Medeu High-Altitude Sports Complex

Closed for reconstruction. According to the Almaty akimat, work is due to finish in Q4 2027.

About

Reconstruction has been under way since 2025, keeping the complex’s historic look. According to the project described by the Almaty akimat, the rink will get new ice-refrigeration equipment, a renovated hotel, a museum and an outdoor heated pool.

While it is closed, the city runs free outdoor rinks in winter — the akimat publishes the list before the season.

Getting there

The Medeu–Shymbulak gondola base station next to the rink is open, and you can ride up to the resort from there.

Checked against official sources on 4 November 2026. [1]