Natural monuments of Karelia: Marble canyon and Ruskeala waterfalls. Marble canyon - Ruskeala mountain park

Karelia has unique place – marble canyon (mountain park Ruskeala), in general, Karelia is interesting for its natural beauty. If you have never been to the Republic, then you should definitely go here.

The marble deposit in the Ruskeala region was discovered in 1765 and was used until 1939. A beautiful stone with numerous shades was used in the construction of Isakievsky and Kazan Cathedrals. Now the Ruskeala mountain park pleases tourists with its marble steep banks, well-groomed path around the canyon, the opportunity to go boating on the azure lake.

Address and opening hours of Ruskeala mountain park

Navigator coordinates: 61.936192, 30.589610

Opening hours depend on the season:

• Winter (from November 1 to February 28): from 10.00 to 19.00

In winter, every Friday and Saturday, the artistic illumination of the entire Marble Canyon is open.

• Spring (from March 1 to April 30): from 10.00 to 21.00
• Summer (from May 1 to August 31): from 09.00 to 24.00
• Autumn (from September 1 to October 31): from 10.00 to 21.00

How to get to Ruskeala marble canyon

By car

There are 2 options:

• through Priozersk along the A129 highway. Before turning to Kuznechnoye (outside the city of Priozersk) the road is excellent, then from the border of Karelia to Sortovala the coverage is good, from Sortavala to Ruskeala the road is a bit broken.
• along the E105 highway in the direction of Petrozavodsk (the road is gorgeous, but the ride is much longer)

by train

from the Ladoga railway station the train "St. Petersburg - Kostomuksha" goes. Need a Sortovala station

Where to stay in Ruskeala

We stayed at the Ruskeala recreation center, which is a five-minute walk from the Marble Canyon.

On the territory there are all the accessories for barbecue, you can rent a sauna near a small pond. It is advisable to book the time in advance by phone, as there are many people who want to, and there is only one bathhouse.

You can also book a room in the nearest city — Sortavala. If a trip to Karelia is planned in high season, weekends or holidays, it is better to look for a room in advance, after all, there are not so many of them in the whole town. Links to hotels in Sortavala:

• Hotels in Sortavala on Hotellook.com
• Hotels in Sortavala on Booking.com
• Private house or apartment on Airbnb (via this link you will receive 21 euros as a gift for your first booking)

What to see in Ruskeala and surroundings

It is very beautiful here - the marble canyon will not leave anyone indifferent. We visited the park during the "golden" autumn. gray marble, turquoise lake and golden trees around - a complete delight.

A trail is equipped around the canyon, where there are observation platforms with gorgeous views on the water surface, grottoes, caves and, of course, marble rocks.

Be sure to take a boat and swim in Marble Canyon Lake.

For lovers of extreme sports created trolls across the lake.

Adits at the Ruskeala quarry

An adit is a horizontal or inclined mine working that has direct access to the earth's surface. In simple terms, an adit is a mine where marble was mined.

In Ruskeala, there is only one adit left, which is open to the public.

The Ruskeala failure was formed due to explosions in neighboring quarries, with the help of which they simplified the extraction of marble. The collapsed part of the rock revealed the interweaving of a large number of flooded adits.

In summer and winter, those who wish can go down a special rope and find themselves in the very center of marble mining.

The Ruskeala Gap is carefully monitored: here you can find carved figurines and interior items made of ice.

Italian Quarry

The path along the Marble Lake, which I mentioned earlier, will lead to the Italian Quarry. The Italian quarry is last place in Ruskeala, where marble was mined.

Now there is an exposition "The path of a stone through time." It is amazing how evenly the stone is cut. The feeling that these are slices of cheese, not marble.

Do you know why the quarry was named "Italian"? It was because of these very machines that could cut stone perfectly like this, and they were made according to Italian technology.

Marble-lime plant in Ruskeala

The entrance to the territory of the plant seems to be closed, as our guide told us (I advise you to take a tour, it is inexpensive, but it is really interesting to listen). But we managed to walk near the plant and take pictures of it.

The Finns built the factory in 1896. First, lime was created here by firing calcite marble in a special kiln. Then they began to produce facing stone, white and gray marble chips.

The marble mined at the quarry was delivered to the factory with the help of a suspended railway. The plant completed its activities in 1990.

