Listvyanka Village, Russia

Trans-Siberian Railway Trip Highlight Stop

Located nearby Lake Baikal, the village of Listvyanka is surrounded by green mountains and lush nature, adding up to one truly picturesque landscape. It is one of the most interesting stops on the Trans-Siberian route, as well as a unique experience for any traveler.

A must during Listvyanka tour is exploring the deepest lake in the world, Lake Baikal. The village provides with numerous opportunities to admire this wonder of nature, one of the best ones being the observation point at the Cherskogo Stone. The viewpoint features some truly unforgettable images of the surroundings, thus don't miss the chance to see it for yourself.

During Listvyanka sightseeing you will discover, that the authentic buildings, churches, and other monuments are as praise-worthy as the lovely sceneries of nature in the area. The gorgeous St. Nikolay Church, dating back to the 19th century, is a great example of the impressive architectural heritage in the city, as well as a must-visit.

While exploring the rather small village you will be pleasantly surprised by its vast range of fun pursuits. Some of the possibilities include hiking the Great Baikal Trail, exploring the wooden architecture at the Taltsy Open-air Museum, admiring the beautiful views or taking a boat ride and more.

In addition to that, Listvyanka travel also provides with possibilities to taste the dishes specific of the region, a great place for that being the local fish market where you can sample the omul fish.