Visit Peterhof when the fountains switch on in spring
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The Peterhof fountains are shut off and covered in winter, then run again from late April. The opening festival is usually held in mid-May, with music and a show at the Grand Cascade. Check the museum-reserve site for the year schedule. Go by hydrofoil from the piers near the Hermitage, though strong wind can cancel sailings, or take the commuter train to Novy Peterhof and a bus.
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Visit Peterhof when the fountains switch on in springPeterhof Lower Park, reached by hydrofoil or train
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