Northwestern District trip planner

The Northwestern District is home to St. Petersburg, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. However, this district has many more tourist attractions to offer to travelers. The nature reserves and national parks provide stunning views of rivers and lakes, waterfalls, marble canyons, and ravines. There are geological monuments dating back to the Jurassic period and Paleolithic era, including remnants of prehistoric animals like the mammoth, hairy rhinoceros, and cavern bear. Explore the area's rich cultural and historical heritage at elegant villas and palaces, kremlins, churches, cathedrals, bridges, and monuments of wooden architecture, including a number of World Heritage Sites. Highlights include the sparkling former Imperial capital of St. Petersburg, the oldest health resort in Russia, and Kalevala National Park, which holds the runes of a Finnish epic. Northwestern District is in Russia. Use our Russia day trip planning app to arrange your visit to Northwestern District and any other destinations in Russia that take your fancy.