The Lakhta Center observation deck, the audio walk along its waterfront promenade, and SUP activities at Lakhtinskiy Razliv beach each offer a different experience. A summer amphitheater adjoins the Lakhta Center waterfront promenade, providing an open-air space with views of the Gulf of Finland.

Views from the Lakhta Center

The Lakhta Center observation deck, at a height of 365 meters, spans floors 83 to 86. It is considered the highest observation deck in Europe; rankings like this can change. The express elevator ride takes just over a minute, giving you a specific estimate for the trip up. Visitors under 16 may visit the deck only when accompanied by an adult. Tours of the deck are offered for groups of up to ten people; check this group limit when booking, as it may change.

Walk along the waterfront promenade

An audio guide is available for a walk along the Lakhta Center waterfront promenade, covering the Lakhta Center and the history of the area. The audio guide features Saint Petersburg city guide and local historian Pavel Perts. The audio walk begins opposite the monument to Peter I. Check whether the audio guide is currently available before your walk. Unlike the trip up to the observation deck, the focus here is on the waterfront promenade and the history of the area. The summer amphitheater adjoins the waterfront promenade and offers an open-air space with views of the Gulf of Finland.

SUP at Lakhtinskiy Razliv

SUP adds an on-the-water activity to this selection. Lakhta SUP offers SUP board rentals, lessons, and SUP excursions; its location is on the shore of Lakhtinskiy Razliv in Lakhta. These options have different focuses: you can look for a rental, instruction, or an excursion, rather than treating SUP as a single type of service. Check seasonal opening hours and booking details before your trip.

Saint Petersburg: City history and architecture

Saint Petersburg’s cityscape rises at the mouth of the Neva, where the river meets the Gulf of Finland. Urban planning in Saint Petersburg began in 1703 under Peter the Great; numerous canals and more than 400 bridges shape the city. Saint Petersburg, a port and capital, is described by UNESCO as the greatest urban creation of the 18th century. Saint Petersburg’s architectural heritage combines Baroque and Neoclassicism, as seen in the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Marble Palace, and the Hermitage. Palace Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered a center of Russian culture and history. The Peter and Paul Fortress was founded by Peter I in 1703 and is a monument to 18th- to 20th-century fortress architecture.

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