7 best entertainment and games in Nizhny Novgorod
400 kilometers east of Moscow, at the confluence of two large rivers - the Volga and Oka, lies the wonderful ancient city of Nizhny Novgorod.
According to historical information, it was founded in 1221 by Prince of Vladimir Yuri Vsevolodovich.
Throughout its history, the city has had enormous military, political, cultural, religious and economic significance for Russian statehood. Nizhny Novgorod managed to survive 17 invasions, but each time it was revived and became even stronger.
Now in size and number
population Nizhny ranks fifth among Russian cities and is a regional center. It is often called the capital of the Volga region. The long history of the city has left a rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage. It is literally crammed with attractions. Therefore, Nizhny Novgorod is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition to the attractions, Nizhny has a lot of interesting entertainment - parks, museums, a circus, a planetarium, beaches, sports facilities, shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment centers, and cruise tourism is very well developed. The city has greatly transformed and improved in 2021 in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
We bring to your attention an overview of the best entertainment and games in Nizhny Novgorod.
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- Attractions for children
Nizhny Novgorod was built at the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers in the 13th century.
At that time, it was a border fortress - it protected the capital from Tatar raids. The city attracted merchants; some of the largest fairs were held here. Soon Nizhny Novgorod became the main shopping center. The city's former glory is preserved in the streets. A stone fortress, an embankment with ancient buildings and the Nizhny Novgorod fair. The history of the city can be studied both at historical sights and in museums.
Nizhny Novgorod is ideal for a family holiday. Here you can combine business with pleasure: stroll through historical places and relax with your children. For little travelers there is everything: a zoo, a water park, a dolphinarium, a cable car and a children's railway. The choice is yours!
Interesting monuments (author @gulnara_sokolova)
The best theater stages in the city
MBUK Nizhny Novgorod Comedy Theater
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Gruzinskaya street. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya and Moskovskaya.
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The theater is over 70 years old. The current theater building is a real landmark due to its external interior and luxurious interior design.
Today, this theater presents all genres of comedy for adults and young spectators, from classics to modern musicals. The basis of the creativity of the troupe of this theater are the principles of K.S. Stanislavsky. The theater is very popular among city residents and its guests.
Drama Theater named after M. Gorky
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya street. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya, Strelka, Moskovskaya.
Contact numbers: +7 (831) 433-16-66.
This is one of the oldest Russian theaters. Its history began in 1798 through the efforts of Prince N.G. Shakhovsky. Its history is very interesting and rich. The name of the writer Maxim Gorky was given to the theater in 1943. The theater's repertoire is very rich and consists of works by famous classics, modern writers, screenwriters and playwrights. Of course, the performances of this theater are most fully represented by the works of the writer M. Gorky. Many artists of this theater have high titles and are laureates of various awards. The theater building is a historical landmark.
Nizhny Novgorod Chamber Musical Theater named after V. Stepanov
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Yubileyny Boulevard, 32. The nearest metro stations are Burevestnik, Burnakovskaya.
Contact numbers, +7 (831) 434-15-90
Stepanov Vladimir Timofeevich created this theater in 1991 and now it bears his name. The creative path of Stepanov V.T. worthy of a separate description. Now the theater is located in the garrison House of Officers of Nizhny Novgorod. Stepanov managed to lay down the extraordinary traditions of this theater. They are not afraid to experiment here; all the theater’s productions are very bright. Spectators enjoy beautiful music, luxurious voices and colorful costumes. The repertoire includes vaudeville, musicals and concert programs for adults and young spectators. You can see comedy and drama performances, as well as luxurious carnival performances. Tickets for the performances of this theater are sold out with a bang.
Best places for a night out
Nightclub for rock lovers "Rockbar"
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Piskunova Street. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya, Strelka, Moskovskaya.
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The establishment is positioned as a bar, pub, cafe.
Offers its guests a summer veranda, payment by card, wi-fi, sports broadcasts, business lunch, coffee to go, takeaway food.
The bar was created in 2000 for people passionate about rock. Over the years, famous rock performers appeared in this establishment - Butusov, Piknik, Leningrad, Uriah Heep, Aria, UDO and many others. Here you can have a great time hanging out with friends, listen to high-quality rock music, dance, play billiards, eat delicious food and drink. The menu of this bar includes dishes of European, Russian, Japanese and American cuisine. Musical parties are held here regularly. We can say that this establishment has long become a cult place in Nizhny Novgorod.
