Both in the center and on the edge: the 7 best picnic spots in Moscow

The patios of Moscow restaurants are of course good, but let’s be honest, if you don’t plan your visit in advance, you may not be able to dine out. However, this is no reason to despair. At such moments, the main thing is to think positively and believe that there is a way out of any situation. We’re planning a picnic in person this summer, so we don’t mind the lack of tables on the patios.

We have compiled a selection of the most beautiful places where you can have a picnic in Moscow that you will want to repeat over and over. The main thing – do not forget about a blanket and insect repellent. You can still catch ticks even in the city.

Hermitage Garden

If you suddenly want to have a picnic in the heart of the capital, go to the Hermitage Garden. Personally, we love it for its convenient location and plenty of places to sit quietly. And inside the park there are several corners with food and drinks, so you do not have to bother with snacks for a long time.

Address: St. Karetny Ryad, 3

Gorky Park

There are many picnic spots in Gorky Park. You can sit in the shade by the water and under the trees. Of the pleasant bonuses – the feeling that you are in the city and not. Nature, trees and greenery on one side, and endless cafes, playgrounds, summer cinema and even Wi-Fi throughout the park on the other.

Address: Krymsky Val, 9

Meshchersky park

Even the most fastidious residents of the capital are ready to leave the city for the sake of walking in Meshchersky Park. And to be honest, we understand them. It feels like you’ve moved so far away from Moscow and “reset to zero”, as ridiculous as it may sound. But if you are going to Meshchersky only, do not forget to properly treat the exposed surfaces of the skin with special insect protection. This is not the center of Moscow for you.

Address: Moscow region, Odintsovsky district

Museum-Reserve “Tsaritsyno”

Those who want to combine business with pleasure should go to Tsaritsyno. The area of ​​the reserve is so large that there is a museum, a rope park and even a boat station. And believe me, there is enough room for a picnic. Our advice: take food with you, the choice is not so good in Tsaritsyno.

Address: St. Dolskaya, 1

Track in Skolkovo

Many people know The Rink as an ice rink where all the creators in Moscow come in winter to take atmospheric photos. Thus, it turns into a big activity park where you can come to relax outside the city in summer. Here and the stylish restaurant Eno Bistro and al fresco training. In general, you can relax both physically and mentally.

Address: Skolkovo, st. Novaya, d. one hundred

Chistye Prudy

It’s good to have a picnic at Chistye Prudy, because if suddenly everything does not go according to plan, you can safely pack the blanket and go to the nearest veranda. Overall, the location is trendy. Yes, you don’t have to worry too much about the food – you just took a pizza with you at the nearest cafe and you don’t have to worry that the food is already cold.

Address: Chistoprudny Boulevard

Sparrow Hills

If you suddenly want to have a picnic in the Vorobyovy Gory area, keep hacking our life: Andreevsky Ponds are located on the border of Neskuchny Garden and Vorobyovy Gory Park. Few people know about them, so there is enough space there. There are gazebos and fire places on the territory. And from the shores the Moscow River and St. Andrew’s Abbey.

Address: Andreevsky pools