Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Irkutsk
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Irkutsk with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Irkutsk area
This Irkutsk map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Irkutsk and surroundings
Photogallery of Irkutsk sights
Our guide to Irkutsk
Travel guide to Irkutsk
In the surroundings of Irkutsk, there is a unique ethnographic outdoor museum called Taltsy. Its main “exhibits” are old wooden constructions created in the period between the 17th and 20th centuries. They were delivered from nearby villages that were flooded completely when the Irkutsk Hydro Power Station had been built. The museum was restored in 1969 and now is located in a beautiful natural area. As … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Buryats lived in harsh conditions, and therefore their cuisine is also very simple and harsh. They appreciate natural food, and, of course have respect for food. Like many years ago, meat dishes are considered true national treats. In modern restaurants in Irkutsk, guests are offered a huge selection of meat treats, but before, indigenous people could enjoy a certain type of meat only in a certain season. In the … Open
Attractions and active leisure
If in the cold season the best entertainment will be skiing, then in summer unforgettable bike excursions are organized for the guests. Fans of extreme entertainment can make rafting on the mountain river, and for those who prefer safer entertainment, it will be interesting to spend a day on the shore of Lake Baikal. Lovers of fishing, for which trips to the most interesting fishing locations are organized, would … Open
Cultural excursion through Irkutsk - things to see
The most ancient monument of Irkutsk is the church in the name of the Savior of the Holy Face. Now this religious institution is converted into a museum, where a rich exposition is presented, which is dedicated to the Irkutsk diocese. In the style of the Siberian Baroque, a cathedral was built in the name of the Epiphany of the Lord. Its construction lasted almost 28 years, and the first stone was laid as far back … Open