Filming location of the film “The Dawns Here Are Quiet” – Ruskeala waterfalls

“And the dawns here are quiet…” I remember how in a literature lesson in high school, we were shown this film. Everyone sobbed, and the boys were stronger than the girls. It was very interesting for me to visit the same waterfall. Finding this place is very easy. There are many tourists here, so there are corresponding signs on the road. From the Marble Quarry to the waterfalls about 2-3 km

We need Ruskeala waterfalls - Waterfall on the river Tohmajoki

Address: 86К-332, Ruskeala, Rep. Karelia, 186759

Ruskeala waterfalls coordinates for the navigator:

61°54"58"N 30°37"38"E

Now there is paid equipped parking, gazebos, souvenir shops, cafes and much more.

Things to do in Ruskeala Mountain Park

Diving in the marble quarry of Ruskeala

Ruskeala is a very favorite place of entertainment among divers, because at the bottom of Marble Lake you can see a lot of interesting things. For example, underwater caves and mines. A large number of different equipment flooded by the Finns before the war.

The organizers can offer you routes with varying degrees difficulties.

Rope descent and bungee jumping on Ruskeala

For daredevils, they came up with the attraction "Jump over the canyon." There are no such queues as for a boat, but nevertheless this service is popular.

Canyon boat trips

The boat can be rented for 1 hour / 400 rubles. Maximum 4 people per boat. Life jackets are provided for everyone. Boat rental is open from 18 May to 30 September.

In high season, you may have to defend big queue behind the boat. However, it's worth it. After all, you can swim on your own on the lake and swim into the grottoes, examining them from the inside.

Dog sledding

Walking on Siberian Husky is relevant in winter. The cost is 1000 rubles / adults and 800 rubles / children.

Huskies are incredibly beautiful dogs with unforgettable blue eyes I even want to take a picture with them

We were in Ruskeala in autumn, but I really want to go there also in winter, as our guide praised the artistic lighting, and even on dog sledding I have never ridden in my life.

Mountain park "Ruskeala" is the main pride of Karelia. It's an amazing combination marble mountains, turquoise lakes and lush greenery. Looking around the surroundings, it is difficult to imagine that a few centuries ago this place was an ordinary adit, where marble was mined under the most difficult conditions.

Prices in the mountain park "Ruskeala" in 2019

• The cost of an individual visit for an adult is 300 rubles per person
• For students - 150 rubles per person
• For schoolchildren - 100 rubles per person
• For participants in the Great Patriotic War, blockade survivors, prisoners of concentration camps and children under 7 years old, admission is free
• For residents of the Sortavala district, a visit to the park will cost 50 rubles per person
• The cost of visiting excursion groups— from 150 rubles for schoolchildren and from 450 rubles for adults

Additional services

From May 1 to October 1, you can rent a boat on Marble Lake (for 1 hour). The cost of the trip is 600 rubles for a four-seater boat.

Diving enthusiasts will have to pay 300 rubles for the opportunity to dive from the pier once.

Tours and routes

For independent tourists There are two types of routes - short and long. You can go to them yourself or in a group of 5-20 people with a guide. The first one will pass along the "Marble Canyon" around the quarry, the second - "The road of mountain masters with a halt" and a visit to " Italian quarry". It is also possible to go along the route "Underground Ruskeala", which will take about 1 hour.

Residents of St. Petersburg and others major cities can go to sightseeing tour in Ruskeala, having bought a ticket from local tour operators.

All excursions in the Ruskeala mountain park differ from each other in the length of the route (from 1.3 kilometers) and duration (from 1 hour).

Note! All year round the temperature in the adits is kept at + 7 degrees Celsius. Even in summer it is highly recommended to have warm clothes with you. For safety reasons, children under 3 years old are not allowed on the route.

Hotels and recreation centers

In the immediate vicinity of Ruskeala there are many places where you can stay overnight or just relax. One of the nearest recreation centers is "Ruskeala". The complex is located on the shore of the lake, not far from the town of Sortavala, just two kilometers from the famous marble canyon. There are also hotels and guest houses near the park.

points of attraction

The main asset of the park is the combination of marble rocks that come to the surface, with the greenery of the surrounding vegetation and the turquoise of lake water. Marble hills have different colors - white, black, bluish, the colors are constantly alternating, so that the emerging picture seems a bit fantastic.

filled with water marble quarry in Korelskaya Ruskeala is a lake, above which 25-meter marble cliffs rise, going deep under emerald water. Rows of slender firs rise directly above the marble.

