The large northern population center, which is the third most populous, is often perceived as a city for study and work, but not for recreation. This is completely misleading. In addition to the amazingly rich nature of the region, a traveler can look at many monuments, visit unique nature reserves and cultural sites, and get a lot of different kinds of impressions. In the article we will tell you about the main attractions that Novosibirsk has for tourists, what to see in the city, the most beautiful and interesting places.
Main attractions
First, let's talk about two streets where every guest is sure to visit. It is here that the most picturesque photographs were taken, which well convey the atmosphere of the entire million-plus population.
Red Avenue
This is one of the key highways; a huge flow of cars and people passes here every day. Large shops are also located here and there is a convenient alley for walking. A kind of Champs Elysees, but in Russia. It is convenient to travel here by metro (4 stations open onto the largest street), but to get to know the city it is worth walking and at least briefly seeing the hundred-apartment building, the Chapel of St. Nicholas, the A. Nevsky Cathedral, the Opera and Ballet Theater and other amazing buildings. This is where you should start your full day excursion.
Embankment
On the coast of the Ob River there is a wide road for pedestrians, paved with paving stones. Events are often held here and there is a beautiful view of the fireworks being launched. There is also a light fountain, a monument to Alexander III, who issued a decree on the construction of a bridge across the river. There are bicycle paths on the territory and a point for renting sports equipment.
Red Avenue
The main street of the city passes through many famous attractions. It is the final metro station, Zaeltsovskaya, as well as Krasny Prospekt. You can walk along it from beginning to end: on both sides there are ancient buildings, including residential “Stalin” buildings, theaters, museums, and universities. This is one of the most equipped and beautiful highways in the city, which does not fall asleep for a minute.
Red Avenue
Important! While walking, you can turn onto perpendicular streets - they hide unusual courtyards and other attractions. So, behind the House of Public Services there is a very beautiful courtyard with carved benches (Krasny Prospekt, 50).
Here and there there are themed bars, small cafes and ultra-modern restaurants, the average bill of which reaches 3-4 thousand rubles. And in the Stolle pie shop you can plunge into the atmosphere of the late 19th century and eat delicious pastries with different fillings.
You don't need money to walk along Krasny Prospekt. But if you plan to visit cafes, shops and boutiques, then it is better to take with you an amount that you can spend - at least 1000 rubles for two for light snacks.
How to get there : Zaeltsovskaya metro station, Gagarinskaya metro station, Krasny Prospekt metro station, Ploshchad Lenina metro station, as well as additional branches: Pokryshkina metro station.
Old railway bridge truss
When the Trans-Siberian Railway was built, this section of the bridge structure was the only possibility of railway communication across the Ob River. 100 years later, a new, more modern one was built, and the old one was dismantled, but not completely. One of the sites has become a monument that is being looked after - they have illuminated it, created a park nearby, and fireworks are set off once a year.
Bugrinsky Bridge
It is modern, built in 2014, so its appearance, purpose, and capacity correspond to the era. In addition to its direct function, its appearance is fascinating – the red arch looks great in photographs. There are paths for pedestrians on both sides.
Airport
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo International Airport is the largest in Siberia in terms of passenger traffic (5.9 million passengers per year as of 2018). The airport has been awarded Platinum status by the International Air Transport Association IATA, which confirms 100% implementation of technologies to simplify airport formalities. Tolmachevo is also the 4th airport (after Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo) to introduce 2D barcode encoding technology for boarding passes (BCBP).
Tolmachevo is a hub for three airlines - Russian S7 Airlines (main hub) and NordStar, as well as German Lufthansa Cargo (Lufthansa's cargo division). The air harbor not only serves civilian ships, but also military aircraft of the Russian Air Force are based (562 air base, covered from the ground by the 41st Air Defense Division).
Novosibirsk International Airport is located 17 km from the center of Novosibirsk on the outskirts of the city of Ob. There are buses and minibuses from the city to the air harbor, as well as regular trains running along the Trans-Siberian Railway; the nearest station is located 1 km from the airport.
