River terminal Staint Petersburg

The River Station is a building on the Neva River featuring clean lines and large windows typical of Soviet transportation structures from the 1960s. Multiple docks allow ferries, river cruises, and water excursions to operate from this location.

The building was completed in 1962 during a period when the Soviet Union invested in strengthening water transportation infrastructure. This reflected broader efforts to develop public transport networks across the region.

The station serves as a connection point where people from the city board boats to reach places beyond the urban center. Visitors and residents gather here to experience travel by water, which remains part of how locals move around and explore the wider region.

The terminal is located on the river and easily accessible by public transportation, with ticket windows available throughout the facility. Visit during warmer months for more frequent boat services and better conditions on the water.

The location sits at the meeting point of major waterways, allowing boat routes to the Baltic Sea, Lake Ladoga, and inland systems. This position makes it a crucial hub for longer water journeys across the region.

Location: Obukhovsky

Inception: 1962

GPS coordinates: 59.86953,30.45869

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51