Holiday in Moscow
City in Russland — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
Russland
Type
City
Best time to travel
May–September (warm, white nights), December–January (snowy winter wonderland)
Budget/day
70–130 €
Getting there from Germany
Direct flights from Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich to Moscow (SVO/DME) in 3 hours. Visa required (E-Visa possible).
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What makes Moscow special as a destination?
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is a city of extreme contrasts: The medieval Kremlin and the colorful onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral stand alongside Stalinist cake-like palaces and glass skyscrapers in Moscow City. With over 12 million inhabitants, Moscow is the largest city in Europe and a powerhouse that never rests. Red Square is the heart of Russia and one of the most impressive squares in the world: St. Basil's Cathedral with its nine colorful onion domes, the Lenin Mausoleum, the historic GUM department store, and the Kremlin walls form an ensemble of unparalleled grandeur. The Kremlin itself houses cathedrals, the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon, as well as the official residence of the President. The Moscow Metro is an underground palace: Stations like Komsomolskaya, Mayakovskaya, and Ploshchad Revolyutsii are adorned with chandeliers, mosaics, and marble columns and are considered the most beautiful subway stations in the world. The Bolshoi Theatre for ballet and opera is legendary. The Tretyakov Gallery houses the most significant collection of Russian art. Gorky Park and the Garage Art Center showcase modern Moscow. The best time to visit is from May to September with long, warm days.
What are the top highlights in Moscow?
The top highlights in Moscow include Red Square & Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow Metro, Tretyakov Gallery, Gorky Park & Sparrow Hills.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Red Square & Kremlin
The power center of Russia: the Kremlin walls, the colorful onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Lenin Mausoleum – all in one place.
St. Basil's Cathedral
The iconic cathedral with its nine colorful domes is Russia's most famous building – built by Ivan the Terrible from 1555 to 1561.
Moscow Metro
Each station is an underground palace: chandeliers, mosaics, marble, and bronze. The Circle Line showcases the most beautiful stations.
Tretyakov Gallery
The most significant collection of Russian art – from icons to Repin to Malevich. The old and new galleries together require a whole day.
Gorky Park & Sparrow Hills
Moscow's green lung on the banks of the Moskva River – cycling and yoga in summer, the largest ice rink in the city with a view of the skyline in winter.
Hotels in Moscow
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When is the best time to visit Moscow?
The best time to visit Moscow is May–September (warm, white nights), December–January (snowy winter wonderland). Warm, 20–30 °C, long days until 10 PM, occasional thunderstorms In winter: Very cold, -15 to -5 °C, snow from November to March, but dry and sunny
Recommended travel time
May–September (warm, white nights), December–January (snowy winter wonderland)
Summer
Warm, 20–30 °C, long days until 10 PM, occasional thunderstorms
Winter
Very cold, -15 to -5 °C, snow from November to March, but dry and sunny
How much does a holiday in Moscow cost?
Budget travellers: 35–55 €/day, mid-range: 70–130 €/day, luxury: 200–500 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
35–55 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
70–130 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200–500 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Moscow?
Direct flights from Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich to Moscow (SVO/DME) in 3 hours. Visa required (E-Visa possible).
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Moscow?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Buy the Troika card for the metro – a ride costs under 1 € and the metro is the fastest way through the city.
Be sure to book online for the Kremlin – tickets are limited and the queues are enormous.
The best metro tour: Komsomolskaya → Ploshchad Revolyutsii → Mayakovskaya → Novoslobodskaya – four of the most beautiful stations in a row.
Dress warmly in winter, but almost all buildings are overheated – a layering system is perfect.
What should you eat in Moscow?
Typical specialities in Moscow: Borscht — The famous beet soup with sour cream – hearty, warm, and the ultimate Russian comfort food., Pelmeni — Russian dumplings filled with meat, served with butter and sour cream – simple and irresistible., Blini — Thin Russian pancakes with caviar, salmon, sour cream, or jam – from street stalls to gourmet restaurants., Beef Stroganoff — Tender strips of beef in creamy mushroom sauce – invented in Moscow and copied worldwide., Medovik — Russian honey cake with many thin layers and cream – sweet, but not too sweet..
These specialties you must try!
