Best time to visit Kyiv

Kyiv

6 THINGS TO DO IN KYIV (MAY 21 - MAY 31)

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone Tours

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone Tours

March–May | September–November • activity

Extremely high levels of radioactivity don't scare off curious tourists who come to discover the ghost city of Prypiat

Vyshyvanka

Vyshyvanka

early January | April | late May | August 24 • event

Time your visit to see hundreds of Ukrainians wearing their traditional embroidered shirts

Rafting

Rafting

April–October • activity

Ukraine has multiple rafting opportunities—for the greatest thrill try them out in spring

White Storks

White Storks

April–August • nature

Each year, these magnificent birds return to their old nesting sites in the Ukrainian countryside

Canyons

Canyons

April–October • activity

Discover the little-known but picturesque canyons of Ukraine

Kyiv Day

Kyiv Day

May 26, 2024 • event

The festive weekend packed with fun events

14 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Easter in Ukraine

Easter in Ukraine

out of rangeMay 5, 2024 • event

Ukrainian traditions will keep you full and entertained during the brightest feast of Easter

UPark Festival

UPark Festival

out of rangeJuly 2023 • event

A large international music festival with mind-blowing lineups

Atlas Festival

Atlas Festival

on holdJuly 6–10, 2024 • event

One of the largest music festivals in Ukraine and Europe

Wild Berries

Wild Berries

out of rangemid-June–late September • food

Summer in Ukraine is the best time to recharge yourself with vitamins and boost your immune system

Kalyna (Viburnum)

Kalyna (Viburnum)

out of rangeSeptember–October • food

Perhaps, the most important plant in the Ukrainian culture. Taste kalyna's bitter but healthy fruit in the fall months.

Birch Sap (Berezovyi Sik)

Birch Sap (Berezovyi Sik)

out of rangemid-March–early April • food

The taste of Ukrainian spring has a lightly sweet flavour of the birch sap

Khrin, Buriachky, or Tsvikli

Khrin, Buriachky, or Tsvikli

out of rangeChristmas: January 7–9 | Easter: April • food

Pungent to tears, this seasonal side dish is a perfect accompaniment to meat goodies during Christmas and Easter holidays

Kholodets (Jellied Meat)

Kholodets (Jellied Meat)

out of rangeChristmas: January 7–9 | Easter: April • food

If you visit Ukraine during Christmas or Easter holidays, trying this unique festive course is a must

Kyiv Marathon

Kyiv Marathon

out of rangeOctober 12-13, 2024 • event

Road running event in the center of the Ukrainian capital

Plum Season

Plum Season

out of rangelate July–September • food

Late summer in Ukraine is time to load your stomach with sweet purple fruit

Lilac Season

Lilac Season

out of rangeearly May  • nature

Blooming lilacs is a sure sign of spring in Kyiv

Chestnut Bloom

Chestnut Bloom

out of rangelate April–late May • nature

Discover the capital of Ukraine in its full glory

The Chestnut Run

The Chestnut Run

out of rangeMay 28, 2023 • event

The largest annual sport and charity event in Ukraine

Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

out of rangelate July–early September • food

A favorite August snack—delicious, healthy, not expensive, and abundant so as to feed the whole planet!

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