What to Do in Moscow with a Teen

Hit the Rides at Dream Island

Moscow’s largest amusement park is in the south of the city. The whole complex covers 100 hectares and includes 16 indoor and outdoor areas split into ten animated worlds. Guests can enjoy dozens of one-of-a-kind rides.

Your ticket also covers interactive attractions and daily shows. If high-speed carousels or sky-scraping swings feel a bit too intense, you can simply wander around: hunt for ghosts in Count Strakhov’s haunted house, drop in on the Smurfs, try not to freeze in the Snow Queen’s castle, or catch a Hello Kitty show.

On 1 August, the outdoor area opens with over 20 rides — from family-friendly and children’s attractions to extreme thrills. A single ticket covers both the indoor and outdoor areas.

Address: Andropova Avenue, 1

Navigate an Obstacle Course

For summer, the open‑air obstacle course PandaPark is a great choice. It’s right in the heart of the Luzhniki Olympic complex. Adventurous ‘pandas’ can take on six routes with different difficulty levels and heights ranging from 1.5 to 9 metres. The park is fitted with a professional belay system, and experienced instructors are on hand to help with anything you need.

Address: Luzhniki Street, 24с23

If the weather turns grey and chilly, head to the shopping and entertainment centre Riviera instead. Visitors can test themselves on routes of varying difficulty, with rope crossings from 1 to 20 metres high — so there’s plenty for both kids and adults. The park also has a climbing wall and a 70‑metre zip‑line course.

Address: Avtozavodskaya Street, 18

Try Karting

You can race go‑karts at the Centre for Technical Sports. There’s a large outdoor track for warm‑weather driving (weather permitting). The centre has five circuits for bikes, motorbikes, and karts, plus children’s areas, skate ramps, benches, picnic shelters, and barbecues for grilling. You can watch drifters in training — or get behind the wheel yourself. The karting track is roughly 850 metres long. You can also book an instructor to teach you all the finer points of driving.

Address: Sechkina Street, 19с3

If you’d prefer an indoor venue, try the premium Le Mans karting club, not far from Moscow-City. Drivers of any skill level can take part, and they run regular training sessions where you can learn overtaking tactics and defensive driving, and sharpen your racing technique.

Address: 2nd Magistralnaya Street, 9А

Skateboard

In warm weather, bring your own board to the skatepark at Khodynka Field, next to the Aviapark shopping centre. There are options for beginners and pros alike. You’ll often see coaches running sessions there. And with floodlights, you can skate well into the evening or even at night.

Address: Khodynsky Boulevard, 8

If the weather isn’t skate‑friendly, head indoors to Bunny Hop. You can just drop in for a session or book a coaching session. The facilities suit all levels. Under‑18s are allowed in only with a parent’s signed waiver.

Address: Bolshaya Semyonovskaya Street, 42с1

Go Climbing

At the CSKA centre you’ll find Russia’s biggest climbing wall — suitable for beginners and seasoned climbers alike. The introductory session runs in a group and lasts 1.5 hours: they’ll walk you through safety procedures, help you pick gear (already included in the price), and let you try your first routes at different grades. Private coaching is also available.

Address: 3rd Peschanaya Street, 2с1

Bounce on Trampolines

One of Moscow’s first trampoline centres, Nebo (which means ‘sky’), has built a solid reputation as a place where guests of all ages have a great time. There are now six studios across the city, each with a wide variety of trampolines. For instance, the Sokol metro branch has 50 recreational trampolines and 11 professional ones. The largest centre is in Fili: nearly 2000 square metres, 78 recreational trampolines, nine professional ones, and four slides. On top of that, Nebo also offers climbing walls and rope‑course trails. It’s a brilliant spot for a weekend outing, with regular sessions with an instructor, and you can even have a birthday party there.

Address: Bagrationovsky Drive, 5

Ice skating at Night

You can skate in Moscow after dark. Arena Play in Ostankino Park runs only on Saturdays. There’s a large floodlit ice rink with music, plus a separate game zone. Skates are available for hire on site, and masterclasses are free. DJs spin all night long, and you can also play ice volleyball or dodgeball on skates.

Address: Botanicheskaya Street, 2с1

Visit a VR Cinema

At the FunZone innovation park in the Rio shopping centre, you can try VR cinemas — with a new virtual reality experience every 15 minutes. There are also over 50 arcade machines: car and motorbike simulators, a shooting range with recoil effect, and classic arcade games. Every game earns you tickets that can be swapped for prizes. You can also play laser tag or grab a bite at the restaurant.

Address: Avtozavodskaya Street, 18