The record-breaking village of Yablunytsia, home to Ukraine's largest trident, is known for its many attractions. There are ski lifts for snowboarders and skiers, vats, and incredible views. Find out what Yablunytsia is famous for and how to get there on Visit Ukraine

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The village of Yablunytsia is located in the Polianytsia rural community of the Nadvirna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region. Its population is 1986 people. The village area is relatively small - 4 square kilometres. A small river Yablunka flows nearby, and the Renegiv stream originates in the south-west. The Yablunytsia Pass, which divides Zakarpattia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, is also located here. The village itself is located within the Carpathian National Nature Park.

What is Yablunytsia famous for?

Yablunytsia is a record-breaking village. On 28 May 2019, the largest wooden Trident was erected here at the initiative of the Polonyny Pertsi art space, which works to revive Hutsul traditions. Its height is 15 metres, which is a record for Ukraine.

It was also the birthplace of Taras Marusyk, a Ukrainian journalist and language policy expert, founder and editor-in-chief of the Nova Myslia online project.

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What can you visit in Yablunytsia in winter?

Ski lifts

There are four ski lifts available for tourists:

- ‘Co-operative’: the drag lift is located on Mount Mykulynka on the left at the entrance to the village, stretches for 960 metres and is open from 10:00 to 16:00.

- ‘Korovka’: a 325-metre-long drag lift designed to teach and improve winter skiing skills, open from 9:00 to 17:00 (in February - from 9:00 to 18:00).

- Pavlo's: a private rope tow lift is best suited for snowboarding enthusiasts; a 400-metre-long run is available by prior arrangement.

- Yablunytskyi Pass: a 500-metre-long private drag lift is designed for a wide variety of skiing styles; opening hours are from 10:00 to 17:00.

Chany "Khutorok"

The wellness complex, consisting of a bathhouse and 3 vats, is located near the Lviv-Rakhiv-Mukachevo highway.

A bathhouse for 10-12 people with a contrasting pool is combined with a vat of spring water for 4-5 people.

The cost of the bath is 4000 UAH for 2 hours.

The cost of the vat is 2500 UAH for 2 hours.

Opening hours:

10:00-22:00

Waterfall ‘Maiden's Tears’

Excursions to the local waterfall are full of Carpathian legends and stories. There are waterfalls of extraordinary beauty, as well as beech forests and steep mountain slopes.

How to get to the Yablunytsia resort?

From Kyiv:

From Kyiv, you can get to Yablunytsia by train, bus or your own car.

Train route:

If you decide to travel by train, you need to take tickets for one of the trains to Tatariv-Bukovel:

- ‘Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi - Rakhiv’ (departs at 16:49, arrives at 05:53);

- Kyiv-Passenger - Rakhiv (departs at 16:57, arrives at 07:03);

- Kyiv-Passenger - Rakhiv (departs at 20:29, arrives at 08:12);

- Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi - Rakhiv (departs at 20:37, arrives at 12:17);

- Kryvyi Rih-Holovnyi - Yasinia (departs at 21:17, arrives at 09:13).

Please note! On the first route, the train arrives very early, so it is recommended to book a hotel (if necessary) in advance.

Train ticket prices range from 170 UAH (reserved seat) to 1877 UAH (suite).

You can get from Tatariv to Yablunytsia by bus or use the services of our carrier (here).

Bus schedule:

- at 8:43 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 9:27 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 17:18 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pereval)’.

Bus route:

You can find the current schedule, purchase tickets and find out all the necessary information for your trip here.

Route by car:

There are three ways to travel by car. Each of them is shown on the map here. The fastest and most convenient route in this direction is the E40/M06 highway.

From Lviv:

From Lviv, you can get to the resort in Yablunytsia by train, bus or car.

Train route:

If you decide to travel by train, you need to take tickets for the train to Tatariv-Bukovel, departing at 10:57 and arriving at 16:06. The ticket price varies from 109 UAH (reserved seat) to 174 UAH (compartment).

You can get from Tatariv to Yablunytsia by bus or use the services of our carrier (here).

Bus schedule:

- at 8:43 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 9:27 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 17:18 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pereval)’.

Bus route:

You can find the current schedule, purchase tickets and find out all the necessary information for your trip here.

Route by car:

There are three ways to travel by car. Each of them is shown on the map here. The most convenient and fastest route is the H09 route.

From Ivano-Frankivsk:

You can get to the resort in Yablunytsia from Ivano-Frankivsk by train, bus or your own car.

Train route:

If you decide to travel by train, you need to take tickets for a flight to Tatariv-Bukovel on one of the routes:

- Zaporizhzhia 1 - Yasynia (departs at 7:53, arrives at 9:47);

- Kharkiv Pass - Vorokhta (departs at 11:40, arrives at 13:43).

You can get from Tatariv to Yablunytsia by bus or use the services of our carrier (here).

Bus schedule:

- at 8:43 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 9:27 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 17:18 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pereval)’.

Bus route:

You can get from Ivano-Frankivsk to Yablunytsia by bus or use the services of our carrier (here).

Bus schedule:

- at 8:43 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 9:27 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pass)’;

- at 17:18 on the route ‘Ivano-Frankivsk - Yablunytsia (Pereval)’.

Route by private car:

You can choose two ways to travel. Each of them is shown on the map here. The most convenient and fastest route is via the T0906 and H09 highways.

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