Warm weather, spring, the May holidays and the approaching summer are excellent reasons to plan an entertaining trip with the whole family. We have made a selection of theme parks in different cities of Russia, where it will be interesting for both children and adults.
Sochi Park
According to the creators, this is the first theme park in the country, designed based on the rich cultural and historical heritage of Russia. Here you can see dinosaurs, majestic fortresses, colorful huts and even space rockets. In Sochi Park you will find not only attractions, but also playgrounds, artist performances, animation programs and shows in the dolphinarium: a visit will be interesting for the whole family. By the way, this is where the tallest attraction in Russia, the Wheel of Time, is located.
Ticket price: from 1,350 rubles.
How to get there: Sochi Park is located at Olympic Avenue, 21. It can be reached by bus No. 554 (from the Vokzal stop Adler”) and 539 (from the stop “Olympic Park Station”).
Big Sochi Dolphinarium
In this large-scale dolphinarium, children and adults will be able to get acquainted with the amazing inhabitants of the seas – dolphins, beluga whales and the sea lion Timon. Animals are kept in excellent conditions and work with professional trainers. Everyone is invited to watch the show, swim or take photos with the dolphins.
Ticket price: free for children over five years old, for everyone older – from 1,200 rubles.
How to get there: The dolphinarium is located in the Riviera park at st. Egorova, 1. You can get there by buses No. 17, 23, 24, 75, 77, 119, 169 to the “Park Riviera” stop next to the southern entrance to the park.
Where to stay in Sochi
In the three-star hotel “Rus” (score 10) — from 2,200 rubles per day*.
In the four-star hotel “Riffos” (rating 9.9) —from 8,000 rubles per night*.
In a four-star Sport inn hotel & wellness (score 9.9) – from 12,000 rubles per day*.
“Kudykina Mountain”
You’ve probably already seen photographs of the huge 15-meter sculpture of the Serpent Gorynych, which also periodically spews out flames. But the natural park of wonders “Kudykina Gora” in the Lipetsk region is actually much larger: here you can find sculptures of heroes, a fortress, a mound, a spring with a font, as well as many interactive installations and entertainment, among which, perhaps, horse riding takes the main place – on horseback or in harness. The park also has camping, guest houses, restaurants, a beach and safari.
Ticket price: entrance to the park is free, it is better to check prices for seasonal entertainment on the official website.
How to get there: on weekends a direct bus from Lipetsk goes from Lipetsk to Dolgorukovo – it passes by the park, the stop is called “Park Kudykina Gora village. Kamenka”. On weekdays it will be more convenient to get to the city of Zadonsk from Lipetsk or Voronezh, and from there take a taxi.
Where to stay in Lipetsk
At the Loft Apart hotel (rating 9.7) — from 2,700 rubles per day*.
In the four-star Bishotel hotel (rating 9.9) — from 4,200 rubles per night*.
In the four-star hotel “Mercure Lipetsk Center” (rating 10) – from 5,500 rubles per day*.
“Ethnoworld”
The ethnographic park-museum is located in the Kaluga region, but it allows visitors to be transported to different parts of the planet – to Sri Lanka, the Himalayas, the countries of Southeast, Central and East Asia, as well as to Dagestan and Siberian settlements. The culture, architecture, national cuisine, crafts, traditions and way of life of these places are presented in special named reserves – “ethnoyards”. Here you can try on national costumes, try yourself as a craftsman and make interesting souvenirs with your own hands and simply learn more about life in distant lands. There is an opportunity to stay overnight on the territory of the complex: there are 12 ethnic hotels, stylized as traditional dwellings – huts, yurts, tents, huts and even palaces.
Ticket price: from 200 rubles per tour.
How to get there: by taxi from the Balabanovo commuter train station.
Where to stay nearby
At the “Magic Country” recreation center in Borovsk — from 2,700 rubles per day*.
In the creative community “Village” near Mozhaisk (rating 9.8) —from 4,000 rubles per night*.
In the country club “Lachi” in the village of Krasnoye (score 10) – from 11,900 rubles per day*.
“Yurkin Park”
Most children sooner or later begin the stage of adoring dinosaurs, so if your child just reads and watches everything related to giant lizards, he will definitely enjoy it at Yurkin Park in Kirov. This is a place with “revived” figures of prehistoric creatures, where you can not only see dinosaurs “in action”, but also feel like a real paleontologist, unearthing ancient skeletons in a huge sandbox. In addition, there are many attractions – a Ferris wheel, a water slide, a fishing pond, an inflatable obstacle course, a bungee jump, a roller coaster and a climbing wall.
Ticket price: from 200 rubles (free for children under three years old).
How to get there: the park is an eight-minute walk from the “Ul. Talitsa”, you can get there by buses No. 14, 21, 84, 117.
Where to stay in Kirov
At Apollo Hostel (rating 9.5) – from 1,400 rubles per night*.
In the three-star hotel “Old Yard on Orlovskaya” (rating 9.7) — from 4,000 rubles per night*.
In the four-star hotel Four Elements Kirov (rating 10) – from 7,400 rubles per day*.
