Peterhof is Russia's Versailles with 150 fountains. Grand Cascade with Samson (21m jet), trick fountains. Lower Park at the gulf, Rastrelli palace. Fountains operate May-October, launch at 11:00. Meteor from Palace Embankment 30 min. Park 600 RUB, palace from 500 RUB. Book online!
Lower Park only. Grand Palace extra.
Morning for fewer crowds. Fountains start at 10:00.
Hydrofoil from Hermitage embankment (30 min, scenic). Or bus 200, 210 from metro Avtovo (45 min).
Grand Cascade fountains, Lower and Upper gardens, Grand Palace state rooms, trick fountains, Monplaisir pavilion.
Grand Cascade from terrace, Samson fountain, view from sea
Fountains operate May-Oct 10am-7pm. Palace closed Mondays
faq.subtitle Peterhof Palace
Gardens beautiful year-round but fountains are the main attraction. Fountain season: May-October.
Useful tips for visiting Peterhof Palace
Fountains only May-October. Come early for hydrofoil. Combined ticket saves money. Upper Park free.
Hydrofoil from Hermitage embankment (30 min, scenic). Or bus 200, 210 from metro Avtovo (45 min).
Grand Cascade fountains, Lower and Upper gardens, Grand Palace state rooms, trick fountains, Monplaisir pavilion.
Grand Cascade from terrace, Samson fountain, view from sea
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