The Outdoor Winter Ice Rink at the Triangle Square near the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace is open daily 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.). It is not large, but the gorgeous surroundings make it one of the most beautiful rinks in St Petersburg.

Admission: ₽ 200 ( ₽  300 on weekends) per hour for visitors under 7, ₽ 400 per hour for other visitors

The  1000 square metre outdoor ice-skating facility offers: 

• a warm changing room
• skate rental ( ₽ 300 per hour for visitors under 7, ₽ 400 per hour for other visitors)
• skating classes with instructors
• skate sharpening service for visitors bringing their own skates
• a winter cafe to rest after skating and have a snack

On weekends from 17 December: games and workshops for children, with Ded Moroz (Father Christmas) accepting young visitors' letters and drawings.

On weekdays until 30 December, 12 a.m. to 3 p.m.: free admission for large families and retires persons.

Phone for more info (in Russian): +7 (905) 267 05 35