8 places in Krasnoyarsk where you can feel like you’re in the forest

Mountains covered with snow, trees covered in frost and the smoking Yenisei - a picture of winter Krasnoyarsk. Winter here is real, with frosts down to -20...-30 °C, although there are thaws. All this has its own charm, as well as good opportunities for winter recreation.

Undoubtedly, in winter in Krasnoyarsk you can see the sights of the city - let’s identify them first. In addition to them, it is worth seeing Siberian nature, dressed in white, climbing into a cave, where it is warmer than outside, and be sure to climb the famous Krasnoyarsk “Pillars”. The acquaintance will be diversified by winter fun: bright city Christmas trees, ice towns and skating or skiing. All popular ideas on where to go and what to do in Krasnoyarsk in winter will also be covered on this page.

Winter in the vicinity of Krasnoyarsk Photo: © Alexander Reshetnikov

One day route

On the outskirts of Krasnoyarsk there are three interesting sites at once, the visits of which will be convenient to combine within one day. All attractions are located approximately 3 km from each other. The total length of the excursion route is just over 7 km - it is quite possible to fit within the time frame of a blitz excursion.

Funpark "Bobrovy Log"

The sports and entertainment complex is located in a recreational area, on the border with an equally interesting attraction of the Krasnoyarsk Territory - the Stolby State Nature Reserve.

The all-season park offers active recreation all year round. In winter, it operates as a ski resort with almost 11 km of slopes of all difficulty levels. Guests can rent the necessary equipment. Inexperienced skiers are offered training slopes and instructor services.

In the warm season, in the fun park you can take the chairlift up to the observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of Krasnoyarsk.

In summer, guests can relax at the Mirage beach complex with a large swimming pool, and for extreme sports enthusiasts, there are attractions like the Rodelbahn and the Ziprider roller coaster.

Reserve "Stolby"

The national park is located on the northwestern spurs of the Eastern Sayan mountain system and covers an area of ​​48 thousand hectares. It received protected area status in 1925 to protect it from deforestation and stone quarrying.

In terms of its landscape, the territory is close to the mid-mountain taiga. 290 species of vertebrates were discovered in Stolby in Krasnoyarsk. The fauna is represented by sable, hazel grouse, chipmunk, roe deer, ground squirrel and many other species.

The park is home to 851 species of trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs—about 150 of them are considered rare. These include nest flower, feather grass, and slippers. About 80% of the reserve is coniferous and deciduous forest. Some plants are listed in the Red Book of Russia: orchis orchis, May palmate root, calypso bulbosa.

Only the recreational area is open to tourists, which occupies about 5% of the total area of ​​the park. Another 6% of the reserve in the Krasnoyarsk Territory is accessible to visitors only with special permission, and the remaining territories are completely closed.

City Park of Flora and Fauna "Roev Ruchey"

The Krasnoyarsk Zoo is one of the largest in Russia and the second in terms of the number of inhabitants after the Moscow one. More than 7,800 animals from Asia, Europe, America, and Africa live on an area of ​​52 hectares. There are also exotic representatives of the fauna: giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, chimpanzees, oryxes, white lions, tapirs.

The zoo complex includes one of the largest aquaterrariums in Russia with an area of ​​4000 square meters. m. It is divided into several zones, which are home to turtles, piranhas, reef sharks, poisonous catfish and other types of fish of various sizes.

On the territory there is the only penguinarium beyond the Urals, decorated in the Arctic style. The collection of birds is also huge: ostriches, chukars, peacocks.

More than 140 thousand specimens of flowers, shrubs, trees and herbs grow here - you can find many interesting locations for photo sessions.

Visitors can treat almost all the inhabitants of the zoo to special food, which can be purchased in the store at the entrance to Roev Ruchey.

Museums

The choice of cultural institutions in Krasnoyarsk is quite diverse: various museums, exhibition centers, theaters, literary salons.

Surikov Estate Museum

The institution was created on the wooden family estate of the painter’s family. The museum's collection contains 1,300 exhibits, including 92 works by the artist himself. It also includes ancient objects of decorative and applied art: dishes, furniture, mirrors, photographs of the painter’s relatives and much more.

The museum has a unique collection of rare books, which includes a collection of Beethoven's music with sonatas, historical essays by Nikolai Kutepov, and a publication with the history of the construction of the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway.

Museum

The exhibition center is the largest in Siberia. It is located on 2500 sq. meters, half of which is given over to temporary exhibitions.

The museum's collections contain 15.7 thousand exhibits. The institution collects and presents art objects of the present and future. The themes of the exhibitions are different: social, children's, military, everyday. The format of exhibitions at the Krasnoyarsk Museum Center is also very different: modern painting and graphics, photography, furniture, household items.

