Sights · Our pick in Moscow
Ostankino Tower
Moscow’s TV tower
The 540-metre television tower, with an observation deck high above the north of the city.
Our take
- Combine it with VDNKh and the Ostankino estate nearby.
- Address
- Ostankino, Moscow
About Ostankino Tower
The Ostankino Tower, completed in 1967, rises 540 metres and is the tallest free-standing structure in Europe, with an observation deck open to visitors.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ostankino Tower before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Ostankino Tower are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Bolshoi6.6 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Red Square7.4 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- The Kremlin7.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Tretyakov Gallery8.7 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Gorky Park10 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 36 min
- Sheremetyevo21 kmCar or taxi 68 min
Rail terminals
- Belorussky terminal5.2 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Leningradsky terminal5.5 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 22 min
Location
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