Peterhof (near Petersburg) is very beautiful and attractive places for tourists. Main its attraction is park and fountains of Peterhof. Fountains are not opereating in winter, and tourists every year waiting for the start of fountains season.
the fountains of Peterhof began operate May 1 in 2011. Operating regime: fountains are open daily, seven days a week, from 10.00 to 18.00 on weekdays and until 19.00 at weekends. Grand Cascade fountains begin its operating at 11:00.
Do not confuse "the beginning of the fountains"and "Summer season opening celebration". Season opening celebration is scheduled for May 21, 2011. As always it will be colorful and interesting event. Fountains began to work from May 1, the museum could draw more visitors to the traditional Russian holidays beginning of May (May 1, and "Victory Day").
You can see the "Grand Cascade" with webcams online at www.peterhofmuseum.ru