Camper trips are a fairly common form of recreation for travelers in European countries, but this type of transport is only gaining popularity in Ukraine. Road trips definitely have a certain charm, and they also give tourists comfort and a sense of home. Find out what the rules of campervan travel are in force in Ukraine and what to see for tourists

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A motorhome or camper is a car with a living space or a car with a trailer. It is convenient to travel long distances. Another plus - owners do not need to worry about booking hotels and planning a clear route, because your car is your hotel.

In this article, we talk about the features, advantages and disadvantages of traveling with a trailer, as well as the level of infrastructure development for traveling by camper van in Ukraine.

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling with a camper

Pros:

- Freedom – in a camper, you can plan your schedule and route yourself. If you find a place you like, you can easily stay longer. If the weather has changed or you've explored the area earlier than expected, you can simply move on.

- Comfort - usually campers are equipped with a comfortable sleeping place, kitchen, heating system, shower and toilet, as well as enough outlets to keep devices charged.

- Unity with nature - living in a camper, you will be in the heart of beautiful landscapes.

Cons:

- Maneuverability – Driving and parking a camper can be difficult, especially on narrow, winding mountain roads.

- Limited number of campsites - although the system of accommodation facilities in Ukraine is actively developing, it can be difficult to find a convenient campsite for parking a camper.

Features of campervan travel in Ukraine

- Where to stay?

In Ukraine, there are plenty of places for "savage" recreation, and there are no strict restrictions on this. The main thing is not to park in a private area, it is also desirable to be close to a source of drinking water (for greater autonomy).

Also quite often during their travels, owners of campers stop at campsites, because there are specially equipped parking lots here, it is convenient to replenish water supplies and carry out intermediate cleaning of your camper.

Another advantage of parking at a campsite is constant access to electricity and Wi-Fi, as well as a protected area, which is especially important for those who plan to combine a car trip with hiking.

You can also meet interesting people, find a conversational partner or even a good like-minded friend at the campsite.

In Ukraine, the culture of recreation in campsites began to be actively popularized not so long ago, therefore there are only a few dozen campsites designed for parking campers, and there are usually not enough places in each of them.

"Savage rest" for Ukrainian caravanning remains a priority for now, and yet, popular locations are gradually becoming overgrown with autocampings. In particular, there are campsites with space for caravans in the village of Kvasa (from where one of the popular routes to Hoverla starts), on Shatsky Lakes, near Dzembron (start at Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi), near Synevyr National Park and in Skhidnytsia.

The rating of the best campsites in Ukraine is in this article.

Importantly! When choosing a campsite, first of all, pay attention to the availability and quality of access: it is dangerous to drive a motorhome off-road.

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- Documents for traveling in Ukraine on a camper by a foreigner

Foreigners can import cars with foreign registration into the territory of Ukraine exclusively for personal use. For this, you need to have the following package of documents:

- foreign passport and insurance policy;

- driver's license;

- car registration certificate with valid insurance;

- international car insurance card "Green card".

- Legal support in Ukraine

While traveling in Ukraine, a foreigner may need legal advice, this is especially relevant in the conditions of martial law, when certain rights of citizens are limited.

Highly qualified specialists of VisitUkraine offer legal advice for foreigners on various issues. In particular, you can contact our specialists if you need: the support of a lawyer in Ukraine, consultation on legal aspects of entering Ukraine, help with the preparation of documents, etc.

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The route of traveling through Ukraine by camper

Undoubtedly, the majority of travelers traveling in Ukraine choose the Carpathians - a paradise for traveling in a motor home, because it is a land of fantastic nature, delicious and unique food, sincere people and vivid impressions, so we definitely recommend visiting this Ukrainian pearl. Here you can find everything you need for a wonderful vacation - mountains, lakes, waterfalls, hotels, hiking and cycling routes. Especially tourists in the Carpathians like to go to the mountains and fish, as well as taste local cheese and wine.

You can conquer the mountain peaks and explore the local nature accompanied by an experienced guide. You can book the most interesting route using the link.

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Top 7 cities of Ukraine that are worth visiting while traveling by camper

In addition to the Carpathians, pay attention to one of these cities, because they are filled with a large number of sights and interesting places:

● Lviv – the capital of Galicia is so colorful that the city can be discovered again and again. Lviv is overflowing with various legends and mystical stories, which can impress no less than Lviv architecture. Also, Lviv is the spiritual center of Ukraine, the city has about 100 active churches of various denominations located within the central part of Lviv.

● Ternopil is one of the most beautiful and cozy cities of Ukraine, which is impossible not to fall in love with. Tourist Ternopil attracts travelers with its compactness, in particular, the historical center with all the details can be explored literally in half a day - this is a big plus. Interesting architecture, which is preserved as a single historical canvas, lively, youthful atmosphere and moderate prices - all these are important arguments in favor of Ternopil.

Also, tourists in the Ternopil region are advised to visit the Crystal Caves and Dzhurynsky Waterfall.

● Ivano-Frankivsk (formerly Stanislaviv) is a city that was founded as a fortress city according to the plan of the "ideal city", known since the Renaissance. However, there were only three such cities in Ukraine, because they had to be built "from scratch" on a flat site or simply on an empty site. Stanislavov's architects were Francois Corassini and his successor, Carlo Benoe.

Get acquainted with the sights of all periods of the history of Ivano-Frankivsk and explore local traditions during an interesting walk. Also visit one of the cozy restaurants in Frankivsk to enjoy local cuisine. And Ivano-Frankivsk is very beautiful, so here you can have plenty of walks and enjoy your vacation.

● Uzhhorod is the heart of Transcarpathia and one of the cultural capitals of western Ukraine. The city combines unusual architecture, traditions and interesting cultural events. Also popular among tourists are local restaurants and cafes, where you can taste delicious dishes of Transcarpathian cuisine.

Uzhgorod has a truly special appearance at the end of April - beginning of May, when cherry blossoms bloom here.

● More than 3,000 monuments of cultural and historical heritage are located in Khmelnytskyi. The region has many castles, palaces, estates, waterfalls, the largest national nature park in Europe "Podilskyi Tovtry", one of the most famous tourist cities of Ukraine - Kamianets-Podilskyi. Tourist locations are concentrated in different parts of the region, so you can visit them during your vacation or periodically come to Khmelnytskyi to get to know them all.

● Vinnytsia is a modern city located in the center of Ukraine on the banks of the Southern Bug River. It has been repeatedly recognized as the most comfortable city in Ukraine. Unique attractions that have no analogues in Ukraine, neat recreation areas, the Southern Bug, fountains - what is worth the attention of city guests. Among the main attractions are the ROSHEN fountain, the Tower, the Central City Park, the Pirogov Museum, etc.

If you want to know more about traveling in these cities, leave a request and our consultant will tell you everything. Contact a Visit Ukraine specialist through any convenient messenger  (Telegram | WhatsApp)  to organize the trip of your dreams!

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