Where to go in Winter

In winter, cities look completely different: architecture becomes graphic against the snow, canals freeze over, and historic centers are adorned with lights and Christmas markets. This is the time when palaces and fortresses look especially impressive, and walks in the frosty air leave vivid impressions.

Смольный собор в Санкт-Петербурге — Воскресенский собор

Smolny Cathedral and its secret sides

Smolny Cathedral – a gem of Petersburg Baroque by the Neva. History of construction, Rastrelli's architecture, observation deck, interiors, myths and legends of Smolny Cathedral in Saint Petersburg.

Казанский собор в Санкт-Петербурге – вид на фасад и колоннаду

Kazan Cathedral – the main church of Nevsky Prospekt

Kazan Cathedral in Saint Petersburg – history of creation, Voronikhin's architecture, colonnade, shrines, Kazan Square and useful information for tourists in the city center.

Новая Голландия в Санкт-Петербурге — вид сверху на остров

New Holland in Saint Petersburg: how a historic island became a modern urban space

New Holland in Saint Petersburg is a historic island with canals, warehouses, and a naval prison that has become a modern public space in the city.

Peter and Paul Fortress

The Peter and Paul Fortress is the place where Saint Petersburg began. Here Peter I laid the first stone of the future capital, and the symbols of the era still preserve the city's history. Discover the heart of Peter…

St. Petersburg Fairs 2025–2026

The Christmas fair in St. Petersburg in 2025-2026 takes place on Manezhnaya Square and Palace Square.

Новогодний Петербург - Дворцовая площадь и елка

New Year bus tour of St. Petersburg 2025 - 2026 — festive route, price and program

Discover New Year St. Petersburg in lights! A comfortable bus tour through the festive city: fairs, lighting, the main Christmas trees and the most beautiful locations of winter St. Petersburg. Walks, photo stops and th…

Winter travel reveals familiar cities from a different side. Snow highlights the lines of facades, evening lighting makes squares and bridges especially expressive, and the festive atmosphere is felt in almost every historic center.

At this time, fairs open, main streets are decorated, ice rinks and holiday programs appear. Palaces, cathedrals and fortresses against the backdrop of snow look more contrasting and solemn.

Winter routes are suitable for those who appreciate quiet walks, clear architectural graphics and the atmosphere of the season when cities become truly festive.