St. Petersburg ?

[bookdoctor1]

I heard they do not turn on the fountains at Peterhof until late in May. Is this true? Thanks for the information. Vicki

[dakrewser]

Well, the AVERAGE low temperature in mid-May is 38 degrees (F) with a 20% chance of going below freezing. So they probably do wait until the "last freeze day" (I think that's what the gardeners call it)...

[Katy P.]

So if you go in the early part of May, chances are you might miss this. And i think there are cruises to the Baltics scheduled in the early part of May. Too bad, I think the highlight of Peterhof are the fountains and the gardens isn't it? :(

[bookdoctor1]

Yes I agree the fountains are the highlight. Found out they do not turn them on until almost the end of May. So think I will skip this stop. We will be in St Petersburg on May 10 & 11th. Still too cold for the water I guess.

Vicki :)