You asked – we did it! Perm is another Russian city that can surprise you in just a weekend. We offer an interesting route through urban and natural places to make this happen.
How to get there
In 2 hours 15 minutes you will fly from the capital to Perm for 4200 rubles round trip*.
It takes almost the same time to get from St. Petersburg – a little over two hours. Ticket price – from 7000 rubles in both directions*.
A taxi to the city will cost about 450 rubles*.
Where to stay
There are convenient accommodation options not far from the city center:
Ural Hotel – from 3800 rubles per night for two*;
New Star Hotel – from 4200 rubles per night for two*;
Holiday Inn – from 5500 rubles per night for two*;
What to see in Perm and the surrounding area?
Rock Garden
You cannot come to the Urals and not get acquainted with one of its main riches. Stones and minerals found only here are lined along the park paths. There are also many sculptures of them – this makes the garden look like a museum.
Opera and Ballet Theater
Many people learned about it thanks to the famous artistic director Teodor Currentzis. Premiere productions of famous contemporary directors often take place here; the Diaghilev Festival will take place in June: performances, concerts, and exhibitions will begin on the 10th. Be sure to check the poster before arriving.
Architectural and Ethnographic Museum “Khokhlovka”
Ancient wooden churches, a bell tower, a windmill, a fire tower, a salt barn, peasant huts – masterpieces of wooden architecture of the 17th-20th centuries were collected in the forest on the banks of the Kama River.
Visit cost – from 150 rubles*.
Taxi from the city center – from 800 rubles*.
Cafe-tram
The sound of wheels, the passing lights of the evening city, aromatic coffee, a violin and a saxophone… Introduced? Book your seat in advance to end your excursion day with a romantic walk at a table in a cozy tram.
Cost – from 250 rubles*.
Kungur Cave
You will descend into ice labyrinths with huge grottoes and underground lakes. The cave does not melt even in summer. If time permits, we recommend taking a walk along the atmospheric streets of merchant Kungur.
Visit cost – from 700 rubles*.
Taxi from the city center – from 2000 rubles*.
Park named after. Gorky
If you go with children and they want “their own” entertainment, take them here to the attractions so that they too come back with vivid impressions. There are adult options too. And be sure to book a table on the Ferris wheel and take a photo with the gingerbread houses.
Pantocenter “Deer Outpost”
Unique Ural nature, a deer farm, health spa treatments made from deer antlers, which have a restorative effect – it’s better to go here for at least half a day.
The cost of visiting is from 1000 rubles.
Taxi from the city center – from 3000 rubles*.
*Prices valid at time of publication
