Kaliningrad has become a very popular destination for domestic tourism in recent years. And although there is no need to wait for a warm sea there, there is a lot of entertainment there. And the most advanced tourists combine cultural recreation with shopping. The former Konigsberg is pleased to offer its guests both local products and products of the former Soviet republics.
Most often, the Baltic coast is associated with amber. And if earlier amber was considered almost bijouterie, now interest in it has increased. And it is well deserved. Amber is not only a beautiful stone, but also has medicinal properties. It is better to buy amber products in company stores. There are many of them both in Kaliningrad itself and in resort towns.
For exclusive products, it is better to go to the village of Yantarny, where the largest development of the mineral is. The factory has a brand store where you can buy real works of art - chess, dishes, jewelry. And all with the use of amber. Expect good amber jewelry to be expensive.
The proximity of Kaliningrad to the borders of Latvia and Lithuania also affects the range of supermarkets. No, you will not find prohibited products here. But you can buy real "Riga Balsam", "Dzintari" cosmetics (for those who are tormented by nostalgia) and Swiss chocolate. Their cost will, of course, be slightly lower than in other cities. But most importantly, you can be sure of their quality.
Lovers of delicacies will appreciate the fish assortment in the city's shops. Unfortunately, tuna is no longer sold in Kaliningrad. You can find only imported canned food (or with local packaging). But gourmets can pamper themselves with Baltic sprats, saury, sardines. And the products from the Riga seaside are still on the shelves.
Kaliningrad is a quiet and cozy city, but the construction of large shopping centers did not pass it by. The good news is that the assortment is somewhat different from the stores in other cities. In shops you can find many items for children and adults from Polish manufacturers. Although the Kaliningraders themselves travel to Poland for shopping on their own, since they have a visa. Therefore, the assortment and prices in stores are designed for visiting customers. You should pay attention to shops with German shoes. There are good sales at the end of the season if you visit Kaliningrad in August or March.
