Vypolzovo in Tver Oblast can be discovered through a local celebration and a historic cemetery; other nature and cultural themes are part of the wider region. For planning, it helps to distinguish between them: Village Day and the old village cemetery are in Vypolzovo, while the Central Forest Nature Reserve, Torzhok, and Nilova Pustyn are regional destinations. This way, you can first decide whether to focus on the village itself or on a broader selection of places in Tver Oblast.
Vypolzovo Village Day
Vypolzovo Village Day is traditionally celebrated in the lead-up to Builder’s Day. The community reported this tradition in August 2026. Its connection to Builder’s Day provides a traditional point of reference for the timing, but does not set a fixed calendar date. Dates and programs may vary. If you are traveling for the celebration, check the date and program in advance.
At the celebration in August 2026, singing groups and soloists from the Vypolzovo Cultural Center performed. A children’s festival for Village Day featured rides and horseback rides on horses and ponies. These performances and activities are examples from individual celebrations, not a fixed program for every future event.
A historic cemetery on the outskirts of the village
Airmen who died during the battles for Kalinin and Rzhev in World War II are buried in an old village cemetery on the outskirts of Vypolzovo. The cemetery provides a tangible connection to the region’s wartime history and is a different reason to visit from the festival program. If you are planning a visit, check accessibility in advance.
Nature destinations in Tver Oblast
The Central Forest State Nature Biosphere Reserve offers further opportunities to explore nature in Tver Oblast. Guided tours are available on the ecological trails “Tayny Okovskogo lesa” and “Lesnaya azbuka.” An excursion goes to the “Staroselskiy mokh” raised bog; visitors travel there in their own vehicle. For planning, these are different options: guided trails on the one hand and an excursion requiring your own transport on the other.
Another nature trail in Tver Oblast is the “Boloto Staroselskiy mokh” ecological educational trail. It passes through a raised bog with wide, open areas completely covered in moss, as well as unusual plants. The hike to the “Barsuchikha” ranger station also offers a choice of timeframe: it can be taken as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest cabin. Along the way, you will see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. The options therefore differ mainly in whether you limit the trip to one day or plan an overnight stay.
For another look at the reserve, the Nature Museum presents the protected area’s main ecosystems and the species that live there; one gallery is dedicated to scientific research. There is also a visitor center on the grounds of the central estate, with information about the organization’s history and structure, a regular exhibition of children’s work, and a souvenir shop.
Cultural destinations in Tver Oblast
Cultural destinations in Tver Oblast offer a range of different highlights. In Torzhok, the Verkhneye gorodishche is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction in the historic center. The “Blin s Pripyokom” and “Kuzminki v Torzhke” festivals are held annually in the Novotorzhskiy Kremlin; check the specific dates before traveling.
Founded in 1038, the Novotorzhskiy Borisoglebskiy Monastery in Torzhok is one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries. Nilova Pustyn offers a different religious focus: the monastery is on Stolobny Island and is a center of religious and pilgrimage tourism. Together with Torzhok’s archaeological and festival attractions, these provide a range of cultural interests that you can select separately when planning your trip.
Choose accommodation based on your travel plans
When looking for a holiday apartment, it is worth deciding on your main focus first: will Village Day or local history in Vypolzovo be the reason for your visit, or would you like to include specific nature and cultural destinations in Tver Oblast? Check routes between the destinations you actually choose separately, then plan your overnight stays accordingly.
Discover more destinations: Krasny Kholm, Nastasino, Vyshny Volochyok, Taltsy, Ostashkov, Khmelevka, Zelenyy Bor, Smentsevo.
Go to the regional travel overview: Tver Oblast.