In the center there is an interactive Newton Park , where you can watch an original electric show, touch a ball with lightning (after which your hands will smell like a thunderstorm), and lie on a bed with numerous nails like yogis.

After the museum closes, you can book a night tour by lantern light by appointment. It is held once a month.

Museum-ship "St. Nicholas"

The cargo-passenger river steamer has been permanently moored in Krasnoyarsk since 1970, where it was returned after decommissioning and restoration. The ship is famous for delivering Tsarevich Nicholas II to the city in 1891 and sending Lenin into exile in 1897.

Now the ship houses exhibitions dedicated to the life of the last emperor and Vladimir Ilyich. The museum occupies 300 square meters on the ship. m., including the cabins in which such famous people sailed. The institution's fund also reflects the history of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and its capital, introduces guests to the traditions of Siberian tea drinking, and talks about exiles to Siberia.

Literary Museum named after V. P. Astafiev

The museum is located in the former mansion of merchant Frida Zuckerman, built in the 19th century. The Art Nouveau building with Gothic elements is recognized as a monument of wooden architecture. All exhibitions of the institution are associated exclusively with Siberian writers and literature about Siberia.

House No. 66 on Lenin Street, in which the institution is located, has two floors. They display various documents, photographs, autographs, posters and posters, magazines and books published in the 19th and 20th centuries.

• On the ground floor, items from the series “Old School” and “E. F. Kudryavtsev’s Printing House” are exhibited.
• The second floor houses a collection recreating the image of Siberia in fiction.

The cost of entrance tickets to the literary museum is 100 rubles. for adults and 150 rub. for everyone else. An excursion in a group of 10 people or more costs less: 50 rubles. for pensioners and 70 rubles. for other visitors.

Public meeting

Another building where you would probably be taken to have fun and unwind is the Public Assembly building. At the beginning of the 20th century, this was the main party place in Krasnoyarsk. Balls were held here, a buffet was open, and gambling was played on the sly. In fact, the legislation of those years categorically prohibited gambling for money, but this did not stop Krasnoyarsk residents.

At the time of your visit, the public assembly still shared premises with the noble assembly. Both institutions could hardly fit into a small house at 67 Mira, and in 1910 the public meeting moved to a new building, known today as the “House of Officers.”

Today the house has been preserved, but no balls or meetings are held there anymore. According to 2GIS, it houses a hotel and two sports societies.

Cathedral

You will definitely be shown the main cathedral of the city. It was opened in May 1861 and it stood on the spot that today is called Revolution Square. Its size was truly impressive. Length 55 meters, height 40 meters - that is, almost the size of a 13-story building. The author of the project, architect Ton, is the same one who designed the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The construction of the structure cost 560 thousand silver rubles. A huge amount for those times.

It’s hard not to notice that the temple has not survived to this day. In December 1935 it was blown up.

Photo: Red Place.

First station

On December 6, 1895, the first train in history arrived in Krasnoyarsk. 20 carriages decorated with flowers and ribbons, orchestra, speeches, champagne. The day became a turning point in the history of Krasnoyarsk; the construction of a road through the city on the Yenisei determined its future fate - the industrial capital of Siberia - and left its closest competitors, Yeniseisk and Tomsk, far behind.

It is not surprising that the station at the beginning of the 20th century was an ultra-fashionable place. Here we walked, had lunch at the buffet, and watched the trains. So, if you arrived in Krasnoyarsk in 1900, a visit to the station would have been inevitable. And this is not to mention the fact that you would most likely come to the city by rail.

Since then, the station has been rebuilt twice. First, it was significantly expanded in 1961, and then in 2003 it was upgraded to its modern state.

Photo: Red Place.

Resurrection Cathedral

The oldest stone building in Krasnoyarsk and for a long time the main cathedral of the province. Krasnoyarsk residents would probably show you its main attractions: the icon of the Transfiguration of the Lord in a solid 5.5-kilogram silver frame, a new bell tower built in 1850 with a messenger bell, and a wooden portier, painted in the time of Boris Godunov.

It would be no less interesting to visit the cemetery near the cathedral, where among the graves of the first Krasnoyarsk residents one could see the grave of Commander Rezanov, the famous traveler who died on the way from California to St. Petersburg.

The cathedral has not survived to this day. In the early 60s, the temple, which had already been converted into a mechanical plant, was demolished. The painted portico, the bell tower, and Rezanov’s grave were lost. But the icon survived - now it can be seen in the Museum of Local Lore. True, without a salary, he was handed over to the bank in 1935 for the needs of industrialization.

Architecture and engineering structures

In Krasnoyarsk there are both modern and ancient architectural sights, since the city was founded in the 17th century. Most of the historical buildings are located in the center.

Particularly worth noting are the bridges of Krasnoyarsk and mini-copies of some popular European monuments.

