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Spring is a special, almost sacred time when St. Petersburg slowly sheds its heavy winter clothes, and the soul awakens with the first rays of the sun. In this article, we'll tell you where to go in spring in Petersburg in 2026.
Peterhof in spring 2026: Fountain Festival
One of the brightest symbols of St. Petersburg spring becomes Peterhof , built on the shore of the Gulf of Finland by Peter the Great himself. The main event of the season is the Fountain Opening Festival, which in 2026 will be on May 16. On this day, a costumed show and fireworks are organized.
A walk through the Lower Park among hidden fountains and statues, when the water once again begins to flow toward the Sea Canal, gives calm and quiet happiness, especially during the awakening of nature.
To get to Peterhof in comfort, learn many interesting facts about this place and visit the Peterhof Palace, it is better to choose an excursion to Peterhof.
Chocolate Bar Secret Garden: Tropics in the heart of the city
If the spring wind turns out to be too cool, you can hide in a real oasis – the Chocolate Bar Secret Garden coffee shop, located in the conservatory of the Lensovet House of Culture , at 42 Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt. This place attracts with its atmosphere of a “secret garden”: among palms and vines you can find a marble fountain that was once hidden under a Soviet carpet.
In spring, when there is still little greenery on the streets, this is the perfect place to enjoy chocolate fondue or Belgian waffles surrounded by living nature.
The Hermitage in St. Petersburg in spring
Spring is the best time to visit the Hermitage. In the first spring months, there are not as many tourists on the streets and in the museum halls as at the height of summer, which allows you to admire world masterpieces calmly and without queues.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg will give you the opportunity to enjoy the historic center as a whole, when the spring light especially softly emphasizes the details of former apartment buildings and palaces.
Annenkirche: The history of everything within the walls of a Lutheran church
For those whose soul craves unusual impressions and spiritual seeking in spring, the perfect choice is the exhibition “The History of Everything” at Annenkirche . In the interiors of the church, scorched by fire, biblical stories come to life – the creation of the world, the story of Adam and Eve, the Apocalypse.
On the staircase here, the Gardens of Eden and Gethsemane bloom, and in the hall a huge model of the Moon shines. The church is open for visits from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, Monday is a day off. The exhibition is open daily, a standard ticket on weekdays costs 800 rubles, on weekends – 1000 rubles. Here you can also take beautiful photos for social media and have a coffee.
Excursion to Kronstadt in spring 2026
Spring suburban route of St. Petersburg must definitely lead to Kronstadt – a port city on Kotlin Island. Spring here is felt in the freshness of the sea air and the expanses of the “Fort Island” park.
With a tour, it is most convenient to get here to stroll along Anchor Square, visit the Naval St. Nicholas Cathedral, and learn about the feats of sailors. A bus tour to Kronstadt makes such a trip as comfortable as possible.
If navigation is already open, a boat ride to the old forts will let you see the city from the water and feel the might of St. Petersburg's defensive structures.
Dumskaya Tower: Romance in a Cloud of Tulips
At the very end of February and beginning of March, the Duma Tower launches the festival "Spring at the Top" , turning the historic space into a multi-tiered greenhouse. Hundreds of tulips become the main decoration of the tower on Dumskaya Street, leading visitors from the base to the very observation deck.
This is perhaps the most romantic place in the spring city, where flowers become a natural frame for photos against the backdrop of awakening St. Petersburg. The address of the Duma Tower: Nevsky Prospekt, 33. It welcomes tourists daily from 10 to 22 hours. Each session lasts half an hour (more than enough) and costs from 300 to 500 rubles.
Excursion for March 8
March 8 is the main holiday of the long-awaited spring, and the themed tour "Muses, Empresses, Ballerinas" will be the perfect gift for yourself. The tour was inspired by stories about the great women of St. Petersburg.
In honor of the holiday, a ticket for ladies costs only 500 rubles; if you come with a young man, the walk will cost 1500 rubles instead of 2000. This unique program, revealing the fates of famous women from Anna Akhmatova to Matilda Kshesinskaya, will be available from March 1 to 8!
We also tell about other events and locations suitable for celebrating March 8 in St. Petersburg in our article: where to celebrate March 8 in St. Petersburg.
Peter and Paul Fortress: The Calling Card of St. Petersburg
It is worth finishing the walk at the place where St. Petersburg was born – at the Peter and Paul Fortress. In spring, when the sky becomes blue, the golden spire of the cathedral shines especially brightly.
Tour of the fortress territory, inspection of the bastions and the traditional cannon shot at noon – this is a classic that in spring takes on new colors thanks to sunny weather and the opportunity to stroll along the sandy beach by the fortress walls.
Spring is a wonderful time to take a deep breath and set off in search of your own, renewed Petersburg. Each of these places will give you a feeling of lightness and remind you that, along with the city, every visitor blossoms too!
