Winter

Botanical Garden

An excursion through the gardens with stories of the old Barnaul Highway, life in the ancient local settlements, and scientific discoveries.

4 hours

35 km

Tales of Siberian Food

Family Excursions, Gastro routes

Excursion through Siberian gastronomical traditions and various delicacies.

3-4 hours

37 km

Gastro Excursion

Gastro routes, Routes in Novosibirsk

Walking tour to the mysterious historic building at 22 Krasny Avenue.

2 hours

50 m

Winter in Novosibirsk Region is a special long-lasting fairytale season! The weather from November to March is dry, frosty, and snowy. January is the coldest month with an average daytime temperature of -20°C. But Siberians don’t get cold – they dress up warmly!

What to visit in Novosibirsk in the winter

Winter in Novosibirsk is a true wonderland, and we recommend taking advantage of this magical season to go sightseeing and have fun:

visit the Igloo Festival to see the traditional dwelling of indigenous Northern peoples,
go snowkiting on the Ob Sea,
play bubble football,
go dog sledging,
admire the beauty of the region’s winter landscapes
appreciate the craftsmanship of the participants of the Snow Sculpture Festival.

Winter is not a reason to stay indoors and deprive yourself of walks around the city. Choose the best routes on our website!

Recreation center 2

Novosibirsk Airport

Recreation center 1

1 Lenina Street, Novosibirsk

IGLOO

Come visit the Igloo Festival!
Every year, on the frozen waters of the Ob Sea, competitions and master classes are held on building an igloo—the winter dwelling of indigenous northern peoples.

KITING

Snowkiting is another popular winter activity. This is an amazing extreme sport that combines the speed of alpine skiing and the joy of sailing.

BUBBLE SOCCER

Winter is a perfect time to play bubble ball soccer with your friends and family.

DOGWEEKEND

Chkalovskie Dachi Eco Park hosts DOGWEEKEND. Fresh air, pine forest, dog sledging, and stroking the friendliest huskies in the world will definitely steal your heart.

KARPYSAK WATERFALL

Enjoy the region’s nature with a trip to the ice-free Karpysak Waterfall. It is located in Toguchinsky District at the confluence of the Karpysak and Bugotak rivers, on the spot of a destroyed dam. The waterfall pond is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of coniferous forest and large stones. The recreation area next to the waterfall has gazebos, benches, and barbecue areas. It’s a perfect place to relax and take some great photos.

SNOW SCULPTURE FESTIVAL

Every January, Pervomaysky Park hosts the Siberian Snow Sculpture Festival for Russian and international professional sculptors and artists to demonstrate their skills.

ICE TOWN

Ice Town on Mikhailovskaya Embankment is another place where you can enjoy Novosibirsk’s winter. Ice sculptures, fast slides, an ice throne, and a variety of creative photo zones bring joy to kids and adults from January to March