The Sevkabel Port Pier is a landing on the quay of Sevkabel Port, a public space on the former Sevkabel cable factory site on the western edge of Vasilyevsky Island. It is at Kozhevennaya Liniya 40B, at the end of the quay beside the largest building, and it faces the Gulf of Finland, with Kronstadt visible on a clear day.
Boats link it with the centre, with a trip of about thirty minutes along the Neva, and in summer sunset trips with live music leave from the pier itself. It is far from the metro, so first-time visitors should plan the journey. The nearest stations are Primorskaya and Vasileostrovskaya, both a long walk or a short bus ride away.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Причал «Севкабель Порт» |
|---|---|
| Type | River pier / station |
| Address | Санкт-Петербург, Кожевенная линия, 40Б OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Vasileostrovsky District |
| Metro | Primorskaya (Line 3, about 30 to 40 minutes on foot, or a bus ride of about 10 minutes) Vasileostrovskaya (Line 3, about 2 to 3 km on foot, around 40 minutes; a bus or taxi is easier) |
| Opening hours | The public space at Sevkabel Port is open every day, typically from mid-morning until 23:00, and boats leave from the pier in the navigation season, with day trips from the centre and sunset trips from the pier itself (as of October 2026 – check the boat operator's timetable and the Sevkabel Port notices). |
| Admission | Free to enter the Sevkabel Port public space and to walk onto the pier; you pay only for your boat trip, which is at a moderate level (₽₽). |
| Best time to visit | The piers work from spring to autumn, with the most boats from late spring to early autumn. The best time is the hour before sunset on a clear evening, when the quay and the sunset trips are at their best. Weekend evenings are the busiest, and off season the quay is windy and cold with few boats. |
| Recommended duration | 1 to 3 hours with the public space, plus the boat trip |
| Last updated | October 16, 2026 |
How to Get to and from Sevkabel Port Pier, Saint Petersburg
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat from the centre | About 30 minutes one way | ₽₽ | Recommended in season. Boats leave daily from piers such as the Senate Pier and the Winter Canal pier and run along the Neva to Sevkabel Port. Check the timetable and the departure pier on the day. |
| Bus from Primorskaya metro | About 10 minutes | ₽ | Take Line 3 to Primorskaya, then a city bus towards Kozhevennaya Liniya; check a map for the route and the stop. |
| Walk from Primorskaya or Vasileostrovskaya | About 30 to 40 minutes or more | Free | A long walk through an industrial and residential part of the island; best in good weather. Check a map for the route. |
| Official taxi or taxi app | About 20 to 30 minutes from the centre | ₽₽ | The easiest option with luggage or at night. Use an official service or app, and give the address Kozhevennaya Liniya 40. |
₽ budget · ₽₽ moderate · ₽₽₽ upscale · ₽₽₽₽ splurge. Price levels are estimates compared with typical prices for visitors.
Why Visit Sevkabel Port Pier, Saint Petersburg?
This is a pier for visitors who want to see the western side of Saint Petersburg, where the city meets the sea. The quay at Sevkabel Port is open to everyone, with a wide view over the Gulf, red-brick factory buildings, bars and exhibition spaces, and a boat from the centre makes the journey part of the visit.
It is also one of the best places in the city to watch the sunset over the water. The sunset trips from the pier, with live music on board, are a popular evening outing, and the walk along the quay afterwards is free.
Highlights of Sevkabel Port Pier, Saint Petersburg
The landing at the end of the quay
The pier is at Kozhevennaya Liniya 40B, at the end of the quay of the Sevkabel Port public space. To find it, look for the largest building on the site and walk to the end of it. The landing is built for modern two-deck boats.
From here the view opens out over the Gulf of Finland.
Tip: Follow the quay to the far end; the pier is not at the street entrance.
Boats from the city centre
A boat runs from the centre to Sevkabel Port, leaving from piers such as the Senate Pier and the pier at the Winter Canal, and it takes about thirty minutes one way. The trip follows the Neva along the embankment of Vasilyevsky Island, past the main sights of the centre.
Boats run daily in season, usually through the day.
Tip: Use the boat to arrive and the bus or a taxi to leave, or the other way round.
Sunset trips on the Gulf of Finland
From the pier itself, double-deck boats leave in the evening for sunset trips of about an hour, with a bar and live music on board. The route goes out into the bay and back, and it can change in bad weather or when areas of water are closed.
Bringing your own food and drink on board is not allowed.
Tip: Take a seat on the open deck and bring a warm layer; the wind on the Gulf is cold.
The quay and the view of Kronstadt
The quay of Sevkabel Port is a wide promenade along the water, with the Gulf of Finland ahead and, on a clear day, the fort island of Kronstadt on the horizon. Gutuyev Island and the western shore of the city are visible too.
It is free to walk, and many visitors come for the view alone.
Tip: Come an hour before sunset to walk the quay and see the light change.
A former cable factory
The site was built for a cable factory, opened in 1879 on Kozhevennaya Liniya by Siemens & Halske. Old red-brick buildings of the nineteenth century stand beside industrial buildings of the 1970s, now used for exhibitions, concerts, bars, shops and studios.
The main entrance is marked by large rusty rotating pylons.
Tip: Walk through the inner courtyards as well as along the water; the old brickwork is part of the appeal.
A public space with events
Sevkabel Port is a public space that hosts exhibitions, festivals, film screenings and concerts, as well as skateboarding areas and food and drink venues. The programme changes through the year.
It is open every day and free to enter.
Tip: Check the current programme on the day; some events charge for entry.
