Medeu Sports Complex
2355 reviews
October 18, 2024
Everything is terrible there, the food is not tasty and expensive, the workers are rude and children work there 🧒 the ice is bad. Children are allowed in the evening session.
November 8, 2024
Must visit in winters.. it is world’s highest skating ring
January 5
Equipment is very bad.
February 21
Back to USSR
June 19, 2024
Don't miss this place. Best place in almaty. Food stall. Skating rink. Bus route 12 from almaty.
February 11
One love!
February 27, 2024
No proper information given to passenger and driver left me medu city instead of Symbulak.
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February 20, 2024
Ski resort located within half hour drive from city of Almaty. Great location. Must see. Feel the vibe of mountains. All seasons are great here!
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March 5, 2023
Not tourist friendly.. very local oriented.. but people are very helpful therefore no issues ! Beautiful mountains and skating is not easy in here
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February 27, 2024
How can we live without this amazing place in the middle of our beloved city?
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February 17, 2024
Best!
December 5, 2023
Fantastic.
3
June 6, 2023
Must visit place
January 21, 2023
Stunning views
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February 19
The Medeu alpine skating rink with the fastest ice is located in Almaty. At one time, many world records were set here. This is a favorite place of Almaty residents and guests of the city. There are fabulously beautiful mountains and clean healing air. The rink itself is large with good skate rentals, the ice is smooth, and there are cafes where you can have a snack. Nearby there is a cable car station that allows you to climb even higher into the mountains to the cool ski resort "Shymkent", the journey time is about 15 minutes, you can just take a ride and admire the stunning views of the Trans-Ili Alatau. The cable car operates year-round, and the skating and skiing season is usually from November to March. I love to visit here in the fall, when the skiing season begins and the Aport ripens - the most delicious and beautiful apples.
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September 24, 2024
It is a very picturesque place that I always visit when traveling to Almaty. It is surrounded by mountains, near several trails for walking through gorges, hot springs, cafes, etc. You can get there by public transport or taxi. There is a cable car nearby, which allows you to get to the ski resort "Shymkent". If you don't ski, you can just walk along the Talgar pass - the beauty is incredible!
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March 2
A great opportunity to combine a wonderful sports vacation in the mountains with a visit to a historical site - the highest alpine skating stadium in the world, where many speed records have been set.
Currently, Medeu hosts skating enthusiasts during the winter season for weekday and weekend sessions. The unique light illumination allows you to maximize the pleasure of evening skiing.
Near Medeu there is a ski lift station to the stunning mountain ski resort of Shymkent. This provides a unique opportunity to combine an amazing skating rink with downhill skiing as part of one holiday.
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January 3
A truly wonderful place! I love mountains and ice skating, it's just ecstasy! The ice is smooth, there are a lot of staff members who keep order, music is playing, there are trailers, you can have a snack without taking off your skates.
The only thing that slightly overshadowed the visit was the inaccurate rented skates. It was hard to ride at first, but then I got used to it. Be sure to bring plenty of socks, as the skates are very wide (or my foot turned out to be narrow for them).
In general, we were satisfied, we went to the earliest session, there weren't many people at all (by Moscow standards)
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September 19, 2024
Alatau
The city of Almaty (you can't get used to it, Alma-Ata pronounces the language itself) is located at the foot of the majestic Alatau mountain range. The most famous alpine skating rink of the Soviet Union, Medeu, is located here and continues to operate. Today, the city has already come close to the highlands and we got to Medeu by bus. And then the cable car to the snow-capped peaks of Alatau…
Only mountains can be better than mountains! Words are powerless here.
And the opening of the day was a cable car cabin with a transparent floor. This has never happened to us before: it's scary, beautiful, and to the point!
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March 2
A wonderful place to relax with children and loved ones 🏟️, clean mountain air ⛰️, beautiful views, in winter there is an opportunity to skate 🥰 Everything is very well maintained and clean, thank you for keeping nature in good condition 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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December 8, 2024
A place that everyone should definitely visit, but do not stop, but use it as a start for climbing a cable car in the Shembulak gorge. Of course, it is better to visit the Medeu skating rink itself in the season when there is an opportunity to skate. There is a complete order with parking, there are many options and places, it does not hit the pocket. From the skating rink, you can walk up to the anti-mud dam for free, it is also interesting, but physically expensive, not everyone will come in. I definitely recommend it as a skating rink in the season or as a transit point when climbing Shembulak.
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January 3
An ice rink in the middle of the mountains, pleasant music, and there are small catering outlets on site where you can have a snack. But all the advantages are covered by a terrible organization.
