Things to Do in Ukraine

The Carpathian Mountains span Central Europe, and Ukraine has a small portion of this magnificent mountain. Feel delighted visiting the lush woodland and unspoiled scenery of this place. The presence of pine forests adds to the beauty of the place.

While visiting during winters, you will feel mesmerized watching the famous blue ice in the frozen lakes of this magical place. Visit the large ski resort at Bukovel to indulge in winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding.

Location: Southern western corner of Western Ukraine

Best Time: Summer to enjoy sightseeing and Winter for magnificent views of ice-covered mountains with frozen blue ice lakes.

Chernobyl is the site of the infamous nuclear disaster which had caused the deaths of thousands of people in 1986. It is a must inclusion in the list of places to visit in Ukraine. Visit this ghost town in the northern town, with an eerie feeling.

Feel devastated while witnessing the demolished buildings and abandoned possessions of the residents who managed to escape with their lives. The accompanying guide makes the place come alive with detailed narrations of the incident.

Location: Ivankiv Raion, Northern Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

Best Time: The place looks best during the Spring or Autumn when the weather is not too hot or cold. For those who love the eerie feeling and want to experience more, a visit in the winter months with everything covered with snow might be the best option.

The name “Tunnel of Love” has been given to an overgrown section of a disused train line. While less-romantically inclined people may only admire the beautiful view of the tunnel, if you love photography or have a love for romanticism, you will appreciate the breathtaking view of the railway track canopied by an arch of lush green foliage forming a tunnel.

Many visitors would love to take a walk in what seems to be like an endless view.

Location: Klevan, Oblast, Ukraine, 35311

Best Time: Spring (around middle/end of May) or early part of summer to view the greenery

The city of Myrhorod with the Dnieper river flowing through it has a lot to offer to its guests. The city has water bodies, parks, playgrounds making it an ideal location for activities such as paddling, hiking on off-road trails, canoeing, etc.

If you are looking forward to rejuvenating yourself, you may like visiting this city for its spas, wellness centers, and dip in Turkish baths.

Location: Poltavs’ka Oblast’, Ukraine

Best Time: Between May to September

Bakota is a submerged village in Podilla, a place near Kamyanets-Podilsky. You will love visiting this place with a silent atmosphere and an amazing landscape surrounding a magnificent lake. You will also be drawn to this amazing place for the presence of the St. Michael’s Monastery, the oldest male monasteries located inside the White Mountains near the lake.

Feel mesmerized looking at the white mountain made of limestone and the monastery built within. Bakota has several adventurous sports on offer for its visitors like a wakeboard, parachute, water sports like rafting, etc.

Location: Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Western Ukraine

Best time: Summer is the best time to go to Bakota

Feel attracted to visit Yalta owing to its scenic beauty of architectural monuments surrounded by magnificent mountains. Go for sightseeing to visit places such as Massandra Park, Yalta embankment, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, “Skazka'' Zoo, Emir Bukharsky palace, etc.

The city also has several museums for those travelers, with a love for knowing the history of the place. If you prefer some activity, take a trip on the Yalta ropeway to reach the top of the dome-shaped hill Darsan to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Location: Yalta City, Crimea, Southern Ukraine.

Best Time: From May to August

One of the places to visit in Ukraine is Slavske, an urban village and popular ski resort located in the Skole Beskids range of the Carpathian mountains. It is one of the most popular destinations which tourists visit for indulging in winter sports.

The resort has 9 trails on slopes of the beautiful Mt Trostian, Mt Pohar, and Politekh mountain, which tourists prefer for skiing. The slopes of  Slavske are suitable only for tourists of intermediate and advanced levels.

Location: Skole, Western Ukraine

Best Time: 3rd week of March for winter sports.

One of the places to visit in Ukraine is Zaporizhia, a city where there are memorable architectural buildings and historically important sights in every street. Feel delighted visiting the various places of attraction in and around this place.

