городской округ Барнаул district, Altai Krai, Russia

Places to visit near Barnaul

Barnaul is a city in городской округ Барнаул district, Altai Krai, Russia, home to about 599,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Музей археологии и этнографии Алтая (2 km) and Государственный художественный музей Алтайского края (5 km).

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Barnaul, Altai Krai
Barnaul, городской округ Барнаул district, Altai Krai, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barnaul at a glance

Location
городской округ Барнаул district, Altai Krai, Russia
Population
about 599,579
Coordinates
53.3606° N, 83.7636° E
Places within 50 km
75 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Barnaul

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barnaul: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Barnaul

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barnaul. The closest is Мемориал славы (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barnaul

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barnaul. The closest is Гора (6 km); the best-known is Артезианский водозабор (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Barnaul

9 churches within 100 km of Barnaul. The closest is Церковь Воздвижения Креста Господня (2 km); the best-known is Часовня Александра Невского (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Barnaul

8 museums within 100 km of Barnaul. The closest is Мир времени (1 km); the best-known is Музей археологии и этнографии Алтая (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Barnaul

8 parks within 100 km of Barnaul. The closest is Изумрудный (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Barnaul

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Barnaul. The closest is осерёдок Чаячий (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Barnaul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barnaul
  2. 1 km Мир времени · museum, городской округ Барнаул
  3. 2 km Мемориал славы · heritage site, городской округ Барнаул
  4. 1 km Музей археологии и этнографии Алтая · museum, городской округ Барнаул
  5. 3 km Государственный художественный музей Алтайского края · museum, городской округ Барнаул
  6. 4 km Изумрудный · park, городской округ Барнаул
  7. 2 km Back to Barnaul

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    Within 15 km of Barnaul

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barnaul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2139Мемориал славы (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Гора (6 km)
    Churches99Церковь Воздвижения Креста Господня (2 km)
    Museums68Мир времени (1 km)
    Parks88Изумрудный (2 km)
    Other attractions66Медведь (1 km)
    Beaches & coast56осерёдок Чаячий (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Khoton Lake (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Побочень (4 km)
    Caves22Новоафонская Пещера (6 km)
    Temples22Храм старообрядческой Крестовоздвиженской общины православных христиан (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Барнаульский зоопарк (7 km)
    Waterfalls11Пивоварский водопад (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Барнаульская соборная мечеть (3 km)
    Buddhist sites11Буддийский центр Алмазного пути традиции Карма Кагью города Барнаула (5 km)

    Barnaul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barnaul?

    Музей археологии и этнографии Алтая (museum, about 2 km), Государственный художественный музей Алтайского края (museum, about 5 km), Мир времени (museum, about 1 km), Мемориал славы (heritage site, about 2 km), Изумрудный (park, about 2 km), Самолёт Як-52 (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barnaul?

    75 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 6 museums, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barnaul?

    Мемориал славы, about 2 km by road; Самолёт Як-52 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barnaul?

    Гора, about 6 km by road; Артезианский водозабор (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barnaul?

    Церковь Воздвижения Креста Господня, about 2 km by road; Храм преподобного Антония Киево-Печерского (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barnaul?

    Start in Barnaul, visit Мир времени, then Мемориал славы, then Музей археологии и этнографии Алтая, then Государственный художественный музей Алтайского края, then Изумрудный, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barnaul?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Barnaul

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barnaul’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Barnaul on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.