Synevyr in the Carpathian foothills: what is the history of the ancient lake, what is unique about it and how does it impress visitors?
One of the largest and most mysterious lakes in Ukraine, Synevyr, is located in the Carpathians. Its unique structure gave it the popular name of the Sea Eye. The unique combination of primeval nature and man-made facilities, which are in harmony and interaction, has made this place attractive to hundreds of tourists. Learn about the history, features and legends of Lake Synevyr, create your own travel routes
What do we know about Lake Synevyr?
Photo: Synevyr National Nature Park
How long ago was Lake Synevyr formed?
What can you see near Synevyr?
Observation platforms
Synevyr Pass
Brown Bear Rehabilitation Centre
Kamianets waterfall
The Valley of the Wolves Ecopark
Wild Lake
Photo: Synevyr National Nature Park
‘Syn and Vyr’
Photo: Synevyr National Nature Park
How much does it cost to enter Lake Synevyr?
For adults - 60 UAH.
For transport:
from a motorbike - 30 UAH.
from a car - 75 UAH.
from a minibus (less than 8 people) - 120 UAH.
How do I get to Lake Synevyr?
From Kyiv.
From Kyiv, you can take a train to Volovets, and from there take a shuttle bus to the lake.
The first train in the direction of Kharkiv - Uzhhorod departs at 00:02, the last one in the same direction - at 21:33. At the entrance to the train, you need to inform the conductor that you are getting off at the Volovets station.
The bus from Volovets to Synevyr runs daily at 19:32, so you need to take care of the night's stay at the lake in advance. If you don't like to spend the night in tents or the temperature doesn't allow you to do so, please follow the link to book a hotel.
From Lviv.
From Kyiv, you can take a train to Volovets, and from there take a shuttle bus to the lake.
The first train in the direction Zaporizhzhia - Uzhhorod departs at 00:01, the last train in the direction Lviv - Uzhhorod - at 19:37. At the entrance to the train, inform the conductor that you are getting off at the Volovets station.
You can also get to Volovets by bus from Lviv. Tickets can be purchased here.
From Volovets, you should follow the route given above.
From Uzhhorod
There is a daily direct bus from Uzhhorod to Synevyr at 15:30 in the direction of Uzhhorod - Kolochava.
If the time does not suit you, you can get to Volovets, and from there take a regular bus to the lake.
Photo: Konstantin Vakulenko
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