What option to choose
- Ski resorts
Winter holidays in the Carpathians are in demand primarily due to the developed infrastructure of local ski resorts. Let's consider several resorts where tourists from all over the world come:
- Bukovel Takes leading ratings among ski resorts not only in Ukraine, but also in many other countries. The number of ski slopes in the resort is 61, the length of which exceeds 50 km.
- Dear brother The recreational tourist complex is located at an altitude of 1400 m above sea level, among dense coniferous forests and spacious alpine meadows. Tourists staying here have the opportunity to admire the magnificent views of the highest mountain massif of the Ukrainian Carpathians — Chornohora. The resort is well suited for those who prefer active and extreme recreation. Here you can go freeriding, snowboarding. There is a ski school for beginners.
- Play. This resort is not far behind the popular giants listed above. Play is great for winter fun. The resort has at its disposal everything you need for relaxation and energy filling - there are ski slopes, cafes and restaurants, saunas, spa centers.
- Slavske A real Mecca for every fan of skiing sports. By the way, there is a good ski slope for beginners, which is called "Valley of Dummies". On this slope, every trail is equipped with special care and concern for beginners. But at the same time, Slavske is also suitable for family vacations. The resort is known for its breathtaking scenery, variety of ski slopes, as well as convenient location in terms of transport connections.
- Balneological resorts, sanatoriums
- Cozy houses in the mountains
Houses in the Carpathians, designed for family or friends, are called chalets. Many resorts in Transcarpathia offer such a house for rent. They usually include a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a living room. Next to the house is a spacious terrace where you can spend a pleasant evening admiring the fabulous beauty of the Carpathian sunset. Chalets are designed for a company of 3-4 to 5-6 people. The houses have all the necessary services:
- High speed internet.
- Bath or shower.
- Household appliances - refrigerator, hair dryer, stove with oven.
- Means of hygiene and cosmetic care.
Some houses differ in availability Carpathian tank. This is the name of a deep cast-iron cauldron, designed for taking a therapeutic bath and relaxation. Mineral water is poured into the tank and heated to a temperature of about 35-45 oC. The effect of the Carpathian vats is to strengthen immunity, improve the work of the cardiovascular system, and get rid of problems related to the musculoskeletal system. Bathing in the Carpathian vat has a pronounced healing effect, and also relieves nervous tension and symptoms of depression.
- Combine the pleasant with the useful: spa hotels
There are also enough spa hotels on the territory of the Carpathians - here you can find hotels for every taste and budget, offering wellness procedures. Spa hotels offer a variety of services, including jacuzzis, saunas, gyms, various beauty and health treatments, and massages.
- Interesting settlements, regional centers
There are many settlements in the Carpathians that deserve special attention:
- Vinnitsa. A European-style town with a rich history.
- Hust. One of the oldest cities of Transcarpathia.
- The city of Svalyava, from where various excursions to natural attractions are regularly organized - such as Lake Synevyr, Polonina, Lushmory, Shipit waterfall.
- Berehove is a "Hungarian" city of Ukraine.
- The picturesque village of Oriv near Truskavets.
- The village of Nizhny Studeny, popular among fans of family recreation and mountain skiing.
- The village of Mukachevo, where many holidays are held in the winter season, such as the wine festival.
- The village of Vorokhta, where traditional Hutsul buildings are neighbors with wooden buildings.
- The village of Dilove is the geographical center of Europe, known for its attractions.
What to visit in the Carpathians in winter
In the winter in the Carpathians, castles and museums are of particular interest among travelers. Let's consider these attractions in more detail.
- Castles of Transcarpathia
If your choice is winter vacation in the Carpathians, you should visit ancient castles and fortresses. Moreover, there are really many of these silent witnesses of history in this part of Ukraine. You can visit the Uzhgorod Castle, the Khotyn Fortress or the castle-fortress in Khust. Saint Miklos Castle in Chinadiyevo became a real symbol of love. The Palanok castle in Mukachevo is also famous for its beauty - the fortification has existed here since the 9th century, when it served to protect the local population from raids by the Polovtsy.
- Museum of Hutsul Magic
One of the most mystical and unique museums is located in the village of Verkhovyna. This is the Museum of Hutsul Magic, the exposition of which contains artifacts used by Hutsul magicians. The Carpathian lands have always been considered one of the most mysterious regions in all of Ukraine. Local healers and sorcerers (molfars) were engaged in rites, healing, and could control the weather. Molfar are carriers of secret knowledge of Hutsul magic. The legendary magician Nechai, who died in the summer of 2011, is considered one of the last molfar. Thanks to his magical talent, he was able to maintain good weather. For example, this happened during the first "Chervon Ruta" festival. There are rumors that the presidents of the country were among those who addressed Nechai.
- Museum of Hutsul life
The exposition of the Museum of Hutsul Life was assembled over three decades. Here you can see traditional Hutsul clothing, coins, all kinds of household items and other items, with the help of which you can learn a lot of interesting things about Hutsul life. For example, the horn was a kind of ancient "telephone" - a way of transmitting messages over considerable distances. Trembita was an ancient instrument for conducting ceremonies. It was used during the celebration of weddings, funerals, Christmas.
