We travelled out to Peterhof on the hydrofoil which departs from just outside the Winter Palace. This turned out to be a very quick and convenient way to travel without getting stuck in traffic. We didn't have a guide, but as we had only limited time available we decided to get a cycle rickshaw tour of the gardens. This was... more

What an extravagant display of royal wealth! Nevertheless, the best part of Peterhof is its enormous gardens and the hundreds of fountains. If you have only limited time available, see only the lower and upper gardens, as the palace itself is splendid by itself, but not a par to the magnificent gardens (not to mention the considerable higher cost to... more

First of all, let me just say that Peterhof is awesome! The fountains are superb and if you get a sunny day the grounds are a joy to walk around. Now the bad news - make sure you hang on to your belongings whenever in a crowd - I know it sounds silly, as most people are vigilant, but there... more

This palace and grounds were truly spectacular and should not be missed. We visited Peterhof on May 24, 2008 without a guide. We took a roundtrip hydrofoil trip (700 R per person) and left at 10AM. The hydrofoils leave near the dock across from the Hermitage Museum. The trip took about 30 minutes. Before entering the palace grounds we had... more

These beautiful gardens are worth a whole day. There are cafes, or take a picnic. The standard visit is 300 rubles for the lower gardens, but I wish I had also visited the upper gardens. Except in rough seas, take the half-hour hydrofoil. Note that the hydrofoil companies do not co-operate, and you must return on the one that sold... more

I had already been to several Petersburg area palaces, so I wasn't expecting to be as impressed by the extravagance of Peterhof as I was. The grounds are enormous, covered with dozens of paths, gilded buildings, flowers, trees, and fountains. O the fountains! Be sure you come here in the spring or summer when the fountains are running, because this... more

fantastisch schoen! Park, Springbrunnen, Schloesser, einfach alles! more