Tripomatic

Yekaterinburg

City · 🇷🇺 Russia
Population 1,468,833
Area 107 km²
Time zone Asia/Yekaterinburg
Official website xn--80acgfbsl1azdqr.xn--p1ai
Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Featured Lists

Alexei Nametkin (?—1919) / CC BY-SA 4.0

Yekaterinburg Essentials

Yekaterinburg serves as the industrial and cultural hub of the Ural Mountains. This selection highlights the city's transformation from an 18th-century iron-working center at Historical Square to its somber role in Russian imperial history at the Church on Blood. The list features neoclassical landmarks like the Sevastyanov House, the grand Opera and Ballet Theatre, and unique regional specialties at the Museum of Stone-cutting and Jewelry Art, alongside modern curiosities like the giant QWERTY keyboard sculpture and the record-breaking Vysotsky skyscraper.

12 places
Владислав Фальшивомонетчик / CC BY-SA 3.0

Hidden Gems of Yekaterinburg

Beyond the central monuments, Yekaterinburg preserves a diverse architectural and cultural legacy. This collection highlights the neoclassical Rastorguyev–Kharitonov Palace and the reconstructed 77-meter bell tower of the Great Zlatoust Church. Specialized sites include the Museum of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art, which showcases the Urals' mineral wealth, and the 19th-century Water Tower in the city's old industrial heart. From the photography archives at Dom Metenkova to the historic 1861 Gymnasium building, these landmarks reveal the city's evolution from a mining hub to a regional cultural capital.

9 places
const_st / CC BY-SA 3.0

Top Museums in Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg's museum landscape showcases the industrial and artistic heritage of the Urals. This selection includes the Museum of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art, the first of its kind in Russia, and the Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, home to the famous Kasli Iron Pavilion. Visitors can explore regional history through the Sverdlovsk Regional Museum, literary legacies at the Bazhov and Reshetnikov houses, and specialized collections ranging from radio history and mineralogy to Soviet-era daily life.

18 places
Владислав Фальшивомонетчик / Public domain

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Yekaterinburg’s religious architecture spans several centuries, from the 18th-century Baroque Ascension Church to the modern Church on Blood, built on the site of the Romanov family's execution. This selection includes the city's major Orthodox landmarks, such as the Trinity Cathedral and the John the Baptist Cathedral—the only church that remained active during the Soviet period. The list also reflects the city's denominational diversity, featuring Roman Catholic and Armenian Apostolic places of worship.

12 places
Copper Kettle / CC BY-SA 2.0

Parks & Gardens

Yekaterinburg’s green spaces range from the historic 18th-century dam at Plotinka to the prehistoric granite formations of Kamennye Palatki. The city features English-style landscape gardens like Kharitonovsky Sad, the literary-themed museums of the Literary Quarter, and expansive pine forests in Zelenaa Rosa. These locations showcase the city’s industrial origins along the Iset River, its 19th-century architectural heritage, and unique Ural geological features.

9 places
Владислав Фальшивомонетчик / CC BY-SA 3.0

Cultural & Academic Landmarks

Yekaterinburg’s cultural landscape is defined by its historic architectural heritage and prominent educational institutions. This collection features the State Opera and Ballet Theater, a cornerstone of the city's performing arts, alongside the Ural Federal University’s grand academic buildings. Explore the city's cinematic history at the Kolizej, housed in the first municipal theater building, and the Salut, one of Russia's oldest cinemas. The list also includes the Sverdlovsk Philharmonic and specialized venues like the Kolyada Theater and the Chamber Theater of Ural Writers.

12 places
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Yekaterinburg — Map

Yekaterinburg — Map

Climate & when to visit

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -13° (feels like -19°) · extremes -32°–-4°
  • -20° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -10° (feels like -16°) · extremes -31°–-1°
  • -18° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -3° (feels like -8°) · extremes -20°–1°
  • -11° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -11°–17°
  • -3° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -3°–25°
  • 4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–28°
  • 10° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 23° · extremes 8°–31°
  • 13° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–30°
  • 11° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–23°
  • 6° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -8°–15°
  • -1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • -5° (feels like -10°) · extremes -25°–3°
  • -11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -11° (feels like -17°) · extremes -32°–-2°
  • -18° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Practical information

Currency
Russian Ruble RUB · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Russian
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+7
Learn more
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Tours & Activities

Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land
Walk
№9 Historical Square
Walk
Sevastyanov House

Yekaterinburg – Plan Your Days

Turn the places from this guide into a real itinerary, with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
QR code
Scan to download the app

Related destinations

Russia

Other Destinations

Moscow Krasnodar Krai Saint Petersburg Bashkortostan Novosibirsk Chelyabinsk Samara Rostov-on-Don Sakha Republic Buryatia Astrakhan Oblast Ivanovo Oblast Khabarovsk Karelia Karachay-Cherkessia Tula Vladimir Kamchatka Krai Vologda Smolensk Altai Republic Pskov Chukotka Nenets Okrug Mologa Lake Baikal Kuril Islands Arkhangelsk Solovetsky Islands Kandalaksha Gulf