See & Do
What to do in Vladivostok during the spring
Time to bid farewell to ice on the Sea of Japan and explore the city on foot, to delight in the colors of new life and be filled with inspiration.
Primorsky Aquarium
You can live by the sea, take seaside vacations every year – but you will not uncover the sea’s deep secrets until you go into an oceanarium.
Submarine S-56
Inside this submarine you can literally touch the heroic past: the interior of the submarine’s central and bow compartments is preserved in its original form.
Vladivostok embankments
Walk along the waterfront on any of the four embankments in Vladivostok to feel the ocean breeze and pulse of the city.
The Vladivostok Fortress
The Vladivostok Fortress is a unique system of fortifications that is like no other in the world.
BRIDGES OF VLADIVOSTOK
Introducing three bridges that remarkably improved Vladivostok’s landscape and traffic flow and changed the lives of over
Primorsky Stage of The State Academic Mariinsky Theatre
Learn more about the state-
The Arsenyev Primorye Museum
Passing on the knowledge of the Primorsky region and preserving the heritage of Vladivostok.
What to do in Vladivostok during the autumn
Prolong the summer, do a Momiji-gari, feel like Dersu Uzala, and become an expert in Pacific Russia Food.
What to do in Vladivostok during the summer
Pacific vacation: the port-city vibe merged together with resort romance.
Vladivostok International Auto Salon
An exhibition of the latest innovations in the automotive industry, celebration of fine tuning, the awesome roar of cars and crowds, and a head-spinning "crash show" in the technical Disneyland of the Far East.
Walking in Vladivostok, route 3 (in Arsenyev’s footsteps)
Arsenyev Museum – Ulitsa Svetlanskaya (Svetlanskaya Street) – Hotel "Versailles" – Kinoteatr "Okean" (Movie Theater "Ocean") – Makarov Square – Ulitsa Naberezhnaya (Seafront Street) – Chekhov Square – Ulitsa Pervaya morskaya (First Marine Street) – Ulitsa Arsenyeva (Arsenyeva Street) – Arsenyev’s Traveler House (Dom puteshestvennika Arsenyeva)
Walking in Vladivostok, route 2 (along the sea)
Arbat (Admiral Fokin Street) – Waterfront Sports Harbor – Aquarium (Oceanarium) – Museum "Vladivostok Fortress" – Batareynaya Street – Sister Cities Square – Music Bar "Mumiy Troll"
What to do in Vladivostok during the winter
Vladivostok is not one of those places that hibernates when the cold weather sets in. The city transforms into a winter resort where you can go skiing – and afterward relax in style. Come ready for adventure – just don’t forget to bring your sunglasses.
SUP-surfing
Visit the most hidden away corners of the coast, raft rivers, and ride waves ... standing on a SUP-board! Accessible, sporting, and meditative – SUP has become a popular summer activity in our city.
Kitesurfing
Too complicated? Dangerous? Expensive? While the majority of townspeople contemplate these stereotypes, hundreds of Vladivostok "wind addicts" are deriving great, year-round pleasure in one of the best places to practice kiting in Russia and throughout East Asia.
Marathons of Vladivostok
Marathons have become an integral part of major cities around the world, and the global trend is currently taking root in Russia. Vladivostok is one of four Russian cities (including Moscow, St. Petersburg and Omsk) leading the advancement of large-scale races.
Old GUM Courtyard
Bread and jams in the courtyard of one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Vladivostok, where the "free port" spirit meets the creative energy of urban youth.
Secret places, where the locals go
From a secret bar and cinema to student coworking and a second-hand store.
The beaches of Vladivostok
The sea is all around Vladivostok, as are the beaches where you can relax during the sunny days of summer. There are several places within the city limits, and getting to them is easy: by bus, by train or by car.
Zarya center for contemporary art
Visit an exhibition of contemporary art, work, relax, read and simply chat with creative people.
Overview: where to ride and rent a bicycle in Vladivostok
The FEFU campus, Naberezhnaya Tsarevicha, a hostel in the center and other places for cycling lovers.
Primorye Safari Park
To see the animals of the Ussuri taiga, you do not necessarily have to go into the wilds of the Sikhote-Alin.
Diving in Primorye
The Sea of Japan does not immediately give one-touch portraits of its beauty and its inhabitants. It does so slowly and unhurriedly, each time beckoning.
Walking in Vladivostok, route 1 (historical)
Each guest of Vladivostok should experience this route: fascinating, not long, but rich with impressions.
THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
Created by an enthusiast of tropical oases; a place where you can plunge into a vivid world and shake off the worries of the day.
AUTO MARKET "ZELYONYI UGOL" (GREEN CORNER)
The famous "Zelyonka", where used Japanese cars are sold, is an example of a spontaneous people's economy, which helped the region survive the harsh 1990s.
Suifenhe
"Let's go to Sunku, and grab a bite!" The local meme exaggerates the availability of the most-visited Primorye Chinese city, but not by much.
Sport and recreation complex PrimRing
The PrimRing Complex simply must be seen to appreciate. And if you come at the right season there will be drifting!
SHTYKOVSKIE PONDS
This art park will delight with its variety of wooden architecture, clean air and the opportunity to feel like a talented craftsman.
Flowering wild rosemary
The wild rosemary for us is like the flowering cherry tree to the Japanese. It is the official and most beautiful symbol of Vladivostok, which can be enjoyed forever.
WINTER FISHING
The main winter catch in Vladivostok is smelt, which becomes a hundred times tastier if you catch it yourself.
SUMMER FISHING
Of course, in Vladivostok fishing in the summer a regular occurrence, but the locals love to participate in even more exciting activities such as night squid fishing and spearfishing.
ARKA GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART
A private gallery, open since 1995, and well known in the country's art community, in many ways guiding the artistic philosophy of the city's young artists.
WINTERING EAGLES
In the winter you can see eagles in Vladivostok's city center. These majestic birds get their food from the ice-free water of the Zolotoy Rog Bay.
PIDAN (MOUNT LIVADIYSKAYA)
The most popular, most visited and most mysterious mountain in South Primorye.
Shamora
A place known throughout Russia thanks to Mumiy Troll's eponymous album; a 30 to 40-minute drive from Vladivostok awaits this large, sandy beach.
THE CHURCHES OF VLADIVOSTOK
The old Vladivostok churches from different religious denominations. Some survived the revolution and Soviet power to once again become centers of spiritual and cultural life for the faithful.
Underground Vladivostok
If you descend with the diggers, you will learn an entire underground city exists with catacombs, batteries, warehouses and galleries.
Arch of the crown prince
This is the place where Vladivostok residents met the future Emperor Nicholas II with bread and salt upon his visit in 1891.
Jet Capsule
- may–september
This excursion boat came to Vladivostok from Italian shipyard, not from the future. The second one in the world belongs to The Prince of Monaco. But in our city Jet Capsule ride is available for everyone!
Spotted seals — what amazing neighbors!
You can observe these cute creatures following simple rules: do not come close, do not feed and do not frighten them. Admiring and taking photographs from a distance – it’s allowed.
Izumrudnaya dolina (Emerald valley) park
Open-air museum gives opportunity to plunge into the way of life of different folks and understand how our ancestors lived.
The large and small islands
Trip «to the islands» (Russian island doesn’t count) – it’s a must summer ritual. Islands (not villages) are antipodes to cities, they are symbols of freedom and happiness.
Automotive Antiques Museums
Vladivostok, where vehicles are the main attribute of freedom and independence, has two privately owned Automotive Antiques Museums.
Vladivostok Funicular
This charming little cable car is a tourists’ all-time favorite in Vladivostok.
Sailboats
Aristocrats of the nautical element, majestic, and proud: the frigates “Pallada” and “Nadezhda”.
Tokarevsky Lighthouse
Welcome to the “world’s end” — a place where the land meets the Pacific Ocean.
"Millionka"
Dive into the steamy atmosphere of "Millionka" — a former city slum located right in the heart of Vladivostok.
The Far Eastern Federal University
The Far Eastern Federal University campus is not only the best educational facility in Russia, but is also a great recreational area for Vladivostok residents and guests.
Vladivostok: Architectural heritage
The architectural heritage of Vladivostok is as diverse and beautiful as the city itself.
Sightseeing bureau "City Time"
Discover Vladivostok through our bus, cycle, and — best of all — walking tours, led by the most knowledgeable tour guides in the city.
Moonshine Bar
Here you can order a drink just like this: “I’d like to have something not too strong but that would get me tipsy, with a hint of bitterness and the smell of summer. Something exceptional... Like the moon, you know?” and a bartender will mix a wonderful concoction to soothe your mind.
Lotus flowers in Primorye
Like Hanami, the cherry blossom viewing tradition in Japan, lotus flower viewing is big in Primorye.
