Visitors consistently praise the shop for its wide, carefully curated selection: handcrafted ceramics, tiled panels, collectible ceramic houses, magnets and a range of books and guidebooks about Königsberg/Kaliningrad. Several reviewers specifically mention finding authentic items from excavations (bottles, inkwells) alongside modern artisan pieces, and many highlight that the stock feels 'not mass‑produced' but locally meaningful.
A recurring theme in reviews is the shop's atmosphere and staff. Multiple reviewers name the saleswoman Natalya or describe the staff as 'charming' and 'helpful', saying she explains the background of many items, wraps purchases carefully, offers advice and even hands out sweets. Visitors also like the postcard service: people report being able to sign postcards, get them stamped in‑store and post them directly from the shop.
Location and layout are regularly noted: the store sits inside the Lomse lighthouse tower (reviews variously cite the 3rd or 4th floor) and many recommend combining a visit with the lighthouse observation deck and the Fish Village. A common complaint is about access and hours — one reviewer explicitly gave a 1‑star because they could not enter in the evening, and a few others warn that the shop can be closed unexpectedly, so plan daytime visits.
Practical tips from visitors: expect to spend 20–60 minutes browsing, bring space in your luggage for fragile ceramics, and ask the staff about items with historical provenance. Reviewers also point out there is an online catalogue and delivery option on the shop's website, which some guests used to order items after their trip.
