

Just 13 km from Yantarny is the village of Filino (Klein Kuren), and three kilometers further - Primorye (Gross Kuren).

In Filino, look at two pre-war railway bridges - southern and northern. They are at a distance of 200 meters from each other.

Under the north bridge you can see road to the sea, but under the southern one there is another local attraction - a mill.

It stands on a shallow stream that flows into the sea, which was once full-flowing and set the mill mechanisms in motion.

The church in the neighboring Primorsky (Gross Kuren) was built in 1913, it had an organ and two bells. There used to be a Baptist chapel nearby, whose parishioners belonged to the community of Palmniken (Yantarny). In the post-war years, there was a house of culture here, and since 2007 the building has been given the status of an object of cultural heritage of local importance.

See also what other interesting places you can visit in the area (section "What to see in the vicinity").

Food. What to try

Amber is not a deli. Actually, there are as few restaurants and cafes in the village as there are hotels. As elsewhere in the Kaliningrad region, you will find echoes of Lithuanian, Polish, German cuisines in the menu of almost all establishments, but as such, author's or national restaurants there is no.

In gastronomic terms, Yantarny is a village of contrasts. I think that neither in Zelenogradsk nor in Svetlogorsk you will find such an expensive establishment as here, in Yantarny, at the Schloss Hotel. This is a chic classic restaurant with white tablecloths, napkins, excellent food, amazing desserts, trendy waiters (it’s not even clear where they come from in this wilderness) and an exceptionally professional head waiter.

On the other hand, locals (for obvious reasons) prefer to dine in a small private dining room behind the Victoria store or the dining room of the Amber Combine. Chain establishments (such as Croissant, Kenixbecker, First) have not yet reached here, so the cuisine is exceptionally original and not combed to a single standard. Below are all the options.

Budget

• Private Dining(a simple but tasty lunch will cost 200-300 rubles. It is open on weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00). Address: Zheleznodorozhnaya street, opposite house 12 (behind the Victoria Quarter store, on the right side of the street is the entrance to the gate of a brown blank fence).
• Dining room "Alatyr" for employees of the quarry of the Amber Combine (this convenient option if you go on an excursion to the observation deck of the quarry. Otherwise, getting there is problematic. The price of lunch will be about the same, the dining room is open from 11:00 to 16:00 on weekdays).

Intermediate level

• Pizzeria "Basilik"(pasta from 180 rubles, pizza from 280. There are rolls, soups, salads, sandwiches. Minus - the institution is located in the microdistrict, and not in the historical part). Address: Sovetskaya street, 110 V, the full menu can be viewed in the official group of the pizzeria in Vkontakte.
• "Galley"(excursion groups usually dine here, the menu is varied). Address: Sea Embankment, 9 (very beginning of Sovetskaya Street, down to the beach).
• Cafe Becker(not to be confused with a restaurant. This is a small half-timbered house to the left of the stairs to the promenade. The cafe windows offer an excellent view from the high bank, in summer you can sit on the veranda. If you choose by price-quality ratio, and not by location, "Galera" clearly wins). Important: in winter, the cafe is open only on weekends and holidays. Address: Sovetskaya street, 72.

Expensive

• Restaurant at the Schloss Hotel. Address: Sovetskaya street, 68.

Holidays

In terms of various events, festivals and holidays, Yantarny is far from last in the region. It even hosts international sports competitions in beach sports (volleyball, football, rugby), swimming and triathlon, stages of Russian championships, music festivals and, of course, holidays associated with amber.

The action plan is posted. Apparently, not all sports competitions are included in it, so it is better to inquire about them on the relevant thematic sites.

I will list a small part of the most notable events.

New Year

It is clear that they decorate the Christmas tree on the Masters Square, hold contests and organize festivities, but I noticed that many sports events are also planned, both for adults and children. These are indoor table tennis, volleyball and basketball tournaments. The plan is posted on the building of the House of Culture (Sovietskaya st., 70).

death march rally

Every year on January 31, representatives of the authorities and simple people from Germany, Lithuania, Poland and Russia in order to commemorate the concentration camp prisoners who were shot on Yantarny Beach in 1945. Participants of the event repeat part of the path of the "Death March" and gather for a mourning rally near the memorial dedicated to this event.

Semi-finals of the international championship for amber fishing Amberfest

The task of the participants is to find as much amber as possible scattered by the organizers. Interestingly, both adults and children can take part in the championship. The final of the competition takes place in Poland.

