32 best sights of Tyumen that are worth visiting

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The Tyumen region is the “gate of Siberia”, opening the way to the vast part of our country. The first city to appear in Siberia is considered to be Tyumen, founded as a fort in 1586 on the site of the Khanate of Chingi-Tura. Over its long history, many cultural and architectural monuments have appeared here. In the last century, oil and gas fields were discovered in the region, which contributed to an increase in the standard of living in the city. According to the results of all-Russian surveys, Tyumen has more than once been included in the top list of Russian cities with the highest “happiness index”.

The surroundings of Tyumen are famous for resorts with thermal springs. Therefore, many come here to relax in the hot springs, but it is also worth taking time to walk around the city with ancient history.

Yadryshnikov estate Photo: © Anna Kudryavtseva

Sights in the vicinity of Tyumen

Hot spring "Avan"

40 km from the city, on the territory of the Avan country club, there are thermal springs. In general, Tyumen is rich in these natural wonders. Hot springs can be found both in the city itself and in its surroundings.

The Avan club offers guests three open-air swimming pools: a large one with water cannons, a children's pool with a depth of 90 cm, and a massage pool. The water temperature is not lower than 45 °C.

Address: Mira street, 4, Kamenka village, Tyumen region

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 00:00

Entrance: for adults - 500 rubles, for children - 300 rubles.

Official website: https://www.avan72.ru/

Hot spring "Verkhniy Bor"

The Verkhny Bor recreation center attracts Tyumen residents and city guests with swimming pools with mineral water. There are reservoirs with springs in the hotel complex and spa hotel. The most popular pool in the hotel is huge (400 sq. m), divided into a children's area, a swimming area and a jacuzzi area. The water is moderately hot (39–40 °C).

But on weekends and holidays it gets quite crowded. It makes more sense to visit the pool on weekdays.

Address: Salairsky tract, 27, Tyumen, Tyumen region.

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 00:00

Entrance: for adults - 320 rubles, for children - 170 rubles, access to the swimming pool for adults - 900 rubles, for children - 650 rubles.

Hot spring "Soviet"

A very popular place among locals and visitors. It’s a bit far from Tyumen (35 km), but it works around the clock. The highlight of the recreation center is that there is not only a swimming pool with mineral water, there is a lake nearby with the same mineral water. In the pool the water temperature is kept at 48 °C, but the lake is cooler - from 37 °C.

Address: Salairsky tract, 27 km, Tyumen

Entrance: for adults - 340 rubles, for children - 250 rubles.

Blue Lake Mullashi

An artificial reservoir 40 km from Tyumen is extremely popular among residents of the region. In the past it was a quarry, but now it is filled with the purest water with a noticeable blue tint.

There are several beaches here. Some can be accessed for free if you walk to the beach. For those who want to relax in a civilized manner, it is better to go to the Cuba beach. There are cabins, sun loungers, bungalows, and a children's playground. The remaining beaches are almost not equipped.

Address: Mullashinsky tract, 13th km, Tyumen

Alternative routes for day 3

What else to see in Tyumen in 3 days? After an intense walk and immersion in the ancient history of the city, you can spend the day in one of the parks. Lovers of picturesque landscapes should visit the natural attractions in the surrounding area.

Parks

A favorite place in nature among tourists and local residents is the Gilevskaya Grove Park . This is a picturesque area with plenty of greenery, located on the shore of a lake. For large groups there are gazebos and barbecues, and those who prefer silence can go deeper into the park. Another popular place is the recently renovated Zatyumensky ecopark . In terms of area (77 hectares), it is only slightly inferior to the “Gilevskaya Grove” (about 80 hectares). Here you can also wander surrounded by trees or take advantage of modern infrastructure. The pride of one of the playgrounds is a small weather station for children.

The third large natural area is the park named after Yu. A. Gagarin on the left bank of the Tura. Its area is about 100 hectares. It is pleasant to relax on the territory, enjoying the view of birch and pine trees; it is worth considering that there are no asphalt paths here. The park is famous for the archaeological finds of ancient mounds.

The small Alexander Country Garden dates back to the mid-19th century, when the first plantings of trees and shrubs appeared here. It received its name in honor of Alexander II, who visited Tyumen before ascending the throne. There are sculptures and benches in the garden.

Not far from the Tyumen airport, the Japanese Garden (Willow Park) opened in 2022 , where you can get acquainted with the culture of the East. A visit is only possible as part of an excursion group; a tea ceremony is offered.

