Monday, August 17, 2026

Medeu in Almaty, Kazakhstan

 

Medeu is the highest-altitude large outdoor ice-skating and bandy rink in the world.  It sits 1,691 MASL, located about 14to 15 kilometers away from downtown Almaty, Kazakhstan.  But the iconic Medeu Skating Rink is closed today for two to three-year modernization to meet international standards.

Because the touristy skating rink is closed, we climbed the 842 stairs for a magnificent view offering panoramic vantage.  The view is surrounded by snow-dusted ridges, alpine trees and winding mountain roads.  From here, you can see the cable car lines going to Shymbulak Mountain Resort.



If you want to experience snow in Almaty, the ideal month to visit are in mid-December to February.  If you visit outside these months, you can still find snow year-round by heading up to the nearby mountains like in Shymbulak Mountain Resort.

To get to Medeu Sports Complex from Almaty, take Bus No. 12 and the ride takes 30 to 40 minutes and will only costs you 150 Kazakhstan Tenge.  

To get to Medeu Sports Complex from Almaty by taxi, use the Yandex Go App to book a ride.  The ride takes also around 30 to 40 minutes and will costs you 2500 to 4500 Kazakhstan Tenge depending on your starting point in Almaty.

We booked our whole 3 Days and 2 Nights Kazakhstan tour via Primo PH Travel and Tours but you can do the Medeu, Shymbulak, Kok Tobe tour by DIY and it will costs you must cheaper and enjoy your self-paced or untimed tour lets you explore at your own speed without a strict schedule. 


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