Night dance club Felicita
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Maxim Gorky Street. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya and Moskovskaya. Located on the third and fourth floors of the Master Plaza entertainment complex.
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The establishment is positioned as a nightclub, music club, karaoke club. The club offers guests exciting show programs, payment by card, parking, dress code, face control, wi-fi, chill-out, restaurant, dance floor. The clubhouse is two-tiered. There is an atmosphere of drive and positivity here.
Only musical hits, a dance marathon, delicious food, drinks and cocktails await you. The menu contains many dishes of European and Japanese cuisine. The club employs professional DJs and super bartenders. Tables can be reserved in advance.
Night club with karaoke "SHIZGARA"
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Rozhdestvenskaya street. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya, Strelka, Moskovskaya.
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Positioned as a karaoke club, restaurant, bar, pub. The establishment offers a dance floor, karaoke, projector, three screens, gift certificate, takeaway food, online pre-order, hookah.
The establishment has four halls, professional lighting, technical and sound equipment.
The establishment's menu has many delicious dishes and a luxurious bar menu.
Cafes and restaurants where a child will not be bored
Places where you can have a good meal, but at the same time keep your child occupied with something. At the moment, all cafes with children's rooms that we wrote about are closed (((
- CLOSED . The café-restaurant “ To Visit ”, on Rozhdestvenskaya Street, 37, has a playroom with soft toys. Here, middle-aged children can pass the time while waiting for their order while playing on the console. Well, or watching others play, if you’re unlucky and the console is busy. The check for Nizhny Novgorod is average. The cuisine is normal, nothing outstanding, but nothing to complain about.
- CLOSED . At the moment, of the “tested” ones, perhaps the one most suitable for the label “children’s cafe” is the “Kompot” cafe. Not located in the center, but not too far from it. They position themselves as a family business. Prices are closer to the restaurant. Not just a small corner with a couple of toys, but a specialization for visitors with children.
- CLOSED . On the historical Rozhdestvenskaya street in Nizhny Novgorod there is a cafe “Paparazzi”, which has good beer, tasty food and a large selection of games, pencils and, most likely, the child will not get bored.
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The best shows in Nizhny
Dolphinarium Atlantis
Located in Nizhny Novgorod on October Revolution Street. This is in the May 1st Park. The nearest metro stations are Chkalovskaya Leninskaya Moskovskaya.
Contact numbers, +7 (902) 783-10-80
The year-round dolphinarium Atlantis has been operating in Nizhny Novgorod for 5 years. Here you can watch colorful shows with the participation of marine life - dolphins, sea lions and fur seals. The main performers, of course, are the dolphins. They perform different tasks, play with the ball, jump through hoops. Sea lions and seals show miracles of balancing act and ask for applause from the audience. There is an opportunity to take part in a photo shoot with dolphins, even swim with them and ride a boat.
Circus shows in Nizhny Novgorod
The State Nizhny Novgorod Circus named after Margarita Nazarova is located on Kommunisticheskaya Street.
The nearest metro stations are Moskovskaya and Chkalovskaya. This is one of the largest European circuses.
Contact numbers, +7 (831) 246-40-00
With its bright colorful shows, the circus troupe pampers not only the residents of Nizhny Novgorod, but also many countries around the world. Many circus artists of the Nizhny Novgorod Circus are laureates of the highest circus awards. The circus has excellent musical and lighting equipment. Spectators here can see unique performances, the only ones in the world.
For example, a number with an Far Eastern leopard under the circus dome, bears dancing a lambada and others.
This is a real colorful extravaganza accompanied by music and lighting effects.
Children's delight at these shows knows no bounds, and adults also turn into children for a while.
Museums
- The first place, of course, is occupied by “Quarks - Museum of Entertaining Sciences,” which is in the Fair building, on Lenin Square (since 2021 it moved to Kazanskoe Highway, and then to Rodionova). The child learns the physics of different sections in a playful way. Relatively inexpensive. You can take pictures. There is room to move around.
