Plizio Visual Lab
Listvyanka
Listvyanka is the primary gateway to Lake Baikal for most travelers. The village stretches along the shore right where the Angara River flows out of the lake. Visitors come here to visit the Baikal Museum to learn about unique endemic species like the Nerpa seal, and to sample the famous Omul fish, traditionally smoked, at the local market. A highlight is taking the chairlift to the Chersky Stone viewpoint for a sweeping panorama of the lake and the distant Khamar-Daban mountains. Listvyanka is also a starting point for the Great Baikal Trail hiking routes. In winter, the village becomes a hub for ice activities, including ice skating on the world's largest natural rink and dog sledding. Gastronomy is centered around lake fish. Listvyanka is easily reached from Irkutsk in about an hour by bus or car. While summer is first-rate for hiking and boat trips, February and March are the best months to experience the legendary crystal-clear Baikal ice.
- Location: Russia
- Top sights: Muzei Samotsvetov · Retro Park · Baikal'skaia observatoriia
- Nearby: Irkutsk (67 km)
- Population: ~1.700
Geography
Facts
- The most visited village on Lake Baikal
- Starting point of the Great Baikal Trail
- Where the Angara River flows out of the lake
- Home to the Baikal Museum and Nerpa seals
- Only 70 km from Irkutsk
- Famous for smoked Omul fish
- Chersky Stone panoramic viewpoint
- A center for ice diving in winter
Explore nearby
Notable places around
Route planner — Car & Motorhome
Where do you start? We build the route here, with stops and country notes along the way.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · OpenRouteService
Sights in the town Listvyanka (12)
Frequently asked questions
Listvyanka: where is it located?
Listvyanka: what is there to see?
Listvyanka: why is it worth visiting?
Nearby cities
