Kaliningrad is part of the territory of the Russian Federation, however, it is associated among many residents of the country with neighboring countries. It is not surprising that, having been in this city, travelers do not wish to return without memorable souvenirs. What should I bring from Kaliningrad in order to please myself, my relatives and friends? The recommendations of experienced tourists collected in the article will help to make a difficult choice.
Amber from Kaliningrad: jewelry and more
The Amber Capital - a city with a long history has earned such a name. Every traveler who has visited this amazing place is obliged to bring amber from Kaliningrad. Near the former Koenigsberg are famous deposits that supply the city with amber. There is also a plant specializing in its processing.
What souvenirs from amber can I choose after visiting Kaliningrad? First of all, you should pay attention to a variety of jewelry, a wide range of available to tourists. Earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets - gifts for the fair sex are easy to find. Experienced travelers recommend avoiding the purchase of such products in ordinary souvenir shops because of the high prices and the likelihood of stumbling into fakes. It is best to visit stores owned by the Amber Factory.
Of course, not only amber jewelry can be purchased for friends and relatives by visiting yesterday's Koenigsberg. You can choose the most beautiful panels, icons, dishes. The original present for women is amber powder. The composition of this cosmetic product contains microscopic particles of the mineral, endowed with useful properties. Another interesting option is amber soap.
Alcoholic drinks
What to bring from Kaliningrad, in addition to souvenirs made from amber? Choosing gifts for the stronger sex, it is worth considering an option such as "Old Koenigsberg". This cognac is famous for its elegant taste and mild aroma, connoisseurs claim that the drink also leaves an incomparable velvety aftertaste. The brand’s products are made at a factory located in the Kaliningrad Region; it’s easy to buy cognac at any liquor store.
Konigsberg beer is also famous for its impeccable taste. In the manufacture of the drink exclusively natural ingredients are used. Recipes are used, proven many centuries ago by German brewers. Not surprisingly, the history of brewing in this city dates back to the 12th century. To services of tourists - light and dark beer.
Sweet gifts
Not only children, but also adults will like sweet gifts. Kaliningrad is famous for its delicious chocolate. A huge assortment of Swiss and Belgian products makes a lasting impression on the most demanding sweet tooth, the quality is truly European. Of course, chocolate bars, sweets and figurines are offered in elegant boxes, which makes them an excellent souvenir.
Marzipan products also deserve the attention of sweet lovers. According to legend, this product was invented in a hungry year. It was prepared as an alternative to bread, using only rose water and almond flour. Today, interest in marzipan goodies is still high. In addition to chocolate, you can buy marzipan bread, cookies, liquor.
Sea buckthorn oil
What to bring from Kaliningrad if you want to choose gifts that are healthy? Sea buckthorn oil is rich in valuable trace elements and vitamins, famous for its firming, tonic and regenerating properties.
In the former Königsberg, you can buy this healing product in bottles and capsules, it is used traditionally for internal and external use, it is useful not only for medicinal but also for preventive purposes. Kaliningrad also offers fresh and frozen berries. You can also buy delicious jams prepared according to a special recipe.
Smoked fish
Fish wealth is what the Baltic is famous for. Kaliningrad is a paradise for smoked fish lovers. This city produces herring, perch, eel, bream and other types of fish. It is remarkable that the fish is smoked in a freshly caught state, it is not frozen beforehand, as this affects the taste. Moreover, when cooking fish in Kaliningrad, artificial flavor enhancers are never used .
In search of smoked fish, experienced tourists are advised to go straight to the Central Market. There, to the services of travelers - all the wealth that the Baltic possesses. Kaliningrad is a place that cannot be left without tasting smoked eel. It can be brought to friends and relatives as a souvenir, but do not use vacuum packaging for transportation.
Antiques
What can you buy as a gift to friends, relatives and yourself, having been in a city with a long history? The answer to this question is obvious: antiques. Prices for antique dishes, books, furniture in this city are pleasantly surprising. Former Koenigsberg antique shops are interesting to visit even for educational purposes, considering them as a memory of old Germany.
Specialized shops are the best choice for tourists who are going to buy antiques. Prices in such retail outlets are not higher than in souvenir shops, while there is no danger of encountering fakes. Moreover, in specialized stores, documents are obligatory presented that customs officers can request when goods are exported.
Especially Kaliningrad will appeal to people who collect coins. A wide range is striking: medieval, Teutonic, pre-revolutionary coins.
Linen fabric
When thinking about what souvenirs to bring from Kaliningrad, it is worthwhile to show interest in linen fabrics, as well as all kinds of products that are made from them. Linen in the former Königsberg is created in accordance with European technology, is more bleached. The range of potential gifts for friends and relatives is really wide: aprons, towels, bed linen.
Of course, it is worth making sure that in the manufacture of the product you liked it was used natural linen. This is easy to do - just pull out a few threads and set them on fire. Everything is in order if the aroma of burnt paper arises, typical of burning flax.
Folk craft
Wooden decorations, paintings, dolls - handmade gifts are plentiful in ex-Koenigsberg. Kaliningrad is a city that sells unique tilde dolls created by hand-knitting. An elegant silk painting impresses.
What to bring from Kaliningrad, in addition to all of the above, what gifts to choose for relatives and friends? In this city, tourists are offered unique New Year's souvenirs, one view of which immerses children and adults in a Christmas fairy tale. Having visited the Christmas tree bazaar, it is easy to find characters from Hoffmann's fairy tales, medieval chimney sweeps, house, house spirits and other interesting characters made in the form of Christmas toys.
A few words about prices
Answering the question of where it is most profitable to purchase Kaliningrad souvenirs, experienced tourists are of the same opinion. It doesn’t matter if a city visitor plans to buy amber products, antique dishes or chocolate, he should go to a specialty store. Often, prices at such retail outlets are significantly lower than in ordinary gift shops. Moreover, sales are often held, information about which is easy to obtain in advance from representatives of the network of interest. Finally, a visit to a specialty store is guaranteed protection against fakes, which are often found in the markets of the former Koenigsberg.