- Next in our ranking is Victory Park (Nizhny Novgorod) with a museum of military equipment on the Rowing Canal. Here is a playground where children can play war, tag and other outdoor games, and climb (although not all) the exhibits. In winter, the child will be dirtier, but he will not have to drown in snowdrifts. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Grebnoy embankment)
- If it’s difficult to get to “Victory Park”, and the child doesn’t mind climbing on tanks and Katyushas, then you can bring him to the Kremlin . The exhibition of military equipment here is poorer, but there is the upper part of a submarine . And in general, the Kremlin is, after all, the main attraction of Nizhny Novgorod. Available in both winter and summer. (Address: Minin and Pozharsky square)
- You can learn (touch, look) something about the history of ancient Rus' in the museum of the Shchelkovo farm, where real monuments of Russian wooden architecture are presented: houses, barns, a mill, churches, barns. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Gorbatovskaya st., 41). You can ride huskies on one of the Shchelkovo lakes, but it would be better to get there by car.
- A little-known, but unique for Russia, tram museum, which actually has trolleybuses
. However, it is better to get there using the cafe excursion tram. You won’t be able to run around much, but you can easily look at the first electric transport. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, General Ivliev St., 1) - There is also a museum of Russian steam locomotives in Nizhny Novgorod. It is just not very well located on Sortirovka. There are no signs, but in my article there is a guide with a description of the locomotives. This is where you can climb all the exhibits! Open in winter too. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Arkhangelskaya St., 1)
- In addition to “Quarks,” you can go to Sormovo to the “Sunny City” museum and learn about physics and other subjects in a playful way there. Nowadays, interesting master classes are held there. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Chaadaeva St., 5D)
- And also, regarding the sciences and history of radio, we recommend visiting the Nizhny Novgorod Radio Laboratory museum, but be sure to take a tour, since it is inexpensive there.
- It’s not exactly a museum, it’s even closer to cinemas, but it’s fun to go to the Nizhny Novgorod Planetarium. There, children have performances with cartoons on the dome of the large hall. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Revolutionary street, 20)
- We can’t help but mention Arsenal , a center for contemporary art in the Kremlin, where children can take part in interesting master classes. (Address: Arsenal, Nizhny Novgorod, Kremlin, building 6)
- There is also a toy museum in Nizhny Novgorod on Pokrovka, where it’s true that you can no longer play the “ancient” slot machine - a sea battle, but only look at the typical set of toys of a Soviet schoolchild of the 20th century. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, B. Pokrovskaya st.,
- But I liked the Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors, located below the toy museum, more. In addition to the mirrors themselves, there is a small interactive with “immersion” in a fairy tale. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, B. Pokrovskaya st.,
- The so-called GAZ Museum (Nizhny Novgorod) will be of interest with an exhibition of automotive equipment. For some time now it has been open on Saturdays too !
(Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Lenin Ave., 95) - There is also a technical museum on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya. If your child is interested in the history of production equipment and tools, then you can look at machine tools, phonographs and other calipers. (Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya st., 43)
The most interesting playgrounds in the city
Paintball club Blockpost 52
Located in Nizhny Novgorod. Contact phone: +79040548966
One of the most popular clubs in Nizhny Novgorod.
There is a large playground with an area of 5 thousand sq. m. It is divided into two parts. There are numerous shelters on the site - 2-story, U-shaped, L-shaped, "house" type, as well as many natural shelters. This is just a haven for people with tactical thinking. There is all the equipment necessary for safe play - face masks, special jackets and pants, body armor.
Each game is accompanied by an experienced instructor who will help resolve any controversial situation.
If you want to relax after the war, then there are all the conditions for this.
There is a special recreation area with gazebos and barbecues.
Action game "Hide and Seek in the Dark"
A very popular playground in Nizhny. Located on Suetinskaya street. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya, Strelka, Moskovskaya.
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There is parking and wi-fi. There is a large selection of entertainment here - action games, quests, quests with actors. People of different ages, beginners, children, teenagers and large groups can participate. There are different options for the game. Games for children and adults differ in the degree of lighting in playrooms. The game is very exciting and popular. In a dark underground city, consisting of a labyrinth of dark rooms, the townspeople are hiding, whom the ghosts are looking for. There are numerous pitfalls to avoid. Every creaky door in the next room is a challenge and a threat.
Large groups of friends, colleagues or classmates come to play this game. The maximum number of participants is 30 people.
