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Things to Doin Borjomi

What there is to do in Borjomi: the major sights, local experiences and the practical detail you need to plan around them.

Things to do

What deserves your time in Borjomi

Major attractions matter, but so do timing, price, accessibility and whether an experience actually deserves part of your trip.

01

Historic spa park

Borjomi Central Park

The historic heart of Borjomi, set in a narrow forested valley along the Borjomula River. The park contains walking paths, rides, cafes, mineral springs and the starting path toward the sulfur pools.

Booking: No advance booking is normally needed for the park itself. Check current entrance arrangements and operating hours for individual attractions.

Accessibility: The lower park is more manageable than mountain trails, but gradients increase as you continue into the forest.

Time

1–3 hours

02

Mineral spring

Ekaterine Mineral Spring

The best-known drinking spring in Borjomi Central Park. Visitors can taste Borjomi mineral water directly from the source. The spring water is warm and is not naturally sparkling in the same way as bottled Borjomi.

Booking: No reservation is required. Bring a reusable cup or bottle if permitted under current park rules.

Accessibility: Located within the main park area and substantially easier to reach than the sulfur pools.

Time

10–20 minutes

03

Industrial heritage

Historic Borjomi bottling heritage

Borjomi’s mineral-water industry developed into a major commercial enterprise in the late 19th century. The first bottling plant was established in 1890, helping turn the town’s name into one of Georgia’s most internationally recognized products.

Booking: Treat surviving industrial buildings as heritage rather than assuming factory interiors are open to visitors.

Time

20–40 minutes

04

Thermal pools

Borjomi Sulfur Pools

A series of outdoor warm sulfur pools in the forest beyond Central Park. They are reached by continuing roughly two kilometres along the valley path past the developed park area.

Booking: Bring swimwear, a towel and suitable shoes. Check current opening and maintenance status before walking out specifically for the pools.

Accessibility: The forest approach is longer and less accessible than Central Park. Travelers with mobility limitations should verify the current path and transport options.

Time

2–4 hours including the walk

05

Museum

Borjomi Local Lore Museum

One of Georgia’s older regional museums, housed in an ornate 1890 building originally associated with the Romanov imperial administration. Its collections cover archaeology, ethnography, natural history, art and objects connected with Borjomi’s resort history.

Booking: Check current opening hours before visiting.

Accessibility: The historic building may present access limitations; travelers needing step-free entry should confirm current arrangements.

Time

1–2 hours

06

Historic resort district

Likani

A quieter resort area just west of Borjomi, historically chosen as a summer retreat by the Russian imperial family and later used by Soviet political elites.

Booking: Some historic properties may not be freely accessible, so check current visitor rules before traveling specifically to enter them.

Accessibility: Road access is straightforward, but access to individual heritage sites varies.

Time

1–3 hours

07

Historic palace

Likani Palace

The former Romanov summer residence near Borjomi is one of the area’s most unusual imperial-era landmarks. The estate was associated with early electrification efforts because the palace and gardens required power, and it later served Soviet leaders as a retreat.

Booking: Public access has changed over time. Verify whether the palace or grounds are currently open before planning around an interior visit.

Accessibility: Conditions depend on the current visitor setup and should be confirmed locally.

Time

30–90 minutes

08

Historic ruins

Gogia Fortress

Ruins of a medieval fortress associated with the local defensive history of the Borjomi gorge.

Booking: Best treated as a short heritage walk rather than a formal museum visit.

Accessibility: Expect uneven approaches and ruin terrain.

Time

45–90 minutes

09

Historic ruins

Petre Fortress

Another medieval fortress overlooking the Borjomi area and the Mtkvari valley, illustrating the strategic importance of the gorge.

Booking: Wear suitable footwear and do not assume maintained visitor infrastructure.

Accessibility: Rough, sloped terrain makes access difficult for limited mobility.

Time

45–90 minutes

Information last verified: September 2, 2026

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