Timeline
15:00
Pick up a pastry from Slasty Store. This patisserie is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to grab a treat before the light starts to change.
15:30
Walk to the Krasin. The museum opens at 11:00, so you can wander the decks and get a feel for the icebreaker’s history while the afternoon light is still bright.
16:26
Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes
Head to the viewing spot near the Authentic Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes. The sun sets toward the SW, aligning perfectly with the view from here. You will see the Krasin silhouetted against the fading light.
16:50
End your evening with a drink at Siberika. It is open until 23:00, making it a cozy place to stay as the temperature drops after sunset.
Local tip
The walk from the Krasin to the Sphinxes viewing spot takes about 26 minutes. If you prefer a shorter stroll, consider grabbing your pastry at a place closer to the viewing spot, such as WöD or Ragu, which are both near the Sphinxes.
Check before you go
- The Krasin is open We-Su 11:00-18:00. If you visit on a Monday or Tuesday, you can still view the ship from the outside and the museum may be closed, so plan your internal visit accordingly.
- Siberika is open 11:00-23:00.
- Slasty Store is open Mo-Su 09:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).