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45 things to do in Ukraine
Plum Season
Late summer in Ukraine is time to load your stomach with sweet purple fruit
Carpathian Tram
Former industrial railway turned into a fascinating eco-friendly sight-seeing route
Birch Sap (Berezovyi Sik)
The taste of Ukrainian spring has a lightly sweet flavour of the birch sap
Chornobyl Exclusion Zone Tours
Extremely high levels of radioactivity don't scare off curious tourists who come to discover the ghost city of Prypiat
Tunnel of Love
One of the world's most romantic places is frequented by couples and singles who wish to find a match
Hiking in Carpathian Mountains
The picturesque Ukrainian Carpathians take your breath away
Krasna Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s Eve)
A bizarre pagan show with straw bears, gypsies, and evil spirits occurs every winter in a small Bukovyna village
Wet Monday
You heard of water fights at Songkran, Thailand, and you definitely saw your neighbour's kids splashing water in the summer. But Wet Monday is nothing you have seen so far!
Easter in Ukraine
Ukrainian traditions will keep you full and entertained during the brightest feast of Easter
Vyshyvanka
Time your visit to see hundreds of Ukrainians wearing their traditional embroidered shirts
Khrin, Buriachky, or Tsvikli
Pungent to tears, this seasonal side dish is a perfect accompaniment to meat goodies during Christmas and Easter holidays
Kholodets (Jellied Meat)
If you visit Ukraine during Christmas or Easter holidays, trying this unique festive course is a must
White Storks
Each year, these magnificent birds return to their old nesting sites in the Ukrainian countryside
Pelicans
Hundreds and thousands of beaky birds summer on the Ukrainian coastline and further into the mainland
Rhododendron or Chervona Ruta
Once a year, the breathtaking landscapes of Ukrainian Carpathians are painted with rare magic blooms
Wild Berries
Summer in Ukraine is the best time to recharge yourself with vitamins and boost your immune system
Sweet Paprika Harvest
With the onset of fall, a small village in Zakarpatska Oblast turns into a vibrant display of red pepper garlands
Kalyna (Viburnum)
Perhaps, the most important plant in the Ukrainian culture. Taste kalyna's bitter but healthy fruit in the fall months.
Koktebel Jazz Festival
The largest and the most atmospheric open-air music festival in Ukraine with quality music and spectacular dawns
Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Kamianets-Podilskyi
Three times a year, in May, September and October, hot air balloons color the sky over Ukraine's primary ballooning destination
Hutsul Carols in Kryvorivnia
Meet the new type of Christmas carollers wearing vibrant outfits, carrying axes, and playing horns
Lviv Coffee, Books & Vintage Festival
Enjoy your favorite drink at this one-of-a-kind coffee & vintage event
Russian Ship Moskva Missile Cruiser Diving Tour
Don't miss a chance to see the huge sunken Russian warship Moskva with your own eyes!
Lviv Christmas Parade of Star-bearers
Flamboyant decorations, national costumes, and melodic carols make it the most colorful holiday tradition in Lviv
Lviv Christmas Markets
Absorb the smells and sounds of Ukrainian Christmas across cozy holiday villages
Winter in Bukovel
The largest ski resort in Eastern Europe has everything for a perfect holiday
Wave Spot Music Festival
This three-day festival of electronic music and kitesurfing at Pink Lake welcomes you to dance your socks off and immerse into a magical vibe
Hunter's House on the lake in Zbrui
Feel the authentic gothic vibe in this remote house on the lake
Fall Foliage in the Carpathian Mountains
Ukrainian Carpathians are a wonderful fall foliage destination. Don't believe us? See for yourself!
Respublica FEST
A splendid celebration of rock music and street art with a picturesque backdrop
Faine Misto Festival
The fine city of Ternopil welcomes everyone for five days, packed with quality rock music and positive atmosphere
Sakura Blossom in Uzhhorod
Every spring, blooming Japanese cherry trees draw tourist crowds to the heart of Transcarpathia
Kyiv Unbroken Marathon
Road running event in the center of the Ukrainian capital