Zelenogradsk
A Baltic seaside resort town in Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast, Zelenogradsk sits on the Sambian coastline near the Curonian Spit and has held federal resort status since 1999, with a specialism in balneotherapy. Known historically as Cranz, it was once a popular German seaside destination on the eastern Baltic coast. The town has a walkable centre with a solid food-and-drink scene, and the Curonian Spit — a UNESCO World Heritage site — lies close by.
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- Population15,644
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.7 km3.5 mi
Nearest airports
Zelenogradsk: quick answers
Where is Zelenogradsk?
Zelenogradsk is in Russia, about 28 km18 miles in a straight line from Kaliningrad.
How do you get to Zelenogradsk?
The nearest airport is Kaliningrad (KGD), about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zelenogradsk?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is July, with about 83 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zelenogradsk?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 20 restaurants, 41 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.