The Valdai Embankment is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Valdai. This is the most beautiful place to relax in the historical center of the city. In 2020, the Valdai Embankment was completely reconstructed, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods, so it has become a favorite vacation spot for tourists and residents of the city.
The length of the reconstructed Valdai embankment is 200 meters. It is more correct to call this territory a recreation area on the lake shore. There is not only a path along the shore, but also playgrounds for children, various art objects and places to relax in the shade of trees.
The play area for children is called the "Glade of Fairy Tales". The Mesto Youth Center has been built near the embankment. This is a club for children, where various clubs and sections are held: sewing, singing, photo studio, chess. There are playrooms for small children. Children`s playgrounds have been built on the embankment itself. There is also a pier where you can rent boats and catamarans.
A large mall has been built on the left side of the embankment, stretching into the lake. Its length reaches 50 meters, and at the end there is an observation deck. From there you can look at the lake and the surroundings of Valdai. The Iversky Valdai Monastery is clearly visible from this site. An art object in the form of a bell is installed in the center of the embankment. Bell factories have been the backbone of the city`s industry for centuries, and Valdai bells have become famous throughout Russia.