More details: Tyumen parks

Japanese garden Photo: © Anna Kambarova

Tekutyevskoye Cemetery

An unusual landmark of the city is the Tekutyevskoye Cemetery , recognized as a cultural heritage site. It operated in the 19th-20th centuries. and became the burial place of many famous merchants and respected citizens of Tyumen. During the Great Patriotic War, soldiers who died in local hospitals, as well as captured Germans, were buried here. Now in the historical cemetery you can see ancient trees and gravestones, immersing yourself in the eerie atmosphere of the past. Nearby is the walking Tekutyevsky Boulevard .

Details: Tekutyevskoye Cemetery

Tekutevo Cemetery Photo: © boris0806

Natural attractions

In the vicinity of Tyumen you can visit beautiful natural places. 100 km from the city is Maryino Gorge . Here you can enjoy panoramas of forests and fields opening from the hills. On Lake Andreevskoe you can see the island of Kozlov Mys . It used to be a peninsula, but is now only accessible by boat. The natural monument is valuable as the only remaining steppe zone near Tyumen. Near Tyumen there are also lakes with therapeutic mud and sanatoriums.

Where to go in Tyumen and what else to see

central square

The typical administrative center of the city is a spacious square paved with paving stones with a sculpture of Lenin. Administrative buildings are located nearby: the Main Post Office, the Mechanical Engineering College and the palace for the regional leadership.

All buildings in the square are designed in the same style (Soviet classicism), which is rare for Tyumen.

Address: Central Square (intersection of Respubliki and Vodoprovodnaya streets), Tyumen

Holy Trinity Monastery

The history of the monastery begins at the beginning of the 17th century. But the buildings of that time burned down in the 18th century. And in the middle of the 19th century, a serious reconstruction of the monastery buildings was carried out. Now it is a functioning monastery (reopened in 1995) with daily services.

Of interest is the Trinity Cathedral of 1715 with paintings from the 19th century. And also the Church of Peter and Paul with a hipped bell tower.

Address: Kommunisticheskaya street, 10, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 7:00 to 19:00

Official website: https://troica-tyumen.cerkov.ru/

Church of the Exaltation of the Cross

The construction of the temple began in the mid-18th century with the money of parishioners. It is known that by 1791 construction was completed. A five-domed church in Baroque style was erected. But during Soviet times the building was badly damaged. The church was turned first into a machine shop, then into a club. At the same time, elements of the external decor were destroyed.

The temple resumed work in 1993, as part of the Trinity Monastery. And in 2011, it was decided to create a separate parish at the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross.

Address: Lunacharskogo street, 1, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 7:30 to 19:00

Official website: https://www.krest-tmn.ru/

Znamensky Cathedral

In the historical part of the city, not far from the Embankment, you can admire the Znamensky Cathedral. This is not only the main, but also the most beautiful temple in Tyumen. The building began to be built in the 18th century in an elegant Baroque style.

I can’t believe that the cathedral was remodeled more than once (especially at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries), because it looks like a single composition, where every detail was thought out. From the combination of bright azure roofs with white walls to curved gables and elongated windows.

Address: Semakova street, 13, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 19:00

Official website: https://znamenie-tmn.cerkov.ru/

Hot spring "Volna"

This source is located within the city, on the territory of the Volna recreation center. You can even get here by city bus. The open-air swimming pool is 26 meters long and 13 meters wide. The depth varies - from 70 cm in the children's splash pool to 170 cm in the adult area. The water temperature is not lower than 38 and not higher than 43 ° C.

Address: Ermaka street, 2A, Tyumen, Tyumen region

Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 02:00

Entrance: for adults - 700 rubles, for children - 400 rubles, children under 4 years old - free

Gostiny Dvor

In the historical center of the city there is a long brick building. This is Gostiny Dvor, built in the mid-19th century. For that time, such yards were an analogue of wholesale trade centers. And the city authorities hoped to revive the economy and attract large merchants to the city. Alas, it didn't work out.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the room was converted into a barracks. And now the cultural institute is located here.

Address: Republic street, 2, Tyumen

House of Kolmakovs

Houses of the Kolmakovs

On the corner of Republic Street there is a two-story solid mansion. In the 19th century, the building belonged to the Kolmakov family, the richest merchants of Tyumen.

