Murmansk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the northwest of Russia
About Murmansk
With a population of over 300,000, Murmansk is the largest city in theArcticand an important Russian naval base and commercial port. UnlikeArkhangelskon the White Sea, its harbor does not freeze in winter. It was the last city founded by theRussian Empire. InWorld War II, known to Russians as the Great Patriotic War, Murmansk served as a port for the arctic convoys, and after the war became the Soviet Union's most important submarine base. This history provides a major reason to visit the city, museums and port. In the Far North, Murmansk experiences cold winters with temperatures routinely dropping below−20°C (−4°F). The brief summer offers mild temperatures between10–15°C (50–59°F). Strong winds are common, especially at the higher parts of the city.
Top Attractions in Murmansk
Explore the best things to see and do in Murmansk:
- ★Alyosha Statue
- ★Arctic Research Institute Exposition
- ★Memorial to the Soldiers and Seamen Who Died in Peaceful Time
- ★Monument to Waiting Women
- ★Murmansk Regional Museum of Art
- ★Northern Navy Museum
- ★Nuclear icebreaker Lenin
- ★Oceanarium
Where to Eat in Murmansk
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Yunost
- 🍴Vkusno i Tochka
Where to Stay in Murmansk
- 🏨Azimut Hotel Murmansk
- 🏨Hotel Ogni Murmanska
- 🏨Meridian Hotel
- 🏨Park Inn by Radisson Poliarnie Zori, Murmansk
Murmansk Travel Guide Sections
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