The canyon is made up of rock workings that create amazing arches, marble-columned halls, and caves that are man-made but look natural. Only a small part of them is accessible for human visits. Most of the grottoes are closed for safety reasons and inaccessibility. Some can only be seen by scuba diving.

You can enter the adits dungeon in the northern part of the canyon. Here are the most frequently photographed cliffs - Ivan da Marya and Catherine II. But the most unusual sensations remain from walking along underground lake by pontoons.

The marble quarry in Ruskeala is also called "Italian quarries", this name came from the first developers of this place. Here you can see smooth cuts of marble, huge stone blocks, a marble pool filled with water, brick kilns.

Ruskeala Mountain Park: Google Panoramas

The mountain park "Ruskeala" has been functioning for almost ten years. It was opened for mass visits in 2005. Its creation was sponsored by the travel company "Kolmas Karelia". "Ruskeala" is very popular today. This place has become so famous for a reason. Tens of thousands of tourists visit it every year.

General information

The monument is called "Ruskeala Marble Breaks of the 17th - Early 20th Centuries". At present, the creation of such a complex is a positive and infrequent phenomenon in Russia. This example clearly demonstrates how an object can be revived with private funds. cultural heritage. The place itself is unique. Here, a rare symbiosis of the mining museum of the past centuries and the natural attractions that Karelia is famous for has been recreated. "Ruskeala" is a truly unique ensemble. Its natural beauty can be admired at any time of the year.

Special atmosphere

Three quarries were formed here as a result of marble mining. They are located next to the left bank of the Tohmajoki River. The quarries are interconnected by adits. Soon, work on the extraction of stone ceased. The quarries were abandoned. On the site of ancient quarries, picturesque ones appeared. They are white marble thickets, which are filled with clean water bluish green. At present, the inactive adits and mines resemble mysterious grottoes and caves.

Local Attractions

The marble quarry "Ruskeala" is the main attraction of the complex. This place is a monument of industrial culture of the XVIII-XX centuries. Ruskeala Park is officially included in the list of cultural heritage Russian Federation. This monument is unique. There is no other such complex anywhere in Europe. This is a kind of man-made "bowl" from a solid marble array. It is pierced by systems of drifts, galleries and mines. Facing blocks were mined here for many architectural structures city ​​of St. Petersburg. Majestic Saint Isaac's Cathedral is also no exception. A variety of buildings were decorated with Ruskeala marble. It has a stunning color: white with greenish flashes. Some metro stations are still decorated with this marble.

Quarry marble "Ruskeala"

Its length is about four hundred and fifty meters. It's pretty deep. The quarry is currently flooded. Water rises to the upper underground horizon. The Finns did this before the war began in the 40s. Most of the adits that were formed in the first half of the last century are under water. Only one of them is located above this level. This adit was formed in the bowels mountain ranges in the 30s. A path was built inside it, along which trolleys with marble moved. It is connected to shaft No. 2. It was along it that the workers moved. The mine goes deep into the mountain at a distance of about two hundred meters. The embankment of the railway, along which the trolleys moved, is still preserved.

picturesque views

Outwardly, the marble quarry "Ruskeala" makes a tremendous impression. Gray-white rocks descend down to its heavily indented shores. Rocks go deep into a huge distance. There is a regular excursion to Ruskeala. The canyon has its own pier. Here guests can use the rental service and take a boat. While traveling on it, you can look at the canyon from the water. A certain part of the blocks hangs over this space at a negative angle. Travelers can also admire the views of the grottoes. They were formed in sheer cliffs. The play of light on the marble ceiling attracts the eyes of tourists for a long time. The grottoes really look very picturesque. White and vaults are reflected in the calm water surface.

Precautionary measures

There are also dry adits here. However, tourists are strictly forbidden to visit them. This requires the support of a geologist. The heat outside means that in marble adit cold reigns. You can feel the dankness as you go deeper into the layer. It's hard to imagine what it was like working here. The Quarry Board provided some data from that time. During peak periods, mining was carried out year-round. The drilling process did not stop day or night.

