Lakhta: Observation Deck, Promenade and SUP

The observation deck at Lakhta Center spans floors 83 to 86 and is 365 meters high. It is considered the highest in Europe; rankings may change. The promenade has a summer open-air amphitheater overlooking the Gulf of Finland, as well as an audio walk. Lakhta SUP offers rentals, lessons and excursions on the beach at Lakhtinskiy Razliv in Lakhta.

The summer amphitheater adjoins the promenade at Lakhta Center. This open-air space offers views of the Gulf of Finland. The audio walk offers a different focus: while the amphitheater faces the gulf, the walk explores Lakhta Center and the history of the area.

The audio walk starts opposite the monument to Peter I. The audio guide features the tour led by Pavel Perts, a St. Petersburg tour guide and local historian. If you plan to take this walk, check whether the audio guide is available before your visit.

The deck is located on floors 83 to 86 of the tower. The high-speed elevator takes just over a minute to reach it. Visitors under 16 may visit the observation deck only when accompanied by an adult. Tours of the deck are available for groups of up to ten people; check the group limit when booking.

The age rule and group size relate to different aspects of the visit: minors must be accompanied by an adult, while the limit for a tour concerns the number of group members. The stated height and short elevator ride also provide practical information about the deck itself.

Lakhta SUP offers SUP board rentals, lessons and SUP excursions. The location is on the beach at Lakhtinskiy Razliv in Lakhta. This distinguishes the offer from experiences on the promenade at Lakhta Center: here, the focus is on SUP board activities. Check the seasonal operating period and booking details before you travel.

The broader destination of St. Petersburg offers its own cultural context through the city’s history. The city rises from the Neva estuary, where the river meets the Gulf of Finland. Urban planning began in 1703 under Peter the Great; numerous canals and more than 400 bridges shape the cityscape. UNESCO describes the port city and former capital as the greatest urban creation of the 18th century.

St. Petersburg’s architectural heritage brings together Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Examples include the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Marble Palace and the Hermitage. Palace Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered a center of Russian culture and history. At the Fabergé Museum, nine Easter eggs made for Alexander III and Nicholas II, the last Russian emperors, are among the most famous pieces. These city themes offer a distinct perspective on St. Petersburg; the places and features described belong to the broader destination.

Discover more destinations: Lisy Nos, Volodarskaya, Komarovo, Repino, Lomonosov, Pushkin, Zelenogorsk and Strelna.

How high is the observation deck at Lakhta Center?

It spans floors 83 to 86 and is 365 meters high. It is considered the highest observation deck in Europe; rankings may change.

How long does the high-speed elevator ride take?

The high-speed elevator takes just over a minute to reach the observation deck.

What is the age rule for the observation deck?

Visitors under 16 may visit the deck only when accompanied by an adult.

What does the audio walk along the promenade cover?

The walk explores Lakhta Center and the history of the area. It starts opposite the monument to Peter I; the audio guide features Pavel Perts, a St. Petersburg tour guide and local historian, leading the walk. Check availability before your visit.

What SUP activities are available at Lakhtinskiy Razliv?

Lakhta SUP offers SUP board rentals, lessons and SUP excursions on the beach at Lakhtinskiy Razliv in Lakhta. Check the seasonal operating period and booking details before you travel.

How many people can join a tour?

Tours of the observation deck are available for groups of up to ten people. The group limit may change; check it when booking.

For the broader travel overview: St. Petersburg.