What to do on New Year's holidays in 2020 in St. Petersburg

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1 New Year's fairs
2 Skiing
3 Ice rinks
4 On the water
5 Program for children

A huge number of tourists and city visitors flock to St. Petersburg for the New Year holidays not only from Russia, but also from near and far abroad. This excitement is quite explainable: to celebrate the New Year and spend the New Year holidays in this atmospheric city, which no one in the world can compare with is the dream of many people, families, couples in love and ordinary travelers. Moreover, on New Year's days in St. Petersburg there is something to do for all categories of vacationers. 2020 will not be an exception, since an interesting program has already been prepared.

Active types of recreation are more focused on children, adolescents and young people, but in recent years, older people are increasingly connecting to these types of leisure activities. A measured and contemplative vacation, visiting interesting events, concerts and institutions will appeal to everyone, without exception, so it remains to get acquainted with different options and choose the most suitable for yourself.

New Year's fairs

Fairs are a favorite type of holiday for Russians, which over time does not lose its relevance, but gain more and more variety and attractiveness. It has long been traditional fairs in St. Petersburg, dedicated to the New Year holidays. Not only local or even Russian merchants take part in them, here you can see foreign goods, which are represented both by the producers themselves and their representatives.

New Year's fairs in St. Petersburg

A visit to such a fair is an excellent option in order to purchase a souvenir in memory of St. Petersburg, and a great way to extend your New Year mood, as the festive atmosphere in such places is off scale. Here you can see the performances of various groups, theatrical performances, enjoy traditional winter dishes of Russian cuisine, etc.

The most ambitious fairs will be held in such places:

Manezhnaya Square and Malaya Sadovaya Street. Previously, this event was held on Pioneer Square, but since December 2019, it was decided to move the site so that all participants and visitors could comfortably accommodate it. In addition to shopping pavilions, an ice rink will be opened here for those who, after a walk, want to go ice skating. The fair will open on December 12. The work schedule is from 12 to 21 hours, but on New Year's Eve the fair will operate until 3 at night, and on the first day it will start working from 14 hours. The last day of work will be January 6, 2020.
Moscow square. In this vast territory, everyone will be able to find a present for themselves or loved ones for a holiday. The organizers say that a special program for children is planned here, so small visitors will be entertained as much as their parents need to get acquainted with the assortment. The opening is scheduled for December 24th. The last day of the event is January 8th, and until then the fair can be visited from 12 to 20 hours.
Creative space "weavers" at Embankment of Obvodny Canal 60. This event is a real find for creative people, as products of designers and the best hand-made masters are presented here. Professionals will conduct master classes for everyone, and during the rest you can watch films and cartoons. The Christmas Madewish Market is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Creative space "weavers"

Skiing

The most winter fun is skiing. They are loved not only by extreme people, but also by ordinary people. In St. Petersburg for the holidays open several tracks that differ in level of difficulty.

The most popular trails of local residents and guests of St. Petersburg:

"Red Lake". Address - Priozersky district of the village. Korobitsyno. On the territory you can visit cafes and restaurants, order aerial photography and even stop for accommodation during the holidays.
Park Alexandria in Peterhof. Here you can rent skis and take primary training at a special ski school.
Elagin Island. Riding in this place you can enjoy amazing landscapes, so aesthetic pleasure is provided.
All-season resort "Igora" in Priozersky district on the 54th km. There are trails for even the most experienced skiers with experience, and they certainly will not be bored.

In total, St. Petersburg has more than 100 ski slopes, so lovers of this type of holiday for the New Year holidays definitely have something to do.

Skiing in St. Petersburg

It is important to remember that in bad weather the tracks are closed. For this reason, before you go there, it is better to clarify whether they are currently working.

Ice rinks

No less visited places during the New Year holidays - skating rinks. Here, during the holidays, you can actively spend leisure time, as long New Year's feasts tire even the biggest food lovers.

The best rollers of Peter:

New Holland nab. Admiralteysky Canal d. 2. An ice rink with a capacity of up to 300 people will be pleased not only with the opportunity to skate freely, but also with the presentation of the holiday program, which will be very dynamic.
"Ice Palace", pr. Pyatiletok d. 1A. It is comfortable to spend time with the whole family here, as there is an ice rink for the youngest on the territory, where there is no risk for kids to run into adults.
Sports complex "Jubilee", Dobrolyubova Ave 18. The skating rink is functioning not only during the day, but also at night. At night, during the holidays, themed skating takes place here with an interesting program.
Specific Park Skating Rink, st. Akkuratova 7A. The largest ice rink in St. Petersburg can accommodate everyone, so this option is ideal for those who did not foresee a visit in advance.
Ice rink at the Youth Theater, pl. Pioneer 1. Not simple skating takes place here, but whole family games and contests, competitions, which are fun and funny to participate in.

Skating rink in St. Petersburg

On the water

Many guests of the city are so inspired by the view of the Neva and the canals that they decide to continue the New Year holidays on the water. It can be a simple sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg or a romantic trip.

Several options are suitable for this:

walks on Lake Ladoga lasting several hours;
familiarization with the internal channels of the city;
routes with access to the Baltic Sea.

Those who have enough time may like the idea of a cruise for several days, which starts in St. Petersburg, but covers the cities of Finland and / or the Baltic countries.

Program for children

Those who go to New Year's holidays in St. Petersburg with their children should not worry, because there are many options here that will benefit both younger and older members of the family.

Such events will be the following:

Big Multi-Tree "School of Wizards". Children will plunge into the atmosphere of magic and the New Year’s world, will be able to travel in time, learn the power of magic spells and will quickly move from the old to the new year. This event is suitable for the youngest spectators. The organizers indicate the age category 3+, but it is indicated that younger children may be present at the performance. Venue - Variety Theater named after Raikin.
Plushenko’s New Year’s show “Swan Lake 2020”. This ice show is represented by E.Plushenko and Y. Rudkovskaya in the “Ice Palace” on Pyatiletok Ave. 1. The action includes elements of a fairy tale, but it will amaze adults with the incredible aesthetics of choreography on ice. It can be visited from January 3 to 8.
Tropical complex "Mindo", located on the street The truth 12. Here is the largest collection of tropical butterflies, exotic species of birds, fauna of warm countries and the rarest animals. It is possible to get into another climate zone sharply, not only by plane, but also in Mindo, which will become one of the most vivid memories of the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg.