Father Frost Village on Mount Akhun (Sochi)

Father Frost Village is the southern fairy-tale residence of Ded Moroz, the Russian Father Frost, on Mount Akhun in the Khostinsky district of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai. It sits in the Maly Akhun area by the road up to Bolshoy Akhun and is open all year round, with Father Frost's estate, a deer farm, houses of fairy-tale characters and a post office where children send letters to Father Frost.

History

The southern residence of Father Frost opened in Sochi in the summer of 2020. It was placed on Akhun, one of the most prominent mountains near the coast, with views of the city, the sea and the ridges of the Greater Caucasus. The village is part of the Pik 701 amusement park on Akhun.

What to see

The heart of the village is Father Frost's estate, where guests play games and complete tasks for a sweet prize; it also hosts workshops and children's birthday parties.

The deer farm keeps reindeer, sika deer and Anglo-Nubian goats, and a separate house has rabbits and guinea pigs. Taking photos and videos of the animals is free, and feed for the deer (reindeer moss) is sold on site. A professional photo shoot can be booked at any spot in the residence.

Along the paths stand the houses of fairy-tale characters: the Water Spirit's House, Koschei's House, Baba Yaga's House and the house of Kuzya the little house spirit. At the village post office children write and send letters to Father Frost.

Getting there

The address is 158/4 Doroga na Bolshoy Akhun, Maly Akhun, Sochi. The easiest way is by car or taxi along the paved road to Bolshoy Akhun; no public transport goes to the village. The stone observation tower on the summit of Bolshoy Akhun is close by, so both are easy to visit in one trip.

Good to know

The village is open daily from 11 am to 6 pm. Tickets to Father Frost's estate are paid separately from entry to the grounds. Over the New Year holidays parents can bring their own presents in advance for Father Frost to hand to their children. Check prices and the holiday programme schedule before you go.