Fundamental differences

There is the main, most famous and visited quarry "Ruskeala". Around it were located several more abandoned ones. Currently, activities are underway to develop them. Most quarries are different from each other. This applies not only to the types of coasts. This also applies to the color of the water. For example, in one career it may be gray, and in another - blue. The main one is slightly different from the rest. The water in this quarry is bluish-green in color. Over time, the walls here have darkened and weathered. This happened during the time when there were no developments in the quarries. However, this does not prevent tourists from seeing their true color. It can be observed on freshly chipped marble pieces. They are quite common. The old "block" quarry is special in this respect. Here you can see the most striking manifestations picturesque stone. It was in this quarry that marble was mined in large blocks.

Underground research

The speleological commission of St. Petersburg was engaged in the development of a multi-year expeditionary project. It is called "Underground Karelia". Speleologists were engaged in the study in 2010. The mountain park "Ruskeala" and the Marble failure became the main objects of research. The latter is located very close to the place where the main excursion route by the complex.

Features of the complex

IN winter period The marble quarry "Ruskeala" looks no less attractive. At this time of the year, the lake is covered with ice. Therefore, it is very easy to get to the mysterious grottoes and adits. One of these places is called musical for its unusual acoustic properties. In winter, "Ruskeala failure" strikes with its magnificence.

It becomes like an ice castle, the columns of which have the most bizarre shapes. There is art lighting here. It helps the majestic canyon to light up with bright colors after dark. Marble Quarry (Karelia) (a map of the area is given in the article) is a favorite place where divers love to conduct their training. As a rule, they do this in the most remote corners of the quarry, so they do not interfere with the bulk of visitors at all. Several quarries are flooded here. The adits connecting them also ended up in the water. The Ruskeala canyon (the map clearly demonstrates this) included only three functioning underground horizons that were used for mining. Diving enthusiasts will find this place paradise. Tempting labyrinths will not leave anyone indifferent. At the very bottom of the canyon, some equipment is still preserved. For example, motorcycles, cars and even a crane. All this attracts those who are engaged in techno diving. The water here is clear. Muti is practically non-existent. Aquatic vegetation is also absent. In autumn, however, leaves that drop birch trees can fly.

Local staff keep the marble quarry "Ruskeala" clean. Workers periodically make trips to the lake and clean it of debris. Traces of people's presence are preserved everywhere: papers, plastic bottles etc. However, visitors litter quite a bit. The guests must be mesmerized by the majestic beauty of the flooded quarry. Pollute the picturesque Mountain Lake conscience does not allow. In the territory mountain park not only ancient ones have been preserved. Others are also located here. historical objects. For example, the old administrative building. It is made in the style of classicism. The building is entirely made of Ruskeala marble. On the territory of the complex there are monuments of industrial 19th architecture century. They are kilns that were designed for burning lime. Their brick pipes are conical in shape. The existing quarry will also be of interest to tourists. You can watch the process of mining large marble blocks. Currently, these objects are not included in the mountain park. For this reason, they are ill-suited for tourist excursions.

"Ruskeala" (recreation center). General information

Lots of guests are waiting here. positive emotions. The complex is located in the Sortavala region. This South part Karelia. From St. Petersburg to this place about three hundred kilometers. The Ruskeala complex, the photo of which is presented in the article, can receive guests all year round. The base is equipped with everything necessary for their comfortable stay. The rooms can accommodate from two to eight people. There are special rooms for honeymooners and families with children. Together with parents, a child, even an infant, can be accommodated here.

Entertainment

Guests can organize a picnic on site. Barbecue available. Guests can bake fish and cook kebabs. Wood burning sauna available for rent. It is located on the shore of the lake. On the basis of "Ruskeala" a rather extensive program for vacationers has been developed. For example, you can safely go fishing, visit Lake Valaam or see waterfalls and friendly and polite staff work at the camp site. Even if guests are not prepared for fishing, they can get bait, tackle and even professional fishing advice.

Where is the attraction located?

The features of the Ruskeala marble quarry are described above. How to get to this place? You can go through Priozersk from St. Petersburg by car. The path will run through Sortavala along the A-129 highway. In the city itself, you should go along the main road towards Petrozavodsk. From Sortavala, at the 10th km, there will be a turn to the A-130 highway. After Priozersk, a rather winding road begins. Total time, which will have to be spent on the whole journey - 4-5 hours.