From Tolmachevo Airport there are flights to many cities in the European and Asian parts of Russia. International flights operate to a large number of countries, including Germany, Spain, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, etc.
Beautiful places
If you want to enjoy nature, this city is great. After all, there are amazing plants here - the mixed forest turns into taiga, which increases the range of flora and fauna. First, let's note two natural parks.
Zaeltsovsky
This is 35 hectares of area with luxurious vegetation of all varieties. You can get there by bus 95 or several minibuses, or by private transport. The protected area is located at the intersection of 2nd Eltsovka and 2nd Beregovaya streets. Visiting is free and allowed from 10-00 to 22-00. You can rent a gazebo, rent a bicycle, or attend the events that often take place here.
Central
At 8 Michurina Street there is another park, which is more landscaped with asphalt pavement or tiles. Great for walking with children and visiting attractions. You can come daily from 9-00 to 23-00.
Central Siberian Botanical Garden
The protected area at Zolotodolinskaya, 101 is available to tourists from Monday to Friday from 9-00 to 17-00 and on weekends by appointment for a symbolic 30 rubles. You can look at more than 3,000 plant species in the open ground and several hundred flowers in the greenhouse.
The Ob River and the “Sea of Ob”
This is the name of the main city reservoir, which communicates with the main river.
Types of transport
Novosibirsk's public transport network includes trams, trolleybuses, buses, shuttle buses and taxis. Guests of the city are advised to be more careful on the roads, as local drivers tend to violate road rules.
The fare for buses and trams differs by 1 ruble: 22 rubles. on buses, 21 rubles. – trolleybuses and trams. Tickets can be purchased from transport drivers or at public transport stops.
There is a possibility of discounted travel when purchasing a Unified Card. Shuttle buses travel faster, but the fare ranges from 20-35 rubles. City transport operates on average from 6:00-24:00.
Novosibirsk has a functioning metro (the only one in Siberia). Metro stations are decorated with stained glass windows and mosaics. There are 13 operating stations in total, the fare is 22 rubles.
City taxis can be caught on the street or ordered by phone. The cost of travel around the city is from 150 rubles. There are mobile applications for ordering a car. Here the price may depend on traffic congestion. For those wishing to rent a car, the average cost, depending on the chosen brand, will be from 1700-3200 rubles/day.
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It was created artificially more than 70 years ago along with the construction of a dam, which belongs to a hydroelectric power station. The area is more than 1000 square kilometers. It has its own rich ichthyofauna, so many fishermen besiege the shores of the reservoir all year round.
The main attractions of the city of Novosibirsk for children: photos with names and descriptions
Now we’ll tell you where you can take your child so that he remembers the locality. There is a lot of entertainment here, let’s note the most interesting and accessible to tourists.
Toy railway
In Zaeltsovsky Park you can take your child, accompanied by an adult, or alone, if he is old enough, for an independent “journey” on the train. He walks along small railway tracks to the Zoo station and returns back. A one-way ticket for children costs 60 rubles, an adult ticket costs twice as much. On Mondays and Tuesdays he does not go on the route.
Great Novosibirsk Planetarium
The history of our Universe unfolds under a huge dome. There are separate exhibits and a large hall with an interactive program for meeting the stars. Let your child feel like an astronaut for only 190 rubles. for children. Open from 10 am to 7 pm at Klyuch-Kamyshenskoe Plateau, 1/1.
How to get there
Novosibirsk is the point through which any Siberian route passes. This large city connects the European half of Russia with Asia and the East. They get here by train, plane or car, following the route.
By plane
To get from Moscow to Novosibirsk you can purchase tickets from almost any airline. If you choose departure from St. Petersburg, then a direct ticket is only available.
Other airlines offer to purchase tickets with a transfer in Moscow. Among them are the most advantageous offers from. They also have the shortest travel time – just over 6 hours. On average, the cost of air tickets from Moscow to Novosibirsk is 15 thousand rubles.
By train
Getting to Novosibirsk by train takes longer than by plane, but is cheaper.
From Moscow the train takes just over 2 days, from St. Petersburg – 2 days and 9 hours. Trains from Moscow or St. Petersburg go to Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and other destinations. Ticket prices range from 4-7 thousand rubles.