Music Festival "Amber Beach"

The festival has everything: creative and sports zones, a night cinema, tent city where you can stay with your tent or rent a roof over your head. European and Kaliningrad performers will delight listeners with works of various musical genres.

Safety. What to watch out for

The village is quite calm. True, street lighting works in a peculiar way - the lights react to movement, but they light up after a person has already passed. If your path lies through courtyards or small streets, get ready for the fact that there may not be lighting. Therefore, in the dark, you need to look very carefully under your feet so as not to fall from some ladder of three steps, treacherously "lurking" in the most inappropriate place. If you choose the main, well-paved streets, there is nothing to be afraid of.

Things to do

Shopping and shops

The only shopping option in the village is to buy amber. According to connoisseurs, the best prices are in the shop of the Amber Plant itself. Although there are many shops scattered throughout the village - choose any.

Bars. Where to go

There is a full-fledged bar at the Schloss Hotel, where you can order cocktails, drink coffee at the bar or warm yourself by the fireplace. There is also a pianist there. In summer, you can sit on the open veranda, from where you can scenic view to Becker Park.

Address: Sovetskaya street, 68

extreme sports

Diving

I already mentioned above that Lake Sinyavinskoe, formed in the former amber quarry "Walter", is considered a great place for diving. Visibility reaches 10–15 meters, and there is nothing at the bottom - a narrow-gauge railway, trees, uneven bottom topography, various building structures and amber ... There are 2 thermoclines (that is, warm and cold water layers do not mix), the difference between water layers reaches 10 °C.

Although there are few convenient approaches to the water, many athletes are attracted beautiful place and sandy bottom. There is even a campsite here. The lake is deep and cold, there are few fish here, so no one is engaged in spearfishing. A nice addition is the purest spring from the village of Sinyavino. People come here specially for water from all over the area.

The most famous diving clubs are Demersus and Poseidon 39

Kitesurfing and windsurfing

There are at least 2 picturesque spots in the vicinity: Yantarnoe and Povarovka. The first is good for convenient access and infrastructure. The second, on the other hand, is wild beach with a difficult entrance, but peace and the absence of vacationers are guaranteed there.

Unfortunately, there is no equipment rental.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Where, if not in Yantarny, to buy products from amber? The assortment here is quite extensive - from jewelry and paintings to health products (for example, healing beads made from raw stone). Here they mainly sell products of the amber plant, the sellers know the goods, so it’s difficult to run into a fake. Experts say that in the shop at the plant itself you can make the most bargain purchase.

How to move around the city

You should move on foot. You can easily walk around the entire village in 1 day several times, so you will only need transport to travel to the airport or neighboring towns.

Taxi. What features exist

Even if you came here from the airport by "Yandex-taxi" or used another mobile application, then you can most likely go back only by calling a car through a local (Kaliningrad) company. By local standards, Yantarny is far from the airport and Kaliningrad, so the chance to catch a waiting car here is difficult. Try to book a taxi in advance.

It will not be superfluous to look in the navigator whether your location is determined. As I wrote above, there may not be a clear address in the maps. In this case, prepare in advance to give the taxi driver other guidelines.

Buses

A bus runs along Sovetskaya Street (about once an hour according to the schedule, which can be viewed at bus stops). On it you can drive to another part of the village, and on it you can go to or. A ticket to Kaliningrad costs 100 rubles, I personally didn’t go inside Yantarny, but I think that they won’t charge you more than 15–20 rubles.

There are special free parking spaces in the village. There are not many of them, but quite enough for the off-season. In season, especially on weekends, parking can be a problem. Here, as in the old days in Moscow, cars are left under every tree and on the sidewalks (mainly in the central part).

Amber - holidays with children

Amber is beautiful place for holidays with small children due to the climate, mild summers and winters, sea air. But as such, there are no special entertainments - parks, cinemas, attractions - here. The administration arranges a fairly large number of sports and recreational activities, including for children. The schedule can be viewed at the link I gave above. Children will also be interested in the professional sports competitions taking place here and some festivals (for example, Amberfest or the kite festival, which was held here in the summer of 2016). In general, I strongly recommend that you follow the updates on the site.

I also noticed that the children living here calmly walk on the street next to the house without adult supervision, that is, the atmosphere in the village is really calm and conducive to relaxing with children.