On the 1st floor of the mansion there were shops, and the premises on the 2nd floor were reserved for the board of the company. Next to the mansion, in the depths of the courtyard, an “outbuilding” was built, where the company’s accountant was located. Now there is a literary and local history center there.

People come here to admire the architecture of the house. Tourists can imagine what “merchant” Tyumen looked like at the end of the 19th century.

Address: Republic street, 44, Tyumen

Burkov's House

The wonderful mansion on Dzerzhinsky Street was built at the end of the 19th century. At first the house belonged to the landlady Pospelova, and from 1899 to the businessman Burkov. But the name of the architect is unknown.

Only the first floor of the house is made of stone, everything else is built of wood. The main decoration of the building is the volumetric carving that decorates the platbands, veranda loggia, pediments, stairs, and porch.

Address: Dzerzhinsky street, 30, Tyumen

Kolokolnikov Estate Museum

Wooden house from the early 19th century. Since 1837 it belonged to the merchant Kolokolnikov. Experts believe that it is the only surviving merchant estate in all of Tyumen.

The architecture of the building contains elements of neoclassicism, baroque, and is even decorated with wooden carvings. Today there is a museum dedicated to the history of the house in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Address: Republic street, 18, 20, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 20:00; - day off

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, for children - free

Museum "Masharov's House"

The house of entrepreneur Masharov was built in the neoclassical style at the end of the 19th century. This is a one-story building, whose facade is richly decorated with stucco. And above the porch there is an elegant forged canopy.

In the estate there is an exhibition “Family Album” - telling about the family life of the townspeople of the 19th century.

Address: Lenina street, 24, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 20:00; Monday–Wednesday — closed

Entrance: for adults - 150 rubles.

Spasskaya Church

The two-story church was built in the last years of the 18th century. Perhaps this is the oldest religious building in Tyumen. The temple was built in the Siberian Baroque style. Although new elements were added to the church (a porch in the 19th century and a limit in the 20th), the stylistic monotony was preserved.

In the 90s of the 20th century, the temple was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church. But now the building is not accessible to the public - reconstruction is underway.

Address: Chelyuskintsev street, 44, Tyumen

Official website: https://spasskaya-tyumen.cerkov.ru/

Drama Theater

The theater in Tyumen appeared in the mid-19th century, although amateurs played in it. At the end of the 19th century, the merchant Tekutyev practically took over a theater troupe - he found premises and invited guest performers.

At the beginning of the 21st century (2008), the Tyumen theater troupe received a new theater building. It was built on a truly Siberian scale. This is a 5-story building with a total area of 36,000 sq. m. m. capable of accommodating more than 1000 spectators.

Address: Republic street, 129, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00

Philharmonic

The Philharmonic began its work in 1958. From the moment of its creation until 1996, its leader was Leonid Zgersky. The Tyumen Philharmonic is considered one of the strongest musical groups in Siberia.

The concert venue has been located since 1967 in a building at 34 Republic Street. Over the past decades, it has become somewhat outdated. In 2003, a global reconstruction of the premises was carried out. A new auditorium appeared in the building, and modern equipment was installed.

Address: Republic street, 34, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00

Puppet Theatre

A puppet theater was created immediately after the Great Patriotic War, in 1946. At first he did not have his own premises. Performances were staged behind screens, almost always in schools.

In the 70s of the 20th century, the theater finally received a building for performances, as well as premises for creating puppets. Soon, puppet shows become popular with adult audiences (after Gorin’s performance “...to forget Herostratus”). In 2003, the theater building was reconstructed.

Address: Kirova street, 36, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00

Ecopark Zatyumensky

Tyumen residents noticed the site in the western part of the city back in the 60s of the 20th century. There was a very successful combination of natural and artificial plantings. Plus, trees rare for the Tyumen region (hazel, elm, broad-leaved ash) have taken root. However, this did not save the forest from partial deforestation - the highway to Roshchino airport passed through here.

Finally, in 2017-2018, they tried to restore the forest zone. Now the eco-park is divided into 4 zones: a walking zone, a games zone, a relaxation zone and a sports zone.

Address: Yamskaya street, Tyumen

Alexander Garden

In the 19th century, a park was laid out on the outskirts of the city. Residents of the city called it "Country" because of its location. But officially the garden was called “Alexandrovsky”. At that time, almost 40 thousand square meters were improved. meters. The place is clean, well-groomed, with wonderful alleys. There was even a greenhouse where pineapples grew, which is generally a miracle for Western Siberia.

