Teriberka: At the Edge of the World

15 points11 km6 hours

Teriberka is a small settlement on the Kola Peninsula that has become a true gem for travelers. On this route you'll understand why the village became the most Instagrammable place in Russia and feel the atmosphere of a real “edge of the earth.” Even the most demanding foodies will be delighted by the fresh local sea urchins and scallops. And with a bit of luck you can photograph real whales, seals and, of course, a sky lit up by the northern lights.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

🏞️ Enjoy the view
🌟 Make a wish
🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

Route points (15)

Ship Graveyard in Murmansk

Point on route “Teriberka: At the Edge of the World”

Point 8

Ship Graveyard

⏳ Ponder the eternal • 🌆🌿 Soak up the atmosphere

Be Careful!

The deck of the longest ship has dangerous holes you could fall through. They're especially treacherous in winter, when snow hides them from view. Watch your step!

Russia's Most Popular Photo Spot

Continuing the theme of abandoned places, we can't skip the ship graveyard. Like a set from a disaster movie, it stuns with its gloomy beauty and air of desolation. The Teriberka ship graveyard is one of the most popular photo spots in Russia, alongside Lake Baikal and the cypress lake at Sukko.

Memories of the Past

The graveyard formed about half a century ago, when Teriberka stopped being a fishing center. In the 1960s, after the district center moved to Severomorsk, many locals lost their jobs and their boats were no longer needed. It all began with a huge barge that once ran aground and stayed on the shore. Old boats and trawlers that the fishermen could no longer use gradually piled up around it. Over time these vessels turned into rusty hulks resembling the skeletons of giant sea monsters cast ashore by the ocean. Today the barge, like an ancient artifact, has literally grown into the coastal landscape and become an inseparable part of it. You can count 12 vessels in the ship graveyard, a magic number that often appears in myths, legends and religious texts. These wooden boats were once the fishermen's faithful helpers, feeding whole families and bringing joy to their homes. Now they are only silent witnesses of the past, slowly crumbling under time and the elements.