Sessions last for several hours, so by the middle of the day the ice is in the potholes. There are a lot of people, especially on weekends, the administration does not control it in any way. It's difficult to ride in a crowd, you always bump into someone, especially considering that many people ride against the grain. There are also always those who are not very confident riding, and reckless drivers who accelerate, try to do tricks, crash and drop people. My friend broke his arm because of one such reckless driver. Again, the administration does not monitor such behavior, does not distinguish between zones for high-speed and slow skating.
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September 26, 2024
A great place for outdoor activities.Ice rink. There are morning, afternoon and evening sessions.Skates can be taken both at the entrance and inside.But it's cheaper downstairs. I was glad that no one interferes with anyone.There is a zone for beginners, and there is one for fans of playing hockey.Music is playing, changing rooms, benches, you can relax.In general, I was satisfied.Come and have a lot of fun.
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February 21
Medeu captivates with its breathtaking mountain landscapes, clean air and unique energy. It perfectly combines active recreation, a cozy atmosphere and stunning views of the snow-capped peaks. An unforgettable place for inspiration and unity with nature is a must—visit in Almaty!
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November 23, 2024
It's a long way from the city, but nature and the air are worth the time spent on the road. The staff is very polite and pleasant. The equipment is at the highest level. There are a lot of cafes for every taste and budget. Very clean.
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December 7, 2024
The photo shows the view from the cable car. It's a very cool place. We always come here when we are in Almaty. We will definitely skate on our next visit. I really like spending time here: the beauty of nature, clean air, and just a wonderful atmosphere. I can look at the mountains for hours))) A fascinating sight👍
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December 9, 2024
This is a great place for skiing , cheesecakes, funicular and ski lift, for hanging out in cafes and restaurants, for quiet walks in the mountains, for cycling in summer and extreme skiing too)), it is beauty and comfort. I love Honey
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October 20, 2024
It's a beautiful place. The ice rink is the simplest, the ice quality is good. Many establishments have appeared nearby, you can drink tea and coffee. The lift to the Cimbulac is not far away. I recommend it for tourists to visit.
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August 10, 2024
A very impressive place, with its own atmosphere, unique mountain landscapes. There are fast food outlets, and there is a national cuisine higher up in the mountains. Another place is remembered for the fact that, for example, there is Tereshkova Peak, which must certainly be conquered, other historical figures have also been noted here. In general, I definitely recommend you to visit, a lot of emotions and impressions that will be filled for a long time if not for a lifetime are guaranteed)
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February 24
A great ice rink in a posh location, there is a rental for extra money (2500) and a wardrobe (to hand over shoes) also for extra money (500). There are cafes, lots of places to sit down and take a break. The session schedule on the website did not match the actual one when I visited, it is worth considering this fact.
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September 26, 2024
The place is certainly significant, not only within the framework of Almaty, but also throughout Kazakhstan. It is very convenient that buses run very often. There is also a large parking lot, charming nature and breathtaking views of the complex itself from the cable car or from the surrounding slopes
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February 24
It's a great place. We were with the children in early December. Everyone was satisfied. They run it in shifts. There is no point in arriving at the beginning of the shift, just waiting in long queues. In just 15 minutes, the whole queue passes. There are enough skates available for rent, of any size. The food is more difficult (mostly a light snack), there are several eateries on the street. A limited number of visitors are allowed per shift, but there are still a lot of people at the rink. If you just want to come for a walk, then you still have to pay for admission. The ice is serviced regularly, but due to the large number of visitors it quickly rolls out. Parking is paid, and it takes another 10-15 minutes to get to the skating rink. Buses mainly run to the skating rink.
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January 1
Medeu is the "Middle-earth" between the city and the mountains, from here you can take a cable car to a height of 3200, or walk wherever you can on the way) and in Medeu itself there is a large stadium, an ice rink is open in winter until the beginning of March, there are several cafes and restaurants around, in any case, the place is interesting and atmospheric, even if we did not plan to go to the mountains, such thoughts will definitely appear when climbing to Medeu
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October 21, 2024
We came to Almaty on the APR 250, we got to Medeu on the last day of the visit before the flight, so there was not much time. The 12th route of the city bus was smartly taken to Medeu itself.The lift to Cimbulak is open until November, there is a taxi for 3 thousand tangas, but we decided to limit ourselves to the observation deck and climb the stairs ourselves. We carried all our backpacks with us, and warm jackets too, because we were already in full gear for the flight On the way we rested 20 times (there are platforms), we regretted that we did not take a taxi, but we overcame the ladder and ourselves. It's a small thing, but it feels good. As a reward, there are very beautiful views from above of the skating rink and the mountains. It's easier to go down, I counted ~ 824 steps, the most difficult thing was to go down the asphalt after them, but if you don't hurry like we do, you can have more fun!)
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January 21
No doubt a legendary place, I have long wanted to skate, circle around the mountains, fresh air, on beautiful, smooth ice.