By the 70s of the 20th century, most of the Alexander Park was built up. When city authorities tried to restart the garden in 2007, only 4 thousand square meters were allocated for green space. m.

Address: Malozagogorodnaya street, 6A, Tyumen

Tyumen State Circus

It is not entirely clear when the circus appeared in Tyumen. But by 1898, a troupe from Antonova’s circus was giving performances in the city. And in 1910, the city gathered its own circus troupe. In 1932, a building was built for the circus on Pervomaiskaya Street. Performances took place there until 2001, when the circus dome began to literally burst.

Over the next 3 years, a new circus building was erected on the site of the old building. The opening took place in 2004.

Address: Pervomaiskaya street, 15, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00

Ski resort "Voroninskie Gorki"

The resort is located in the northern part of the city. There are good slopes for beginners and a couple for experienced skiers. There are equipment rental points. There is an artificial snowmaking system, and in the evening the trails are well lit. Well, Europe, and that’s it.

In addition to classic skiing, here you can go tubing, snowboarding, or just go jumping at the trampoline park.

Address: February passage, 9, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00; Saturday and Sunday are days off

Art Museum

The museum began as a city art gallery, established in 1957. After 30 years, it became clear, when the collection had already accumulated 16 thousand works of art, that it was necessary to open a museum.

Famous Russian artists of the 19th and 20th centuries were widely represented in the museum collections. The collection of folk crafts from Trans-Urals was of great interest. In 2008, the museum was reorganized. Now it is part of the Museum complex named after. I. Ya. Slovtsova.

Address: Sovetskaya street, 63, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 20:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles, for children - free

Tyumen Children's Railway

In 1969, a children's railway was created in the suburbs of Tyumen. In essence, this is a narrow-gauge railway with a length of 3–4 km.

An amazing attraction where the child is introduced to the work of a driver, station attendant or station attendant. Moreover, ideally, a child should attend a club or circle in winter, where they learn the technical side of the issue. And in the summer he will fulfill the dream of all 6-year-olds - to become a machinist!

Address: Palace of Culture Zheleznodorozhnik, Pervomaiskaya street, 55, Tyumen

Opening hours: in summer from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 to 15:30

Cost: for adults - 220 rubles, for children - 170 rubles, children under 5 years old - free

Museums

Part of the day can be spent in the museums of Tyumen, where you will learn more about the history of the ancient city. Many institutions are located along the route of one day, so it will be convenient to combine a walk with a visit to them. A large local history exhibition is presented in the museum named after I. Ya. Slovtsov . After merging with the Tyumen Museum of Fine Arts, it also housed an art collection with works by Aivazovsky, Savrasov, Repin and other famous masters. At the Slovtsov Museum there is a Center for Trades and Crafts. The museum complex includes several other institutions:

Museum "City Duma" on Historical Square. The meeting introduces the nature and history of the region; in the halls you can see the skeleton of a mammoth, Tyumen chimes made in 1857 and much more.
Museum "Kolokolnikov Estate" . The exposition of one building is dedicated to the history of the mansion and its owners, as well as the memorable visit of the future Emperor Alexander II. In the neighboring building, the exhibition tells about the trading house located here and about the merchants of Tyumen.
The Masharov House Museum in a stone mansion provides an opportunity to learn about family life at the end of the 19th century, the rules of etiquette and education.
Archaeological museum-reserve near Lake Andreevskoye with archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions.

Not far from the street. Maslovsky Vzvoz houses the Tsar's Pier museum , dedicated to the shipping business in Siberia and the family of Nicholas II, who stayed here on their way to exile. To visit with a guided tour, you must leave a request.

An interesting exhibition is presented in the Museum of Retro Technology named after. V. V. Mikhailova . Here you will see Soviet cars, motorcycles and military equipment. At the Museum of Blacksmithing, you can feel like you are in the Middle Ages, try on a knight’s armor or try your hand at blacksmithing. It is worth visiting the museum and taking part in a master class. On the basis of the furniture factory "Zarechye" the museum "Furniture of Old Tyumen" , where you can see the arrangement of a Russian hut and a room from Soviet times.

Literature lovers should go to the Literary and Local Lore Center , where you can learn about the writers of the Tyumen region. Works by artists in different genres can be viewed in the Gallery of Contemporary Art .

