Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Travel Guide

Russia

A church with golden domes and a tall spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a river in the background.
A river with a bridge, a large ship, and a cityscape with various buildings and greenery.
A large brick building with a tower and arched entrance.
A historic brick building with a tower, surrounded by lush green trees and a body of water in the background.
A historic brick building with a green roof and arched windows.

Popular cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

A church with golden domes and a tall spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a river in the background.
Nizhny Novgorod
Known for Rivers, Roller-skating and Ice skating
Escape to Nizhny Novgorod! Enjoy its ice skating, theatre and monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
A large church with multiple domes and a green facade.
Diveevo
Known for Monuments
Explore Diveevo: its monuments and more!
Bol'Shemokrinskiy
Bol'Shemokrinskiy
Venture to Nizhny Novgorod Aviation Museum and Sakharov Museum—just two of the sights around Bol'Shemokrinskiy.
Gorodets
Gorodets
Known for Museums
Explore Gorodets: its museums and more!
Zhelnino
Zhelnino
Check out Shukhov Tower on the Oka River and The Nizhny Novgorod ring—just a couple of the sights around Zhelnino.
Dzerzhinsk
Dzerzhinsk
Check out the local area in Dzerzhinsk as you venture to sights like Shukhov Tower on the Oka River.