Vyborg
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Town in Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Vyborg is a town and the administrative center of Vyborgsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It lies on the Karelian Isthmus near the head of Vyborg Bay, 130 km northwest of St. Petersburg, 245 km east of the Finnish capital Helsinki, and 38 km south of Russia's border with Finland, where the Saimaa Canal enters the Gulf of Finland. The most recent census population of Vyborg is 72,530 (2021 census).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 71,279
- Coordinates
- 60.708, 28.753
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Vyborg
Vyborg belongs to Russia and has the feel of a compact city. Its resident count stands at approximately 71,279. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Vyborg is strongest on culture, sports and water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Vyborg
Culture in Vyborg
(4)Culture in Vyborg covers Ancient Ruins, Castles, Historical Sites and Museums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Vyborg.
Sports in Vyborg
(1)The sports shortlist for Vyborg: Biking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Vyborg. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Vyborg
(1)Our data lists Sailboats as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Vyborg's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Vyborg
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. Museums, food and nightlife keep Vyborg viable all year.
Getting there & around
Vyborg pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Europe/Moscow on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Vyborg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vyborg known for?
- Travellers associate Vyborg with culture, sports and water sports. It sits in Russia and counts about 71,279 residents.
- What can you do in Vyborg?
- Vyborg is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Castles, Historical Sites, Museums and Biking, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Vyborg?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. Museums, food and nightlife keep Vyborg viable all year.
- Where is Vyborg located?
- Vyborg belongs to Russia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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