Kola fjord

Fascinating 4-hour auto journey along the west coast of Kola Bay

We invite you to travel along the west coast of Kola Bay.
lasting 4 hours. If the capital of the Arctic is already explored by you along the It is time to look at Murmansk from the other side of the bay.

Kola Bay
There is so much enigmatic and fascinating about the word fjord. In fact, Our native northern bays are those fjords - "narrow, winding" and a deep sea gulf with rocky shores.” Here. The Kola Bay is a typical example of such a fjord. Its length is 57 km, width reaches 7 km closer to the exit to the Barents Sea, depth - up to 200-300 meters. Tides here are daily, up to 4 meters. Eastern part The bay is flatter. This is where the hero Murmansk and Closed military Severomorsk, which guards its secrets for a reliable A veil of secrecy. The main purpose of our journey is opposite western, steep and rocky side of the bay.

Programme
Kola Bridge Passed one of the oldest settlements Murmansk region - the city of Kolu, we get to the old Kola bridge, from where the Kola Bay begins (the confluence of the Tuloma and Kola rivers).

The village of Abram Cape - the first stop, from where a stunning view of the hero city of Murmansk, the sea station, Lenin and many other historical sights center. There is also an open-air air defense museum with aircraft and rocket launchers. And a little further - a magical stop, a mystery. Only the most curious will know.

Mishukovo The next stop is waiting for us near In the village of Mishukovo, where we will visit the old abandoned pier, which For many years I met and escorted ships, but now I just stayed. A reminder of the past. Here is the Mishukov lighthouse and bright orange radar. From here you can see the parked on the opposite side of the gulf, the entire Russian nuclear fleet, standing at Rosatom berths.

Retinskoye village the furthest point of the route It will become this almost abandoned village. Its main advantage is that beautiful view of the city located on the other side of the bay Severomorsk, which slightly opens the veil of secrecy for the most curious travelers. There is also a lighthouse that works on Solar energy and the remains of once majestic ships

On the way back, another surprise awaits us. famous and beloved by many Murmansk residents waterfall on the river Lavna. 25. minutes walk from the road along a calm stream and the view opens It's a real northern waterfall. Burning, furiously beating against rocks and stones.

After a small stop on the river bank We are going home through the new Kola bridge, according to some reports. The longest in the world beyond the Arctic Circle.

Period of implementation:
preferably from June to September

Important!

To visit the waterfall, put on good waterproof shoes or boots.

• Transfer along the tour route;
• Tour escort.

The cost is indicated for a group of 1 to 4 people.