Park Aleksandriya is a landscape park in Peterhof, near St Petersburg, with lakes, tall trees, open lawns and a sandy shore on the Gulf of Finland. Its quieter paths lead to a cottage palace, a Gothic chapel and an artificial farm. Walk at your own pace to look closely at the palace, or take the park’s special train tour to cover more ground. The park’s clean, carefully maintained grounds make it a calm stop for a long walk, though you should plan your route before entering on foot.
A landscape park in Peterhof
Park Aleksandriya is known for a quieter atmosphere than the busier palace park nearby. Its paths pass through lawns, tall trees and lakes, with the Gulf of Finland along the shore. Visitors come to walk among the greenery and see the park’s historic buildings.
Palace, chapel and farm
The cottage palace is one of the park’s key sights. Walking gives you time to see it up close, while the special train tour is intended for covering more of the grounds, including the Gothic chapel and artificial farm. The tour audio is in Russian, so exploring on foot may suit you better if you want to take your time around the palace.
Planning your walk
The park has a sandy beach on the Gulf of Finland and views toward St Petersburg. Bring your own beach chair if you plan to sit by the shore, as facilities may be limited. Check your route before entering on foot: you cannot return to Peterhof from the park on foot.
FAQ
What can you see in Park Aleksandriya?
The park has a cottage palace, a Gothic chapel, an artificial farm, lakes, tall trees and a sandy shore on the Gulf of Finland.
Is there a fee to enter Park Aleksandriya?
An entrance fee is reported, at around 200 rubles for citizens and 300 rubles for tourists. The exact fee is not specified.
How long should you spend at Park Aleksandriya?
Allow 2 to 3 hours for a walk and time to see the park’s main sights.
Can you return to Peterhof after entering the park on foot?
No. Plan your onward route before entering on foot, as you cannot return to Peterhof that way.
