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The peak tourist season in Ukraine runs from late April to September, attracting visitors to the mountains, beaches, and lakes. Spring is ideal for city explorations with blooming trees and pleasant weather. Winter brings skiing opportunities, while the festive season from early December to mid-January showcases rich traditions. Autumn, with its stunning fall foliage, is also a lovely time to visit. Each season offers a unique charm for travelers.

45 things to do in Ukraine

Plum Season

late July–September Food

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

Carpathian Tram

May–September (all year round) Activity

Former industrial railway turned into a fascinating eco-friendly sight-seeing route

Birch Sap (Berezovyi Sik)

mid-March–early April Food

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

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

Tunnel of Love

mid-May–mid-September (year-round) Nature

One of the world's most romantic places is frequented by couples and singles who wish to find a match

Hiking in Carpathian Mountains

mid-April–mid-October Activity

The picturesque Ukrainian Carpathians take your breath away

Bakota

mid-May–mid-September Activity

A picturesque Saint Bay has a secret on the bottom—a drowned village

Krasna Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s Eve)

January 13 Event

A bizarre pagan show with straw bears, gypsies, and evil spirits occurs every winter in a small Bukovyna village

Wet Monday

May 6, 2024 Event

​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

May 5, 2024 Event

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

Vyshyvanka

early January | April | late May | August 24 Event

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

Khrin, Buriachky, or Tsvikli

Christmas: 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)

Christmas: January 7–9 | Easter: April Food

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

Crocuses

mid-March–April Nature

These rare flowers paint Ukrainian Transcarpathia with captivating purple

White Storks

April–August Nature

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

Narcissus Valley

May Nature

Eastern Europe's only lowland area with alpine flowers galore!

Pelicans

April–September Nature

Hundreds and thousands of beaky birds summer on the Ukrainian coastline and further into the mainland

Rhododendron or Chervona Ruta

June Nature

Once a year, the breathtaking landscapes of Ukrainian Carpathians are painted with rare magic blooms

Wild Berries

mid-June–late September Food

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

Sweet Paprika Harvest

late August–mid-September Activity

With the onset of fall, a small village in Zakarpatska Oblast turns into a vibrant display of red pepper garlands

Kalyna (Viburnum)

September–October Food

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

Koktebel Jazz Festival

August 29–September 5, 2021 Event

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

May | September | October Event

Three times a year, in May, September and October, hot air balloons color the sky over Ukraine's primary ballooning destination

Pickled Apples

December–February Food

A highly-vitaminized homemade delicacy eaten mostly during winter

Hutsul Carols in Kryvorivnia

January 7, 19 (caroling season: January 7–February 13) Activity

Meet the new type of Christmas carollers wearing vibrant outfits, carrying axes, and playing horns

Lviv Coffee, Books & Vintage Festival

May 11–12, 2024 Event

Enjoy your favorite drink at this one-of-a-kind coffee & vintage event

Russian Ship Moskva Missile Cruiser Diving Tour

all year round Event

Don't miss a chance to see the huge sunken Russian warship Moskva with your own eyes!

Lviv Christmas Parade of Star-bearers

January 8 Event

Flamboyant decorations, national costumes, and melodic carols make it the most colorful holiday tradition in Lviv

Lviv Christmas Markets

December 17–January 16 Event

Absorb the smells and sounds of Ukrainian Christmas across cozy holiday villages

Winter in Bukovel

November–March Activity

The largest ski resort in Eastern Europe has everything for a perfect holiday

Wave Spot Music Festival

particular dates from June to August Event

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

Atlas Festival

July 6–10, 2024 Event

One of the largest music festivals in Ukraine and Europe

Hunter's House on the lake in Zbrui

all year round (but late September through early November is best) Nature

Feel the authentic gothic vibe in this remote house on the lake

Lake Synevyr

all year round (especially summer-fall) Nature

Visit one of Ukraine's top natural wonders

Lilac Season

early May Nature

Blooming lilacs is a sure sign of spring in Kyiv

Chestnut Bloom

late April–late May Nature

Discover the capital of Ukraine in its full glory

Fall Foliage in the Carpathian Mountains

late September–early November Nature

Ukrainian Carpathians are a wonderful fall foliage destination. Don't believe us? See for yourself!

Lviv Day

May 1, 2023 Event

Celebrate Lviv city day in Ukraine's most European city

Respublica FEST

September 2023 Event

A splendid celebration of rock music and street art with a picturesque backdrop

Faine Misto Festival

July 27–31, 2022 Event

The fine city of Ternopil welcomes everyone for five days, packed with quality rock music and positive atmosphere

Sakura Blossom in Uzhhorod

mid-April–early May Nature

Every spring, blooming Japanese cherry trees draw tourist crowds to the heart of Transcarpathia

Kyiv Unbroken Marathon

October 12-13, 2024 Event

Road running event in the center of the Ukrainian capital

Kherson Watermelons

August Food

The favorite summer delicacy of the South of Ukraine

The Chestnut Run

May 28, 2023 Event

The largest annual sport and charity event in Ukraine

Trykraty Forest

April–September Nature

Enjoy a wondrous lush maze amidst the arid Ukrainian steppe

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