Nur-Sultan
Capital of Kazakhstan
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,622,245 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, which was the national capital until 1997. The city lies on the banks of the Ishim river in the north of Kazakhstan. It is located within the Akmola Region but administers itself. Initially founded as Aqmoly in 1830, the city was later renamed Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, and Aqmola before adopting the name Astana in 1998, which means "capital" in Kazakh. In 2019, the city briefly adopted the name Nur-Sultan in honor of former president Nursultan Nazarbayev, but it reverted to the name Astana in 2022.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 697,129
- Coordinates
- 51.180, 71.446
- Timezone
- Asia/Almaty
- Elevation
- 347 m
Overview of Nur-Sultan
Set in Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan is a sizeable city. Its resident count stands at approximately 697,129. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Nur-Sultan is strongest on nature, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Nur-Sultan
Nature in Nur-Sultan
(21)On the nature side, Nur-Sultan offers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Nur-Sultan is actually tagged with. Altogether 21 options are tagged here.
Culture in Nur-Sultan
(17)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles as culture options here. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. The list follows Nur-Sultan's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Nur-Sultan
(11)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nur-Sultan.
Adventure in Nur-Sultan
(10)Looking for adventure? Nur-Sultan has Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nur-Sultan.
Sports in Nur-Sultan
(10)Nur-Sultan records Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Skateboard under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Nur-Sultan is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Nur-Sultan
(9)Under nightlife, Nur-Sultan is tagged with Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nur-Sultan.
Wellness in Nur-Sultan
(7)The wellness shortlist for Nur-Sultan: Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. All of it is drawn from Nur-Sultan's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Nur-Sultan
(4)Family in Nur-Sultan covers Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Nur-Sultan's own activity tags.
Shopping in Nur-Sultan
(1)Shopping in Nur-Sultan covers Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Nur-Sultan's own activity tags.
More to do in Nur-Sultan
(1)Nur-Sultan records Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Nur-Sultan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Nur-Sultan
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Nur-Sultan stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Nur-Sultan is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Almaty.
Similar destinations
Places near Nur-Sultan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nur-Sultan known for?
- Nur-Sultan, in Kazakhstan, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 697,129 residents.
- What can you do in Nur-Sultan?
- Recorded activities in Nur-Sultan include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Nur-Sultan?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Nur-Sultan stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Nur-Sultan located?
- Nur-Sultan is located in Kazakhstan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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