4 exciting amusement parks in Russia that will not leave you indifferent

All of us sometimes want to plunge into childhood, ride the merry-go-round, eat cotton candy and just pass our daily issues to someone else to solve. Of course, it is not so easy to realize, but there is still an opportunity.

To do this, you need to go to one of the cities of our country, and then just buy an entrance ticket to the amusement park. And we will tell you about a few really entertaining places with endorphin and adrenaline in the package.

A bit of history. The very first amusement park was built in 1583 in Denmark and was named “Bakken”. It is from the opening of this park that the history of stationary amusement parks is counted.

Skypark at the entrance to Krasnaya Polyana.

Working hours: Mon-Fri (8:00-21:00).

Price: from 700 rubles to 15,000 rubles depending on the activity you want to try.

If you have already been to the main Russian ski resort, you have definitely seen a bridge floating in the air on the way to it. It is there, in the Akhshtyrsky Gorge of Sochi National Park, that Skypark is located.

There you will have an opportunity to walk along the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in Russia (included in the list of the top 13 most impressive bridges in the world according to CNN). You will be able to fly on the world’s highest swings, take a ride on a high-speed trolley, see the world as birds see it, with the help of a ziplane. And instead of the cherry on the cake, if you risk everything you have, you can jump from a height of 207 meters directly into the gorge on a bungee.

The bridge offers an unforgettable view of the Caucasus mountain range, the Akhshtyr Gorge, the Mzymta River, the Black Sea and the Ship Rocks. At the same time, it absolutely does not matter what time of year you arrive, in the park there will always be something to entertain yourself and dare to do.

“Sochi Park”, Adler

Working hours: Mon-Fri (10:00 – 22:00).

Price: from 500 rubles to 3300 rubles depending on the tariff and age.

Where the 2014 Winter Olympics were held, there is another Russian amusement park that deserves attention. “Sochi Park” has remained one of the highlights of the Russian resort for seven years. And in 2016, it was included in the top 25 best parks in Europe.

On an area of more than 25 hectares there are attractions that will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults. It is worth noting that many “carousels” have no analogues in the country. Extreme slides “Serpent Gorynych” and “Quantum Leap”, pendulum with full rotation of 360 degrees “Eternal Engine” and the highest Russian tower of free fall “Firebird” are waiting every day for those who can conquer them.

For the youngest visitors of the park there is a corner with rocking rides. For older children there are family rides, where you can ride both alone and with parents.

“Sochi Park” works on the system of a single entrance ticket. A full day of stay in the park, unlimited rides on attractions, master classes, playgrounds, dolphinarium and various shows are waiting for you.

“Divo Island”, St. Petersburg

Working hours: Mon-Fri (11:00 – 20:00).

Price: from 100 rubles, a single ticket will cost 3500 rubles (on the rides “Catapult”, “Booster”, “Rocket” and “Catamarans” it does not apply).

According to the website of the island: “For more than 10 years the amusement park “Divo Island” is the best in Russia and CIS, which is confirmed by numerous ratings”. The park is located on the territory of Krestovsky Island, in the heart of the Northern Capital. All visitors of the park will be able to try out 46 attractions, some of which are even included in the top 10 best in the world.

“Divo Island” generously bestows unforgettable impressions on all its visitors regardless of age and preferences. Inside you can find extreme, family and children’s attractions, a platform with interactive developmental modules, animators and various entertainment programs.

“Dream Island”, Moscow

Working hours: Mon-Fri (12:00 – 22:00).

Price: from 2500 rubles to 8800 rubles depending on the tariff. Children up to 90 cm in height are allowed into the park for free.

Almost the whole territory of the amusement complex is surrounded by water from three sides, and in principle it can be called an island. Here is Europe’s largest indoor park with attractions that are available at any time of the year. More than 35 rides and nine different fairytale worlds – “Ninja Turtles”, “Hello Kitty”, “Smurfs”, “Hotel Transylvania”, “Snow Queen’s Castle”, “Dinosaur World” and others – are gathered under one roof. Numerous show programs, interactives and themed cafes are also waiting for visitors.

A distinctive feature of the park are seven glass domes, which connected the inner space of the city promenade with all the entertainment. It’s really convenient, and you don’t have to think that the weather can mar your day off. Plus, a landscaped park with places for outdoor activities, relaxation and sports is open to the public.

Amusement parks are a great way to spend a fun day or two on vacation with the kids or with friends. Great, but not the only one. We’ve collected a few more options for you to spend your leisure time in your hometown, look for them in this article.