If you're planning to go to St. Petersburg this summer, we recommend stopping by Vyborg. An ancient city, a medieval fortress, the oldest residential building in Russia.
Vyborg is a compact medieval city just 130 km from St. Petersburg. Start at Vyborg Castle with its St. Olaf Tower for panoramic views, then stroll the Monrepos Park with granite cliffs and bays. Don’t miss the Round Tower and the Old Town’s cobbled streets with Northern Art Nouveau facades.
What to see in one day
- Vyborg Castle and museum
- Monrepos Park (allow 1.5–2 hours)
- Old Town: Market Square, Round Tower, Alvar Aalto Library
- Panoramic walk along the embankment
Getting there: commuter trains and buses from St. Petersburg run several times a day. Best time to visit: late spring to early autumn; winter offers beautiful Nordic light and fewer tourists.
Source: atorus.ru
