White nights are an amazing phenomenon. You can catch him in different cities of Russia, so even a vacation within the country can be rich in impressions and emotions.
In which cities of Russia can you see White Nights?
Saint-Petersburg
Of course, Peter will be the first in the selection. In 2021, white nights can be found from May 26 to July 16, so you have time to visit the cultural capital.
And don't forget to take a walk through the local parks, alleys, look into the Hermitage and arrange a romantic evening on the drawbridges.
Murmansk
This year, unfortunately, you will no longer find white nights on the Kola Peninsula: they fall during the period from April to May. However, in the future you can plan a trip to Murmansk at this time to see a unique phenomenon.
From Murmansk you will bring beautiful photos from the tundra, pleasant emotions from trekking through the Khibiny and, perhaps, memories of meeting whales or seals.
Arkhangelsk
Quite a specific city for tourism, but it's worth a visit. Here, in addition to white nights, you can enjoy other interesting phenomena. For example, you can put up a tent on the shore of the White Sea, visit the protected Cue Island, and also see local architectural structures.
Putorana Plateau
For lovers of freedom, extreme sports and nature, the Putorana Plateau will be the ideal place for a vacation. This region has incredibly beautiful nature: endless steppes, waterfalls, canyons, reservoirs, as well as charming sunsets, polar day and white nights.
Magadan
In Magadan, you will have a vacation that is different from walking around the capital or relaxing by the sea. However, only here you can feel like in the USSR, see the most beautiful Sea of Okhotsk, the observation bay, unusual sculptures.
Usually people come to this city to get acquainted with the other side of Russia. Introverts who like to reflect, be alone with themselves and rethink life need to come here.
Salekhard
White nights in Salekhard can be found in May and September. Salekhard is suitable for lovers of outdoor activities, long walks with backpacks and overnight stays on the river bank. And here you will see real glaciers.