There are areas for holding special events.
Best places to shop
Shopping center "Sky"
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya street. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya and Moskovskaya.
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This is a shopping and entertainment center. Its infrastructure is well developed - parking lots, restaurants, cafes, salons, entertainment, children's play areas, food court areas and a bunch of shops. For shopping lovers, this is simply a paradise, since on an area of 142 thousand sq. m there are more than 250 brand and chain stores, as well as a huge grocery supermarket. The stores are located on 4 floors, each floor has diagrams of their location.
Branded clothing store "Rodina"
Located in Nizhny Novgorod, on Piskunova Street, 9A. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya, Strelka, Moskovskaya.
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This is a very popular boutique in Nizhny Novgorod selling men's and women's clothing, haberdashery, accessories and sporting goods.
Services - parking, payment by card, delivery or pickup. The store was opened in 2014 and has gained great popularity over the years. The store works with the best Russian branded goods. In addition, they have their own clothing line with a wide range of products, and an online store has been launched. The Rodina store is actively promoting its products. During this time, stores were opened in 6 cities.
The best entertainment parks in Nizhny
Sormovsky Park
This popular park is located in Nizhny Novgorod on the border of the Sormovsky and Moskovsky districts. Bounded by Krasnye Zori, Chernyakhovsky, Yaroshenko streets and Yubileiny Boulevard. The total area of the park is 146 hectares. The entire park is a large green area. A large number of relict pines, oaks, lindens, larches and birches grow here. The park was opened already in 1935. The entertainment infrastructure in the park is very wide - Swan Lake, gazebos, houses, water park "Caribbean", zoo "Madagascar", skating rink, Ferris wheel, cable crossing, cafes, restaurants, vending machines and a large number of attractions for all ages.
Park "Switzerland"
This is the largest park in Nizhny Novgorod. Its total area is 380 hectares. It belongs to the cultural heritage sites of the region. Entrances to the park are located at the Meditsinskaya and Surikova stops. The park has a large number of green spaces, recreation areas, sports and playgrounds, children's playgrounds, attractions, cafes, restaurants, a landscape park, a resort park, front and innovative parks, benches, toilets and many other interesting objects. Folk festivals and various city events are held here.
The best sports grounds in Nizhny for active recreation and sports
World Class fitness club chain
One of these clubs is located on Timiryazev Street. The nearest metro station is Gorkovskaya.
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A very popular area for active recreation and sports
The fitness club has card payment, children's fitness, wi-fi, herbal bar, swimming pool, parking, massage and personal trainer.
Here they practice team sports and martial arts. There is a fitness club, sports and gyms, a tennis court, a ping-pong room, a cardio room, a group program room, an outdoor room, a boxing room and others.
Classes are held for children and pregnant women. For beauty and health there is a massage, solarium, hammam and sauna. A monthly subscription costs 6100-14000 rubles.
Palace of Sports of Trade Unions
The sports complex is called - GAU NO cultural and entertainment complex Nagorny.
Located on Gagarin Avenue. The nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya, Leninskaya, Chkalovskaya.
This is a modern sports complex. Its main tasks are to support elite sports, develop mass urban sports culture, children's and youth sports, as well as numerous cultural and social city events. Concerts, mass skating, and ice shows are held here.
Where to go with children in Nizhny Novgorod
First of all, we will consider the educational part - museums, but museums for children, then something more entertaining and then some, hopefully not boring, attractions. The division into “categories” is quite arbitrary. Everything is briefly in one table, more details below with links to reviews and addresses. And also in separate articles on this blog. We tried to collect all Nizhny Novgorod objects and events that are interesting for children. I think this is the most complete list of Nizhny Novgorod places that you can visit with your child.
