The Ostankino TV Tower is one of the tallest structures in the world and it is one of Moscow’s landmarks.. Standing 540.1 meters tall, it houses television and radio broadcasting antennas, as well as other equipment.
The Ostankino TV Tower is located in Moscow’s Ostankino district, approximately 7.3 kilometers north of the Kremlin and Red Square. The tower is near Ostankino Park and the All-Russia Exhibition Center (VDNKh). (The distance from VDNKh is approximately 2.5 kilometers, if you walk.)
The tower was built between 1960 and 1967. The TV Tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. Its glass observation deck is located at an altitude of 337 meters. An open-air observation deck is located at an altitude of 340 meters.
The Ostankino TV Tower is also known for its restaurant, “Seventh Heaven.” The restaurant occupies three floors at an altitude of 328-334 meters. In addition to food and drinks, the restaurant offers its customers excellent views of the city. The restaurant’s dining rooms rotate.
Please note! If the weather is foggy or low cloud cover is present, you will likely not be able to see anything from the tower’s observation decks. You will be warned about this before visiting.
In the photo: Ostankino TV tower on a cloudy day.
The TV Tower’s official website is www.tvtower.ru.
Ticket prices (adult) for June 2026:
- Route #1 “Moscow Panorama 360°” — 1900/2300 rubles (weekdays/weekends and holidays).
- Route #2 “Tower Inside” — 2600/2900 rubles (weekdays/weekends and holidays).
Check all ticket options on the Tower’s website.
Important! To visit, you must have an identity document with you.
Guests can access an observation deck at a height of 337 meters (with sections of transparent floor), open balconies at heights of 85 meters and 340 meters, and a souvenir shop.
Address: Moscow, Akademika Koroleva Street, 15, Building 2.
The nearest metro station, VDNKh, is approximately 1.6 kilometers away.
The location of the Ostankino Television Tower can be found on a map of Moscow.