{"id":5173,"date":"2016-12-07T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T21:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/?p=5173"},"modified":"2019-08-25T13:39:08","modified_gmt":"2019-08-25T20:39:08","slug":"best-christmas-things-to-do-in-st-petersburg-in-2016-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/best-christmas-things-to-do-in-st-petersburg-in-2016-2017","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas Things To Do in St Petersburg in 2016-2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The easiest way to feel Christmas in <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/most-romantic-places-in-st-petersburg\">Saint Petersburg<\/a> is just walking! Streets are fantastically decorated with all the Chritmas glitz and glamour, awe-inspiring lights and trees, including the main one on Palace Square. And don\u2019t forget to spend a few minutes around Dom Knigi (the House of Book) as it\u2019s famous for it\u2019s New Year\u2019s thematic window displays. Here are more Christmas Things To Do in St Petersburg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas and New Year in St Petersburg 2016-2017 guide including festive events, ice-rinks and Christmas markets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_14178\"  width=\"1070\" height=\"602\"  data-origwidth=\"1070\" data-origheight=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/07wf6Ka435A?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Christmas markets in Saint Petersburg<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Christmas markets on Moscow Square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Moscow square is the biggest one in Saint Petersburg. Its area is about 13 hectares. Here you will find gifts, Christmas decorations and candies in fairy cabins and carriages. Not only can you taste exceptional street food but also try to ride! You will see a Santa Claus\u2019s exhibition of ice sculptures with penguins, reindeer and gingerbread houses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong> From December 24 to January 8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong> The Moscow Square<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much<\/strong> free<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5193\" style=\"width: 802px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5193\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5193\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Friendly-Local-Guide-St-Petersburg.jpg\" alt=\"private guide in St Petersburg russia\" width=\"792\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Friendly-Local-Guide-St-Petersburg.jpg 792w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Friendly-Local-Guide-St-Petersburg-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Friendly-Local-Guide-St-Petersburg-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Friendly-Local-Guide-St-Petersburg-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Friendly-Local-Guide-St-Petersburg-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friendly Local Guide in St Petersburg, Valery<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Christmas Market on Yelagin Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation on Yelagin Island is a unique natural complex. Today Kirov Central Park is a dynamically developing cultural and recreational space, suitable for audiences of different age groups and interests. In winter there are two skating rinks (natural and artificial) and a ski run.<\/p>\n<p>You will find here a lot of handmaid souvenirs and candies as well as counters with hot drinks!<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong> December 16 to 30; January 3 to 10, 13 to 29<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong> Yelagin Island, 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much<\/strong> free<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5176\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5176\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5176\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Best-coffeeshops-in-St-Petersburg-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"st petersburg coffeeshop and fun things to do\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Best-coffeeshops-in-St-Petersburg-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Best-coffeeshops-in-St-Petersburg-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Best-coffeeshops-in-St-Petersburg-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Best-coffeeshops-in-St-Petersburg-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Best-coffeeshops-in-St-Petersburg-600x359.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Best-coffeeshops-in-St-Petersburg.jpg 1176w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas Coffee in St Petersburg<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Christmas Market on the Pionerskaya square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Pionerskaya square just near the famous Bryantsev Youth Theatre, which is one of the first children&#8217;s theatres in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Russia\">Russia<\/a>, opened in 1922. It will be the 11<sup>th<\/sup> time that New Year\u2019s fair opens its doors here. You will see charming merchant houses with delicious products from a number of Russian provinces and from foreign countries. You can learn about New Year traditions in different countries with the help of artists dressed in traditional costumes. In addition, you can take part in culinary master classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong> From December 24 to January 8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong> The Pionerskaya square<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much<\/strong> free<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Christmas Market in Gatchina<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On December 29 near the beautiful Great Gatchina Palace will open the 5th New Year fair. The\u00a0Great Gatchina Palace was built in 1766\u20131781 in\u00a0Gatchina\u00a0town (near St. Petersburg) by\u00a0Antonio Rinaldi\u00a0for Count\u00a0Grigori Grigoryevich Orlov\u00a0who was a favorite of\u00a0Catherine II. The Gatchina Palace is located on the hill above Lake Serebryannoe. It combines themes of a medieval castle and a country residence.\u00a0Here you will find many traditional things such as rich shawls, valenki, clay ceramic and Tula spice-cakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong> From December 29 to January 8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong> Gatchina\u00a0town, Krasnoarmeyskiy street, 1<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much<\/strong> free<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5183\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5183\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5183\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in winter in St Petersburg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/things-to-do-in-St-Petersburg-in-winter-1290x1935.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winter fun activities in St Petersburg<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Christmas \u201dCulture fair\u201d in Lumiere Hall<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This one is famous all around Russia. It is held several times throughtout the year. The fair is extremely popular amoung all handmade and vintage lovers. If you are looking for a unique present, it\u2019s the right place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong> December 24-25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong> Obvodniy Kanal embankment, 74A<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much<\/strong> free<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Festival and fair \u2019Les\u2019 (or just \u2019Forest\u2019)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Another kind of event that is only seen in Saint Petersburg. Here you can not only buy some presents, but also meet charming foxes and owls or take part in various lectures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong> December 24<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong> Obvodniy Kanal embankment, 60<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much<\/strong> free<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5180\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5180\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5180\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/private-guide-in-St-Petersburg.jpg\" alt=\"Best cafes in Saint Petersburg \" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/private-guide-in-St-Petersburg.jpg 830w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/private-guide-in-St-Petersburg-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/private-guide-in-St-Petersburg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/private-guide-in-St-Petersburg-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/private-guide-in-St-Petersburg-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cozy cafe in St Petersburg<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Christmas and New Year holidays in Saint Petersburg are an amazing idea, but to make your expierence even more memorable you need one fun thing \u2013 ice-skating. Just imagine a nice sunny frosty afternoon spent on the rink! Sounds like a setting to a romantic movie, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<h2>Best outdoor skating rinks in St Petersburg this Christmas Season<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moscow Victory Park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ice rink in Moscow Victory Park has been operating since Soviet times. Locals like to have their first dates on this rink. There is a small amusement park in front of it and combined with old retro songs you will feel the romantic atmosphere of old times.