
Murmansk Travel Guide
Russia
Murmansk is a city of 319,263 people in Russia’s far north, on the Kola Bay. Its northern position gives it a distinctly Arctic setting and makes it an important urban centre in the region.
Most visitors arrive by air through Murmansk Airport, the airport serving the city. The nearby coast is not a beach destination, as there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Murmansk.
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Weather in Murmansk
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Pays in RUB
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +7
Tipping: Tipping in Russia is not always mandatory, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Murmansk
Jan
-6°13Feb
-5°9Mar
-3°15Apr
1°13May
10°12Jun
15°12Jul
19°12Aug
19°10Sep
14°13Oct
4°12Nov
-3°12Dec
-6°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Murmansk
Port of Murmansk
museum
0.9 km
Центральный стадион профсоюзов
stadium arena
0.2 km
Five Corners, Murmansk
historic site
0.5 km
0.4 km
Церковь Спаса на водах
christian place of worship
1.6 km
Мурманский Океанариум
aquarium
2.4 km
Мурманский колледж искусств
music venue
0.6 km
Долина Уюта
park
3.7 km
Getting there
Murmansk Airport · 24.7 km
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