Urals

The Urals are Russia’s treasure trove, full of precious stones and natural wonders. All year round, you can enjoy the diverse nature, test your strength by hiking in the mountains, rafting down rivers, and discovering new gastronomic experiences.

Places to Go

Interesting Facts

2000

km

is the length of Russia’s "Stone Belt" — the Ural Mountains.

887.6

m

is the height of Mount Kachkanar, where the border between Europe and Asia passes.

36.2

kg

is the weight of the largest gold nugget "Big Triangle," found in the Urals in 1842

11,000

tons

is the weight of the Chelyabinsk meteorite, fragments of which fell near Chebarkul in 2013.

Practical Information

How to Get There

It’s best to start exploring the Urals from major regional centers:  

  • Direct flights to Yekaterinburg and Irkutsk, or with a transfer from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, or Kazan - By train

Getting Around

To see the true beauty of the Urals, you need to get out of the city:  

  • In summer and off-season, the best option is traveling by car  
  • To reach remote areas, off-road vehicles are needed  
  • Active tourists can combine hiking on various trails with rafting  In winter, go on a ski trip

Accommodation

The Urals offer all types of comfortable lodging: 

  • Chain hotels and lodges  
  • Ski resorts with developed infrastructure  
  • Tourist recreation bases  
  • Glamping in the Ural Mountains

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