If you are interested in unique exhibits, then go to the Museum of Private Collections with archaeological, numismatic, church and faleristic (orders, medals) collections.

More details: museums of Tyumen

Sights of Tyumen in one day

Siberian cat park

In the city center you can see an original art object. On several pedestals there are sculptures of cats - yawning, playing, dozing. According to Tyumen residents, this is a monument in honor of Siberian cats sent to Leningrad.

According to legend, during the siege in Leningrad, cats disappeared (died, were eaten), after which the city was “captured” by rats. After the war, museum workers began to seriously fear that priceless collections would be destroyed by rodents. Several trains with cats were sent to the city on the Neva. Fluffy rat traps were brought from Siberian cities, including Tyumen.

True or not, the place is popular among tourists. Parents with children, photographers and just cat lovers come here.

Address: Pervomaiskaya street, Tyumen

Local Lore Museum "City Duma"

The opening date of the museum is considered to be 1879. This year, scientist Ivan Slovtsov was appointed director of a real school in Tyumen. He created a museum at the school. The museum is located in the building of the former City Duma.

At the exhibition, visitors will see paleontological, zoological and botanical collections. The skeletons of prehistoric animals are especially impressive.

Address: Lenina street, 2, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 20:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 180 rubles, for children - free

Ascension-George Church

A stone two-story temple stands on the left bank of the Tura. The money for the construction was collected by parishioners. Construction was completed by 1798. After 70 years, two more chapels were added to the main building (on the south and north sides).

After the October Revolution, the church faced the typical fate of religious buildings: the temple was closed, the premises were used as dormitories, clubs, factories. Since 2001, services have been held in the church again.

Address: Beregovaya street, 77, Tyumen

Official website: https://voznesensko-georgievsky.rf/

Museum complex named after. I. Ya. Slovtsova

A huge museum complex in a recently completed building (2017). 5 exhibition halls plus an amphitheater for 200 hundred people. It contains works by Russian painters of the 19th century, as well as works by European artists of the 17th–19th centuries.

In the hall of decorative and applied arts you can see samples of Russian and Western porcelain. The collection of folk icons and old printed books is very interesting.

Address: Sovetskaya street, 63, Tyumen

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 20:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles, for children - free

Apothecary Garden

There is a small park in the city center. It has a dozen trees, a couple of benches and a monument to Rasputin. The famous “old man” was treated in a hospital nearby.

But the Pharmacy Garden has an interesting history. In the mid-19th century, this place belonged to a pharmacist and his wife. At that time, medicinal plants actually grew here, which were used to treat almost the whole of Siberia. In any case, this is what Ivan Slovtsov, a scientist who has done a lot for Tyumen, says.

Quiet and quiet place. Locals come here for walks. Tourists are interested in the garden for its sculpture of Rasputin.

Address: Daudelnaya street, Tyumen

Budget expenses

You can fly from Moscow and back with Pobeda for 2 thousand rubles per person, the flight time is 2 hours. Taxi to the city center - about 300 rubles. You can start a sightseeing tour of Tyumen and the surrounding area directly from the airport by taking bus No. 10, which runs from 4:30 to 22:45 and paying 26 rubles for the trip. Then, in case of an overnight flight, get off in the center, take a walk and go to warm up, have breakfast and wait for check-in at the only 24-hour chain coffee shop in the city, as follows from the information provided on the Internet. However, it may turn out that the opening hours have changed due to the pandemic and the establishment, popular with night owls, will open only at 7 am. But you find out about this only when you find yourself in front of closed doors - on them hangs a piece of paper with a real work schedule. Therefore, in the spacious vestibule, which is not closed at night, people gather and quickly fill the tables after opening. The same story in connection with the pandemic may await other catering establishments. It is better to move around the city on foot - if you want to take a walk, or by taxi - if you are lazy or need to save time. Any trip will cost an average of 90–150 rubles.

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FAQ

Where can you go with children in Tyumen? Embankment of the Tura River, Puppet Theater, Zatyumensky Ecopark, Alexander Garden, Tyumen State Circus, Voroninskie Gorki Ski Resort, Tyumen Children's Railway, Siberian Cat Square.

The main attractions of Tyumen? Embankment of the Tura River, Lovers' Bridge, Tsvetnoy Boulevard, Siberian Cats Square, Central Square.

What natural attractions are there in Tyumen? Hot spring "Volna", Ecopark Zatyumensky, Alexander Garden, Apothecary Garden.

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