It came true, I took a ride. But if it wasn't for the service, the high rental price is very high compared to other rentals, the inventory is dead, the blades are blunt. If it had been sharpened, it wouldn't have smelled, and I wouldn't have worried about the price.
I changed my skates 3 times to somehow ride and not slide like a cow on ice. We have a lot of skating experience and skills, and we know how to ride.
In general, it's a great place, but with your own skates or from another rental.
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November 9, 2024
It is a very beautiful place to ride in the mountains in the evening, what could be better.
Among the disadvantages, the sessions are not always comfortable, the skates are of average quality, there is little space with food
But for those who will be in Kazakhstan, the place is a must-visit
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September 20, 2024
The best alpine skating rink in the world, without a doubt! Yes, they were able to build top-class sports facilities in Soviet times! Unforgettable impressions of what they saw: happy and joyful people, clean air, the same ice. It's just fantastic! And skating in a place where the world and USSR records were repeatedly beaten is also a special personal feeling, or something! Complete delight!
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August 22, 2024
The place is a must-visit in Alma-Ata. It was in the summer. Beautiful view, unforgettable emotions. We quickly climbed to the top. There are not so many people. Then we walked along the hiking trails near Medeo.
There is a place to eat, sit and drink coffee. There are no prices so big. There is a fairly large parking lot for cars near Medeo.
A wonderful location for walking and relaxing.
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November 23, 2024
The pearl of Almaty, the most favorite place, so there are always a lot of people here). Gorgeous mountains, the purest mountain air, a magnificent ice rink. You just have to come on weekdays.
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June 9, 2024
Oooh very beautiful, cool, majestic!!!
I visited today for the first time and did not regret it. All people are polite and friendly. The staff takes care of you (yes, with a capital letter, because that's how the employees of this complex treat you). The prices are acceptable, the beauty is INDESCRIBABLE!!!
To visit Alma-Ata and not go to the Medea is blasphemy. I recommend it to everyone.
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October 23, 2024
Cool ice rink! If you go in the morning, you can ride quite well. There are already a lot of people by lunchtime. But the ice is not bad. There is a children's area, big people come in there and start chasing, but the workers kick them out
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January 27
It's very beautiful and I really liked the energy of the place. We sat, rested, breathed fresh air, and meditated. The walk was a success for everyone
Beauty.
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August 18, 2024
It is best to go early in the morning. There are plenty of parking spaces for cars on the street. There is a closed parking lot, but in August 2024 it was closed for repairs. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the on-site ticket office. The ascent for 1 adult, by cable car with 2 transfers, costs 5000 Tenge. To climb to the Bogdanovich glacier, you need to prepare. The entire ascent into the mountains goes over rocks, so you need shoes with a tenacious sole, preferably special boots. It is also advisable to have sticks and a supply of drinking water. A jacket, glasses and a cap are required. Rating 4 due to the ill-considered organization of the repair work, the lack of information tables and indexes. A very unpleasant impression was left from boarding and riding in the elevator cabin. Many visitors, pushing each other away and despite the queue, rush to take seats, children run around the cabin, drink, eat, climb with their feet on the seat and no one makes a remark to them. There are a lot of tourists from different countries and this behavior spoils the whole impression of this beautiful place.
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February 24
A cool skating rink and a relatively inexpensive cable car. The ticket offices at the skating rink are open only for the duration of the session, the queue is small, as most buy tickets online. There are many skate rental windows.
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March 6
It's worth a visit, there are very beautiful views here) I came just to climb to the top point, to admire the views from the elevator cabin) An ice rink, they say, with beautiful ice. The slopes are great for beards and skis)
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December 26, 2024
It's a great place! I live near the Caucasus Range myself, it's hard to surprise me with the mountains) but there's something charming about the local mountains) I probably liked the dense coniferous forest and the amazing coniferous smell the most! And in general, there are only positive memories of visiting this location!
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February 10
Medeo is a sports complex and picturesque mountains. Everyone wants to visit the skating rink and climb high into the mountains, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the mighty mountains. I recommend every guest to visit the Medeo.
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August 17, 2024
A beautiful, magical place! Gorgeous cable cars. There are closed booths, there are open "benches", the sensations are the most vivid in the open... pleasant mountain silence, delicious air and stunningly beautiful views!!!
The lift consists of three stages. The cost for an adult on a weekday round trip is 5000 tenge.
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July 12, 2024
I just fell in love with this place. A beautiful high-altitude sports complex, with a cool descent, a cable car and friendly cafes. Even if you have never stood on skis and a board, come for a walk, appreciate the majestic landscapes of the mountain range, ride the cable car.
Despite the large number of people, you can always find free tables and booths. The prices at the top are not cheap, but they are quite adequate.
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January 11
The alpine pearl and landmark of the city of Almaty. Beautiful view of the mountains.
You can get to Medeu by regular bus.
A funicular has been built from Medeu to climb to Cimbulac
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