The urban-type settlement is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The name of the town was not chosen by chance, on its territory there is a plant engaged in the extraction and processing of amber.

The small seaside town of Yantarny in the Kaliningrad region is a unique and charming place. Its main feature is that it is here that the largest deposits of amber in the world are located (according to some estimates, 90 percent of the world's reserves). The city of Yantarny (until 1947 - Palmniken) was founded in 1654, and even then amber fishing was the main source of income for local residents along with fishing. The history of Yantarny has more than seven hundred years, and amber has been successfully mined since the 17th century. Merchants and landowners could appreciate the rich deposits of valuable amber. Nowadays, many tourists are ready to visit a small urban-type settlement in order to make sure that this settlement is truly unique.

Yantarny is one of the most beautiful and cozy places in the Kaliningrad region, with a unique park area, a wide beach, an old park and fabulous houses. Almost all of the world's amber reserves are concentrated in this beautiful region, so it is here that the only one of its kind processing plant for the processing of a valuable mineral and the manufacture of products from it is located.

Starting from 2009, as part of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the creation of the Amber Room, the semi-finals of the World Amber Fishing Championship are held every year in Yantarny.

Yantarny has direct rail and bus connections from Kaliningrad. In summer, buses run every half an hour from the North and South stations of Kaliningrad.

The monument to the Mermaid in the sea waves, which stands at the entrance to the village, is a symbol of Amber. The monument was built during the Soviet era, but to this day it has been perfectly preserved and can please tourists.

The mermaid has long hair that is loose in the sea waves, which brings pleasure not only to professional architects, but also to lovers of such objects. Monument Mermaid in the sea waves opens the border locality, so every visitor sees the local landmark.

One of the most beautiful buildings in the old town is the Palmniken Lutheran church built in 1892, built of huge boulders. This is an architectural monument of the late 19th century. It was erected according to the project of the architect V.L. Bessel-Lorca and is a small copy of the St. George's Chapel, located in the garden of the Berlin royal castle Montbignon.

The temple consists entirely of boulders and figured bricks, the interior decoration is decorated in the Romanesque style. After the end of the war, the building of the church housed a club, billiards, a sports hall and a warehouse, as a result of which the organ and stained-glass windows were lost. In 1990, the dilapidated building of the temple was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church. A year later, the restored church was consecrated in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

Address: Kaliningrad region settlement Yantarny Sovetskaya street, 69-a

The most famous amber museum in the world is located in the village of the same name. It is housed in a 14th century building that was once part of the Palmniken Fortress. The exposition tells about the history of the city, as well as about the extraction and processing of amber. Some exhibits are devoted to Slavic mythology, superstitions, spirits. The most interesting exhibit of the museum is an amber pyramid as tall as a human being.

In the museum complex "Amber Castle" there is an original "Museum of Russian Superstitions" of its kind. The exhibits of this wonderful museum are represented by various wooden figurines depicting the spirits of the Slavs, characters of folk beliefs, as well as fairy tales. Among the many figurines you can see Babai, Zapechnik, Dvorovoy, Sandman, Baba Yaga, Kikimora, Leshy. Moreover, each figure has interesting description. The museum regularly hosts art exhibitions and musical events.

Address: Kaliningrad region settlement Yantarny, st. Soviet, 61-a

The water tower of Palmniken is an architectural monument of the first quarter of the 20th century. It was built near railway station in 1920 and is still used for its intended purpose. The structure is made of red brick with white decor, and the roof is covered with red tiles.

The tower is 35 meters high and 11 meters in diameter. In 2006-2007, the facade and roofs of the structure were repaired and a weather vane in the form of a unicorn was installed. Since 2007, the Palmniken water tower has received the status of a cultural heritage site of local importance and has been taken under protection.

Address: Kaliningrad region, Yantarny, st. Zheleznodorozhnaya, 5-B

The monument was erected in 1975 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Great Victory in honor of Soviet soldiers killed in the vicinity of Yantarny during the Second World War.

Over 60 heroes rest in this memorable place. The eternal flame and the four-meter figure of a soldier with a machine gun in his hand immortalized the memory of the heroes forever. On both sides of the monument, the names of the buried are inscribed on marble slabs.

Address: Kaliningrad region, Yantarny, st. Soviet

Near the Anna mine there is a Monument erected in honor of the dead prisoners of concentration camps. In wartime, prisoners were shot near the mine and thrown into its adits.

