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. Add Northwestern District and other destinations in Russia to your travel itinerary using our Russia trip planner.