The Medeu was viewed only from the cable car, as it is now closed for reconstruction. The scale is amazing, and I hope they will make it even better. You can get from the city by 12 buses for 200 tenge per person. It will reach its destination very quickly.
The location of the facility is very favorable. Being among the mountains, you can enjoy the purest air. The landscape is so picturesque that you can fill an entire gallery with photos. Perfect cleanliness is maintained here.
I visited the ice rink once and had a lot of fun. There are a lot of fast food around, there are buffets where friendly staff will serve at the highest level. I don't think it's worth renting skates there. If possible, come with your own. why? Because they are so worn out and old that putting them on spoils the anticipation of riding. The only disadvantage is that the staff at the end of the session, almost expel visitors with force. They didn't even give us a good photo, even though we left the rink a long time ago. The staff rudely expelled everyone even though there were foreigners there. I don't know what impression I left with them.
THIS IS THE SOVIET LEGACY!!! THE PRIDE OF KAZAKHSTAN!! Being there is a dream of a distant childhood! A beautiful place, amazing nature.
Thank you for the wonderful moments!!!
The skating rink is excellent, such a height of its location is a rare phenomenon. I recommend you to visit, you definitely need to take into account the opening hours of the rink!
An amazing sesto. Convenient infrastructure, clean and modern. Always in a good mood from visiting)
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Level 11 Local Expert
April 15
We visited in April 2025. We visited the Cimbulac, Kombi 1, Kombi 2 stations (we went up by cable car). Very cool nature, beautiful, unforgettable. They ate pizza in an outdoor cafe on Cimbulac (pizza cost 7 thousand tenge). It is better to go in the morning, because the high-altitude stations Kombi 1 and Kombi 2 are open for descent until 15-30 (or 16-00). If you are late, you go down on your own (I can't imagine how), the launch of the cable car costs 200 thousand tenge.
We go to Medeo every week. And each time a new location. There are a lot of beautiful places. Gorelnik observation deck, kok Zhailau, on foot to Butakovsky gorge and many other places
This is amazing!! A large medeo among the mountain peaks. You definitely need to visit at least once. The service inside is well organized - rental and a locker room for changing shoes for skates. The number of windows is enough for a large influx.
The only drawback is the traffic jam at the entrance. A huge crowd is gathering, and here the bandwidth is insufficient for a comfortable entrance. We'll have to be patient)) But the rink is worth it.
A great place to relax and skate among the mountains. The mountain ranges are very impressive. There is food and tea, which is very convenient to eat and drink tea without taking off your skates. A comfortable locker room, although there is little place where you can change your skates. And so I really liked everything, I'll come again
A legendary place. It is an almost year-round place of leisure and entertainment.
A picturesque place and a bunch of no less attractions within walking distance and a short trip
Everything is done according to international standards. A cable car starts from the parking lot to the top, where you can ski in winter. You can walk to the skating rink and climb a little higher to the protective structure. And of course, beautiful views of Almaty and the mountains.
Stunning views, the nature is magnificent. Excellent skiing infrastructure, many cafes and restaurants. The cable car is great, everything is new, it was only 1 day, but I really liked it.
I love Medeo. How many times I visit Almaty, I visit the complex so many times. Be sure to take the funicular up the mountain. However, in June we even caught snow there))) and it was +3 in total.
It's a very cool place. Great views and a great place to relax. There is a lift on several levels.
On the first level there is an ice rink, a health ladder (did not climb, was not in Almaty :)) and cafes.
On the second level there are hotels and top-end chalet-style restrooms.
On the third level there are mountain peaks and views...
A great place to relax, easy to reach, well-developed infrastructure, activities for children with excellent views, combined with a funicular on Shimbulak. I recommend at least half a day
A good historical place, we were in the summer! Aerobics and fitness classes were held, there were a lot of people, it was a lot of fun! Admission is free, large toilets! Free presentation of soft drinks from the Baltic Sea! Fruit and berry carbonated drinks! A good place in the valley between the mountains!
You should definitely visit, especially since all conditions have been created for this, including the cable car. A picturesque gorge, a man-made anti-mud dam, created for the first time in the world by directional explosions (this is the USSR!), with 840 steps leading to the crest (a steep test).
A magical place. my first trip to the mountains. I was as happy as a baby. There is a cheerful staircase of health, at the bottom you can take a photo with an Eagle and in national costumes.
It's a great wheelchair. Decent red tracks. I was on a day and evening gurney. I really liked it. The trails are quite wide and interesting, there is a slope in places. Good restaurants nearby, especially the "chalet" - expensive, but delicious.
