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Kungur Ice Cave

Perm Krai

A cave of frozen grottoes and underground lakes in the western Urals, lit for guided walks all year.

US travel advisory: Level 4, Do Not Travel · checked 2026-11-03
Photo: A.Savin · FAL
Best Time to Go
Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug
Our full guide to Kungur Ice Cave is being written. It's on the Moscow and Central Russia list as If You're Nearby.

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