Historical Quarter

In the center of Krasnoyarsk there are many ancient wooden houses of the 18th–19th centuries, which are the best examples of Russian architecture. They shaped the appearance of the historical quarter, which covered the space between Gorky, Marx and Dekabristov streets.

During the recent reconstruction, most of the buildings - cultural objects of local and regional significance - were restored.

In the historical quarter, the two-story wooden estate of the Belsk tradesman Grigory Nekrasov has been preserved. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, it is decorated with architectural elements from the Renaissance.

Nearby is the house of the doctor Glanz , built in 1910. This one is of interest with its white trim, bright turquoise facade and carved balusters on the spacious balcony.

Communal Bridge

There are 11 existing bridges across the Yenisei River, including Kommunalny, which was put into operation in 1961. It connects the two banks and is on the UNESCO list of sites in the “Bridge Building of the World” category.

The construction begins on Predmostnaya Square and ends on Teatralnaya Square. The communal bridge in the spirit of the Stalinist Empire or “Triumph style” was created for both cars and pedestrians.

The structure is 2300 m long and is nominally divided into two sections by a dam in the area of ​​Rest Island. A characteristic feature of the facility is its long spans, which allow large vessels to easily navigate the river.

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord

The Roman Catholic Church was built during the period 1909–1911. The design of the religious building is in the Gothic style: the walls are cut through with high arched windows, the roof is complemented by pointed spiers. The temple is decorated with vaults, and the dark orange, almost brown facade is decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures.

The only 2000-pipe concert organ in the Krasnoyarsk region, made in the Czech Krnov, operates in the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. It belongs to the city Philharmonic, which regularly holds classical concerts here.

On Sundays performances begin at 17:00, and on weekdays at 19:00.

Tower "Krasnoyarsk Big Ben"

The tower got its name because of its resemblance to London's Big Ben. It began to be built back in the 1970s, but was opened only 20 years ago. The structure, like the original, has real chimes with a diameter of 6.5 m. The clock mechanism weighs one and a half tons.

There are four dials on the tower, one on each side. Local chimes ring with musical accompaniment twice an hour. The structure is adjacent to the city administration building on Karl Marx Street.

It is believed that if you walk under the tower during the chiming clock and make a wish at that moment, it will certainly come true.

Eiffel Tower

Krasnoyarsk also has its own Eiffel Tower, which appeared next to a French restaurant in 2007. Externally, it looks almost like the original, only made on a reduced scale of 1:21. The structure was built from more than 8 tons of metal and is comparable in height to the neighboring five-story building.

The tower looks especially beautiful in the evening, when the illumination of thousands of light bulbs turns on. Newlyweds and tourists often take pictures against its background. The attraction is located in a small landscaped park.

Peace Avenue

One of the main transport routes of the city lies in the historical center - on the peninsula, which is washed by the Yenisei and its tributary Kacha. In 2021, it was decided to make certain sections of the avenue pedestrian for the summer. The total length of the popular tourist route is 3.6 km.

There are many sculptures on Mira Avenue. The most interesting of them:

• a monument to the Russian diplomat, entrepreneur and traveler Nikolai Petrovich Rezanov;
• "Adam and Eve" as an element of the fountain;
• sculpture depicting the artist Andrei Pozdeev;
• Globe;
• monument to Alexander Pushkin and his wife Natalya Goncharova.

The architectural ensemble of the transport highway is represented by more than 100-year-old buildings of the former spiritual brotherhood, a women's gymnasium, the Yenisei provincial government, as well as numerous merchant estates.

Prospekt Mira is replete with other attractions. For example, at its intersection with Surikov Street, the oldest snow-white stone structure, erected in 1795, the Holy Intercession Cathedral, has been preserved.

Holy Intercession Cathedral

The construction of the temple dates back to the end of the 18th century. The building was erected in the Siberian Baroque style. The stone walls outside are painted dazzling white, which is somewhat dissonant with the green roof. The central element of the cathedral is the bell tower in the middle.

Inside, the temple is decorated in blue and white colors with gilded elements, and the walls are painted with frescoes on religious themes.

In 2008, a miraculously surviving wall painting dating from the late 18th to early 19th centuries and depicting an icon of the patronal feast was discovered in the cathedral.

Railroad bridge

In 1900, the Railway Bridge over the Yenisei was only a year old, but its main triumph was close. It was during your visit to the city on the Yenisei, several thousand kilometers to the west, in Paris, that the World Exhibition was in full swing. Its results will be summed up in November and the Krasnoyarsk Railway Bridge will be declared the winner. Exactly the same prize was awarded to the famous Eiffel Tower 11 years earlier. The gold medal in Paris remains to this day the highest achievement of Krasnoyarsk architecture.

The bridge was truly impressive. 907 meters of steel structures with spans of 144 meters, an incredible cost of 3 million royal rubles - all this aroused the sincere admiration of his contemporaries.

