When winter comes, adults and children look forward to the snow to enjoy a real New Year's fairy tale and conquer the mountain slopes. You don't have to go to the Carpathians to do this. Learn more about the best locations for sledding, skiing, and tubing in Kyiv and the region

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And although during the New Year's holiday season many people stay at home, prepare their favorite salads, enjoy tangerines and watch Home Alone once again, don't forget that winter can energize you and give you unforgettable emotions!

Winter is the perfect time for outdoor activities. And if Bukovel or foreign ski resorts are not affordable for everyone, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or tubing in Kyiv and its surroundings.

Visit Ukraine has selected the best interesting locations for your vacation, where both adults and children will feel comfortable.

In our previous article, we talked about the prices of ski passes in Bukovel.

Winter Fun Village, Palace Ukraine

This year, the Winter Fun Village near the Ukraine Palace has become a real center of winter fun in Kyiv. It has a festive atmosphere, brightly colored rides, a huge Christmas tree, and one of the highest tubing slides in the capital is the heart of the entertainment. The seven-meter descent allows you to feel a real drive and give unforgettable emotions to both children and adults.

Children from the age of six are invited to ride the slide. The cost of three descents is UAH 75, and five descents are UAH 100. The slide will be open until the end of February 2024. Don't miss the opportunity to create fabulous winter memories for the whole family!

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Winterland at VDNG

Winter skiing in the Winter Country at VDNKh will be a real pleasure for the whole family. There are two tubing slides - for children and adults - that guarantee unforgettable emotions. Thanks to a special coating instead of snow, the descent speed is impressive, and the design of the tubes ensures comfort and softness during the ride.

A 4-meter-high slide is available for children, and a nine-meter-long, 55-meter-long slide is available for adults. The adult slide is open to people from 120 cm in height, and the children's slide - up to 120 cm. The maximum weight for both rides is 130 kg. 1 descent costs UAH 90, 3 descents - UAH 180, and 5 - UAH 280.

In our previous article, we talked about Dragobrat, the highest ski resort in the Ukrainian Carpathians and a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts.

Holosiivskyi Park

Holosiivskyi Rylskyi Park is a favorite place for winter entertainment among Kyiv residents. Everyone will find a slide to their liking here: gentle slopes are ideal for kids, and steep slopes will satisfy adrenaline junkies.

For winter sports enthusiasts, Goloseev Ski Park has trails for skiers and snowboarders. The park offers a ski school suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. Even the smallest ones will be taught to ski here thanks to the children's ski kindergarten. Artificial snow guarantees comfortable skiing regardless of the weather.

The cost of the 13 promotional lifts on weekends is 600 UAH, and on weekdays - 500 UAH. It costs UAH 800 to spend 3 hours on the hill on weekends, and UAH 550 for 2 hours. Similar weekday passes cost 650 and 450 UAH, respectively. The cost of one lift on weekends is 50 UAH, and on weekdays - 40 UAH.

Location: 87 Holosiivskyi Avenue. Entrance: through the main entrance to Rylsky Park, near the monument, behind the Ferris wheel, then down to the lake. An ice slide with tubes is located nearby. The park can be reached on foot in 20-30 minutes from the Holosiivska or Vystavochny Center metro stations, or by minibus with one stop.

Active Country, Victory Park

An all-season tubing slide of the Active Country chain operates in Peremoha Park on the left bank of Kyiv, at 22 Knyazya Roman Mstyslavovycha Street. This attraction provides an unforgettable experience for both adults and children. A steep descent of up to 100 meters allows you to get maximum pleasure from riding the “buns”. The slide is suitable for children from 2.5 years old, who can go down independently or with their parents.

The slide offers tubes of different sizes equipped with comfortable handles. The tubing slide at Darnitsa is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. The cost of one descent is 35 UAH. For 12 descents, you have to pay 350 UAH.

Peremoha Park also offers other attractions, including a rope park, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities at any time of the year. You can get there on foot in 15-20 minutes from Darnytsia metro station or by bus #600 (stop near Detsky Mir).

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Dobropark arboretum

Dobropark, located just 29 km from Kyiv in the village of Motyzhyn, offers visitors a real winter fairy tale called “Winter in the Country”. In 2024-2025, the park impresses with its atmosphere thanks to many kilometers of illuminations and thematic installations that create a magical mood.

The territory of Dobropark includes a New Year's town, Dobrochar's residence, snow slides for tubing, various attractions, food courts and a huge decorated Christmas tree. Teddy bear rides are included in the ticket price, which makes the visit even more attractive.

The park is open daily from 16:00 to 21:00. The entrance fee is 400 UAH for adults and 300 UAH for children. Dobropark is easy to get to: from Sviatoshyn metro station, you can take a minibus #771 or any bus in the direction of Zhytomyr (stop - Motyzhyn). This unique location will give an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Gvozdoff complex

The Gvozdoff complex in the village of Hvozdov, Vasylkiv district, not far from Kyiv, offers unforgettable winter entertainment that will not leave indifferent either adults or children. Despite its relatively short history, this complex is already able to compete with well-known ski resorts.

Gvozdoff has two ski slopes: 200 and 220 meters long, 40 and 60 meters wide, with a height difference of 35 and 40 meters. Particular attention is paid to tubing enthusiasts - there is a separate snow tubing track and a children's slope. For the convenience of visitors, there are two drag lifts and a multi-lift.

Skiing from the slopes of Gvozdoff gives the impression that you are in the majestic Carpathians, although in fact it is only a few kilometers from the metropolis. Visit Gvozdoff to enjoy an active winter vacation and recharge your batteries with unforgettable emotions!

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Unequipped slides in Kyiv

The Park of Glory in Kyiv is one of the most popular places for winter entertainment. Its slides offer a wide range of slopes for everyone: from safe slopes for children to steep routes for adrenaline seekers. The incredible panoramas of the city and the views of the Lavra domes add to the park's charm. Gentle slopes below the memorial are ideal for kids, and steep slopes near the memorial are perfect for experienced speed enthusiasts.

For the real extreme, the Landscape Alley is perfect. Its high and icy slopes guarantee crazy speeds and unforgettable emotions. However, it is worth remembering that local slides are not suitable for small children due to their steepness.

Obolonskaya Embankment is another popular place that comes to life with the first snow. Its moderately steep slopes are ideal for family skiing, providing comfort for both children and adults. Here, the winter atmosphere is complemented by children's laughter and fun, which create a real holiday.

However, it is worth remembering that sliding is an injury-prone activity. That is why Visit Ukraine offers a new product - Extreme Protection - as part of the Safe Travel Ukraine health insurance. This insurance package is a real must-have for people who are engaged in active tourism, skiing, participating in sports events, competitions, or just want to be sure of their own safety.

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