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In 2021, in Nizhny Novgorod there is an opportunity to rent scooters! What and how, read the corresponding article at the link.
| Where to take the children | Price |
| (Age from) Brief description Contacts | |
| Address √Coordinates (link) | |
| Museums and similar | |
| Quarks | 350/450 |
| (5+) Interactive physics museum, where you can touch and twirl everything... The article is there. Exhibits that clearly demonstrate the laws of physics. Master classes, experiments. Website ⌚Mon – Sun 11:00 – 19:00 ☎ +7(831)4234251 | |
| st. Rodionova, 165, bldg. 13 √56.314532, 44.069893 | |
| ICAE | 0 |
| (5+) Free educational platform. Master classes, games, lectures, quizzes and many other interesting things that help a child learn about the world. Perhaps in some ways even more interesting than “Quarks”. Events... On weekends, unfortunately, they are only open for specific events. Website Mon - Fri 9:00 - 18:00 ☎ +7(831)4361973 | |
| st. Semashko, 7b √56.325958, 44.021240 | |
| Victory Park | 0 |
| (4+)Park Museum. Exhibition of military equipment, reconstruction of WWII battles, events. Details... Children under 12 (approximately) were interested in playing war games in the local trenches. There is a “corner” where laser tag fights are held. Scene. On May 9 and some other holidays there are performances, reenactors, soldiers' porridge. From 2021, after reconstruction, lost its former attractiveness Now there is no place to “play war”; reconstructions are being carried out across the road “in the bushes”. If anyone is interested, read the link above (details). Website Mon-Sun 8:00–21:00 ☎ +7(831)4322250 | |
| emb. Grebny Canal, lit.B √56.328740, 44.033340 | |
| Shchelokovsky Farm Museum | 100 |
| (5+)Park Museum. (Due to restoration at the beginning of 2021, temporarily suspended visit!!! Only individual excursions.) Ancient houses, everyday life, nature. Maslenitsa, folk festivals. Entrance ticket for schoolchildren is 50 rubles, sightseeing tour is 300. Review... On some holidays they are allowed in for free. Master classes and reconstructions of the Middle Ages are held. Unlike Victory Park, it is actually a museum with excursions, but only on Russian history. There are lakes nearby, improved in 2021, where you can swim. And in winter they go skiing and sledding. Website Tue-Sun November 8 – March 14 10:00 – 17:00; March 15 - November 7 10:00 - 18:00 ☎ 8(831)4224055 | |
| st. Gorbatovskaya, 41 √56.274050, 44.010640 | |
| Tram Museum | — |
| (7+)Museum of Technology. History of trams (9 exhibits) and trolleybuses (2 pieces). Photos and documents. A little more detail. Unfortunately, they are closed on weekends. The museum is located on the territory of the tram depot. The cost is unknown, it seems to be free. Website Mon - Fri 8:00 -11:00 and 12:00 - 16:00 (Excursions Tue and Thu) ☎ 8-9047924095 | |
| st. named after General Ivliev I.D., 1 √56.299925, 44.049141 | |
| Steam Locomotive Museum | 0 |
| (5+)Museum of Technology. History of Russian steam locomotives. Description. At the address Gorokhovetskaya, 12 there is a building of the Museum of the History of the Development of the Railway, and an open area with steam locomotives at the intersection of Arkhangelskaya and Gorokhovetskaya. More than 15 steam locomotives from different years, an old railway platform. For some time now, all the cabins have been closed and you cannot climb into the exhibits. Excursions except Saturdays until 17:00. Doesn't have its own website. Fri-Sun 9:00 – 20:00 ☎ 8(831)2485502 | |
| Arkhangelskaya street, 12 √56.285398, 43.847434 | |
| Planetarium | 200 |
| (5+) Space cartoons on the dome about the solar system, stars, planet Earth. (12+) Ship docking exercises, simulator. Master classes, concerts, sky observations. Reviews of some programs. Website Mon – closed. Tue-Wed 10:00-17:00 Thu-Sun 10:00-20:00 ☎ 8(831)2725094 | |
| st. Revolyutsionnaya, 20 √56.318566, 43.954791 | |
| Toy Museum | 100 |
| (4+)Museum Soviet toys. Small (a couple of rooms), but in the center, you can stop by in between. Photos and details are there. Adults should feel nostalgic about Soviet childhood (100 rubles), and children (80 rubles) should feel sorry for their parents))), how simple their toys were. (In 2021, after reconstruction, he moved downstairs to the site of the “Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors”) Website Tue-Sun 10:00 – 18:00 ☎ +7(831)2822538 | |
| st. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, 8 √56.324331, 44.003121 | |
| Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors | 100 |
| CLOSED . In its place is now the Toy Museum. (4+) Attraction of distorting mirrors and dressing up as movie characters. Photo. Based on the old Soviet film “The Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors.” And aquariums. | |
| st. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, 8 √56.324331, 44.003121 | |
| GAZ Museum | 200 |
| (10+)Museum of Technology and History. (From July 30, 2020 the museum closed for renovation expositions) The history of the GAZ plant and the automobile plant area as a whole from 1929 to 1960, as well as just a museum of cars (more than 30). The exhibits cannot be touched. Review here. Ticket for schoolchildren 50 rubles (without excursion). Website Mon-Thu 9:00 - 18:00 (Fri until 17:00, Sat until 16:00) ☎ +7(831)2908698 | |
| Lenin Ave., 95 √56.254727, 43.893167 | |
| Museum of the Krasnoye Sormovo plant | For free |
| (10+) Museum history of the plant. (Closed for repairs from September 28, 2021) Several rooms with photographs, layouts. The excursion is interesting. Review and details in a separate article Krasnoe Sormovo Museum. As a “payment” you can buy a magnet for 100 rubles. Website Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 (last excursion until 16:00) ☎ +7(831)2296049 | |
| st. Svobody, 1 √56.359431, 43.869918 | |
| Technical Museum | 300 |
| Closed for reconstruction (February 2020).(10+) Museum history of production equipment and tools. Old, some can be said to be “ancient” mechanisms, instruments, including musical ones. Article. Entrance on the right through the arch. Discount tickets 150 rub. Website Tue - Sun 10:00 - 18:00 ☎ +7(831)2151060 | |
| Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, 43 3rd floor √56.318131, 43.995198 | |
| Rukavishnikov Estate | 170-250 |
| (6+) Exhibitions, excursions and programs in a historical building and corresponding surroundings. Museum in a beautiful palace house. List of programs on the museum website. (Check out other children's programs from Nizhny Novgorod museums) One of the TOP attractions in Nizhny Novgorod. Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 ☎ +7(831)2822547 | |
| st. Verkhne-Volzhskaya embankment, building 7 √56.329302, 44.016110 | |
| Entertainment | |
| KidBurg interactive game | 500-1200 |
| (2+) Entertainment and educational, in which children play various professions. Website Sun-Thu 10:00-20:00 Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00 ☎ +7(831)2621277 ↵Read more... In 2021, a “city of professions - KidBurg” opened in Nizhny Novgorod, where children, according to certain rules, can “play” one of forty professions. The simulations are good and give an idea of real jobs. A child, with a separate ticket, can be accompanied by an adult. KidBurg is located in a shopping mall. The cost of a ticket for a child is from 500 rubles (up to 4 years old) to 1200 (if you do not have a work record book) for older children, and 0 for an adult. From time to time there are promotions from KidBurg itself (for current prices and promotions, see the website of the Nizhny Novgorod city of professions. At the beginning, our child wanted to go there (we used to go there in Moscow), but then he lost some interest. And, it seems, the effect of novelty has worn off and Now they sometimes throw out coupons on discount sites. For example, this one or the one indicated by the link under the table at the beginning of the article. Depending on the site and season, you can save from 40 to 50 percent. Although their children are considered up to 14 years, realistically, somewhere after 11-12 it will not be very interesting. | |
| Fedyakovo village, Nizhny Novgorod region, MEGA shopping center √56.225394, 44.073913 | |
| Galaxy of Adventure | from 550 |
| (6+) Quest+ Ford Bayar. Interactive tests for a team of children in the Ford Bayar style to complete tasks as a team. It is better if you have a team of 4 to 36 people, but for one they will also gather from others, the same individuals. Duration is just over an hour. 10 sites, several programs, protective equipment. Parents can watch the process “on TV.” Website ⌚ 10:00 — 20:30 ☎ +7(831)4146333 | |
| Sormovskoe highway 20, New Era shopping center, floor 5 √56.319363, 43.926380 | |
| Zoos | 100-600 |
