There are many advantages for a winter trip to St. Petersburg. In addition to the fact that there are fewer people in the city, there are other reasons to visit winter St. Petersburg: hotels in St. Petersburg at this time can be booked on the official website at a better price, and it will be much easier to get tickets to the Mariinsky Theater. By the way, the most popular New Year's production is the ballet "The Nutcracker". This article will help you with choosing special places to celebrate the New Year in St. Petersburg.
1. Snow-covered Peterhof
Peterhof is a visiting card of the surroundings of St. Petersburg. Guests of the Northern capital tend to come here to see the majestic architecture and picturesque fountains. The most popular point is a Large cascade of fountains located in the Lower Park. The only drawback in winter is the overlap of fountains, but even without them there is something to see on holidays. The Monplaisir Palace, the Big Greenhouse, the Gauze — the surroundings get a magical look under a layer of snow. Take a walk along the paths of Peterhof and recharge with a festive mood.
2. Royal New Year
Experience the perfection of royal luxury by celebrating New Year's Eve at the famous Royal Ball. The ball takes place in the Catherine Palace. This grandiose event fully reproduces the imperial assemblies of the 19th century. This is one of the best ways to celebrate the New Year in St. Petersburg.
3. The arrow of Vasilievsky Island
Your St. Petersburg New Year's Eve 2023 will be incomplete without visiting the Arrow of Vasilievsky Island. You can enjoy an incredibly breathtaking view of the city right here. Now this place is decorated with 2 large columns depicting the 4 largest rivers of Russia. In summer, you can see fountains "dancing" to classical music.
4. Christmas Fair
Your New Year's Eve in St. Petersburg will surely become even more magical with the Christmas Fair. It takes place on Manezhnaya Square from the last week of December to the first week of January. This bright fair is a well—known event in the winter season and a favorite place for all tourists. You are waiting for extraordinary performances and a lot of entertainment events.
Book a cozy hotel in St. Petersburg Theatre Square Hotel on the official website. Thanks to a good transport interchange, you can easily get to the main locations of the New Year celebration in the city.
