Where to go in winter: the most popular locations for winter holidays in Ukraine
Christmas and New Year's holidays have a special atmosphere and there are many places in Ukraine where special traditions have been preserved, which means that the winter period feels different here. Learn more about the most popular locations to visit in winter
Even amid the war, Ukrainians are in a special mood ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays and are planning vacations and family celebrations. At the same time, many people are looking for interesting winter locations where they can spend their winter vacation in a special atmosphere.
Where to go for Christmas and New Year to get to know Ukrainian traditions better and feel the real Christmas mood without leaving the country, we will tell you in the article below.
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter activities
For an active family vacation, western Ukraine will be the perfect solution, as there is an incredible number of winter attractions where both adults and children can find entertainment to their liking.
Among the most popular options: Bukovel, Dragobrat, Dzembronia, Slavske, Pylypets, Verkhovyna.
Here you will find incredible snow-covered mountain landscapes, spa centers for relaxation and recreation, and attractions for active pastime for the whole family.
On our website, you can book a vacation in the Carpathians, both for 2 days and for a week, at very budget prices. We offer transfers from many cities of Ukraine. Follow the link to see all available winter tours and choose the best option for you and your family! And use the promo code NEWYEAR2023 to get a 15% discount on any tour in Ukraine (the offer is valid until December 31, 2023).
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Spa resorts for a lazy vacation in Ukraine
Winter relaxation in thermal springs is an ideal option for restoring physical and mental strength. And there are a lot of resorts in Ukraine that offer such a vacation.
The most popular Ukrainian resorts with thermal pools are Truskavets, Berehove, Lumshory, and Koson (Kosyno). Here you can spend a couple of days for quick relaxation or a week for complete recovery after swimming in the healing waters. For more relaxation tours to the best resorts in Ukraine, follow the link.
Christmas Lviv - a timeless classic
Every Ukrainian should visit Lviv for the Christmas and New Year holidays at least once in their lives. After all, it is here that you can feel a special Christmas atmosphere that can hardly be found in any other city in Ukraine. Moreover, you can either wander the streets of the city on your own, enjoying the romance of Lviv, or book a full-fledged tour with visits to the most interesting locations that you will definitely remember for a lifetime.
Our website offers a huge number of tours of Lviv and the region, both for "novice travelers" and for those who seem to have seen everything. Sort the tours by interest and choose the best vacation option for you.
And if you already have an idea for the perfect winter vacation, but don't know how to make it happen, the Visit Ukraine team will be happy to help you organize a vacation that takes into account all your wishes, preferences, needs, and budget. To contact our managers, please contact the hotline from 08:00 to 02:00 (Kyiv time) in a messenger convenient for you:
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