Major city · Russia
SeverskСеверск
Skip Seversk unless you have a pre-approved entry pass and a specific reason to visit a closed nuclear city. One day is enough if you get in.
Seversk, formerly Tomsk-7, is a closed city (ZATO) north of Tomsk. It was built for the Siberian Chemical Combine, which produced plutonium and enriched uranium. Non-residents need a government-issued entry pass, which is rarely granted to tourists. If you do get in, the city offers a museum, parks, and churches, but the main draw is the Cold War secrecy itself. Most travellers should skip it and visit Tomsk instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, short days)
- Airport
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- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Eastern Europe ↗Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for Moldova — through crossings run by recognised authorities; no route through Ukraine, Belarus or Russia is planned here.
- Eastern Europe ↗Re-read your government's advice for Moldova (it covers Transnistria) in the week you travel; the situation next door changes fast.
- Eastern Europe ↗Carry euros in cash for Transnistria and village Moldova; cards stop working at the Dniester.
- Russia ↗Check your own government travel advice for Russia before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Russia ↗Direct flights from much of Europe and North America are suspended; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Russia ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Russia before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Seversk102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Seversk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetySeversk is a restricted area with military and nuclear facilities.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 or 103 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTOF Bogashevo Airport (Tomsk) (About 40 km (25 mi) south of Seversk; taxi or bus to Tomsk, then onward.).TOF Bogashevo Airport (Tomsk) (About 25 mi (40 km) south of Seversk; taxi or bus to Tomsk, then onward.).
- Getting aroundInside Seversk: marshrutka or taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeRUB 150–300
- Sit-down mealLunch at a cafeRUB 400–800
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)RUB 100–200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Tomsk to Seversk checkpointRUB 600–1,000
- Metro or bus rideBus within SeverskRUB 25–40
- Budget bedHostel bed in Tomsk, a night, per personRUB 800
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Tomsk, a night, per roomRUB 4,000
- High-end bedDouble room in Tomsk, a night, per roomRUB 7,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 1,500 · Mid RUB 3,500 · High RUB 6,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TOF Bogashevo Airport (Tomsk) (About 40 km (25 mi) south of Seversk; taxi or bus to Tomsk, then onward.)TOF Bogashevo Airport (Tomsk) (About 25 mi (40 km) south of Seversk; taxi or bus to Tomsk, then onward.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
Feb
Avoid
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
Mar
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Apr
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Nov
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Dec
Avoid
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Seversk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
8 rd
Feb
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
7 rd
Mar
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
8 rd
Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Oct
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Nov
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
9 rd
Dec
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Inside Seversk: marshrutka or taxi. From Tomsk: bus or taxi to the checkpoint; entry requires a pass.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus or taxi from Seversk checkpoint to Tomsk centre, about 30 min
Tomsk has wooden architecture, museums, and a lively student scene.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Seversk centre
Hotels inside the closed city; only accessible with a pass.
Tomsk
Most visitors stay in Tomsk and attempt a day trip to Seversk (if they have a pass).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RUB 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- RUB 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- High
- RUB 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Tomsk1 × 1 night × RUB 800 | RUB 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 1,500 | RUB 1,500 |
| Bus Tomsk–Seversk checkpoint, round trip1 × RUB 200 · check | RUB 200 |
| Taxi Tomsk–Seversk checkpoint, one way1 × RUB 800 · check | RUB 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 330 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 3,630 per person per day, bed included | RUB 3,630 |
2026 estimate in rubles; entry pass application fee not included. Most travellers will not get a pass.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | RUB 150–300 |
| Lunch at a cafe | RUB 400–800 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | RUB 100–200 |
| Bus within Seversk | RUB 25–40 |
| Taxi from Tomsk to Seversk checkpoint | RUB 600–1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Entry is strictly controlled: you must apply for a pass weeks in advance, and it is rarely granted to non-residents without a family or business connection.
- No photography near the chemical combine or checkpoints.
- Seversk remains a restricted area; expect identity checks.
- Last bus from Seversk to Tomsk: check locally; taxis are available but expensive.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 101 or 103
- General emergency
- 112
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По этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101 or 103
- General emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Moscow. The nearest consulate for many countries is in Novosibirsk (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Tomsk–Seversk checkpoint: about RUB 100, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Tomsk–Seversk checkpoint: RUB 600–1,000
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (zdra-stvooy-te)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spa-SEE-ba)
- Где КПП? — Where is the checkpoint? (gde ka-pe-pe)
- У меня есть пропуск — I have a pass (oo me-NYA yest' PRO-pusk)
- Сколько? — How much? (SKOL-ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Seversk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, short days)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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