By car
Some people choose to get to Novosibirsk by car. The length of the route from Moscow to Novosibirsk is more than 3,300 km along the highway. The journey takes almost 2 days, provided you drive without stopping.
The route starts from Moscow, where we exit onto the M7 highway. Follow this route to Ufa (republic of Bashkortostan), where you should switch to the M5 highway. Having reached Chebarkul (Chelyabinsk region), they change lanes to route 75K-205 and travel along it about 25 km to the village of Kopeisk (Kurgan region).
Here they turn onto the P254 highway and drive another 175 km to Kurgan (Kurgan region), where they turn onto the P402 highway. In the Omsk region, Tyukalinsk, they return to the P254 highway and follow it to the end of the route.
When planning your route, you should remember the difference in time zones: the difference between Moscow and Novosibirsk is 4 hours. Along the route there are more than 270 gas stations of various companies.
Where you can go in Novosibirsk for free
Some cultural heritage sites can be seen at any time of the day or night. They are visible to any city resident or tourist.
Hundred-apartment house
This is an architectural monument of federal significance. It has 8 floors, built according to the design of Andrei Kryachkov with the approval of Stalin. It’s interesting that there are not 100 apartments, but 110, but the opposite name stuck. It is located at Krasny Prospekt, 16.
Novosibirsk metro bridge
And the metro does not have to be underground, especially when it is necessary to cross the deep-sea Ob. A covered structure for transport was erected over the river, the length of which is 2145 m. It is located between the Rechnoy Vokzal and Studencheskaya stations.
Embankment
On the banks of the Ob River there is a well-kept Novosibirsk embankment, completely restored between 2016 and 2022. It starts from the old railway bridge farm and ends in the area of the Ob Hotel. Along the embankment there are benches, kiosks, small cafes, and in the summer on holidays a floating fountain is activated on the water, producing a stream up to 20-30 m in height.
Embankment
- How to get there : m. River Station.
The most interesting places in Novosibirsk: theaters, museums
Below is a list of places for cultural recreation. You can’t get around them all in one day, but you can do it in a week-long tour.
Opera and Ballet Theatre
The building of the 30s of the previous century is considered to be one of the largest cultural centers in Russia. And it’s worth looking not only at the amazing architecture, but also at the performance of famous acting troupes, ballet groups, and listening to the wonderful voice of opera singers. Address: Krasny Avenue, 36.
Museum of Local Lore
It contains the most valuable exhibits from all over Siberia. It opened exactly 100 years ago and accommodates up to 180,000 guests annually. Located on Krasny Prospekt, 23. Ticket price is 80 rubles. You can visit until 19:30.
Novosibirsk Art Museum
The most outstanding exhibits of the collection are paintings by N. Roerich, I. Shishkin, A. Kuindzhi, I. Repin, V. Surikov, A. Benois, A. Golovin, K. Korovin, K. Somov. In total - more than 11,000 paintings, sculptures, and reproductions.
Address: Krasny Prospekt, 5, summer opening hours: Wed-Sun – from 12:00 to 18:00, ticket price: 150 rubles.
Museum N. Roerich
On the street Kommunisticheskaya, 38 there is a building of a former kindergarten. Here now not only exhibitions of the artist’s artistic heritage are held, but also various cultural events. It is open daily from 11:00 to 18:00, except for the last Sunday of the month, entrance costs 150 rubles.
Sun Museum
For 200 rubles. You can clearly see and see the exhibits that are designed to study this luminary. This is a branch of a research institute that is engaged in the preservation and research of centuries-old heritage. Address – Krasny pr., 165/1, opening hours – from 10:00 to 19:00.
Biotechnopark in Koltsovo
A science city is located within the city limits. This is a large research and production platform for research in biotechnology and related fields. Tourists are more interested in the appearance of the object. You can see it on the street. Technoparkovaya, 8.
Museum of World Funerary Culture
In the suburban village of Voskhod on Voentorgovskaya Street, 4/16, 4/15 there is a very interesting attraction to visit.