An unusual monument is represented by hands raised to the sky, carved from granite stone. This huge monument reaches a height of about 7 meters. On the monument you can see the numbers assigned to the prisoners of the concentration camps, which were engraved on the arms of the monument. Next to the monument is a field stone cairn, on which there is a plaque with the inscription: "In memory of the 7,000 Holocaust victims killed by the Nazis on January 31, 1945." The monument itself was made in Spain, and was transported to Yantarny in parts. The monument was made at the expense of the Kaliningrad entrepreneur Vladimir Katsman, and its authors were world-famous sculptors - Frank Meisler and Arie Ovadia.

Address: Kaliningrad region settlement Yantarny, st. Soviet

The amber pyramid was built in honor of the 65th anniversary of the local plant. The attraction is located on its territory, not far from the observation deck.

The amber pyramid is a symbol of the amazing skill of the company's personnel. Its characteristics are surprising: height - 3.3 meters, surface area - 25 square meters. Each of the four walls of the pyramid is lined with a thick layer of amber weighing 500 kilograms. The pyramid accommodates 10-12 people at the same time.

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The amber plant, located in the village of the same name on the coast of the Baltic Sea, is the only enterprise in the world that mines amber for industrial purposes. It was created in the village of Yantarny in February 1947, where, according to experts, there is a deposit of 90 percent of the world's amber reserve, which is almost 50 million years old. In 1951, an art workshop began to work here. Now 300 tons of raw materials are mined annually.

Today, the plant produces mass products and offers unique exhibits created on the basis of individual orders. To create jewelry and souvenirs, the natural form of amber, which is distinguished by its rich palette, is used in an interesting way. Products are exported to America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East .

Address: Kaliningrad region settlement Yantarny, st. Balebina, 1

Maurice Becker Park is located between the coast of the Baltic Sea, as well as Sovetskaya Street. Moritz Becker is a well-known amber manufacturer, thanks to whom the development of amber mining in the village became possible. It was Maurice Becker with the help of the gardener Löwner in 1881 from the old park of the estate that this one was laid out and now beautiful park. The park was created on the basis of the manor garden. Here it was possible to preserve the old powerful lindens, poplars, and ligatures. Moreover, the age of linden reaches two hundred years. Valuable ornamental plants from different countries peace.

Becker park area is considered the most popular place for recreation in the city of Yantarny. A large number of unique breeds, original in their appearance of ancient beeches and oaks, lindens. A unique area overlooking the water, where there is a comfortable swing that will help you enjoy your time in the park, is in demand.

The park is decorated with incredible statues, monuments that will not leave anyone indifferent. landscape design originality and extraordinary details. In order to study nature, excursions for schoolchildren are often held in the park. Ornamental plants such as red oak, Japanese crimson and pseudo-hemlock grow in the park. The highlight of the park is the tulip tree, which is also called liriodendron. There are two such trees in the park. The name tulip tree is given to it for its unusual flowers, outwardly resembling greenish tulips with large orange spots at the base. The leaves of the tree are similar in shape to the ancient Greek musical instrument lyre, hence the second name liriodendron.

Address: Kaliningrad region, pos. Yantarny, st. Soviet

One of the attractions of Yantarny is the beach promenade. On the left side of the promenade there is a beach and the Baltic Sea, on the right side there are small sand dunes with grass and M. Becker Park. Several staircases lead to the sea, and a wide strip of the beach goes beyond the horizon in two directions at once.

The length of the promenade, which was created on the basis of Siberian larch, reaches two kilometers. Part of the promenade runs through salt lakes left after the extraction of a unique solar stone.

Address: Kaliningrad region settlement Amber, park them. Becker

One of the most favorite places for walks of residents and guests of the village is the Square of Masters.

Here you can not only buy paintings, souvenirs, amber jewelry, but also book a tour or rent a bicycle. It is not surprising that many tourists try to enjoy a walk on the Masters Square.

Address: Kaliningrad region settlement Yantarny, st. Soviet, 72

Hello friends. In the west of the Kaliningrad region is the village of Yantarny. A landmark of world scale - here are the largest deposits of amber and the world's only museum of this ornamental stone. Periodically, "amber storms" occur on the coast and the sea brings tons of "honey stone" ashore. They say that at the end of the 19th century, after such a storm, near the village, so much amber washed up on the shore that the inhabitants of the area collected it for several years.

