About Murmansk
Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, offers a unique Arctic adventure with its polar nights, northern lights, and icy seascapes. A key port city, it’s rich in maritime history and rugged natural beauty. Experience the magic of the Arctic, in a place where the sun disappears.
Major Attractions in Murmansk
Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker Museum
The world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker, launched in 1957. Now docked as a floating museum.
Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker Museum
Alyosha Monument
Murmansk’s most iconic landmark, a 35-meter-tall soldier overlooking Kola Bay.
Built to honor those who defended the Arctic during WWII.
Alyosha Monument
Murmansk Regional Museum of Local Lore
Exhibits on Arctic wildlife, indigenous Sami culture, WWII Arctic Convoys, and the city’s founding.
Murmansk Regional Museum of Local Lore
Monument to the Waiting Woman
Depicts a woman looking out to sea, symbolizing sailors’ families waiting for their safe return.
Monument to the Waiting Woman
Church of the Savior on Waters
Bright blue-and-white Orthodox church near the port. Built in honor of sailors lost at sea.
Church of the Savior on Waters
Aurora Hunting Tours
Not a monument, but a must-do attraction. Combine with snowmobile rides, reindeer sledding, or Sami village visits.
Aurora Hunting Tours
Sami Village Excursion
Feed reindeer, ride sleds, dress in traditional Sami clothes, try local food, listen to folklore stories.
Sami Village Excursion
WWII Museum Complex (Northern Fleet Museum)
The museum has naval artifacts, models, medals, maps, and personal stories.
Good for history buffs.
WWII Museum Complex (Northern Fleet Museum)
Teriberka Village
See windswept tundra, frozen waterfalls, old fishing boats, whale bone beaches.
Popular spot for dramatic photos and winter Aurora hunting.
Teriberka Village
Adventure and Activities in Murmansk
Northern Lights Hunting
The #1 adventure here — go deep into the tundra at night with expert local guides.
Northern Lights Hunting
Reindeer Sledding & Sami Village Visit
Ride a traditional wooden sled pulled by reindeer across snowy plains. Feed the reindeer, dress in Sami clothes, learn traditional stories.
Reindeer Sledding & Sami Village Visit
Snowmobile Safaris
One of the top Arctic thrills. Zoom across frozen lakes, forest trails, or open tundra. Guided tours provide gear and safety training.
Snowmobile Safaris
Ice Fishing on Frozen Lakes
Local guides will pick a safe frozen lake, drill your hole, and cook your catch over a fire.
Ice Fishing on Frozen Lakes
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
Snowshoe trails wind through snowy forests, frozen rivers, and icy waterfalls.
Easy to moderate trails — hire local guides for off-trail routes.
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Kirovsk is Murmansk’s ski hub — small but good slopes in the Khibiny Mountains.
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Most popular hotels in Murmansk
Azimut Hotel Murmansk
Azimut Hotel Murmansk
Park Inn by Radisson Poliarnie Zori Murmansk
Park Inn by Radisson Poliarnie Zori Murmansk
