Solovetski Islands

Overview of the Solovetski Islands

This beautiful archipelago in the White Sea is a former deportation camp. Its remnants and testimonies, along with the imposing Solovetski Monastery, are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Key facts

• Type of place: archipelago.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : Solovetski Islands

• Number of islands:

• Main locality:

• Population: 861 (2012).

• Area: 347 km².

• Highest point:

• Coastline:

• Website: www.solovki.info/i

History of the Solovetski Islands

Environment of the archipelago

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do on the Solovetski Islands

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Food

Useful addresses

Further information