Timeline
15:20
Pick up a warm pastry from the bakery. It is open late enough to grab something before the sun dips low.
16:08
Walk to the Summer Garden. The path is a steady 48 minutes from the cathedral, but you are starting from the bakery which is much closer. Find a quiet bench or path to wait for the light.
16:30
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WNW, casting a final glow over the historic garden walls and fountains.
17:00
End the evening with a pretzel and a drink. This restaurant is open until late and is just a short walk from the garden entrance.
Local tip
The walk from the Cathedral of St. Andrew the First-Called to the Summer Garden takes about 48 minutes. If you start at the bakery (9 minutes from the cathedral) you save time. Check the route if you need precise directions.
Check before you go
- Castella Shop is open Mo-Su 09:00-21:00.
- Bretzel is open Mo-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr 12:00-01:00, Sa 13:00-01:00, Su 14:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).