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Kaluga, Russia

Kaluga is a city and the administrative center of Kaluga Oblast, Russia. It stands on the Oka River 150 kilometers (93 mi) southwest of Moscow.

Type CityPopulation 337,058

Why go

  • City in Kaluga Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Grabtsevo Airport (KLF).

History

Kaluga is a city and the administrative center of Kaluga Oblast, Russia. It stands on the Oka River 150 kilometers (93 mi) southwest of Moscow. Its population was 337,058 at the 2021 census.

Restaurants & places to go

Кофе Культ
Cafe · «Кофе Культ» — сеть кофейных баров из Тулы. Каждый день мы готовим кофе для вас — с заботой о качестве и вашем настроении! Opening hours: Mo-Su… · coffee-cult.ru
Indoor
ЧаКу
Cafe · Клуб чайной культуры "ЧаКу" Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · chaku.ru
Indoor
Додо Пицца
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · dodopizza.ru
Indoor
KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Su 08:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · kfc.ru
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Бургер Кинг
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Тульское шоссе, Калуга · burgerkingrus.ru
Indoor
Крошка Картошка
Potato, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · kartoshka.com
Indoor
Стардогs
Sausage, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · stardogs.ru
Indoor
Суши-Маркет
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · sushi-market.com
Indoor

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Airports

Grabtsevo Airport (KLF) 7.9 km to the centre
Kaluga, KLU, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Oreshkovo Airfield 16 km to the centre
Kaluga, KLU, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 9.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Воробьёвская переправа
Ferry route
Outdoor
Некрасовская переправа
Ferry route
Outdoor
Пучковская переправа
Ferry route
Outdoor
Калуга - Дугна
Ferry route
Outdoor
Маршрут Калуга - Алексин
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kaluga, Russia
Kaluga, Russia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Grabtsevo Airport (KLF); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Воробьёвская переправа, Некрасовская переправа, Пучковская переправа.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kaluga, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.