We stayed in Severobaykalsk 2 nights, with idea to recover after train travel as well as enjoy lake Baikal more. Unfortunately the weather was against us...
We had a walk across the town and I have to admit it is reasonably handsome as for Russian standards: the architects placed the blocks of flats in geometric shapes and put roofs on their tops.It is unfortunately neglected as other places we've seen, with large town park with leftover of what used to be walk paths and even an amusement wheel.
I paid visit to the local museum of history of Baikal-Amur Line, but frankly it is devoted more to pioneers and their heroic achievements than to the railway as such.
The area seems to be a great place for active tourists, with interesting places for hiking, biking, sailing etc.
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Where to stay in Severobaykalsk? We stayed in hostel Baikal Wave, which is in principle a private flat with rooms to rent, with shared bathroom and kitchen. The flat is large and clean and the host - very helpful.
Next: Across Lake Baikal: Severobaykalsk - Irkutsk on the hydrofoil
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