This route is suitable for tourists who want to see Khanty-Mansiysk in one day not only as a city, but also as a place where the taiga literally enters the urban environment. The program includes an open-air museum "Torum Maa", a walk along the trails of the Samarovsky Chugas Nature Park and an Archeopark with mammoths at the foot of the Samarovsky Remnant.

The basic scenario takes about 5-6 hours and includes about 1.5 hours of walking along a forest trail, walking through the museum grounds and the Archeopark, and one short city crossing. 

Visit to the Torum Maa Open-air Museum

The starting point of the route. Address: 1 Sobyanin St.".

Start at the outdoor exhibition at 1 Sobyanin Street. In summer, the museum is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00, and the ticket office is open until 18:30. An entrance ticket for an adult costs 150 rubles, and admission is free for visitors under the age of 18. The territory features reconstructions of the traditional life of the Ob Ugrians, including the Khanty River Agan summer camp and the Northern Mansi winter settlement.

Immediately take into account the terrain: from the stop "Agricultural machinery" to the museum is about 350 m, there is an ascent on the approach, and decking and stairs lead to the exhibition. 

Currently, access to the trail directly from the territory of the museum "Torum Maa" is limited. After visiting the museum, walk about 150-200 meters to the next street — from there you can continue walking along Samarovsky Chugas. 
 

The desired entry point to the trail is marked on the map.

Passage through the Samarovsky Chugas Nature Park

The intermediate point of the route.

From the museum area, go out to the Kholodny Log and then navigate to the official site "Kholodny Log - Missne Hotel". The estimated time of passage is 1.5 hours. The nature park has a network of ecological trails, observation decks, and recreation areas, so before leaving, save the official map to your phone and follow the markings on the ground.

The trail passes through a hilly forest area. After the rain, decking, roots and soil can be slippery, so closed sneakers or trekking shoes with tenacious soles are needed here. It is worth putting 0.5-1 liters of water per person, a small snack, a windbreaker or raincoat and a repellent in a backpack.

The stop at "Missee"

is the final point of the first segment. Address: 54 Gagarina St.

Transfer to the Archeopark

The end point of the route. Address: 29 Detour street

For the basic route from Misne to the Archeopark, it is more reasonable to take a taxi: This way you won't have to add a crossing along city roads to a forest walk. The Archeopark is located at 29 Detour Street; admission is free. The 3.5-hectare complex unites the Samarovsky Remnant, the Samarov Gorodok archaeological monument and the sculpture park of Pleistocene animals and Paleolithic people. A quiet examination should take 45-60 minutes.

Route points

Learn more information about interesting places along the way

Tips

If you want to walk completely between Torum Maa and the Archeopark without leaving the forest

This option also exists, but it is no longer an entry-level walk. The length of the Torum Maa Museum - Archeopark section is 3.5 km, with an estimated travel time of about 3 hours. The terrain is heterogeneous throughout, with significant sudden elevation changes. 

If you do decide, check the condition and accessibility of the trail in the nature park in advance, save the map, reserve light time and do not rely on the urban format of the walk.

When to go and what to change in winter

The optimal period for this scenario is June–September. The administration of Torum Maa informs that from mid-April to June 1, it is impossible to receive visitors to the outdoor exhibition due to snowmelt and drying of the territory.

In winter, the museum is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, and the Archeopark remains an interesting open point of the route. It is better to reduce the forest area, taking into account snow, ice, the condition of the stairs and the length of daylight. Before going out, check the weather and the condition of the routes; shoes with non-slip soles are mandatory.

Rules and security

Samarovsky Chugas is a specially protected natural area. On the route, stay on equipped and marked trails, do not build campfires outside specially designated areas and do not damage vegetation. It is better to charge your phone in advance, and keep the official trail layout offline: in the forest, it is more important to navigate by markings and a map than to try to shorten the path through side paths.

In this format, the route shows three different layers of Khanty-Mansiysk in one day: the living taiga, the culture of Khanty and Mansi represented by the museum, and the history of the territory from ancient landscapes to archaeological sites. At the same time, the main forest walk remains accessible to a person with normal physical fitness.

What to see in Khanty-Mansiysk if you are here for the first time? Start with a route through the places where the city residents themselves go to relax, walk, get inspired or just drink coffee. It is the residents who know best where the real treasures of the city are hidden.

We have collected 10 points on the map of Khanty-Mansiysk - proven and beloved, where people return again and again.

10 places in Khanty-Mansiysk that city residents love and choose:

A garden created by the hands of residents

Cafes, concerts and master classes in one loft

Forest paths for training and recreation

A library of a modern city dweller

A chamber theater with unusual performances

A center of city events and leisure

High music in the heart of Siberia

A park for the whole family and active recreation

Modern baths with herbal rituals

An embankment with a view of the Irtysh

The National Center "Russia" in Ugra

Address: 1 Georgiy Velichko St.