Holidays in Karelia are unforgettable moments. Northern nature is both beautiful and harsh, these are stunning, slender forests full of berries, mushrooms and game. Cold rivers full of fish, on the banks of which it is so good to sit with a fishing rod. The nature of Karelia is very rich in gifts, but before you go here, decide on the time of the year that will be most comfortable for you. With the onset of September, it is already cold in autumn in these places, and snow has been lying since mid-October. But nevertheless, for many tourists it is Karelia that is unforgettable and alluring. Marble Canyon is the most favorite place for excursions.

Planning a vacation

If you want to spend your holiday truly unforgettable, then you have chosen correct route. It remains to decide where the Marble Canyon is located in Karelia. This is the Sortavala region, which is located just a few kilometers from the border with Finland. The easiest way to get here is by ordering a ticket from a tour operator. However, if you are not looking for easy ways, then you can also get there by private car. To do this, you must follow the Sortavala highway to the Sortavala region. After that, turn to the village of Vartsila. Without turning anywhere, you cross the village of Ruskeala, and now you just have to cross the Tohmajoki river and turn left towards the marble canyon.

The history of these places

In fact, Karelia has become popular among tourists for so long. Marble Canyon was formed here about 400 years ago. Then it was still the Swedish coast, but after it went to Russia, Catherine II actively used the stone deposits to rebuild St. Petersburg. This largest quarry operated until 1830, then the pace of construction decreased, and the quarry fell into disrepair. After the war, they again remembered that in Russia there magnificent gem- Karelia. Marble Canyon began to be developed again, this time in an explosive manner. However, due to the fact that they were not carried out research work, dynamite damaged the aquifer. The gushing spring formed a stunning lake with crystal clear water in the canyon.

Tourism development

Thus ended the history of marble mining, but only the interest of tourists began to grow, who still did not know how many secrets Karelia hides. Marble Canyon has now become the main attraction of the park. During the extraction of marble, many galleries were pierced. Now, flooded with water, they have turned into stunning marble grottoes. The water temperature here rarely rises above 15 degrees, so the water does not bloom and remains amazingly clear.

Marble canyon "Ruskeala" (Karelia) is great place while staying here it is difficult to realize that this is not a creation of nature, but only the result of an engineering error. The depth of the canyon is about 30 meters, but in adits it reaches 100 meters or more. For lovers of extreme diving, there is room for diving.

mountain park

Today it is already difficult to imagine a holiday in Karelia without visiting it. Marble Canyon is the gem of his collection. A dozen years ago, this place was absolutely wild, but with the discovery of an amazing mountain park, it has simply changed. Visitors will be offered to spend time on a boat ride on Marble Lake. This is an amazing adventure, you find yourself either in a snow-white, or in a pale green kingdom, or even in black, strict and perfect. The water in the lake is so transparent that the bottom can be seen for tens of meters. At the same time, there are many grottoes around, bizarre shapes and shades, all this creates the feeling that you are in Magic world. However, it is no less interesting to walk along the shores of the lake, exploring the Ruskeala Marble Canyon (Karelia, Russia). Where to stay for the night, we will talk a little later, while let's look at the entertainment that is offered to tourists.

Popular excursions

Cleared paths go through the mountain park, which without words show the routes of the tourists. However, in order to see all the beauties of these places, it is better to go with a group and an experienced guide. He will take you to the mines and adits within the walls of the quarry, most of which are flooded. However, in those that have survived, you can still follow the paths of the ancient masters. However, it is extremely dangerous to enter dry adits unaccompanied. Every tourist notes interesting feature these places, the hotter it is outside, the brighter the cold inside the adit is felt. In any case, warm clothes will be a must for you.

The adits differ from one another, and the guide will show and demonstrate this to you best of all. One of them is called, “Musical Grotto”, thanks to its unique acoustic features. But nothing compares to a winter park. At this time, Karelia is changing a lot. Marble Canyon "Ruskeala" on the map is marked "Palace of Santa Claus". Indeed, the canyon, wrapped in snow and ice, turns into a fabulous home of the Snow Queen or Santa Claus.

Attractions of the park

First of all, it will be interesting for every tourist to look at the Ruskeala waterfalls. The local river, Tokhmajoki, is the largest artery of Lake Ladonezh, which reaches almost 40 km in length. Beautiful mountain river forms many rapids and waterfalls. The largest of them is called Akhvenkoski. It is clearly visible from the highway, and therefore it is quite famous among tourists. That is why a parking lot is equipped next to the waterfalls. There are cozy gazebos and awnings, a recreation area. Of course, enterprising people organize hot snacks, as well as sell fishing tackle and other things useful on vacation. Ahvenkoski is famous for the fact that it is a whole complex of four waterfalls, each about 4 meters high.

