Borjomi combines access to Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park with a cultural highlight: the Borjomi Local Lore Museum. When planning your trip, the first question is whether you want to devote most of your time to outdoor activities or also include history, art and nature in the museum. The choice is clear: the park offers one- and multi-day hiking options, while the museum brings together several collections in one building.

Hiking and other activities in the national park

The trail network in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park supports hikes lasting one or more days and includes marked trails. The facilities also include tourist shelters and areas for picnics and camping. The different options can help you decide how much time to spend in the park: you can focus on a single hike or plan several days of activities there.

There is more to choose from than hiking. The park also offers horseback riding, cycling, snowshoeing, and cultural and educational tours. You can therefore choose your focus not only by duration but also by the type of activity you prefer: walking, cycling or riding on horseback, alongside options with a cultural or educational focus. The picnic and camping areas and shelters complement the trails and activities. Check current operating details before your trip.

Before entering the national park, you must register at the park’s visitor center. Confirm the current procedure locally before you leave so that this necessary step is part of your plans.

Architecture and collections at the museum

The Borjomi Local Lore Museum is housed in a pseudo-Gothic building dating from 1890. The building originally served as the office of the Romanov imperial family. Its collections cover archaeology, Romanov history, historical ethnography, fine arts and local nature. Alongside the history of the building, the museum thus focuses on a range of cultural and natural topics. Check current admission conditions and which collections are on display before your visit.

From Tbilisi, you can reach the museum by minibus or bus, as well as by train. Check current timetables and service arrangements before your travel day. These travel options apply to the museum; registering at the visitor center is a separate planning step for a visit to the park.

Which focus suits your travel plans?

If you want to focus on hiking or other activities in the national park, first decide whether you plan to spend one or several days there, and remember to register before entering. If you are more interested in architectural history and the various collections, you can plan your museum visit around the connections from Tbilisi. For a trip that includes both, keep the relevant steps separate: registration for the park visit and current travel options to the museum.

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