400 years of history
Kiiskilä manor, Vyborg
A unique restoration project of an old manor in the Podberezie village near Vyborg
Chronicles since 1562. Main building from 1816. Revival since 2016
A story of growth, triumph, death, and rebirth
Chronicles since 1562. Main building from 1816. Revival since 2016
A story of growth, triumph, death, and rebirth
Good to know
Leningrad region, Vyborg district, Podberezye
Open: all week except Tuesday, from 9:00 till 18:00
Phone: +79313973470
Open: all week except Tuesday, from 9:00 till 18:00
Phone: +79313973470
Restoration work continues on the territory of the manor, so for now we can only accept visitors as part of a guided tour.
Every day our guides conduct tour at 12:30. The duration of the program is 2 hours.
The maximum number of visitors in a group is 30 people. Please book your visit in advance. The manor is located on the territory of the border zone. Don't forget to take your passport with you and inform us about your visit in advance. We have to inform the Border control service about your visit to make the trip easy
Prices
Entrance ticket with a guided tour - 800 rubles.
Children under 12 years old - admission is free
Private tours
It is possible to organise an individual private tour at a time convenient for you. Call us for additional information.
Every day our guides conduct tour at 12:30. The duration of the program is 2 hours.
The maximum number of visitors in a group is 30 people. Please book your visit in advance. The manor is located on the territory of the border zone. Don't forget to take your passport with you and inform us about your visit in advance. We have to inform the Border control service about your visit to make the trip easy
Prices
Entrance ticket with a guided tour - 800 rubles.
Children under 12 years old - admission is free
Private tours
It is possible to organise an individual private tour at a time convenient for you. Call us for additional information.
About the Kiiskilä manor
Wonders of history: from Catherine II to the revival in the XXI century
There are many amazing twists and turns in the history of Kiiskilä. The first mention of the manor dates back to 1562. In 1816, the owner of the manor, Friedrich Dannenberg, built the main house according to the design of the French architect Villiers. Friedrich's daughter, Julia Dorothea, bound herself with Leopold Krohn - the son of the first Russian industrial brewer Abraham Krohn, whose professional success is associated with Empress Catherine II. In the next two centuries, the main building of the estate went through being a family nest, a home for the disabled, a military hospital, an orphanage, and a pioneer camp. In 2016 the efforts of a well-known Russian surgeon Ilya Sleptsov gave the manor a second life. A thorough restoration of the main building began. The goal of the project is creating a cultural centre, museum and exhibition complex in the manor. Visit Kiiskilä and get to know its amazing history, architecture and surroundings!
Location of the manor
Only 16 km from the Vyborg railway station. 20 minutes by car or bus.
Sights
Historical buildings, a landscape park, new buildings in the authentic style of Finnish wooden architecture, the picturesque coast of the Gulf of Finland, all filled with amazing stories for adults and children
Mansion
A 200-year-old two-story manor house with an extensive granite cellar and impressive tiled stoves. The building houses the museum of the history of the estate, the exposition "The Lost Manors of the Vyborg District", and an art exhibition
Granite cellar
An old cellar made of granite blocks, carefully restored in 2018
Gazebo in the park
A gazebo in the manor park that was restored according to old photos
The guard house
The building at the entrance to the estate, designed by Moscow architect Valentina Kokoreva
The yellow house
The building on the bank of the river Ershikha (Kiiskijöki) with open terraces and a descent to the water.
The blue house
An authentic house restored according to historical drawings with a unique window decor
The shop
While a pioneer summer camp was situated at the manor, this building functioned as a first-aid post. After undergoing a reconstruction, the building became a souvenir shop
The river pond
A pond on the Kiiskijöki river with a lock preserved from old Finnish times; a bridge made of granite blocks; a picturesque house and a gazebo on the shore
Kiiskijoki River
The Ershikha River or (fin.) Kiiskijöki (which means the Ruff river) with the manor buildings placed on its banks leaves an unforgettable impression
The Four Seasons of Kiiskilä manor
Historical buildings, a landscape park, new buildings in the authentic style of Finnish wooden architecture, and the picturesque coast of the Gulf of Finland remain beautiful throughout the year
Services at the manor
Shuttle bus to the manor
A bus from the Vyborg railway station to Kiiskilä
Guided tours
Tours around the manor: the history of Kiiskilä and its revival, interesting facts about the people whose lives were connected to the manor
Brewing
Tasting of the signature manor beer, a talk about brewing technologies and the history of brewery in Russia
Exhibitions
Exhibitions of art works related to the manor
Information for guests
Kiiskilä manor is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, in the village of Podberezye, Vyborgsky district. The distance from St. Petersburg is 141 km, from Vyborg railway station - 16 km. By car, from St. Petersburg the manor can be reached in about 2 hours, from the Vyborg railway station - in 20 minutes.
We plan to start a bus service between Vyborg and the manor on May the 1st, 2023. The bus will have a pick-up point near the railway station, and then make one stop by the Vyborg Castle. The bus schedule will be posted on our website soon.
Kiiskilä manor is located in the border zone. This means that when you drive to the manor from St. Petersburg or Vyborg, your car will be inspected by the border patrol at the checkpoint. You may be asked for a passport. Don't forget to take your ID documents on your trip. At the checkpoint, say that the destination of your trip is the village of Podberezye, where the manor is located. If you are a foreign citizen please inform us in advance about your visit and send us your passport details as we have to inform the Border control office about your visit. This will help you to avoid any problems at the checkpoint
Unfortunately, in 2023 this is not yet possible. We have already built the guest houses, but currently some finishing works are being conducted as well as the installation of engineering equipment. We hope that by the winter of 2023/24 we will be able to offer guests quality places to stay.
No, there is no place for swimming at the manor itself. Kiiskilä is located on the banks of Kiiskijöki River and the Gulf of Finland, but the shore is not suitable for swimming right now. You can rent a boat and in half an hour you will be on the shore of Igolchaty Island, where you will find comfortable spots for swimming.
Restoration work on the main building of the Kiiskilä manor has been underway since 2017. To date, a huge amount of work has been done: the foundation has been repaired and strengthened, the porch and the wooden walls have been completely restored. The work is carried out as carefully as possible, all historical elements are being preserved, which is why the restoration is taking a long time. In 2023, we are planning to restore the roof of the main house, after which it will take time for the log structure to dry and settle (about 2 years). During this period, we plan to install the windows, recreate historical stoves (of which there used to be nine), and install engineering equipment. The final steps of the main building restoration are to be completed in 5-6 years.
It is not yet possible. Restoration work is currently being carried out at the manor, construction machines are moving around the territory. The presence of unorganised groups at the manor can be unsafe. All the tours around the manor are conducted by guides who are well acquainted with both the history of the manor and the process of its restoration, so your walk will be not only interesting, but also safe.
Visit the Kiiskilä manor
Russia, Leningrad region, Vyborg district, Podberezye
Pnone: +79313973470
Email: mail@kiiskila.ru
Pnone: +79313973470
Email: mail@kiiskila.ru
