Sysertsky District: Industrial history, Bazhov and nature

In Sysertsky District, the history of the Sysert industrial district, Pavel Petrovich Bazhov’s world, and specific nature topics sit side by side. In Sysert, two museums tell different parts of this story; in the district, a 12-kilometre circular hike complements the cultural themes with wildlife, history and legends. This lets you plan your stay around what interests you most: museums and literature, or a day on foot in the nature park.

Industrial history and Bazhov’s world

Built in 1749, the main administration building of the Sysert industrial district housed its administration until 1917. Since 1969, it has been home to the local history museum. This timeline makes the building itself a tangible point of reference for the district’s history: it served as an administrative centre and has been used as a museum for decades.

The Pavel Petrovich Bazhov House Museum in Sysert focuses instead on family history. It is in the house where Bazhov was born and spent his childhood, and is a cultural heritage site of regional significance. The museum shows how the Bazhov family lived and gives an insight into life in the Urals at the end of the 19th century. The two houses therefore have distinct themes: the former administrative function of the building is the defining feature of the local history museum, while the Bazhov Museum focuses on the family and life in their time. This comparison can help you decide how to balance your museum visits based on your interest in industrial or literary history. Check current visiting arrangements before you go.

A circular hike and natural landmarks

The excursion “Zhivotnye prirodnogo parka «Bazhovskie mesta»” is a 12-kilometre circular hike. It shares information about the animals of the nature park, as well as the history and legends of the natural landmark “Talkov kamen”. The route brings nature and local traditions together. As availability may vary, check in advance whether the excursion is offered on the day of your visit.

There are 18 natural landmarks in Sysert District, including Asbest-kamen and Markov Kamen. These examples broaden the focus beyond the individual hike to the district’s natural landmarks. When planning your day, you can choose between a specific circular route with a set theme and a broader interest in the region’s natural attractions.

What to consider when choosing a holiday apartment

Your planned activities offer a practical guide when searching for a holiday apartment: the museums in Sysert focus on industrial history and Bazhov’s world, while the circular hike offers a day centred on nature and legends. Compare the location of a specific listing with the places you actually want to visit. This way, you can choose accommodation to suit your itinerary rather than relying on the district’s name alone.

Road trips in Sverdlovsk Oblast

Looking at the wider destination of Sverdlovsk Oblast gives you another perspective on the region. A 2026 list of approved road tourism routes includes the Demidov Route between Yekaterinburg, Nevyansk and Nizhny Tagil. It also lists “Otkryvaya Ural: priroda, istoriya, legendy” between Yekaterinburg, Irbit, Turinsk and Tavda. These places define the scope of the regional routes; they are distinct from the local museum and nature themes of Sysertsky District. If you include one of these routes in your travel plans, check the route information before setting off.

Discover more destinations

Sysert, Alapayevsky District, Polevskoy, Nevyansk District, Nizhnyaya Tura, Asbest, Artyomovsky District, Yekaterinburg

For the broader travel overview: Sverdlovsk Oblast.