The Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge (also known as Peter the Great Bridge) in St. Petersburg is a magnificent drawbridge offering stunning views of the Neva River and city skyline. It is freely accessible to pedestrians and generally suitable for solo or self-guided visits, with public transport readily available to nearby embankments. The main seasonal highlight is watching the bridge open at night for ship passage, which typically occurs from late April/early May to late October/early November, with the "White Nights" period (late May to mid-July) being particularly popular. Viewing from land is free, but boat tours offering closer views of the opening bridges come with an approximate cost (e.g., 1000-2000+ RUB). A typical visit for walking across or enjoying the views might take 15-30 minutes, while experiencing a nighttime drawbridge opening, especially from a boat, could extend to 1-2 hours or more, offering a quintessential St. Petersburg experience.