The humble charm of Koenigsberg

Our walk will begin at the Upper Lake, from where we will go to the Amber Museum to visit its atmospheric courtyard. Let’s talk about the oldest city reservoir – Castle Pond, or Schlossstein. You will learn how its surroundings became a favorite area of respectable public, where they began to build palaces, hotels, as well as a cinema and concert hall.

Immerse yourself in the history of the XVIII century with the mysterious Masonic lodges of East Prussia, walk along the street where the creator of the Nutcracker, Ernest Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, was born and lived, and finish the tour at the Royal Castle - the main point of attraction of all cultural life of that era. About all these and other places, I will tell you the most fascinating facts and urban legends that have not left anyone indifferent!

The center of Kaliningrad hides many stories that you will learn during our walk. We will walk from north to south through the heart of the old Koenigsberg and find out what is famous for the Castle Pond, where the famous storyteller Hoffmann lived, what area was considered the most prestigious and what place was the center of urban cultural life in the XVIII century.