Bolshoye Goloustnoye
Большое Голоустное
An old village on the western shore of Lake Baikal. In winter, the clear lake ice and ice mounds draw visitors from Irkutsk to see blue ice.
Bolshoye Goloustnoye lies at the mouth of the Goloustnaya River, about 110 km east of Irkutsk. It is one of the oldest villages on the shore of Lake Baikal and has a wooden church and traditional wooden houses. In winter, the lake ice here is clear enough to show air bubbles and ice mounds formed from broken ice. Ice driving, skating, and photo tours are popular, and the site is much closer than Olkhon Island. In summer, you can hike along the Great Baikal Trail. Always follow local guides on the ice and pay attention to ice conditions and weather warnings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bolshie Koty & Great Baikal Trail
- Listvyanka
- Baikal Museum
- Port Baikal
- Taltsy Museum
- Icebreaker Angara
- Sukachev Estate Museum
- Church of Our Lady of Kazan