The most popular attraction is Khortytsia Island, located in the middle of Zaporizhia, where you can explore Zaporizhian Sich and Zaporozhian Cossacks History Museum. Those who are interested in retro cars will love a visit to the Phaeton Museum. Other places worth visiting include Zaporozhye Oak, a 700-year-old monument, Pokrovskaya Church, Dnieper Hydroelectric Station, Children’s railway, Voznesensky Park, etc.

Location: South-Eastern Ukraine

Best Time: Late May to mid-September

The beautiful island of Dzharylhach is known as the Ukrainian Maldives due to its white sand beach, crystal clear water, and amazing sea life and wildlife like deers, boars, etc. You would love to visit this amazing place with dolphins swimming along the shore and beautiful seashells lying around.

The location is ideal for a campfire with a dinner of delicacies such as sea fish, mussels, crab, shrimps, and sea snails. You will also love to explore the island and visit places such as the residence of Mark Monakh (monk), the two Dzharylhach lighthouses, Salt lakes, and monuments.

Location: Skadovsk Raion, Kherson Oblast near Crimea in Ukraine.

Best Time: Mid-May to September

One of the Ukraine places to visit is Vorokhta, a mountain resort in the Ukrainian Carpathians at the height of 800-850 meters above sea level. The place has an air infused with spruce which helps those tourists with respiratory illnesses.

The resort also attracts tourists who are interested in skiing. The resort has a range of four slopes which tourists enjoy skiing. The picturesque town also has one of the smallest churches in Hutsulshchyna, with the best examples of Hutsul wooden folk architecture of the XVII century, the Virgin Mary Nativity Church, which tourists feel delighted watching.

Location: Yaremche Municipality, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

Best Time: May to September

Zhovkva, a city in the Ukrainian part of East Galicia, is known for its Renaissance buildings. If you want to know more about the history and culture of Ukraine, you will surely include a visit to this place in your travel itinerary. Visiting this place will make you feel like entering the medieval period of Ukraine.

Get a glimpse of bygone eras while visiting various ancient places such as the Zhovkva Castle, Baroque Synagogue, Renaissance Market Square, Basilian Monastery, Dominican Cathedral, St. Lawrence Cathedral, and Wooden Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church.

Location: Lviv Oblast, Western Ukraine

Best Time: May to June, September

One of the Ukraine places to visit is the beautiful Pink Lake that is located in various parts of the country. These lakes are known for their healing properties. Visit one of these lakes, also known as the Ukrainian Dead Sea, to lie in its water to feel rejuvenated by its therapeutic value.

Also visit this place to admire the rare beauty of the pink water of the lake owing to the presence of unicellular algae Dunaliella salina, which produces beta carotene under the action of the sun, giving the pink color.

Location: Lemurian Lake; Solonets’-Tuzly Lake; Henichesk Lake; Lakes on the Kinburn Spit; Zyablitskaya Lake.

Best Time: In the morning between 9 to 10 am in the summer seasons

Mount Hoverla, the highest peak of Ukraine, is the most popular mountain route for tourists planning to go on an enjoyable hike. The hiking trail is very easy, making it possible, even for beginners to climb the mountain and reach its peak.

Rejoice in hiking through the beautiful landscape of the Ukrainian Carpathians and admiring the unspoiled nature surrounding the trails.

Location: West Ukraine, Ukraine

Best Time: May to September

The magnificent Kherson Cliffs are a beautiful location that is unique for Ukraine. Also known as the grand canyon of Ukraine, the place is now a  viewpoint, visited by tourists to watch the mesmerizing view of the sun setting in the water.

If you love adventures, embark on an excursion trip to this place. During the excursion, learn about the history and traditions of this place. One of the popular traditions which you may indulge in is to write a wish on a piece of paper, putting it in a sea snail conch and throwing it in the water as far as possible.

Location: Stanislav, Southern Ukraine

Best Time: April 23rd to July 1st or August 13th to October 7th