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Zelenogradsk

Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia · Europe

About Zelenogradsk

Zelenogradsk sits on the route: 20 minutes from Khrabrovo, 51km from Nida & Parnidis Dune.

Zelenogradsk is a town located in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. With a population of 15,644, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zelenogradsk sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Kaliningrad time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zelenogradsk to your route.

About Zelenogradsk

Zelenogradsk (Russian: Зеленогра́дск IPA: [zʲɪlʲɪnɐˈgratsk] ; German: Cranz IPA: [kʁant͡s] ; Polish: Koronowo IPA: [kɔrɔˈnɔvɔ] ; Lithuanian and Old Prussian: Krantas) is a town and the administrative center of Zelenogradsky District in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, located 34 kilometers (21 mi) north of Kaliningrad, on

Read more the Sambian coastline near the Curonian Spit on the Baltic Sea. Population: 17,296 (2021 census); 13,026 (2010 census); 12,509 (2002 census); 10,786 (1989 Soviet census). In its heyday, Zelenogradsk (as Cranz) was a popular seaside resort on Germany's eastern Baltic coast, comparable to Bognor Regis in England. However, at the end of World War II, the Soviets took over the town, and much of its tourist traffic has been diverted to nearby Svetlogorsk.

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Zelenogradsk is located in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9589 latitude, 20.4767 longitude.

What is the population of Zelenogradsk?

Zelenogradsk has a population of approximately 15,644 people, making it a town in Russia.

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Quick Information

Population
15,644
Continent
Europe
Country
Russia
Region
Kaliningrad Oblast
Timezone
Europe/Kaliningrad
Coordinates
54.9589, 20.4767

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Worth the detour from Zelenogradsk

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Parnidis Dune

Large drifting sand dune above Nida with a granite sundial and panoramic views over the Curonian Lagoon and Baltic Sea.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Nida

A charming fishing village on the Curonian Spit famous for the towering Parnidis Dune and its sundial, with views stretching to the Russian border.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Nida & Parnidis Dune

Charming resort village on the Curonian Spit with Europe's highest shifting sand dune and Thomas Mann's former summer house.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Curonian Spit

A UNESCO-listed 98-kilometer sand dune peninsula shared with Russia, featuring Europe's tallest shifting dunes and charming fishing villages.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Zelenogradsk

  • 50 kmParnidis DuneLarge drifting sand dune above Nida with a granite sundial and panoramic views over the Curonian Lagoon and Baltic Sea.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Zelenogradsk.

Khrabrovo

🇷🇺 Russia

10 km awayPop. 2,143

Pionerskiy

🇷🇺 Russia

16 km awayPop. 11,856

Svetlogorsk

🇷🇺 Russia

21 km awayPop. 11,000

Gur’yevsk

🇷🇺 Russia

22 km awayPop. 11,474

Otradnoye

🇷🇺 Russia

23 km awayPop. 1,500

Maloye Isakovo

🇷🇺 Russia

26 km awayPop. 2,563

Bol'shoe Isakovo

🇷🇺 Russia

28 km awayPop. 3,187

Kaliningrad

🇷🇺 Russia

28 km awayPop. 475,056

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