Alas, the bridge did not survive until 2021. In 2002, they began to dismantle it, and in 2007 it was irrevocably sold for scrap, without even leaving a piece as a souvenir.

Sights of the Krasnoyarsk Territory

Krasnoyarsk and its surroundings are rich in natural attractions. Many of them are considered a godsend for speleologists and lovers of eco-recreation.

Cuban Cave

The natural monument lies off the coast of Biryusinsky Bay, 14 km from the village of Shumikha. The entrance inside is located on a slope, at an altitude of about 400 m. In front of it there is a rock for climbing with belay. The cave looks like a square-shaped vertical fracture 1 m wide.

Inside there are many labyrinths with a length of about 3 km and several grottoes. The largest of them:

• the Fidel Hall with ancient clusters of stalactites and frozen icicles;
• Grand Hall 25 m high.

But the most striking is the Blue Lakes Grotto, which is so called because of two small reservoirs with clear turquoise water.

Assumption Monastery

The male cenobitic monastery was inaugurated in 1879 in the suburbs of Krasnoyarsk. The complex includes four churches, the most important of which was built in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Vsetsaritsa” in the neo-Russian style and painted white. Inside it is kept a reliquary with the relics of the holy prince Oleg of Bryansk and icons with the relics of various saints.

The monastery complex also includes churches:

• Dormition of the Mother of God;
• Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Tsar Constantine and his mother Queen Helena;
• Righteous Prince Oleg Bryansky.

And of the residential buildings, only the abbot’s house and the building in which the monks used to live have survived to this day.

Hydroelectric power station

The Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station is one of the 10 largest in the world. The hydraulic structure is located 40 km from the city center on the Yenisei River and supplies more than 30% of the region’s electricity.

The complex includes a 128 m high concrete dam, consisting of three sections. During its construction, the Krasnoyarsk reservoir with an area of ​​about 2000 square meters was formed. km. Next to it, right on the water, there is a large building with hydraulic units.

Farm "Koza-Dereza"

The main activity of this farm is the raising and breeding of goats, including rare breeds. The store next to the livestock farm sells milk and products made from it: yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese.

The pens also contain sheep, chickens, geese, as well as ostriches and quails, so there are always fresh eggs and meat on sale.

The farm also functions as a kind of museum. On its territory there are excursions for adults and children, during which you can see how goats are milked and dairy products are produced.

For an additional fee, you can grill your own barbecue and relax in one of the rented gazebos.

Also during the holiday, guests can:

• order a photo session with the inhabitants of the farm;
• ride horses;
• complete an interesting quest;
• watch a show with animators;
• take a steam bath;
• try your hand at pottery.

The farm has a buffet where you can order food prepared from your own products. The menu includes cold appetizers, hot dishes and drinks, desserts and burgers.

Karaulnaya Cave

On the basis of the Karaulnaya Cave on the banks of the Yenisei in 2003, a speleological museum was created to familiarize visitors with its values ​​and significance. There is a tourist route along the cave itself with railings and a bridge for tourists. Certain sections along the route are illuminated with LED lights.

The total length of the labyrinths is more than 540 m, and 350 m of equipped passages are open to tourists. The cave is “two-story”, and it begins with the Ice Grotto, in which the remains of a glacier are preserved. On the second level lies the Hall of Charm with ancient limestone formations on the walls that never harden.

At a depth of 30 m there is a Drop Hall measuring 20x40 m with a small lake in the middle and two faults. The lower grotto of the cave is Clay, with clay flowing down from above, from which visitors can make various crafts at will.

Where to stay in Krasnoyarsk

Any common accommodation option is available to travelers in Krasnoyarsk. Hotels of 3 and 4 stars or without a specific category can be chosen in any price category and suitable comfort. The same can be said about the apartments. An economical option for one or two guests is hostels, of which there are two dozen in the city.

A significant part of the proposals covers the central part of the city, extending east of the Krasnoyarsk railway station. A large number of apartments are also offered in the Sovetsky district, on the left bank above Tatyshev Island. On the right, apartments are rented out in the new buildings along the embankment.

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Panorama of Krasnoyarsk from the observation deck on Karaulnaya Mountain Photo: © Anastasia-11

Excursions

Local guides will be happy to show you Krasnoyarsk at any time of the year. A classic sightseeing tour usually includes all the iconic sights. You will see the Yenisei more than once, walking along the embankment , going up to the chapel of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa or to the “Tsar Fish” observation deck . See with your own eyes the Communal Bridge , depicted on the “Ten Rubles”, and on the central streets you will get acquainted with the Siberian Baroque. You will learn about the life of famous Krasnoyarsk residents A.V. Astafiev , V.I. Surikov , D. Hvorostovsky, and also be impressed by unusual facts from the history of the city. even go to Stolby in the helpful company of a guide.

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