White Nights
St. Petersburg sits at 60°N — for three weeks the sun barely sets. Bridges open at 1:30am, ballet at 11pm, parties stretch into a non-existent dawn. Light, light, light, then 30 minutes of dusk.
Practical info
Note travel restrictions and check current advisories. Hermitage open until 9pm. The Stars of the White Nights ballet festival overlaps.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 22.3°C · low 12.2°C · 17 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Reykjavik midnight sun (June) — cheaper, friendlier visa situation
- Tromsø midnight sun (May-July) — Arctic Circle version
Pair with
Cities worth combining with this trip: