Winter is a beautiful season both in cities and countryside. Fortunately, the Leningrad region offers a range of wonderful landscapes and opportunities to enjoy winter holidays. Apart from visiting museums and palaces of Saint Petersburg, there are many activities that you can do alone, with friends, family and children.

Reindeer farm

Want to have a day of Lapland? No need to travel to Finland for that. Instead you can visit a reindeer farm at “Lapland Park”. You can spend a day out, feeding these nice animals, sliding, hiding in a real ice labyrinth and taking pictures. There is also an ice rink to play hockey or skate.

The atmosphere is very special, and both adults and children will enjoy it. The park is open till spring, so even if you travel in February-March when it is getting a bit warmer, you’ll get a chance to have such an experience.

Address: Ryukhina Street 9
Open: Every day 10:00-21:00

Krasnoe Ozero. Photo taken from the website

Skiing resort

Fond of downhill skiing and snowboarding? Don’t give up on your hobby being on winter vacation in Saint Petersburg. Visit one of the best skiing resort of the north-west with the only stadium of skiing acrobatics in the area.

The resort “Red Lake” is located 90 km away from Saint Petersburg. There are 15 different slopes of various complexity. Advanced sportsmen can try a 1 km long and up to 120 km high slope. Complete beginners and kids can study in a skiing school or take private lessons.

Address: Leningrad region, Priozersky region, Korobitsino
Official website

Sevkabel port. Photo taken from the website

Skating rinks

There are many places to skate, so I’d like to mention the best options. The choice was based on personal experience and reviews of city residents and guests.

  • Winter “Ice rink by the sea” at Sevkabel Port
    Address: Kozhevennaya Liniya 40
  • Ice rink at Central Kirov’s Park
    Address: Elagin island 4
  • Ice rink at New Holland
    Address: Admiralteisky channel emb. 2
  • Great open rink at Udelny Park
    Address: Akkuratova Street 7a
  • Rink at Tavrichesky Garden
    Address: Potemkinskaya Street 4a

There is also a chance to enjoy a sightseeing tour around Saint Petersburg. Learn more on the website.