Consider all the best observation decks in Yekaterinburg, where you should definitely visit in addition to the city's attractions, we advise you to visit some places together at sunset. We will find out the prices for tickets, which venues can be visited inexpensively or for free, how to get there and other nuances.
Yekaterinburg is an elegant majestic city. But it is impossible to capture its charm by examining single buildings and even entire complexes of buildings. We'll have to take advantage of the viewing platforms of Yekaterinburg, such as: Vysotsky, Meteogorka, Antey and a number of other interesting proposals.
1. Meteogork
- Description, nuances of visiting
The object is included in the list of the best viewing platforms in Yekaterinburg, where you can visit for free. Here the observation center opened earlier than in other parts of the city. Access is provided 24/365. Alternative names - Observatory or Bald slide. From the top point, the appearance of the western districts of the city is revealed. Since 1836, the mountain has served as a concentration site for regional astronomers and meteorologists. Since 1979 it has been assigned to the meteorological department. The building is noticeable from afar, and there are no problems with finding it.
- How to get there and address
The territory is located in a building on Narodnaya Volya street. Below you can see a sign with the number 64. There are a number of cafes and a park in the area. Access by car to the designated area.
- Ticket prices
the entrance is free
2. Vysotsky skyscraper
- Description
The building is raised 186 meters high. From its roof it is easy to see that the opinion about the compactness of the city in comparison with other million-strong centers of Russia is fully justified. An overview of 90% or more of the key sights of the regional capital opens. Highways are also visible. It takes 10 minutes to find the objects listed in the guide.
Postcards and panoramic photos, even videos, do not convey the charm of the open spaces. The panorama is over 20 kilometers. The site is fenced with extra strong protective glass. Visitors are allowed to freely take pictures and photographs. Climbing up is allowed for people aged 15 and over (or accompanied by adult clients).
- How to get there and address
A skyscraper is the answer to the question of what to see in Yekaterinburg on your own by car, you can easily and quickly. You will have to look for a high-rise building on Malyshev Street. A sign with the number 51 was hung on it. The 1905 subway station is located nearby. By buses, trolleybuses and minibuses you have to go to the stop "Central Hotel".
- Ticket prices
The lift will cost 250 - 300 rubles. Plus the price of gum, which is chewed to avoid ear congestion.
3. Hyatt Hotel
- What you can see, the nuances of visiting
From the top of the building, you can see the old buildings, which depict the vicissitudes of the turbulent past of the Urals and the country as a whole. First of all, they call the Temple of Blood, Voznesenskaya Gorka, and a sports complex.
- How to get there and address
House 8 on the street of the first president.
- Ticket prices
There are no tickets in pure form. The payment for using the services of the spa (from where the view of the city opens) will be 3,500 rubles per visit. Expensive, but you can combine business with pleasure. You can book a room with a gorgeous view for one night.
4. Cafe Summer Veranda
- Nuances of visiting
The object cannot be considered a skyscraper. But the view around will delight the eye of any tourist who comes to see the sights. The cafe definitely falls into the number of inexpensive viewing platforms in Yekaterinburg. The field of view covers the city's skyscrapers and the old city center. The reflection of the majestic Ural clouds in the water brings joy.
- How to get there and address
House 2 on Dzerzhinsky Street.
- Ticket prices
The cost of exploring the surroundings starts from 70 - 85 rubles (a portion of coffee or ice cream). Further increases in fees are at the request of tourists and their hunger.
5. Bell tower of Big Chrysostom
- Description, nuances of visiting
On the merits of the external view, the bell tower is not inferior to the observation platforms of Yekaterinburg on the roof. Climbing there, tourists inspect the largest city bell. A panorama of the middle part of the Yekaterinburg territory spreads around. If desired, they can demonstrate a bell ringing concert.
- How to get there and address
The ascent to the top takes 60 meters by stairs. Building 17, building A on 8 Marta street (not a very suitable street name for a bell tower).