Now the village of Yantarny is a town surrounded by greenery with an ancient history. Here, there is an open amber quarry, where industrial extraction of amber is carried out. You should definitely visit Yantarny, especially since tourism is developing well in the town and the service is decent. And we will tell you what to see here.

You can plan half a day / day for the trip, depending on whether you want to walk around the city, walk along the famous promenade, see the Anna mine, visit the museum and dig up amber for yourself, or limit yourself to an excursion to the mine and the museum.

Promenade and Baltic Sea

In good weather, you can stay longer here. The purest air and gorgeous beach. By the way, this is the first beach in Russia, 3 hectares long, awarded the Blue Flag in 2016.

The Blue Flag is awarded to the most environmentally friendly clean beaches peace

True, you can swim here only in good weather, when there is no rain and a strong Baltic wind, catching up with a picturesque, but not conducive to swimming, wave. And good for water activities The weather doesn't happen here very often.

There are many countries with beaches where people sunbathe with pleasure, but either do not enter the water at all or dip slightly. These are the beaches of Germany, Portugal. Those planning to come to Yantarny should take into account the weather and the fact that the Baltic Sea here is cold.

A bit of history

These lands were inhabited by Slavic tribes, which are now called by one common name - the Balts. Where Kaliningrad and its region are now, the Prussians (Porus) lived. Since time immemorial, they have been collecting amber ornamental stone and making jewelry from it.

ancient prussian

In those days, the extraction of amber was manual, i.e. limited to what the sea brought.

• In the XIII century - the knights of the Teutonic Order began to seize the lands of the Balts and build their fortresses on them. They declared all the amber to be their property, and those who did not agree were held "amber courts" and hanged.
• In the XIV century, the village of Palveniken was first mentioned, which in translation from Prussian means "treeless swamp, wasteland."
• In the 16th century, a new way of extracting stone appeared - fishing. Algae were caught from the boats with nets, and large amber was selected from them.
• XVII century - the second mention of the village, now under the name of Palmeniken.
• XVIII - the first experiments in the extraction of amber by digging. These shafts along the coast were simple pits up to 20 meters deep. To prevent the sand from falling asleep, they were reinforced with boards.
• XIX - the technology of amber mining improved significantly: open pits appeared, where miners, divers worked, and the first steam engines- excavators.
• The name of the village was transformed into Palmniken.
• In 1946, the village was renamed Yantarny.

You can see how amber is mined now by visiting the observation deck of the amber quarry. I will tell about it a little further.

Talking about the village, it is impossible not to mention two people - Bekker and Stantien. These German entrepreneurs in the 60s of the XIX century became the owners of the land and the absolute masters of the amber trade.

The memory of one of them is preserved to this day. Amber has Becker Park and Hotel Becker.

Hotel Becker

If the park is related to the estate of this entrepreneur, then the hotel is not. It is new, built relatively recently. But Hotel Schloss- This former house Maurice Becker. Which he built on a historic site.

Once there was a hunting lodge of the Elector Georg Wilhelm, later the Prussian King Frederick I expanded it. He came here from and to hunt. And then Moritz Becker became the owner. Amber King demolished hunting lodge, and on its foundation he built his large manor house, laying out a park in front of it.

Please note that there are many types of tourist maps on the Internet, where everything is mixed up. Probably because the error was on the map itself. There is a map with errors in the miniature (for comparison), and the map below in the article is correct.

Let's finish the story about Becker's manufactory. Apparently, the businessman's intuition did not let him down, and in 1899 he very profitably sold his possessions and business to the state.

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Attractions

The map is clickable, opens in a large size

This map with the correct designations of points of interest

I'll start with those for which bus tours come here.

• Museum of the Amber Combine

You can come here with a sightseeing bus, mainly from Svetlogorsk or Kaliningrad (maybe there are also from other cities).

You can come here on your own, but go to the territory of the plant only as part of organized excursion with a guide. This is an operating enterprise and the entrance to it is only through the checkpoint.

Tours run every day and every hour. The first one starts at 9:00 am and the last one starts at 4:00 pm.

The ticket can be bought at the checkpoint of the plant (checkpoint). Address st. Balebina, 1

• An adult ticket to the museum costs 180 rubles
• Children's 100 rubles

To avoid disappointment, you should know that you will not see the process of mining and processing amber. You will see a documentary film, unique exhibits: stones of different sizes and shades, magnificent products of amber masters.

