31 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 · 3-night minimum
New Year 2027 in the Carpathians
on the shore of a lake
The night of 31 December is spent in the restaurant with a host, a DJ set and a festive table. By day — an indoor saltwater pool, a jacuzzi and a wood-fired hot tub above the snow-covered lake. Solar panels, batteries and generators keep the lights and Wi-Fi on, whatever the power cuts.
- from ₴4,800room for the night of 31 Dec, breakfast included
- ₴6,500banquet, age 13+; under 3 — free
- 3 nightsminimum if your stay includes 31 Dec
What’s included
Already in
the room rate
Paid separately: the New Year banquet (compulsory, per guest), wood-fired hot tubs, saunas, massage, the kids’ room with a nanny and tubing — prices are in the price list.
The night of 31 December
What’s on
on New Year’s Eve
The celebration takes place in the resort’s restaurant, and the programme comes with the banquet. After midnight you walk back to your room — no taxi, no designated driver.
Host
Jokes, games and surprises — the evening never turns into a quiet sit-down dinner.
Mini performances
Short acts and improvisation between toasts.
DJ set
This year’s hits, from the first toasts until late into the night.
Kids’ room
A separate room with fun activities for children while the adults are at the table.
Prize draws
Gifts are raffled among the evening’s guests.
Photo zones
Festive photo spots for pictures you’ll want to send home straight away.
Festive feast
A New Year menu for every guest — one for adults and a separate one for kids.
Midnight toast
A glass of sparkling wine to welcome 2027.
New Year menu 2027
What’s on the table
on New Year’s Eve
The banquet is added to every booking automatically, per guest: age 13 and over — ₴6,500, children aged 4–12 — ₴4,000, under-3s — free, without a separate seat. It is charged once for the night, and discounts do not apply.
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Starters
Festive canapé duo and a Carpathian platter
Canapés with caviar and canapés with prosciutto and cream cheese. Alongside: cheeses, home-made roast pork, fresh vegetables and pickled white mushrooms.
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Salads
Olivier with chicken and the “Festive Pearl”
Home-style Olivier salad with chicken and the “Festive Pearl” salad with tiger prawns.
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Mains
Chef’s trout and a meat symphony
Trout from the chef; veal, pork and chicken; potatoes roasted with garlic and rosemary.
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Dessert
“Ozero Vita Sweet Tale”
A festive pastry and fruit.
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Bar
Bubbles until midnight
Prosecco D.O.C., Finlandia vodka or Zakarpatskyi 4* brandy. With the meal — juice, Polyana Kvasova water, Pepsi, Cola or Sprite.
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Starters
Festive canapé duo
Canapés with caviar and canapés with prawns.
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Salads
Olivier with chicken and fresh vegetables
Home-style Olivier salad with chicken and a fresh vegetable platter.
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Mains
Favourite kids’ set
Chicken burger, French fries, nuggets and cheese balls.
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Dessert
“Ozero Vita Sweet Tale”
A festive pastry and fruit.
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Bar
Kids’ bubbly
A non-alcoholic sparkling drink for kids, juice, Vershyna water, Pepsi, Cola or Sprite.
Three days of celebration
How 30 December –
2 January unfolds
The shortest stay that includes New Year’s Eve is three nights. It can be 30.12–02.01, 29.12–01.01 or 31.12–03.01 — as long as you stay at least three nights.
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30 December
Arrival and the first hot tub
Check-in from 14:00. While it’s still light, walk down to the lake and the footbridges; in the evening — a wood-fired hot tub: the Carpathian one with herbs or one with hydrogen sulphide mineral water. An hour at the upper location starts at ₴1,600; book ahead for the holidays, slots are limited.
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31 December
A day in the water, a night in the restaurant
Breakfast, the saltwater pool, the jacuzzi and the salt room — so you reach the evening rested, not worn out. Then the banquet with a host, a DJ set, prize draws and a toast at midnight.
Evening programme -
1 January
The first day of the year — no rush
The pool and jacuzzi are included. If you feel like moving, there is the all-season tubing run for ages 6 and up: one ride — ₴150, 10 rides — ₴800.
About tubing -
2 January
Check out or stay a few more days
Check-out by 12:00. From 3 January there is no minimum stay — you can add even a single night. Nearby are the Pylypets ski slopes (about 10 km) and Shypit waterfall (16 km).
Winter activities nearby
Who it’s for
Couples, families
or a whole group
- For twoA room in the spa hotel or a cottage above the lake, a festive table with no cooking or washing up, and on 1 January — a hot tub for two and quiet all around.
- With childrenA kids’ menu and a kids’ room with activities on New Year’s Eve, an indoor pool and tubing from age 6. Under-3s stay and celebrate free of charge. More on the family holidays page.
- With friendsA whole cottage: Ostriv sleeps up to 15, Borzhava 2 up to 18, Cherenyna up to 9. For a corporate party there is a conference hall for 40–70 people.
Where to stay
The resort’s hotels
and cottages
Next to each property you’ll see its regular “from” price. Festive rates apply on the New Year nights: the cheapest room for the night of 31 December is ₴4,800, breakfast included. The booking page shows the exact total for your dates and party.
