Rybachy (Rossitten)
A quiet village on the Curonian Lagoon: a church, fishing boats, smoked fish and lagoon sunsets.
Rybachy is the largest village on the Russian part of the spit, with a church and pre-war houses.
The world’s first bird observatory and a famous gliding school were founded here.
A good place to spend the night and try freshly smoked fish.
Tips
- Staying overnight lets you see the spit without crowds.
- Buy smoked fish from locals.
- Bring mosquito repellent in summer.
Getting there
Around km 30 of the spit, turn towards the lagoon.
Prices, opening hours and rules change — check official sources before you travel.
Nearby
Curonian SpitDancing ForestPines twisted into rings and spirals at km 37 of the Curonian Spit — the spit’s most famous spot.
Curonian SpitEfa HeightHuge dunes over 60 metres high with views of both the sea and the lagoon — the Baltic’s desert.
Curonian SpitFringilla Bird StationGiant 70-metre bird traps at km 23 of the spit, where thousands of migrating birds are ringed.