| (2+) Nizhny Novgorod has two full-fledged zoos and several small ones. (As of 2021, there is only one zoo left, unfortunately). They are described in detail in a separate review. The main zoo is "Limpopo", ticket prices are 350 and 600 rubles (child, adult). You will need to pay additionally if you visit the separate Amazon zone. It’s big, there are quite a lot of animals, the interactivity is modern (the ability to pet it, take a closer look, and similar aspirations). The quality matches European standards. Separate review, updated in 2021. ⌚ 9:00 — 17:00 ☎ +7(831)2716737 | |
| Limpopo: st. Yaroshenko, 7 "B" √56.333918, 43.853511 | |
| Dolphinarium | 700-900 |
| (4+) "Atlantis". (Closed for reconstruction) Dolphins, seals... performances, swimming, taking pictures... Review on this site. Tickets are not sold online. Shows are usually at 11:00; 14:00; 17:00, on some days at 17 canceled. Website ⌚ Tue - Sun 9:30:00 - 17:30 ☎ +7(831)2303330 | |
| Park named after 1st of May. Art. M "Chkalovskaya". st. October Revolution 31, building 4 √56.308348, 43.934596 | |
| Aquapark | 400-1290 |
| (1+) In the satellite town of Nizhny Novgorod Kstovo (about 20 km away) there is a small water park “Atoll”. Review about it. 7 slides (not many), plus saunas. There is no proper swimming pool. Usually, we wait for promotions (such as a child for 100 rubles) and go for a ride on weekday evenings for 2 hours with the child. And there aren’t many people and it’s inexpensive (550 rubles). (May 2021, a shopping center is still being built on Gagarin Avenue in Nizhny, which should have a water park. We hope and believe that by the end of the year it will be big and interesting!). Website ⌚ Mon - Fri 10:00 - 22:00 Sat - Sun 09:00 - 23:00 ☎ +7(831)4222477 ↵Read more... At the beginning of 2015, a small water park “Atoll” opened near Nizhny Novgorod in the satellite town of Kstovo. If this is the closest one to you and the child is relatively small, then most likely you won’t be sorry for the money spent. For adults it is no longer so interesting, except that only the Russian steam room, hammam and sauna with cold baths will be of interest. There is nowhere to swim, the wave bowl is very small. There is a conditionally wellness zone with jets in the back, from below. There is some sort of jacuzzi for 4 people at the far end by the stairs to the slides. Interesting (adult) slides: black hole and “swing”. | |
| Kstovo, sq. Lenina, 5 √56.151612, 44.208718 | |
| Trampoline centers | 350-750 |
| (5+) In 2021, there are 4 trampoline centers. Described in detail in this article. We usually visit Fun Jump promotions on Komsomolskaya Square, which costs only 200 rubles. Another conditional category of trampolines is “Jungle City” on the street. Comintern, 11 | |
| Laser tag arenas | 100-500 |
| (7+) Put on a vest, pick up a weapon and shoot at each other with a light beam. It’s interesting for adults too, and teenagers are usually delighted. We have held a child’s birthday in this format several times. In 2021, there are almost 10 arenas where children can run and shoot to their hearts' content. You can select a specific arena in this review. | |
| Karting tracks | 200-600 |
| (10+) In 2021, there are 2 indoor and 2 outdoor karting clubs in Nizhny, where you can ride go-karts. Those that are open in winter do not operate. We sometimes visit the one in "Olympus", they, just like Fan Jump, often have discounts, almost constantly. And for 400 rubles you can make two visits. In a separate article about karting you can find out more about prices and conditions. Olympus page and phone ☎ +78314690727 (12:00 - 22:00) | |
| st. Verkhne-Pecherskaya, 7B (TC “Olympus”) √56.289188, 44.067690 | |
| Cinemas | 100-200 |
| (5+) Cinemas specializing in children's films and cartoons: "Eaglet", "Smena", "Zarnitsa". You can view the schedule and buy tickets to all cinemas from Yandex. All modern ones are approximately the same, so choose by location whichever is closer. | |
| Circus | 700-1700 |
| (2+) Circus, it’s a circus in Africa too. View the hall layout and buy tickets on the website. 10:00 — 19:00 ☎ 8(831)2464000 | |
| st. Kommunisticheskaya, 38 √56.318431, 43.953004 | |
| Quests | 1200-2500 |
| (6+) Most often, you are locked in a room (prison, bunker, submarine...) and you, using objects and information, must get out in an hour. Along the way, you can ask for hints; it seems like you never got along without them))) And it’s better for at least one adult to be present, and there are usually 4 participants in total. There are scary quests, and there are children's quests. A selection of quests with discounts in NN. We go periodically. You can find shares for as little as 1000 per company . Addresses and telephone numbers change periodically, so there is no point in listing them. | |