Admission: free

The National Center "Russia" was opened in Khanty-Mansiysk on December 16, 2025 and is one of the first five regional branches of the National Center "Russia" in the country. It was created on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, as part of a federal initiative to develop regional cultural centers.

Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug — Yugra is the energy heart of Russia. It combines unique nature, careful preservation of centuries-old traditions of indigenous peoples, industrial might and a bold look into the future. The loon bird, a sacred image for the indigenous peoples of the North, became the symbol of the NC "Russia" in Yugra. According to legend, diving to the bottom of the primordial ocean, the loon brought the earth in its beak, from which the land appeared.

Garden 61°69°

Address: Roznina st., 105

Admission: free

A small cozy park, hidden in the courtyards of a residential area, is one of the bright examples of how city residents can transform the urban environment with their own hands. The 61°69° garden was designed and created by the residents themselves.

Here you can relax among the willows, climb into the "tree house", have a picnic or join the patronage of the city garden. This is not just a place for walks - it is a living, developing project inspired by respect for nature and home.

The park is made mainly of wood and other natural materials, harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape. The garden also has interactive stands about the local flora and fauna, a small parkour area and an amphitheater. Even bugs found a place - a special house was built for them.

The city residents note that the garden has become a real oasis in the urban environment - a space where you can feel one with nature and take a break from the hustle and bustle.

“This is the filter of our soul: we believe that it purifies, makes us closer to nature, kinder and better,” they write.

Center for Modern Citizens "Cultural Headquarters"

Address: Karl Marx St., 18

Admission: free, a ticket is required for the event - purchased on the website

Kultshtab is the heart of Khanty-Mansiysk's creative life. The space combines a café, a market of local craftsmen, a coworking space and a venue for cultural events - with a stage and a curtain. People come here for delicious waffles, concerts, lectures and master classes - or just to chat. This is where ideas are born, projects are implemented and cozy evenings with friends take place.

The interior of the light loft is filled with artifacts - stylish and sometimes historical things related to local events, people and places that are especially close to the city residents themselves.

Locals value Kultshtab for its atmosphere of creativity and openness. This place inspires new beginnings and unites people with a wide variety of interests. It hosts apartment parties and wine evenings, games and breakfasts with psychologists, lectures, plein airs and much more.

Valley of Ruchyov

Address: Kalinina St., 1

Admission: free

Residents of Khanty-Mansiysk love to walk, and the "Ruchyov Valley" is one of their favorite places for walking, jogging and exercising in the fresh air. It is part of the Samarovsky Chugas Nature Park, where trails, stairs and observation platforms are equipped. In winter, ski trails are laid here, in summer - shady paths lead through the forest, filling it with silence and coolness.

There is something to do here at any time of year: you can rent sports equipment, exercise in the fresh air, take a walk and be alone with nature.

The small forest neighbors - birds, squirrels and chipmunks - add special charm to the walks. Feeders are installed along the trails, which are rarely empty. City residents bring treats, leave delicacies and watch with curiosity as some animal or bird suddenly looks out from the bushes or flutters on a branch.

You can start your walk from the Olympic Reserve Sports School and do a cardio climb up the slope. Or you can go up to the temple along Gagarin Street and slowly go down, enjoying the view and peace.

The townspeople say that the "Valley of Streams" is not just a route for a walk, but a territory for restoring inner balance and inspiration.

State Library of Yugra

Address: Mira St., 2

Admission: free

The modern library in Khanty-Mansiysk is more than just a place to read. It carefully stores rare editions and local history collections, has cozy reading rooms, hosts exhibitions, lectures, creative meetings and cultural discussions.

In 2022, the team thought: what if we rethink the very philosophy of this place? Make it truly open - one where you can read under the sky, unite in communities, initiate your own events.

This is how the "Timeline" was born - a street space wrapping around the courtyard, created in collaboration with the city's creative community. Guests are invited to walk through five thematic zones reflecting the key eras of human history: from the primitive world to antiquity, from medieval romanticism to modern times. The final point of the route is the timeless book courtyard - a place for silence, relaxation and leisurely reading.

The townspeople note that it has become a real cultural center - alive, inspiring and accessible. Sometimes there is a DJ set here, sometimes there are lectures or open-air sessions, but at any time you can just sit down with a book and be alone with yourself.

Chamber Theatre "23"

Address: Roznina St., 125

Theatre "23" is a small chamber space where the spirit of freedom, experimentation and sincere creativity reigns. Professional actors and locals who love the theatre work side by side here.

The programme of performances is constantly updated, and the halls are rarely empty - local residents value Theatre "23" for its courage, sincerity and ability to speak to the public on an equal footing. And any performance begins exactly at 23 minutes - according to the theatre troupe, this number brings good luck.