<\/p>\n<p>Where:\u00a0Kuznetsovskaya ul., 25.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disco Ice Rink 3000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Real ice party right in the middle of Primorsky Victory Park. The space of ice rink is 3000 m which makes it one of the biggest open ice rinks in the city. There is always bright illumination and live concerts every evening.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Batareynaya dor., 8.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Holland<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ice rink was opened in an open-air art place, New Holland. Come and feel like a professional hockey player as it\u2019s the main venue for winter sports event. Together with evening skating you can enjoy modern art exhibitions and buy some Christmas presents or local delicacies at the annual market.<\/p>\n<p>The only place where you can listen live music during ice-skating.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Admiralteyskyi Kanal embankment, 2<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5209\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5209\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5209\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-holidays-in-St-Petersburg.jpg\" alt=\"St Petersburg over christmas and new year\" width=\"564\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-holidays-in-St-Petersburg.jpg 564w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas and New Year holidays in St Petersburg<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5210\" style=\"width: 607px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5210\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5210\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-in-St-Petersburg.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas and New Year holidays in St Petersburg \" width=\"597\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-in-St-Petersburg.jpg 597w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-in-St-Petersburg-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Christmas-and-New-Year-in-St-Petersburg-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Holland Christmas market in St Petersburg<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ice Park Rink<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the most stunning rinks right at the bank of Gulf of Finland in front of Pribaltiyskaya Hotel. Come here for a brightly decorated Christmas tree in the middle of the skating, which is illuminated in the evenings.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Savushkina str,. 141.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5185\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5185\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5185\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"winter fun Saint Petersburg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/winter-holidays-in-St-Petersburg-skating-rinks-1290x1935.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ice rink in Saint Petersburg<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ohta Park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is the only place with forest ice rink in Saint Petersburg. Beautiful illumination, hot drinks and scenic nature will unleash your inner romantic.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Syargi village, St Petersburg<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ostrovsky Square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy the atmosphere of a party in the historic center of the city. This year you will hear national music of 16 countries and enjoy master-classes from hockey teams on this ice rink.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Nevsky Prospect, 95.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5186\" style=\"width: 817px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5186\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5186\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Winter-in-St-PEtersburg-Russia.jpg\" alt=\"fun things to do in St Petersburg Russia \" width=\"807\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Winter-in-St-PEtersburg-Russia.jpg 807w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Winter-in-St-PEtersburg-Russia-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Winter-in-St-PEtersburg-Russia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Winter-in-St-PEtersburg-Russia-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Winter-in-St-PEtersburg-Russia-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Having fun in St Petersburg in winter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more winter wonderland, magic\u00a0Christmas trees\u00a0and Christmas lights check out this list. You may want to take a day trip from St Petersburg to have an ultimate experience of Russian winter.<\/p>\n<h2>Fun winter activities in St Petersburg<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re sick of all the buzz and want to enjoy solitude and nature, such places as Peterhof parks and Pavlovsk are for you. We have rather snowy winter this year, so with no doubt the view will be amazing. Beisdes, some parks have free entrance during the winter and in case it\u2019s very cold for a long walk you can also visit great palaces.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Peterhof: Alexandria park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Not so famous as Lower park and the Grand Palace, but much more suitable for a lazy walk. It\u2019s not so formal either. It\u2019s full of twisting little roads, little cute palaces and the view of the Gulf of Finland is outstanding!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Peterhof: Lower park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Well, you cannot see its fountains at this tiem of the year, but you still can explore wonderful park for absolutely free and without any crowds! And, of course, the Grand Palace is always there for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5178\" style=\"width: 679px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5178\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5178\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Day-trip-from-St-Petersburg-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"where to go in St Petersburg\" width=\"669\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Day-trip-from-St-Petersburg-in-winter.jpg 669w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Day-trip-from-St-Petersburg-in-winter-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Day-trip-from-St-Petersburg-in-winter-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Day-trip-from-St-Petersburg-in-winter-600x374.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Day Trip from St Petersburg in winter<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Pavlovsk: Pavlovky Park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It looks more like a forest that a traditional park. Gorgeous nature is all around you. Except a few neat pavillionss, arbours and bridges the whole area is just trees, cannals and squirrels, in case you have some nuts to share. And, surely, Pavlovsk Palace welcome you!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Gatchina<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Another amazing destinatioen for those who seek a great landscape.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Ekaterininskyi park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Tsarskoye selo is one of the most popular tourist destinations, which is worth visiting in winter to see how a traditional French park looks like under a snow coat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5181\" style=\"width: 633px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5181\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5181\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/St-peterburg-day-trip-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"Winter in St Petersburg\" width=\"623\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/St-peterburg-day-trip-in-winter.jpg 623w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/St-peterburg-day-trip-in-winter-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/St-peterburg-day-trip-in-winter-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/St-peterburg-day-trip-in-winter-600x392.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fun winter things to do in St Petersburg<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The easiest way to feel Christmas in Saint Petersburg is just walking! 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