Timeline
08:30
Grab coffee and pastries at British bakery before the cold sets in. It opens at 08:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to warm up with a drink before heading out.
08:45
Walk to Utkina Dacha estate. Note that access is forbidden, but the exterior and surrounding quiet atmosphere are worth the 1.5km trek from Ladozhskaya metro.
09:45
Watch the sunrise. The sun rises at 09:45, casting a pale light on the derelict structures. It is quiet and still.
10:00
Head to Все дома for a proper breakfast. It is open from 08:00, so it is ready for you after the sunrise viewing.
Local tip
The estate is quiet and derelict. Respect the no-entry rule and enjoy the view from the perimeter. British bakery is open 08:00-22:00 on weekdays and 09:00-22:00 on weekends. Все дома is open 08:00-22:30 daily.
Check before you go
- Utkina Dacha estate access is forbidden as of July 2014. Do not attempt to enter.
- British bakery opens at 08:00 on weekdays (Mo-Fr) and 09:00 on weekends (Sa-Su).
- Все дома opens at 08:00 daily.
Worth knowing
- British bakery is open at 08:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).