Each production here is a step away from the usual, an attempt to find new forms and ask important questions. Spectators note that the performances of "23" do not just entertain, but make you think, rethink the familiar and look deeper.

But, perhaps, the main thing in this theatre is its people. Not only actors by profession take to the stage, but also those for whom the theatre has become a part of life, a way to talk about the main things and be heard.

Cultural and leisure center "October"

Address: st. Dzerzhinsky, 7

Entrance: by tickets, you can buy them on the website or at the box office

One of the key places on the map of Khanty-Mansiysk city life. Concerts and performances, festivals, stand-ups, exhibitions are held here — events for every taste and age. Be sure to check out the poster.

Life is in full swing inside: creative studios and clubs are open where you can sing, dance, film, draw, take photos and find like-minded people. "October" unites people, gives space for self-expression and helps to reveal talent — regardless of age and experience.

And visiting artists are greeted here with real warmth — with loud applause and smiles.

Concert and Theatre Centre "Yugra-Classic"

Address: Mira St., 22

Admission: by tickets, you can buy them on the website or at the box office

A concert hall with excellent acoustics, where symphony orchestras, opera singers and jazz ensembles perform. "Ugra-Classic" is the center of the city's cultural life, where people come for inspiration and to meet world-class art.

Visitors note the high level of organization of events and the opportunity to join world art without leaving their hometown.

"Ugra-Classic" has three halls. The large 1000-seat hall with a stalls, an amphitheater, a balcony and side boxes - here the most large-scale events take place. In the studio hall "Transformer" the most daring innovative directorial ideas are realized. And in the Organ Hall chamber concerts are held.

It was here that the king of instruments - the unique organ of the German company "Loganes Klais Orgelbau" - sounded. One of its main features are the white keys of three manuals. They are decorated with the bone of a baby mammoth that lay in permafrost for more than 500 thousand years.

Boris Losev Park

Address: intersection of Mira and Chekhov streets

Admission: free

Here people walk with children, ride bicycles, play sports or just relax in the shade of trees, enjoying the peace and clean air.

Pedestrian paths, bike routes, sports and play areas make the park a truly universal place - for walks, meetings, activity and silence. In the summer, festivals and fairs are held here, in the winter everything is transformed by festive illumination - the park lives in the rhythm of the city all year round.

In the depths of the park, a small lake with a gazebo and a cozy playground is hidden - a favorite place for family walks.

Particular attention is drawn to the fountain complex "Ob and Irtysh" - a 16-meter composition of granite and bronze, decorated with sculptures of animals of Yugra. In the evening, the lighting turns the fountain into a star galaxy, reflected in the streams of water. Nearby are three small fountains with images of fish living in Siberian rivers.

And one of the park's areas, popularly known as "Skovorodka", holds a special urban history. It was once a favorite open-air dance area - a place of meetings, youth and first music. And today it remains an important point on the map of urban memories.

Bath complex "Chugasovskie Baths"

Address: Tobolsky Trakt St., Building 2.

Entrance: from 1,800 to 3,000 rubles depending on the day and time of visit.

"Chugasovskie Bani" is a modern bath complex on the very edge of a natural park. Here, on the border of the forest and the city, city dwellers relax their souls and bodies, relieving stress after a busy weekday.

A Russian steam room with thick steam, a Finnish sauna, a hammam, a cool pool and cozy relaxation areas - everything is thought out to the smallest detail so that everyone can choose their own relaxation ritual. This is a place where it is important not to rush: warm up, cool down, drink herbal tea, listen to the silence.

Every two hours, group steaming with herbs is held here - bath attendants "appetizingly" tell about the healing properties of each medicinal collection.

Guests note the high level of service, cleanliness, careful attention to detail - and that special atmosphere of comfort to which you want to return.

Embankment named after Gennady Raishev

Address: Boris Shcherbina St.

Admission: free.

The Irtysh River embankment is one of the most beloved places for walking and recreation in Khanty-Mansiysk. It stretches along Boris Shcherbina Street, connecting the city with the river, nature and its own history.

This is not just a walking area - it is a cultural artery of the city. Large-scale city events are held here: Fisherman's Days, the city's favorite "HM Picnic" and the open water swim "X-WATERS". And in the summer, excursions to the great confluence of the Ob and Irtysh rivers leave from Rechport - to the place where two mighty Siberian streams join.

The city's residents especially appreciate the embankment for its views - calm, wide, inspiring. The sunsets here seem especially deep: as if nature itself slows down to give time to breathe.

Khanty-Mansiysk is a city where you want to stay longer. Walks along forest paths or dinner with a glass of wine, chamber performances, an evening in the library or energetic workouts in the fresh air - all this organically coexists in the life of the city and its residents.