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Practical Information

Updated: Jan 9, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours
Recommended2 hours
Maximum3 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
1,200 RUB~1,200 $
Child
600 RUB~600 $
Student
800 RUB~800 $

Observation deck ~1200 RUB adult, children under 7 free. Planetarium 1 — separate ticket.

Best Time to Visit

Sunset is the best time for observation deck. White nights (June) are especially beautiful.

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

Price Range

Free

How to Get There

Metro Begovaya (2 km) or Novokrestovskaya (3 km), then bus or taxi. Easiest by taxi from center (30-40 min).

What to Expect

Observation deck at 360 m height, panoramic restaurant, Planetarium 1 science center. Impressive architecture from outside.

Best Photo Spot

Gulf of Finland embankment with tower view, especially at sunset. Also from Krestovsky Island.

When to Visit

Best Time

MayJunJulAugSep

Good Time

AprOct

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Available
Charging
Outlets available
Mobile signal
Excellent

Facilities & Services

restrooms
restaurant
gift shop
parking

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 9, 2026
Monday10:00 — 22:00
Tuesday10:00 — 22:00
Wednesday10:00 — 22:00
Thursday10:00 — 22:00
Friday10:00 — 23:00
Saturday10:00 — 23:00
Sunday10:00 — 22:00
Note

Observation deck 10:00-22:00 (Fri-Sat until 23:00). Last entry 1 hour before closing.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Not accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available

faq.title

faq.subtitle Lakhta Center

Yes, observation deck operates at 360 m. Better to buy tickets online in advance.

Yes, 462 meters — taller than any building in Europe. Surpassed previous leader Moscow City.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Lakhta Center

Better to book observation deck tickets online — entrance queues can be long.

Reviews

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-8°
83%13 м/с
Todayweather-8°-10°
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Thuweather-6°-11°
Friweather-11°-18°
Satweather-11°-16°
Sunweather-9°-16°
Monweather-10°-17°
-3°
-8°Jan
-3°
-9°Feb
2°
-4°Mar
9°
2°Apr
16°
7°May
20°
12°Jun
23°
15°Jul
21°
13°Aug
15°
9°Sep
9°
4°Oct
2°
-2°Nov
-2°
-6°Dec

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