All cottages and rooms
Winter on the lake
The resort
under snow
Photos taken at Ozero Vita in winter: the frozen lake, cottages among the firs, garlands on the footbridges.
Conditions
Booking
for New Year
- 3-night minimumThe nights of 31 December, 1 and 2 January are sold only as part of a stay of three nights or more. From 3 January — one night is fine.
- Banquet added automaticallyCharged per guest: age 13+ — ₴6,500, 4–12 — ₴4,000, under 3 — free.
- PrepaymentThe cost of the first night, within 7 days of the invoice.
- BalanceNot on arrival but 21 days before New Year; reception will confirm the exact date.
- CancellationFree up to 30 days before arrival, refunded minus 7%. After that, the amount paid can be used until the end of the current year.
- Check-in and check-outCheck-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out subject to availability and prior arrangement.
Short and to the point
New Year in the Carpathians:
FAQ
What is the minimum stay over New Year?
Three nights. If your stay includes the night of 31 December, 1 or 2 January, you can book from three nights — for example 29.12–01.01, 30.12–02.01 or 31.12–03.01. From 3 January you can come for a single night.
Is the New Year banquet compulsory, and how much is it?
Yes. It is added automatically to every booking that includes the night of 31 December. Adults and guests aged 13+ — ₴6,500, children aged 4–12 — ₴4,000 (kids’ menu), under-3s — free, without a separate seat. It is a one-off charge, and discounts do not apply.
What is included in the room rate?
Breakfast, a parking space, the indoor saltwater pool and jacuzzi, the salt room, the gym, a gazebo with a barbecue and Wi-Fi. Paid separately: the New Year banquet, hot tubs, saunas, massage, the kids’ room with a nanny and tubing — see the price list.
How do I pay, and when is the balance due?
The prepayment is the full cost of the first night, within 7 days of the invoice. For New Year dates the balance is paid not on arrival but 21 days before New Year; reception will confirm the exact date.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. A booking can be cancelled, or the prepayment refunded, free of charge only up to 30 days before arrival. Refunds are made minus 7%. If you cancel later than that, the amount paid can be used until the end of the current year.
What is there for children on New Year’s Eve?
A separate kids’ menu — canapés, Olivier salad, a chicken burger, nuggets, cheese balls, a festive pastry and non-alcoholic kids’ bubbly — and a kids’ room with fun activities while the adults are at the table. Under-3s celebrate for free. If a child sleeps on an extra bed, it is charged separately — the booking page shows the amount once you enter the child’s age.
Are the pool and hot tubs open on 31 December and 1 January?
The pool, jacuzzi and salt room are indoors and open all year round. Wood-fired hot tubs, saunas and massage are booked separately; for the holidays book in advance — slots are limited. Reception will confirm opening hours on the holidays themselves.
Can we rent a whole cottage for a group?
Yes. Ostriv sleeps up to 15 guests, Borzhava 2 up to 18 and Cherenyna up to 9; for large groups and corporate events there is a conference hall for 40–70 people. You can compare the houses in the cottages and rooms catalogue.
How do I get there in winter?
The resort is in the village of Nyzhnii Studenyi in Transcarpathia: about 1 h 40 min from Mukachevo, 2 h 10 min from Uzhhorod and 3 h 30 min from Lviv along the Kyiv–Chop highway via Volovets and Pylypets. In winter you need winter tyres and time to spare, so plan to arrive in daylight. The nearest railway station is Volovets, 26.5 km away. More about the road and New Year’s Eve — in our article on New Year in the Carpathians.
Will there be power if electricity is cut?
Yes. The resort has solar panels, batteries and generators: during power cuts the lights switch over instantly and the Wi-Fi keeps working — you’ll be able to video-call your family at midnight.
New Year 2027 in the Carpathians at Ozero Vita
Ozero Vita is a hotel and leisure resort on the shore of a mountain lake in Nyzhnii Studenyi, about 800 metres above sea level in Transcarpathia. A New Year holiday in the Carpathians here comes together on one site: the restaurant where New Year’s Eve is celebrated, an indoor saltwater pool, wood-fired hot tubs and accommodation — from a hotel room to a whole cottage. There’s nowhere to drive between the banquet and your room.
New Year in the Carpathians with children is thought through as well: a kids’ menu, a kids’ room with activities on the night, an indoor pool and all-season tubing. Under-3s stay and celebrate free of charge.
Looking for a place to see in the New Year in the Carpathians with friends? Take a look at the Ostriv and Borzhava 2 cottages in the accommodation catalogue, and at hot tub, sauna and massage prices on the prices page. How the night goes, what to do on 1–3 January and how to get here in winter is covered in our article on New Year in the Carpathians, and there is a separate piece on Christmas in the Carpathians.
New Year nights are sold with a three-night minimum. Choose your dates on the booking page or call us — we’ll tell you which rooms are still available.
Lights and Wi-Fi — even during power cuts
The resort has solar panels, batteries and generators: when the region’s electricity is cut, the lights switch over instantly and the Wi-Fi keeps working. You’ll be able to video-call your family at midnight.