“Safari Park”
This is not just a zoo in Gelendzhik, but the first rehabilitation center for animals on the Black Sea coast: most of its inhabitants have faced cruel treatment, but Safari Park employees try to maintain their living conditions close to natural. On the slopes of the Markotkh ridge, in the shade of a pine forest, live tigers, lions, bears, monkeys, pumas, leopards, raccoons, foxes, wolves and even an elephant. The most daring visitors are invited to the terrarium, where snakes, lizards, snails, scorpions and turtles are kept. Under the supervision of specialists, children can feed some animals with food: the zebra named Pirate likes to feast most of all from the hands of guests.
Ticket price: 1,200 rubles, free admission for children under five years old.
How to get there: The easiest way to get to the Safari Park is by taxi; it is located on the Don federal highway.
Where to stay in Gelendzhik
In the mini-hotel DaniEly (rating 10) — from 2,500 rubles per day*.
In the country hotel “Lesnaya Zaimka” (score 10) — from 5,500 rubles per night*.
In the four-star hotel Alean Family Biarritz (rating 10) – from 13,500 rubles per day*.
Galileo Wonderland
This is an ideal place for little scientists and inventors: in the Ekaterinburg wonderland “Galileo” the program consists of intellectual and active parts, encouraging children’s desire to understand the world around them. In the Laboratory of Miracles, you can study chemistry and physics during workshops and master classes; in the rooms of the interactive ground floor you are allowed to touch various devices and press any buttons (all actions will certainly lead to an unexpected but impressive result). And in the corridors of the second floor, visitors will test the strength of their sensory system, because here they will find a spinning corridor, a mirror maze and a tilted room with altered gravity.
Ticket price: from 600 rubles.
How to get there: “Galileo” is located in the center of Yekaterinburg at Lenin Ave., 50Zh, pavilion No. 2.
Where to stay in Yekaterinburg
In the hostel “Cozy Place” (rating 10) — from 720 rubles per day*.
At the five-star Ramada By Wyndham Yekaterinburg Hotel & Spa (score 10) — from 8,000 rubles per night*.
In the five-star hotel “Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg” (rating 10) – from 19,400 rubles per day*.
Sherwood Rope Park
This unique rope town was built on the banks of the picturesque Syamozero, in the crowns of mighty Karelian pines. Here you will find many attractions: for example, “spider web”, stairway to heaven”, “suspended barrels”, as well as a climbing wall. Young visitors can take part in team quests and games, which always end with a picnic by the fire. Despite the fact that the rope park looks very extreme, the equipment here undergoes regular checks, and experienced instructors work with children, so the likelihood of injury is minimal.
Ticket price: from 500 rubles.
How to get there: from Ruskeala you need to get to the village of Essoila by public transport, from there there is a bus to the Raduga recreation center (Alekka village).
Where to stay nearby
At the recreation center “Dom-Banya” — from 3,400 rubles per day*.
At the Syamozero recreation center — from 3,600 rubles per night*.
In the guest house “Salma” – from 36,000 rubles per day*.
Angry Birds Activity Park
The amusement and active recreation park in St. Petersburg was created based on the popular Finnish video game about angry birds. This is a fairly large-scale enterprise: 4,000 sq. m there are eight thematic zones, 40 educational attractions and four rooms for private children’s parties, as well as a cafe and a brand store. Entertainment programs and quests are constantly organized here – as a rule, their themes depend on the season and upcoming holidays. Also, almost every day in the park you can attend master classes and a disco with soap bubbles. Suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years.
Ticket price: from 450 rubles.
How to get there: Angry Birds Activity Park is located on the territory of the Europolis shopping center, which is located near the Lesnaya metro station.
Where to stay in St. Petersburg
At the Valo Hotel City (rating 10) — from 2,800 rubles per day*.
In the five-star Domina St.Petersburg hotel (rating 10) —from 6,900 rubles per night*.
In the five-star “Belmond Grand Hotel Europe” (rating 10) – from 15,000 rubles per day*.
Lukomorye Park
This small theme park is dedicated to fairy tales that almost every child knows from infancy. Mostly, of course, Pushkin’s characters “reign” here, but you can also meet other heroes. Activities include trampolines, inflatable slides, a carousel, rope courses, a castle with a cable car, a ball pit and a fountain. There is also a cafe at the park. Allow about four hours for your visit: little visitors really like it here.
Ticket price: free. However, due to the fact that no more than 400 people can be in the park at one time, sometimes you have to wait in line to visit.
How to get there: from Domodedovskaya metro station by buses No. 355, 356, 356k, 356/355, 364, 367, 420, 433, 439 , 466, 496, 504, 505, 508, 512. The park is located in the village named after Lenin in the Moscow region.
Where to stay in Moscow
In the three-star hotel “Gamma Izmailovo” (rating 9.7) — from 2,700 rubles per day*.
In the three-star hotel “Satelinn” (score 10) — from 5,500 rubles per night*.
In the five-star hotel “Moscow Marriott Royal Aurora” (rating 10) – from 9,000 rubles per day*.
*Prices are current at the time of publication.
