The best places for family vacations in the Carpathians

08 March 2024

The majesty of the mountains, endless green meadows, crystal clear water of the rivers and air filled with the aroma of spruce trees - the Carpathians are able to enchant and leave a love for themselves in the soul. And every time it will only become stronger. Feel free to choose family vacation in the Carpathians, if you want to get the best experience from picturesque nature, delicious food, interesting excursions and hiking in the mountains.

Advantages of family holidays in the Carpathians

Going to the mountains with your family is always a good idea. Every season is unique here. The Carpathians provide an opportunity to experience freedom from the frantic urban rhythm of life, where it is impossible to catch even a breath. There is no time in the mountains. There is only them and your desire to enjoy the silence, the singing of the birds, the murmur of the stream and the light rustle of the grass played by the wind. The advantages of a family vacation in the Carpathians are obvious:

  • Unity with nature. You can spend the night in a tent or choose a comfortable hotel, but the surrounding beauty will always be near you.
  • Seasonality. The Carpathians are interesting and beautiful at any time of the year.
  • Comfort. There are many unique places for recreation, a large selection of hotels with impeccable service.
  • Security. Trips and excursions, walks and entertainment - everything happens under the supervision of experienced instructors and guides.
  • Benefits for health. Visiting the mountains is useful for everyone without exception. Fresh and rarefied air is good for health.
  • Entertainment There is something for adults and children alike — from simple walks and fishing to extreme skiing.

It is worth coming on vacation once to experience all its advantages. Each time there are new emotions and impressions. Picking mushrooms, fishing for trout, swimming in a river or in a tank with the aroma of coniferous branches and herbs, skiing/snowboarding down the mountain or simply swimming in the warm pool of the family hotel in the Carpathians "Lake Vita" - everyone will find the advantages of a trip to the Carpathians.

Getting to know the Carpathians

Travelers love the Ukrainian Carpathians for a reason. Every corner of them is original and unique. The highest mountain is Hoverla. Its height is 2061 m. Climbing to the top of the mountain is the goal of many tourists. The mountains of Pip-Ivan, Petros, Brebeneskul and Gutyn-Tomnatyk are also located on the Chornohora massif.

The weather changes very quickly in the Carpathians. When planning a vacation for the summer, you need to take into account that it is delayed here by an average of 1.5 weeks. Depending on the altitude, temperature and humidity change, and the difference in indicators is large - from 120 to 2000 m.

Millions of tourists come to see the Carpathians every year. There are more than 1,500 nature reserve objects here. One of the largest and most famous is the Carpathian Natural National Park.

Rivers, waterfalls, lakes, birds and wild animals - extraordinary diversity. Flora, fauna and nature in general fascinate millions of tourists who come to travel and relax every year. If you are lucky, it is possible to meet Red Book representatives, including: lynx, brown bear, forest ferret, river otter, forest cat, etc.

Choosing the perfect place for a family vacation

Romantic overnight stays in tents are attractive, but not suitable for everyone. You can also watch the stars from the terrace of a cozy hotel room. Choosing the perfect place should take into account the needs of each member of the family. Especially when you are planning a vacation with children in the Carpathians. First of all, you need to decide on the desired place according to the following criteria:

  • conditions and territory;
  • level of comfort and service;
  • food and menu selection;
  • availability of entertainment and recreational services (bath, hammam, jacuzzi, swimming pool, massage, cosmetology procedures).

The hotel complex "Lake Vita" is a comfortable vacation, a place with developed infrastructure and attentive service: cozy rooms, cottages, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a lake, fishing, a restaurant of Ukrainian and European cuisine, a gym, etc. The territory has its own health center, as well as various types of family leisure.

Entertainment and recreation for the whole family

For each season, the Carpathians have a unique offer for adults and children. There will be no time to be sad. If you prefer a quiet rest, there are hiking, swimming in the pool for that, and there are also many interesting offers for the active:

  • Spring. In March you can go skiing, in April you can watch the awakening of nature, swim in tubs, drink herbal teas, and in May everyone goes to admire the carpets of flowers and bask in the rays of the spring sun.
  • Summer. Many tourists, but this is the time for active hiking, swimming in rivers and lakes, as well as trekking, rafting, paragliding, climbing Hoverla or other mountains.
  • Autumn. There are fewer tourists, but the Carpathians continue to attract. There are many warm days in September. This is the perfect time for hiking. The weather in November is extremely unpredictable, so it is better to choose a hotel with a warm swimming pool for rest while the rain is pouring outside the window.
  • Winter. Skiing season. It is best to go to the slopes in January. In February, avalanches and thaws are possible, so you should have time to ride before this moment.

 

Excursion routes and places of interest

The Carpathians can make your family vacation unforgettable. For tourists who like to discover new places, there are endless possibilities. There are more than 1,800 monuments of architecture and history. When you rest at the Vita Lake Hotel, you can plan many exciting routes and excursions:

  • Valley of daffodils;
  • Khust Castle;
  • Niresky waterfall;
  • Shayan lakes;
  • Olshan Reservoir.

One of the most popular excursions is to Synevyr. This is the largest lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians, as well as the national natural park of the same name. And it is here that the rehabilitation center for brown bears and birds is located.

For lovers of active recreation, there are routes that lead to the top of Velikiy Verkh and Gimba mountains. You can even rent scooters to go there. And fans of wooden architectural monuments should look at the Church of the Annunciation, built in the 19th century. in the village of Nizhny Studeny.

The Carpathians surprise and amaze every time. They have so much strength, freedom, beauty. Plan a vacation with your family, determine the routes and excursions you are interested in, taste traditional local dishes (banosh, bograch, trout, krumpli) and honestly admit to yourself that you also fell in love with the Carpathians and will return here again. Vita Lake Hotel will gladly welcome you and open its doors hospitably regardless of the season and weather.