Sestroretsky Kurort, Protected natural area in Sestroretsk, Russia.
Sestroretsky Kurort is a protected natural area along the Gulf of Finland that features mineral springs, medicinal mud, and extensive pine forests. The site stretches along the shoreline and combines therapeutic resources with forested terrain.
The health resort was founded around 1900 by engineer Peter Avenarius to offer treatments using the area's natural mineral resources. Connection to the Primorskaya railway line made it accessible to visitors traveling from Saint Petersburg.
The resort's concert hall drew classical musicians and writers, becoming a gathering place for artists and intellectuals. Performances held here connected the area to Saint Petersburg's cultural life.
The area is accessible via the Kurort railway station, which operates daily and connects to various sanatoriums and rest facilities. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as there are forested paths and a beach promenade to explore.
A glass corridor near the beach provides a covered walkway with views overlooking the Gulf of Finland. This structure lets visitors enjoy the shoreline in any weather.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