The guide will tell you about the amber itself and how it is mined, about the Anna mine, where the tragic events of 1945 took place - the execution of 3,000 Jewish prisoners of concentration camps. There is a monument to the Holocaust in the mine. Traces of the famous "Amber Room" are also lost here.

You can learn more about amber at the Amber Museum in Kaliningrad. These two museums are unique because they are the only ones in the world dedicated exclusively to amber and amber products.

• Amber quarry and observation deck on it

The quarry is located at the entrance to Yantarny Settlement. Landmark - a monument to the Mermaid. From the monument, stomp through the mud for about 2 kilometers. Therefore, it is more convenient to get to the site by car or bicycle. But the work is worth it.

The scope of the action is huge: from a height of 60 meters, truly lunar landscapes open up, along the hills of which bugs-excavators move.

Of pleasant entertainment. On the observation deck there is a "sandbox" for adults. Everyone can feel like a prospector, digging amber pebbles out of the sand with a spatula or hands (which is more convenient). Every day, the museum workers pour a new portion of amber into it for tourists.

Whatever you dig up, you can take with you as a souvenir. You will also be given a document stating that you are a miner-prospector, in which you enter your last name.

A ticket to the observation deck costs 180 rubles. for adults, 100 rubles. for children.

• Museum complex "Amber Castle"

This is a 14th century castle. Naturally restored. Everything inside has been remodeled. The castle houses a variety of expositions - a little bit of everything. In general, the sensations are very pleasant. What's inside?

Crockery, household items, traditional Prussian costumes sewn by modern craftsmen, an amber pyramid, inside which you can sit on a chair and recharge your batteries.

Grinding machines from production, amber cosmetics.

"Red Corner", photos of famous people.

Torture room (not a single cultural European castle can do without it - the Inquisition left its ugly mark everywhere), maps and models of Balts houses and, of course, amber jewelry.

Museum opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00. No weekends or breaks.

Ticket price 100 rubles.

• The next important attraction of the village is the promenade.

This walking path is located on the coast itself and goes along the coastline of the sea. The length of the promenade is 2 km.

For the convenience of walkers, it is raised above the ground (on piles) and from boards. Therefore, neither puddles nor sand threaten you.

Walks along the sea are especially useful for those who have respiratory diseases or asthma.

I talked about the beach at the beginning of the article. Now I want to add that both the promenade and the beach are equipped with good toilets, there are sun umbrellas and cafes (not cheap and not as many as we would like, so you can take food with you).

You can go down to the beach different places. The beach is very wide, you will not often see such beaches all over the world. The sand is yellowish, not fine. The central descent / ascent to the beach along a wooden staircase leading to the Maurice Becker Park and the Schloss Hotel.

The hotel is comfortable and beautiful. On its territory there is a swimming pool - a small glazed light building like a veranda.

Path from the sea to the hotel Schloss

• Church

The former evangelical church, the architecture of which has not been changed. Built in 1892. Now it is the temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

Take a shoulder wrap with you. Handkerchiefs are issued inside.

• Sport

In Yantarny there is a lake where divers train and dive.

You can also rent a catamaran there.

There is a bicycle rental in the village.

• Another attraction is the Water Tower.

This structure, preserved from the time of Prussia, can be seen if you move from the church towards the sea along the right road.

• Masters Square

Modern square with cute malls. Nearby there are eateries, cafes, restaurants, toilets.

I really liked the city. Quiet, pleasant, clean.

Although it can be noisy here when music festivals and holidays are held. It's worth coming here.

Where to stay

Places a lot of. Fine hotels: Schloss hotel, Hotel Becker are the most famous. There is a hotel for divers on the lake. There is a private sector. You can, as I understand it, rent an apartment or even a house and live in the air.

How to get there

From Kaliningrad. The most convenient way to get there is by bus 120 route Kaliningrad - Sinyavino (via Yantarny). It departs from the South Station. Departs every hour/30 minutes. The journey takes about an hour and a half.

The first bus leaves Kaliningrad at 6:30. Last from Yantarny at 21:05. The schedule may change for sure.

From Svetlogorsk to Yantarny by bus number 282 or 286 from the stop "Children and Youth Center" (DYuTS). Buses leave from 5:41 (No. 286). Return from Amber at 19:17 (No. 282).

Don't miss the storks! Their nests can be seen directly from the bus window to the left and right of the road, on poles. Before entering the village and in the village itself.