- Ticket prices
The entrance is free.
6. Ferris wheel in the park
- Nuances of visiting
If you do not limit your choice to night viewpoints in Yekaterinburg, the Ferris wheel is perfect. In addition to the park area, skiers will see the remains of an unfinished television tower. Skyscrapers and distant trees are still visible.
- How to get there and address
Go to the 230th house along Michurin street.
- Ticket prices
The ticket office offers a ride on a wheel for 120 rubles.
7. Uktus (sports complex)
- What can be seen
Uktus is the highest point in the city. The view is not very outstanding, which is justified by the possibility of riding sports equipment, arranging picnics, powerful landscaping and a forest park nearby.
- How to get there and address
In the warm season, tourists can get to the site along Zimnyaya street 27 by bike or car. With the onset of cold weather, the last section of the path is overcome on foot.
- Ticket prices
Inspection of the city from this place is free.
8. Makarovsky bridge
- Nuances of visiting
The bridge rarely appears on the list of sites suitable for exploring the surrounding area, but we advise you to visit it. The movement along the long structure is intense, so you should be careful. From the middle spans you can see the city pond, the Church of Blood, Yekaterinburg-City and a number of other attractions of Yekaterinburg.
- How to get there and address
Tourists walk or drive along Chelyuskintsev street. You can go to the advantageous observation area on foot, having parked your car in the designated places.
- Ticket prices
Inspection from this area is free.
9. Antey skyscraper
- What can you see
The site occupies the top floor of the business center. Experts on the forums advise you to come here to watch the sunset, one of the places for romantic get-togethers.
- How to get there and address
You will have to search for the 10th house on Krasnoarmeyskaya Street. The height of the building is 78 meters, which greatly simplifies the search.
- Ticket prices
The ticket price is 50 rubles. Opening hours until 23 hours 30 minutes daily.
10. White Tower
- Description
The tower expresses the uncompromising spirit of constructivism. There are no places or monuments especially attractive for sightseeing around. The climb to the old building itself is more valuable. A visit for more than 1 hour does not make sense, but we definitely advise you to visit here as a fascinating route in Yekaterinburg.
- How to get there and address
The tower is located in the Ordzhonikidze district of the city, in the building 2A on the street of Baku Commissars. Trams 4, 8 and 22 go to your destination.
- Ticket prices
The fee is calculated for a specific excursion.
11. Soldier's Hill
- What can be seen, the nuances of visiting
The place itself is significant - from this point of the Uktus Mountains dizzying (in the literal sense) views open up. For a long time, the radar of the air defense system was located on the hill. It was he who gave a tip to the U-2 plane, shot down on May 1, 1960.
- How to get there and address
The hill was not given a specific address. The ascent is possible on powerful vehicles with increased cross-country ability or with good tires.
- Ticket prices
The entrance is free.
12. Runway
- Nuances of visiting
The only site located outside the city limits, the journey will take approximately 40 minutes. Aircraft take off can be seen in the immediate vicinity (at minimum altitude).Fans of spotting sessions are advised to visit here first of all.
- How to get there and address
No fixed address assigned. The object is located on the road towards Koltsovo, in the vicinity of the village of Aramil. They pass by car to the right of the airport, and after crossing the double-track railway they stop on the left side of the highway, in a field with a great view.
- Ticket prices
The examination is free.
Life hacks for tourists
We recommend using the tips proven in our experience many times:
- We advise you to economically insure your health and life while traveling through Tripinsurance, the service works only with trusted large insurance companies, which already inspires confidence. You just have to choose the most profitable option, but it's better not to save on health.
- Flights? We advise you to use Aviasales empirically.
- We advise you to install the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can choose any living space even upon arrival in the city, it is very convenient on a business trip or during an unplanned vacation in real time to find a free apartment, hotel or hostel.
- You may also find our selection of useful tourist apps useful.
