Interesting facts

Interesting Fact No. 1

Svetlogorsk is the first and only city in Russia admitted to the international Cittaslow association of slow cities.

Interesting Fact No. 2

Svetlogorsk has the highest number of sunny days on the Baltic coast!

Interesting Fact No. 3

More than 1,200 species of shrubs and trees from around the world grow in Svetlogorsk, accounting for half of all plant species found in the Kaliningrad Region. Three old linden trees by Tikhoye Lake in Svetlogorsk have the status of Monuments of Living Nature and are included in Russia's list of ancient trees. The oldest linden tree is more than 460 years old!

Interesting Fact No. 4

The largest number of sanatorium and resort organisations in the Kaliningrad Region (12 organisations) is located in Svetlogorsk. Svetlogorsk's status as a federal health resort, together with its unique natural conditions - a mild climate, the ice-free Baltic Sea, air filled with the scent of pine forest, therapeutic mud and mineral springs - is today supported by extensive opportunities for treatment and wellness.

Interesting Fact No. 5

Svetlogorsk (German: Rauschen) was not damaged during the Great Patriotic War and has preserved the historic architectural appearance of an East Prussian resort, with narrow streets and old villas.

Interesting Fact No. 6

The sundial in Svetlogorsk is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest sundial made using mosaic techniques.

Interesting Fact No. 7

Svetlogorsk is home to the world's longest and heaviest string of amber beads. It is 1,420 metres long and weighs 91 kg 800 g!

Interesting Fact No. 8

The only private organ hall is located in Svetlogorsk!

Interesting Fact No. 9

The cable car in Svetlogorsk is the only one in the Kaliningrad Region, while the modern Panorama VV panoramic lift is the only one on the region's seacoast.

Interesting Fact No. 10

The Maritime Exhibition Center of the Museum of the World Ocean in Svetlogorsk is the Museum's only facility located directly on the shore of the Baltic Sea.

Interesting Fact No. 11

The BADEN SPA complex in Svetlogorsk has the region's only outdoor swimming pool with heated seawater.

Interesting Fact No. 12

In 2005, the Rus Hotel in the resort town of Svetlogorsk hosted a trilateral meeting of the heads of state of Russia, Germany and France - Vladimir Putin, Gerhard Schroeder and Jacques Chirac.

Interesting Fact No. 13

The annual KVN music festival Golosyashchiy KiViN has been held in Svetlogorsk at the Amber Hall Variety Theatre since 2015.

Interesting Fact No. 14

In 2018, the resort town of Svetlogorsk became the home base of the Serbian national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Interesting Fact No. 15

According to the results of the 2023 National Hotel Award, Svetlogorsk was recognised as the best city for the hotel business. The city has more than 30 hotels and over 90 food service establishments.