Saint Petersburg Travel Guide
Russia
Saint Petersburg is a major Russian city with a population of 5,561,294, situated on the Neva River by the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea. It is one of the country’s largest urban centres and uses Moscow time.
Travellers arriving by air can use Pulkovo Airport or Rzhevka Airport. Saint Petersburg is not primarily a beach destination, as there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.
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Weather in Saint Petersburg
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Know before you go
Pays in RUB
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +7
Tipping: Tipping in Russia is not always mandatory, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Saint Petersburg
Jan
-2°16Feb
-3°8Mar
4°13Apr
10°11May
16°10Jun
20°14Jul
23°16Aug
21°14Sep
19°8Oct
9°11Nov
3°17Dec
0°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Saint Petersburg
Kanonerskiy island beach
8.8 km away
Beaches in Kurortny District of Saint Petersburg
32 km away
Things to do in Saint Petersburg
Русский музей
art museum
1.9 km
Троице-Измайловский собор
christian place of worship
3.4 km
Smolny Convent
christian place of worship
2.7 km
Юсуповский дворец
museum
3.4 km
Summer Garden
park
2.2 km
Главный штаб
art museum
2.5 km
Петрикирхе
christian place of worship
2.2 km
Музей Фаберже
art museum
1.1 km
Getting there
Pulkovo Airport · 15.4 km
Rzhevka Airport · 14.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
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