Population
Novosibirsk is the third largest city in Russia. The city's millionth resident was recorded back in 1962. The population increases daily due to migration, development and expansion of the city.
Novosibirsk allows many nationalities to coexist peacefully on its territory, there are more than 80 of them. The majority are Russians, followed by Ukrainians, Uzbeks, Tatars, Germans and other nationalities. In recent years, the population of other nationalities has been growing due to increased international migration.
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Here you can learn about the rituals and customs that accompanied the death of a person in different eras among different peoples. A ticket costs 110 rubles for all 3 halls, opening hours are daily from 11:00 to 19:00.
Railway Museum
What do you know about the first trains and railways? Visit this unique open-air art installation to get an up-close look at the design of early locomotives. This can be done from 10-00 to 17-00 for a symbolic 100 rubles. at Razezdnaya, 54/1.
Globus theatre"
The interesting architecture of the building already attracts attention. It was erected in 1984. Visually, the silhouette resembles a sailboat or a shark with a fin sticking up. Youth performances take place here and new troupes try their hand. Location: st. Kamenskaya, 1.
Novosibirsk Zoo named after. R. A. Shilo
The pride of Novosibirsk is the creation of ideal living conditions for polar bears. In total there are about 770 species (350 of them are in the International Red Book) and more than 11,000 individuals of different sizes. Guests can come daily from 9.00 to 16.00, entrance – 300 rubles, location – Timiryazeva, 71/1.
Technopark of Akademgorodok
We recommend looking at modern architecture at night, when the lights turn on. Research activities are carried out here in 4 areas - biomedicine, nanotechnology, instrument engineering and IT. Address – Nikolaev St., 12.
Theater "Red Torch"
The building, built according to the design of Andrei Kryachkov, is more than 100 years old. Here in 1932, a traveling troupe that was already well-known throughout the USSR stopped here. Vera Redlikh, Evgeny Matveev, Vladlen Biryukov played here. No less outstanding talents can be found on stage today. Address: Lenina, 19.
Stories, routes and reviews from tourists
We advise you to get acquainted with real reviews from tourists who have visited Novosibirsk, as well as stories from local residents. Interesting routes and unusual ideas can often be gleaned from there. We will tell you not only what you can see and do, but also what you can bring from Novosibirsk as a gift to your family and friends or as a souvenir to friends and work colleagues.
What to bring from Novosibirsk
When planning a trip, we recommend that you study the City Guide, as well as the best routes around Novosibirsk in the reviews of our Tourists:
- Albums of photographs from local residents: Galina “Flower Festival” and Olga “This is Novosibirsk”
- Anna's photo albums: Novosibirsk, day one, two, three
All tourist reviews about the trip to Novosibirsk on Tourist. RU
Don’t forget that the site has a “Questions and Answers” . It exists precisely so that you can, if necessary, check with experts or local residents for up-to-date information about attractions or get advice on issues that interest you regarding your planned trip to Novosibirsk.
Architectural and artistic composition “Siberian expanses” Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva
Famous historical places of Novosibirsk
The city on the Ob was built a long time ago, but reached its maximum prosperity during the leadership of the country by Stalin. Therefore, many objects date back to the 20th century, and only a number of temples were built at an earlier time.
Cathedral in the name of Alexander Nevsky
The monumental building of 1899 has similarities in its design with the famous Church of the Mother of God on Vasilyevsky Island. The construction was supervised by N. M. Tikhomirov. In Soviet times, they wanted to blow up the building, but only a few parishes collapsed. Then they began to use it as a newsreel studio. Now, as before, many Orthodox believers come here. The cathedral is located on Sovetskaya street, 1A, open from 8 am to 7 pm.
Ascension Cathedral
More modern, but no less significant, this church is a cathedral; the main services of the entire diocese are held here. Its more than 100-year history is distinguished by the fact that it worked almost continuously, since during the Second World War, the Soviet government reopened it to parishioners and did not close it after that. Location – Sovetskaya, 91. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8:00–19:00; Sun 7:00–19:00.
