16 days in Nizhny Novgorod Itinerary

Founded eight centuries ago at the confluence of the Volga and the Oka rivers, Nizhny Novgorod boasts over 600 historical, cultural, and architectural monuments.

You've now added Hophead Pivoteka to your itinerary. Visiting Ozero Svetloyar and Ski Resort Puzhalova Mountain will get you outdoors. Visit The Kremlin and Spaso-Staroyarmarochny Cathedral for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Ichalkovskiye Caves (in Ichalki), Gorokhovets (St. Nichola's Holy Trinity Monastery & Gorokhovets History and Architecture Museum) and Gorodets (Museum Gorodets Spice-Cake, Gorod Masterov, &more). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Voznesenskiy Pechyorskiy muzhskoy monastyr', take in the spiritual surroundings of Michael the Archangel Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Russian Museum of Photography, and view the masterpieces at Yurkovka Art Gallery.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Nizhny Novgorod day trip app.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport. July in Nizhny Novgorod sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.