There is another waterfall here, it is much smaller, but nevertheless deserves the closest attention. This is Ryumyakoski, the road to which requires a mandatory walking tour. The fact is that the road here is very swampy and cannot be reached by car. This is also not one, but a whole group of waterfalls. Although they are not so tall, they enchant with their beauty.

To the bowels of the earth

In this park you have to go through another adventure. Ruskeala failure is located on the border of a mountain park and a modern marble factory. This ice failure was formed when the roof of the abandoned adits went under water. It turned out a hole about twenty by thirty meters. From here, sightseers descend to the mining center. Previously, this unflooded zone was connected to the territory of the park with the help of galleries, but today these passages are under the rubble. The ice here does not melt even in summer.

Entertainment

Underwater travel in flooded adits is very interesting and exciting, but quite difficult for beginners. Cave divers spend a lot of time here, swimming to the most remote corners of the quarry. There were three underground horizons of marble mining here, and now there is a place for lovers of underwater travel to roam. But overwater walks can be a real adventure. We are talking about rafting, the Tohmajoki River is simply created for such fun. Bar rapids and waterfalls, dams created by beavers - all this will have to be overcome by brave travelers.

For lovers of history, it will be very interesting educational excursion in the lost village of Kinerma. You can see the architectural monuments of the XV century and get acquainted with the unique culture local residents. A trip to Valaam will be unforgettable, where a unique monastery built in the early 14th century has been preserved.

Where to stay?

Be sure to visit this wonderful corner Russia, like Karelia, Marble Canyon. We have already told you how to get to the mountain park, now it remains to add where you can stay for the night. The cost of tourist excursions itself is from 1500 to 4000 per person, it is better to book them in advance through travel company. You can stay overnight at the hotel at the Lutheran parish "Pappila". This is a cozy budget place where the cost of rest is only 300 rubles per day. Not far from the village there is a recreation center "Black Stones". It offers twelve cottages and hotel fifteen rooms. The cost of rest here is from 250 to 500 rubles per day. Finally, one more popular place for recreation is the guest house "King of the Mountain". It is located on the outskirts of the city of Ruskeala. The cost of rest is from 300 rubles.

In the Republic of Karelia, the most picturesque and unique park complex Ruskeala. His main feature- an extensive quarry with numerous dissected complexes of white marble. This unusual mineral was actively used in the decoration of the most famous architectural structures cities on the Neva. Even in the St. Petersburg metro you can find this rare and unusual stone. Many underground mines of the quarry were flooded after the Great Patriotic War, but today it is completely restored and is the main attraction Karelian nature. You can see it in the photo in the article.

In the meridional direction, the quarry extends for more than 480 meters, representing a closed horizontal surface. During perestroika, marble of different colors and shades was mined here. Underwater cliffs, slightly peeking out, create an original rainbow pattern to this place. Interesting place, which can be visited in Karelia.

Many of the visitors during a boat tour at the base of the marble quarry witness unusual color overflows, creating the impression of a fairy tale. The lower part of the quarry is dotted with grottoes, where you can enjoy the mother-of-pearl pattern of vaulted arched ceilings. Boating is one of the most popular excursions for arriving tourists. But not only water adventures may interest the traveler.

Hiking in the forest

Hiking through the southern taiga forest will saturate you with magical aromas and bright colors northern nature. Most Beautiful places equipped viewing platforms. It is worth noting that staying inside adits is a dangerous occupation. But an experienced guide will help you understand the unusual web of underground passages.

A remarkable feature of these places is the temperature air gradient - the internal cold does not allow outside air to penetrate here. The main grotto of the inner lake is called "musical" due to its "extraordinary" abilities. The winter park resembles a fabulous ice medieval castle. Of particular importance are the waterfalls of the mountain park. The total length of the hydrographic network of the water area is more than 40 kilometers. They meet a large number of thresholds of different steepness.

How to get there

You can come to Ruskeala by train from St. Petersburg. You can also use a private car or a regular by regular bus. Believe me - the ancient Karelian marble quarry with numerous underground passages will not leave anyone indifferent! Enjoy your holiday and unforgettable feelings.