Atmosphere
The quay is a long, open stretch of wood and metal beside the water, with the old red-brick factory buildings behind it and the flat grey Gulf of Finland ahead. It is quiet and breezy by day, with joggers, skaters and visitors strolling along the edge.
In the evening the mood changes. The bars and terraces fill up, music drifts over the water and the boats come in with passengers for the sunset trips. The light on the water and the distant silhouette of Kronstadt make it one of the best evening spots in the city. Off season, the quay is windy, empty and cold.
History of Sevkabel Port Pier, Saint Petersburg
The Sevkabel site on Kozhevennaya Liniya grew out of the Siemens & Halske works, which opened a cable factory here in 1879. The company made electrical equipment and cables, and the factory became one of the oldest cable works in Russia, which is why the site carries the name Sevkabel.
For more than a century the buildings along the shore were part of the industrial zone on the western side of Vasilyevsky Island, with red-brick workshops of the nineteenth century standing beside industrial buildings of the 1970s.
In the late 2010s, the Sevkabel company consolidated its production on the other side of Kozhevennaya Liniya and opened the shoreline site to the public. The public space, called Sevkabel Port, opened in 2017 to 2018, according to sources that differ on the exact date, and it has since become a venue for exhibitions, concerts, food and drink, and a promenade on the Gulf of Finland.
A pier was built on the quay for modern double-deck boats, and the landing now works as a stop for sightseeing boats from the centre and as the starting point of sunset trips in the Gulf.
Details of the development and the dates of the opening differ between sources, so editors should confirm them before adding more.
Tickets and Payment at Sevkabel Port Pier, Saint Petersburg
You buy a ticket for the boat, not for the pier. Tickets are sold by the boat operators and online, and prices are at a moderate level (₽₽). Check the operator, the route, the duration and the departure pier before you pay.
- Online: many operators sell tickets on their own sites; choose a departure pier and a time, and keep the voucher. For the boat from the centre, check which pier it leaves from.
- Sunset trips: these leave from the Sevkabel Port pier itself, usually in the evening, and the route can change in bad weather.
- Payment: whether a foreign bank card works varies, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict the use of Russian payment services, so check this yourself before you travel.
- Taxis: use an official service or app; parking near the quay is limited, so the boat, the bus or a taxi is the practical choice.
Prices differ by operator and by passenger category. Check the operator’s own page for all categories.
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How to Get to Sevkabel Port Pier, Saint Petersburg
By boat: in season, a boat leaves from the centre, from piers such as the Senate Pier and the Winter Canal pier, and takes about thirty minutes to Sevkabel Port. It is the simplest way to arrive.
By metro and bus: take Line 3 to Primorskaya and continue by bus for about ten minutes towards Kozhevennaya Liniya. Vasileostrovskaya is further, so a taxi or the boat is easier.
On foot: the quay is at Kozhevennaya Liniya 40, on the western edge of Vasilyevsky Island, about 30 to 40 minutes from Primorskaya through an industrial area.
Accessibility
Specific details on ramps and boarding for passengers with reduced mobility were not confirmed for this article. The quay is a level promenade, but the metro stations are far away and deep, so a taxi or the boat is easier with a wheelchair. Ask the operator about boarding assistance when you book.
Food Nearby
Sevkabel Port itself has restaurants, bars and food venues, but the names and tenants change, so look at the signs on the day. The boats from the pier also have a bar with drinks and light snacks.
What to Bring
A warm layer and a windproof jacket even in summer, because the Gulf is windy, sunglasses for the day, a camera and your voucher. Do not bring your own food and drink on the sunset boats; the bar on board sells both.
Photography Rules
Photography is allowed on the quay and on the boats. Drones are not permitted over the city, and tripods on a busy quay or boat are discouraged. Do not photograph security staff or restricted installations along the shore.
Family Suitability
Workable for families in good weather. The quay is open and flat, and the boat trips are short. The area is far from the centre, there is little shelter from the wind, and some venues are bars, so choose the daytime. Life jackets are not always provided, so ask the operator.
Russia Vibes Tips
- Walk to the far end of the quay to find the pier; it is beside the largest building, not at the street entrance.
- Come by boat from the centre and leave by bus or taxi; the boat trip is part of the visit.
- Take a warm layer to the sunset trips; the wind on the Gulf is cold even in summer.
- Do not bring your own food or drink on the sunset boats; the bar on board sells both.
- Check the weather before you go; the sunset route can change in bad weather.
- Use the address Kozhevennaya Liniya 40 for a taxi, and check which building number the driver means.
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FAQ: Sevkabel Port Pier, Saint Petersburg
Where is the Sevkabel Port Pier?
At Kozhevennaya Liniya 40B, at the end of the Sevkabel Port quay on the western edge of Vasilyevsky Island, facing the Gulf of Finland.
How do I get there from the centre?
By boat from piers such as the Senate Pier, about 30 minutes in season, or by metro to Primorskaya and a bus. See the options section for details.
Is Sevkabel Port free to enter?
Yes. The public space and the quay are free; you pay only for your boat trip and for any events with their own tickets.
What are the sunset trips?
Evening trips of about an hour on a double-deck boat with a bar and live music, leaving from the pier. The route can change in bad weather.
Can I see Kronstadt from the quay?
On a clear day, yes; the fort island of Kronstadt is visible on the horizon, with Gutuyev Island nearer.
Is it far from the metro?
Yes. Primorskaya is about 30 to 40 minutes on foot or a short bus ride, and Vasileostrovskaya is further.
Does the pier work in winter?
No regular excursion boats run when the river freezes. The navigation season runs from spring to autumn, though the public space stays open.
Is it worth a special visit?
Yes, for the view and the sunset trips, if you have time for the journey. Otherwise it is better left for a longer stay.
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