The village on the map

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Yantarny (until 1946 Palmniken) is an urban-type settlement with a population of about 6 thousand people. The name is associated with the Prussian word "palve" - ​​wasteland, treeless swamp.

Yantarny is a luxurious sandy beach, Amber Plant, interesting story and amazing places.

History of Palmniken

The settlement is almost 700 years old, Palmniken first appears in historical documentation in 1405. famous city became thanks to the huge reserves of amber, which was mined in ancient times in adits and mines, and from 1930 to this day - in quarries. The rapid growth of the town is associated with the foundation of the amber mining enterprise "Shtantien and Becker" (1871).

Rest at the resort in Yantarny

The village of Yantarny is a resort with the widest beaches on the entire Baltic coast - up to 250 m. And the only one for 2017 in Russia, marked blue flag for the best beach. The local sand is clean and pleasant, and the place is surprisingly well equipped - umbrellas, sun loungers and sports grounds. Eventually, great vacation. You can stop right among the dunes, pitching a tent, or at a hotel.

The uniqueness of the beach is in the presence of a lake, which is separated from the sea by a strip of sand of 30 meters. The lake is a flooded quarry that has turned into a beautiful lagoon.

Attractions p. Yantarny

Majority interesting places Amber is directly or indirectly associated with the "sun stone". We will try to briefly and concisely describe the most interesting objects.

Amber Combine

Amber Combine it is unique in that it is the only one in the world that extracts amber in an open way - in open pits (Balebina street, 1). In the showroom you can see unique nuggets and works of art from amber. A tour of the plant will show the way amber passes from the quarry to the finished product.

The easiest way to admire the extraction of amber is with career lookout . From here you will see all the splendor of the quarry from a height of 50 meters. To find the observation deck, you need to follow the sign "amber quarry" near the sculpture "Mermaid" (right at the entrance to the city). Here you can visit an unusual museum - an amber pyramid, become an amber miner in a mini-career and get a miner's diploma. There are other entertainments - fitting of medieval armor and a themed photo session.

Lutheran church of 1892

After amber adventures, you can afford a little spirituality - visit Lutheran church 1892 (street Sovetskaya, 67a). This neo-gothic stone and brick building is the most beautiful in the city. At one time, divine services were held here for the workers of the Shtantien and Becker company. Now there is a temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

Opposite the church is located"City of masters"- here you can always buy all kinds of amber products and even cosmetics based on it.

Maurice Becker Mansion

A beautiful white building that you must have noticed is a restored Maurice Becker's mansion (street Sovetskaya, 68). Previously, there was a hunting castle of the early 17th century, which was bought by the amber magnate. Becker demolished the old building and built a mansion with all the frills - a fountain and sculptures on the roof. The building was destroyed by time, restored and it houses the Schloss Hotel.

Maurice Becker Park

On the territory adjacent to the mansion, Becker and his descendant created a magnificent park with alleys to the sea and stairs directly to the beach. As lovers of frills, they planted here rare conifers and shrubs from America and even Japan. Now this Maurice Becker Park with unique specimens: red oak, Japanese scarlet, tulip tree, pseudo-hemlock and others. It is this colorful place that has become a favorite visit for wedding processions.

Wooden promenade of the city of Yantarny

You can walk along the central alley of the park to the wooden promenade of the city of Yantarny . The 2 km long promenade was opened in 2014. The most picturesque is its outer part, which seems to be floating on the water surface of a flooded quarry.

Exercise:go down from the promenade to the beach and find a piece of amber.

Monument to the victims of the Death March

The end of the promenade is to the amber mine "Anna" 1873 Year of the company "Stanien and Becker". This is the place where on January 31, 1945, the Nazis killed 7,000 concentration camp prisoners. In 2011, in memory of this event, memorial to the victims of the Death March F. Meisler and A. Ovadia.

Museum and Exhibition Complex "Amber Castle"

Returning along the promenade to Sovetskaya Street 61a, we will visitMuseum and exhibition complex "Amber Castle".It is located in a building that previously belonged to the Palmniken fortress. Here you will learn about the history of the sun stone and the amber trade, and you can also visit the amber pyramid.

There are not many attractions in Yantarny, but each of them is special, unusual and has its own history. A walk around the city is remembered by tourists for a long time.

Hotels in Yantarny

The best options for where to live in Yantarny are the Becker and Schloss hotels.

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