| Nagorny Sports Palace | 300 — 1500 |
| (5+) Hockey, basketball. Ice skating. Shows, concerts and discos. The main interest is in the matches of HC Torpedo (dad and son can go) and ice skating. Website Phone number of the directorate: ☎ 8(831)4226068 | |
| Gagarina Ave., 29 √56.293187, 43.977797 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod Stadium | 300 — 3500 |
| (5+) Football matches. Concerts and shows. Excursions around the stadium (200 rubles; Negotiate by phone). Website Directorate phone number: ☎ +7(987)5494970 ↵Read more... The stadium was built in 2021 for the FIFA World Cup. It is not just a sports facility, but also an architectural landmark. Located on the “arrow” - the confluence of the Oka and Volga. Accommodates up to 45,000 spectators. Concerts and major events are now held on its territory, and football is not forgotten. Even in winter, there is a tour of the stadium, individual or group, on how the “kitchen” of the stadium is arranged. | |
| Betancourt street, 1A √56.337386, 43.964610 | |
| Switzerland park | 0 (100 — 150) |
| (0+) Park along the Oka. Carousels, shooting ranges, go-karts, walking and running tracks. Free play area from the Naked Heart Foundation. The site has not been renewed. There is a group on VK. ☎ +7(831)4658518 10:00 — 21:00 ↵Read more... A green area stretched along Gagarin Avenue. The most interesting things for children are at the playgrounds at the stops “Meditsinskaya St.” (for older people) and “Surikov St.” (for little ones). The Ferris wheel, unfortunately, was dismantled. Conventionally standard set: more than a dozen different carousels, a train, several shooting galleries, cotton candy and ice cream (in summer), barbecue cafes. I would especially like to highlight the children's playground on Surikov, 50 by 50 meters, if not more. There is enough space for everyone. | |
| ave. Gagarina, 35 √56.282416, 43.980282 | |
| Attractions | |
| There is an article on the blog that describes all the main attractions of Nizhny Novgorod for any age. Our child and his friends (teenagers) looked at everything))) Below we will highlight the children's ones to a greater extent. | |
| Cable car | 100 |
| (5+) Public transport over the Volga, which can tickle your nerves in a steep way "Ferris wheels" ))). Acts as both an attraction (not available in every city; the longest in Europe;) and entertainment (high, scary). Detailed article. Website Mon-Thu 06:45 - 21:00 Fri-Sat 06:45 - 22:00 Sun (holidays) 09:00 - 21:00 ☎ 8(831)4249009 | |
| Kazanskaya embankment, 8a √56.323847, 44.039242 | |
| Kremlin | 0 |
| (2+) Will pass for fortress, park, museum (exhibition of military equipment). The main attraction of Nizhny Novgorod. For 100 - 250 rubles you can go with a tour (or without) along the wall and visit several towers. Small children will enjoy climbing on military equipment. In the evening it’s nice to look at the glowing figures. Entrance to the Kremlin itself is free. Website Wall 10:00 - 15:00 ☎ 8(831)2822540 | |
| Kremlin, 6a √56.327108, 44.005850 | |
| Chkalov staircase | 0 |
| (2+) Observation deck . As a form of sports entertainment, you can count the number of steps)) And in order not to make a mistake, it is better to read first about the stairs and about the monument to Chkalov. Such a long staircase, especially in the shape of a figure eight, is nowhere to be found. Excellent view of the confluence of the Oka and Volga. | |
| Kremlin, 4B √56.329871, 44.009421 | |
| Unusual monuments | 0 |
| (5+) Interesting figures , from the search for which you can arrange some kind of “quest” for the city, are listed in this article at the end. Well, you can get information about other attractions there. The monument to Gromozeka and Uncle Styopa, Jules Verne's balloon and throne, as well as many other interesting Nizhny Novgorod objects that will be of interest to children. | |
| Children's excursions | 600-5000 |
| (7+) Quest tours or master classes can be found on this site or this one. Seriously, there are excursions specialized for children. | |
| Shukhov Tower | 0 |
| (10+) It is debatable what should be included here. But if you have already been almost everywhere in Nizhny Novgorod and you have a car, and your child needs new impressions. Try going to the Shukhov Tower on the Oka River. Our child thinks that the trip was not in vain. | |
