Glinki on the Tvertsa: River History and Forest Setting

Glinki is shaped by its location on the Tvertsa and a distinctive riverside history: barges were once built here. The Raduga children's and educational camp is also located in Glinki, on the banks of the Tvertsa in a pine forest. The area's river history and the camp's forest-and-river setting give the place a tangible character. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Glinki, consider whether this local character suits the stay you have in mind, or whether your trip will mainly include other destinations in the wider Tver Oblast region.

Glinki between the Tvertsa and the pine forest

The local landscape is most tangible around the Raduga children's and educational camp: it is situated on the banks of the Tvertsa in a pine forest. An asphalt road leads to the camp. It is 23 km from Tver and 190 km from Moscow. This makes it possible to consider the river connection and the setting of the camp grounds in Glinki together, while the distances provide a point of reference for both cities.

The camp grounds include a canteen, a library, a playroom and a hall, a karaoke room, sports and play areas, a first-aid station, showers and a laundry. There is also a building for additional educational activities, a club and a football pitch. The facilities range from communal and educational spaces to sports and play facilities. This description brings the camp's location to life, while the area's riverside history on the Tvertsa offers another perspective on Glinki.

Nature experiences in the wider Tver Oblast region

In the wider Tver Oblast region, the Central Forest State Biosphere Reserve offers guided excursions along the Tajny Okovskogo lesa and Lesnaya azbuka ecological trails. Another excursion goes to the Staroselskiy mokh raised bog; visitors travel there in their own vehicle. The Boloto Staroselskiy mokh ecological trail passes through a picturesque raised bog with wide open areas completely covered in moss and unusual plants. When planning, the distinction between the guided trails and the excursion requiring your own vehicle is a useful point to keep in mind.

In the Central Forest Reserve, a hiking route leads to the Barsuchikha ranger station. Along the way, you can see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. You can choose either a day hike or a longer version with an overnight stay in a cabin; the landscape along the route combines forest and bog.

The reserve's central estate has a visitor centre with information about the organisation's history and structure, a regularly changing exhibition of children's work and a souvenir shop. The reserve's Natural History Museum has a different focus: it showcases the protected area's main ecosystems and interesting species that live there; one room is devoted to scientific research. Together, the visitor centre and the museum offer insights into the reserve both as an organisation and in terms of its natural environment and research.

Culture and history in Torzhok and Tver Oblast

In Torzhok, Verkhnee gorodishche is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction in the historic centre. The Novotorzhsky Borisoglebsky Monastery is also located in Torzhok. Founded in 1038, it is one of Russia's oldest Orthodox monasteries. The archaeological site represents the heritage of the historic centre, while the monastery reflects a long religious history.

The Novotorzhsky Kremlin in Torzhok hosts the Blin s Pripyokom and Kuzminki v Torzhke festivals every year. If one of these festivals is important to your trip, check the specific dates for your planned stay. Another religious and cultural landmark in Tver Oblast is Nilova Pustyn: the monastery is located on Stolobny Island and is a centre for religious and pilgrimage tourism.

Explore more destinations

Explore more destinations: Svapushche, Andreykovo, Torzhok, Zubtsov, Pechki, Verkhnyaya Troitsa, Guzyatino, Petrikovo.

Go to the wider travel overview: Tver Oblast.