Medeo is a place worth visiting under any circumstances! Everyone will be happy, both the bandit dad and the nerdy kids! These heights and views of the plain will delight EVERYONE!
Mountain fresh air, the atmosphere of the old time that flows into the future. If you want to leave a good impression of this place, I recommend that you carefully plan your arrival time, as there are many people who want to, and Medeo will not accommodate everyone. In general, the ice is at a decent level, not without sin, of course, but considering the dimensions it is very good. The assortment is always full, I can't guarantee to say how clean it gets. With regard to prices, as I said earlier, you need to choose the right time to come without tearing your wallet and getting stuck in the crowd. A great place for all ages and number of people, with family and friends with soul mates, everyone will find an impression. Well, after visiting, you can always walk around, the views are beautiful. There are many places for snacks, the more people the cheaper)
The world-famous Medeo sports complex. It was built during the Soviet era. A city landmark. A favorite place for tourists and visitors to the city. It is located in the mountains in a picturesque area. I recommend it!
Medeu is a legendary skating rink among the mountains! One of the attractions of Almaty and Kazakhstan. Next to the skating rink there is a monument to the famous climber Anatoly Bukreev. From here, the cable car starts up to the Cimbulak ski resort. You can also walk (to Cimbulac). There is a great paved road leading up, along which we once decided to climb up to Cimbulac and go back down. On the way, the beauty is incredible! You go and enjoy the views.
It's a great place, the view from the height of the cable car is perfect! Unfortunately, it was not possible to ride the ice rink, but it looks impressive!
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Виталий Бахтин
Level 14 Local Expert
December 6, 2024
A good place to spend active weekends or holidays.Clean air, very beautiful nature and a sea of pleasant impressions.Olin's advice at an Altitude of 3200 do not buy tea, it costs just space for 1500 tenge there.Take it with you and nothing will overshadow all your pleasant emotions and impressions
The world's largest high-altitude complex. Nicely. We can go for a walk. A variety of entertainment. A must-visit.
By the way, he still holds the championship in terms of the number of world records set by athletes.
We found three weather conditions: heavy snowfall, sun and blue sky, and impenetrable fog)). It's very beautiful all around. One disadvantage, the skates are not sharpened))
Nature 5 stars is incomparable and sooooo beautiful! The alpine skating rink itself is an incredible structure, a symbol of the era, and a symbol of Kazakhstan itself!
Everything is done very cool …
But the most disgusting thing is the QUEUE TO the TOILET!!!!
I had to, and I stood in line for 20 minutes and it's still fast!
There is a huge misunderstanding!!!
An object of WORLD IMPORTANCE, but do not go to the toilet!!!
Organizers / I think solving this issue is not such an expensive problem!
A must-visit. We were at the end of October, the rink was not working, but work was underway to prepare the ice. The elevator didn't work either, we walked, then realized that there was a taxi, well, okay, we took a walk and it was good. We took a lot of photos and videos. We breathed in the fresh mountain air. We walked about 11 km up /down, vertically + 400 meters up and also down. We were satisfied, we will definitely visit again!
It's just a Medeo.
It was.
There is.
And it will be!!!
A carefree childhood.
Youth is crazy.
Maturity in the Family circle.
The leisurely Life of adulthood.
At any age, Medeo is great.
At any age, you will find rest and joy. It's just a MEDEO!
It is a very atmospheric place, there are a lot of active people around. The stadium itself is a historical place with an unrealistic number of glorious records! Impressive! Of the cons. I don't understand why you can't get to the stadium in the off-season? To make excursions or just a paid entrance for inspection, in order to feel, a little touch the achievements of great athletes…
Located on a mountain slope, great views and clean air, you don't have to wait much if you buy a ticket in advance, everything is very clean, friendly staff, good equipment, 3 hours at the rink is just a fairy tale.
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Level 21 Local Expert
December 2, 2024
A great place to relax! The beauty of nature, fresh air. Well-thought-out infrastructure. I recommend climbing the Tagarsky Pass by cable car. You won't regret it. The prices are reasonable
There is not a very large parking lot. The police allegedly monitor and do not let you into the parking lot at the weekend. Due to queues and shortened sessions, there is very little time left for skating and the quality of the ice is poor compared to 2012-2014
A very cool place! We have a very cool skating rink , lots of trees and nature , but most importantly, a very very cool skating rink , carotkies , the location is excellent , the cleanliness is also excellent and the equipment is too ! I advise everyone to visit here!