- Museums in Trembitarya
This museum of Hutsul life and art is also located in the village of Verkhovyna. The exposition of the museum introduces guests to the life, crafts, rites and traditions of the Hutsuls, the everyday life of a Hutsul woman. Here you can look at traditional clothes and even try them on. Over a hundred musical instruments are presented in the exposition. The museum also regularly hosts master classes on playing the trembit, cymbals, and Hutsul dances.
- House-museum of the film "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" (Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, 1964)
The museum was opened in 2000 in the same house in which, in the period from 1963-1964, the outstanding director Serhiy Paradzhanov shot his famous film. Serhiy Yosypovych himself expressed his desire to live here in order to experience the cultural flavor of the Hutsul land more deeply, to better learn about traditions. That is why the film turned out to be so interesting and bright. Every guest of the museum has the opportunity to watch the film and learn about the history of its creation. The exhibition includes things directly related to filming. For example, clothing and household items used during filming. For a fee, guests can try on a Hutsul costume and take a photo as a souvenir.
- Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of the Carpathians
The open-air museum, founded in 1979, is located in the village of Krylos (Krylos). On the territory of the museum there are buildings - examples of folk architecture. The museum presents buildings belonging to four ethnographic districts. These are Boykivshchyna, Opillya, Hutsulshchyna, as well as Pokuttia. For example, Pokuttia is represented in the museum by a house that was transported from the village of Torgovytsia. This house is a typical example of a dwelling of people in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Pysanka Museum
The famous exhibition of Easter eggs is located in the village of Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The museum building is made in the shape of a giant Easter egg. The number of exhibits amazes the imagination - there are more than 1.5 thousand of them out of twelve that are in the museum. Each Easter egg presented in the exposition is unique - there is no other like it in the whole world.
- Waterfalls
There are many picturesque waterfalls in the Carpathians, which become even more beautiful in the winter season. It is impossible to compare them, because each natural monument has unique features, a natural structure. Probably, Carpathian waterfalls have only one thing in common - they enchant the eye. Although the photos do not convey all the beauty, you must come to see the waterfalls with cameras to capture a few pictures for memory or to take a photo for social networks.
- Shipit waterfall. It is considered one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine. It is located near the village of Pylypets, Zakarpattia region.
- Huk Zhenetskyi waterfall (Tatariv village, Transcarpathian region). This waterfall is popular even in the winter season, when its waters partially freeze, and the high rocks are covered with an ice crust, under which the water continues to gurgle. There is a small souvenir market near the waterfall, selling hot tea, mulled wine and other drinks.
- Kamyanka and Gurkalo waterfalls (near Skole, Lviv region). Kamianetsky waterfall is one of the most famous in the Lviv region. Like the Gurkalo waterfall, it is located on the territory of the "Skolivski Beskydy" park. Kamianka waterfall is known for its water drops, the height of which reaches 6 meters. The height of the Gurkalo waterfall reaches 5 meters, and this waterfall is also customary for every guest of the nature park to visit.
- Manyavskyi Waterfall (Bogorodchansky District, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast). There is a small lake at the foot of the waterfall. This waterfall is one of the highest in Ukraine: its height is 18 m.
- Thermal springs and monasteries
Travelers can also pay attention to these sights — for example, pilgrimages to holy places are popular among fans of the Carpathians. These are the Cyril and Methodius women's monastery, the Manyava hermitage, the Holy Trinity Dukon men's monastery, the Pochaiv Lavra. They come here to pray, to acquire the spiritual world. There are also holy places that help to get pregnant - for example, the monastery of St. Onuphrius the Great in Lavrov has a healing aura.
Lake Vita
For a cheap holiday in the Carpathians in the winter season, you can stay in the residential complex "Lake Vita". You can spend vacations, vacations, and unforgettable holidays at the recreation center. The hotel and tourist complex is located in an ecologically clean region - high mountains, a river, and a lake are nearby. In the complex, vacationers can use a number of additional services:
- Fishing, active recreation.
- Fireplace room, Russian billiards, restaurant.
- Carpathian honey from our own apiary.
- Transfers to attractions are provided.
- There is a possibility of corporate recreation.
At guests' service massage, physiotherapy, healing tanks, salt room. IS roman steam room and Finnish sauna. You can also relax with children in the hotel-tourist complex: children are offered such entertainment as game simulators and a game room. You can get acquainted with the prices here, and you can choose a house or a room here.
Summarizing
The landscapes of the Ukrainian winter Carpathians and the flavor of the local culture are remembered by every traveler for many years. At the end of our review, we would like to note that preserving the natural environment of the Carpathian Mountains should not be the last task for travelers. Every tourist should make every effort to minimize his impact on the nature of the Carpathians. After all, this is the only way to preserve their unique nature, thereby providing the opportunity for future generations to enjoy the incredible beauty of this land.
