Locations in the Northern Lands

Amid the rugged landscapes of Teriberka, there is a spot where the breath of the Arctic is felt particularly keenly—the famous Batareisky Waterfall. It is a rare natural phenomenon: fresh water, originating in Lake Maly Batareisky, plunges noisily over granite cliffs to meet the salty waters of the Barents Sea. There aren’t many waterfalls across Russia that flow directly into the sea, which makes this one unique. Furthermore, it is considered the northernmost waterfall in the European part of Russia.

In Teriberka, the Teriberka Lighthouse is rightly considered such a place—austere, solitary, and majestic. It stands on the edge of a rocky shore, where the cold Barents Sea meets the winds of the Arctic, and has remained one of the most recognizable symbols of the Russian North for many years. To see the lighthouse in Teriberka is to experience the true history of the sea.

In Teriberka, that place is the famous “Dragon’s Eggs” beach—one of the most mysterious and photogenic locations in the Russian North. At first glance, it looks as if giant eggs of ancient creatures really do lie here, forgotten by time on the shore of the Barents Sea.

This rugged corner of the Arctic has long been a symbol of Teriberka, and everyone who travels here tries to see it with their own eyes.

There are places where nature remains just as it was thousands of years ago. The Teriberki Nature Park is just such a corner of the Kola Peninsula. Here, the tundra meets the Barents Sea, sheer cliffs plunge into the water, and every trail reveals new landscapes—the very sights that draw travelers here from all over the world.

The Arctic is remarkable not only for its rugged cliffs, waterfalls, and encounters with whales. There is a place here where thousands of seabirds take center stage. The bird colony in Teriberka is one of the most impressive natural attractions along the Barents Sea coast. The chorus of voices, the endless fluttering in the air, and the sheer cliffs completely covered with nests create the sensation that an entire city is coming to life right before your eyes.

Among all of Teriberka’s attractions, there is one place that cannot be confused with anything else. The ship graveyard in Teriberka is neither an open-air museum nor a specially created exhibition. These are the actual wrecks of fishing vessels, left behind by time on the shore, where the tides of the Barents Sea continue to write a new chapter in their history.