Monument of Glory
The memorial complex is dedicated to the participants of the Great Patriotic War. It consists of the Eternal Flame, a monument to a grieving mother and five pylons on which the names of fallen soldiers are carved. Located in the park of glory.
Chapel of St. Nicholas
A small chapel is located in the middle of the main street of Novosibirsk - Krasny Prospekt. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12-00 to 17-00. Built in 1914 in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov imperial dynasty.
Novosibirsk metro bridge
A long bridge connects the banks of the Ob. It consists of 7 spans and runs next to a regular bridge. The total length is 2200 m. You cannot get directly onto it, but you can experience unusual emotions if you ride in a metro car from Studencheskaya to the River Station (or vice versa). This is the longest span of the Novosibirsk metro.
Novosibirsk metro bridge
- How to get there : metro station Studencheskaya, metro station Rechnoy vokzal.
- Cost : you only need to pay for the metro ride.
Other famous places in the city
If you have already visited all the major architectural sites, natural scenic spots, and also attended several performances and listened to the opera, it’s time to walk the streets and look at the monuments.
Lenin Square
It is located in the very center of the city, in the middle there is a classic version of the bronze leader of the world proletariat, and around the circumference there are buildings with more than 100 years of history: the City Trade Building, the Business House, the State Bank, the Regional Potrebsoyuz, the Opera and Ballet Theater.
Restaurant "Neighbors"
Are you hungry? Step into one of the most fashionable places in the city. The flavor of an ancient hut has been completely recreated here - wooden furniture, wooden ceilings and floors, Russian folk food.
Let's sum it up
Novosibirsk is the largest city located beyond the Urals. His age barely exceeds 100 years, but the pace of development is amazing in its speed. This is the economic, cultural, transport and, of course, scientific center of Siberia, which has rightfully earned the title of capital.
The greatest concentration of attractions is located in the central districts of the city: Central, Zheleznodorozhny, Zaeltsovsky. But Akademgorodok, the scientific center of Novosibirsk, where the most modern research, educational and economic institutions are located, deserves special attention.
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It is called a local history culinary museum. It is located on Krasny Prospekt, 22 and is open from 12-00 to 23-00.
Laboratory Mouse Monument
Many people know that Novosibirsk is the center of Russian scientific thought. Therefore, in Academgorodok, near the Institute of Cytology and Genetics, a monument was erected in honor of those animals that most often serve as little helpers for scientists. A mouse in glasses knits a DNA chain, which symbolizes science in the hands of man.
Sculptural composition “Purchase Scene”
On Michurina, 12, you can see an interesting frozen three-dimensional picture from Eduard Dobrovolsky - a woman seller lures a man with goods, and the simpleton does not notice how a smart dog pulls sausages from his bag.
Traffic light monument
Another interesting monument is located at the intersection of Sibrevkoma and Serebrennikovskaya streets. The place is easily accessible from the famous Hundred Apartment Building. In 2006, the country celebrated the 70th anniversary of the traffic police structure, and therefore this facility was opened. The location was chosen for a reason, since it was here, near the ancient educational institution, that the first traffic controller was erected - he switched manually, but was very helpful in regulating the flow of traffic, especially when children returned from the lyceum.
Leisure
For those who want to have active fun in Novosibirsk, there are several options for how to spend your time:
- Water park "Aquamir". Located on the street. Yarinskaya, 8. Tickets can be purchased for the whole day - 1600 (2000 rubles on weekends), as well as for 6 hours - 1400 (1600 rubles on weekends). There are thermal baths, water attractions and a children's area on site.
- The Siberian Fire festival takes place every summer in June in the village. Kolyvan. The festival is dedicated to military-historical themes, covering events from the Middle Ages to the Great Patriotic War. Costume re-enactments of battles take place here, as well as trading areas. Admission is free, but transfer to the venue costs 250 rubles. or 400 round trip.
- Ski complex "Gorsky". Fans of alpine skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing should visit the sports center. You can get here by car or by shuttle bus No. 4, 32 to the Gorsky railway station. On the territory there are 4 tracks, jumps, a separate slalom track, and rope tows.
