Things to do in Sakhalin, Far Eastern District: The Best Nature & Parks

November 19, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Sakhalin, Russia including Cape Giant, Steller Sea Lion, Lake Busse, Moneron Island, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Mud Volcano, Kolkovskiy Waterfall, Oktyabrskoe Lake, Gagarin Park, Gorny Vozduh (Mountain Air), Old Railway Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Kholmsk.
Restaurants in Sakhalin Bed and Breakfast Inns

1. Cape Giant

Sakhalin Russia
Excellent
97%
Good
3%
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Cape Giant

2. Steller Sea Lion

Nevelsk, Sakhalin Russia
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
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0%
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Steller Sea Lion

3. Lake Busse

Korsakov, Sakhalin Russia
Excellent
88%
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13%
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0%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Lake Busse

4. Moneron Island

Nevelsk, Sakhalin Russia http://isl-moneron.ru
Excellent
78%
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22%
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Moneron Island

5. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Mud Volcano

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin 694050 Russia http://yuzhno-sakh.ru/dirs/70/?newsid=8147
Excellent
83%
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17%
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0%
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Mud Volcano

6. Kolkovskiy Waterfall

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Russia
Excellent
100%
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0%
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Kolkovskiy Waterfall

7. Oktyabrskoe Lake

Sakhalin Russia
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Oktyabrskoe Lake

8. Gagarin Park

Detskaya st., 1, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin 693001 Russia +7 424 272-45-75 http://sakhalin-park.ru/
Excellent
50%
Good
32%
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15%
Poor
2%
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1%
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4.5 based on 245 reviews

Gagarin Park

9. Gorny Vozduh (Mountain Air)

V ul. Gornyy Vozdukh 1, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin 693010 Russia +7 424 251-11-10 [email protected] http://www.ski-gv.ru
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
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2%
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0%
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4.5 based on 519 reviews

Gorny Vozduh (Mountain Air)

"Gorny Vozdukh" is one of the fastest growing ski resorts in the Far East. The unique location - in the heart of the capital of the Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk city - allows guests be in the center of winter sports very quickly. Ski resort offers 10 traces of various levels of difficulty, for both beginners and professionals alike. Their total length is more than 23 km. "Gorny Vozdukh" provides three ski areas: "green" slopes suitable for those who are just taking their first steps, "red" - for those who are confident in their skills and abilities, and "black" traces which can be tested by experienced ski-professionals. There are also training slopes, ski cross traces and snowboard park at the territory of "Gorny Vozdukh". Soft and snowy winters allows to extend the season that begins in December and lasts until the end of April. The thickness of snow is usually two meters. But just in case Sakhalin weather suddenly shows its capricious nature, there is a system of artificial snow covering in "Gorny Vozdukh". The slopes of "Gorny Vozdukh" are in operation not only during the daytime, but in the evening also. When twilight comes, traces change due to artificial lighting. An active rest on the slopes of ski resort, undoubtedly requires post-replenishment. For this purpose, "Gorny Vozdukh" has a chain of restaurants and cafes, that will satisfy even the most demanding gourmet. "Gorny Vozdukh" is an all-season tourist complex. In summer the resort becomes a place for recreation for islanders and visitors of the regional capital. "Gorny Vozdukh" offers travel escorts for visitors and residents of Sakhalin Region. Today, "Gorny Vozdukh" is one of the main organizers of tours along Sakhalin Region. Among the main directions such as sports, sightseeing, business tourism, "Gorny Vozdukh" focuses on environmental tourism. Today there is a network of paved hiking and biking routes available to all residents of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is developed by the ski resort. Each of them exposes familiar to islanders scenery from a new side: lush green valleys, dense forests, pure mountain springs, magnificent panoramas of the regional center. In addition, the "Gorny Vozdukh" is the center of mass entertainment: almost every weekend sports and cultural events, music festivals and art exhibitions, children's and youth festivals are held on the grounds of the complex.

Reviewed By PaulaAmaral2014 - Sakhalin, Russia

It's a fantastic place to ski in Russia... Very nice view of the city Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk... I love this place!!!

10. Old Railway Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Kholmsk

Novoderevenskaya station, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin 693022 Russia
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
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0%
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Old Railway Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Kholmsk

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