Best time to visit Ukraine
20 THINGS TO DO IN UKRAINE (AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 31)
Vyshyvanka
Time your visit to see hundreds of Ukrainians wearing their traditional embroidered shirts
Vorontsov Lighthouse
Discover the mysteries of Odesa's prominent landmark on a guided tour
Bakota
A picturesque Saint Bay has a secret on the bottom—a drowned village
Pelicans
Hundreds and thousands of beaky birds summer on the Ukrainian coastline and further into the mainland
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
Trykraty Forest
Enjoy a wondrous lush maze amidst the arid Ukrainian steppe
Shevchenkivskyi Hai Park Museum in Lviv
Experience one of Europe's largest open-air museums, with colorful festivals and folk fairs galore
Hunter's House on the lake in Zbrui
Feel the authentic gothic vibe in this remote house on the lake
Tunnel of Love
One of the world's most romantic places is frequented by couples and singles who wish to find a match
Lake Synevyr
Visit one of Ukraine's top natural wonders
Rafting
Ukraine has multiple rafting opportunities—for the greatest thrill try them out in spring
Hiking in Carpathian Mountains
The picturesque Ukrainian Carpathians take your breath away
White Storks
Each year, these magnificent birds return to their old nesting sites in the Ukrainian countryside
Canyons
Discover the little-known but picturesque canyons of Ukraine
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
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
Kherson Watermelons
The favorite summer delicacy of the South of Ukraine
Sweet Corn
A favorite August snack—delicious, healthy, not expensive, and abundant so as to feed the whole planet!
33 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Russian Ship Moskva Missile Cruiser Diving Tour
out of rangeDon't miss a chance to see the huge sunken Russian warship Moskva with your own eyes!
Leopolis Jazz Fest
on holdThe cultural capital of Ukraine (Lviv) is also top jazz festival destination in Eastern Europe, according to the Guardian
Wet Monday
unconfirmedYou 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!
Krasna Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s Eve)
out of rangeA bizarre pagan show with straw bears, gypsies, and evil spirits occurs every winter in a small Bukovyna village
Easter in Ukraine
out of rangeUkrainian traditions will keep you full and entertained during the brightest feast of Easter
Chornobyl Exclusion Zone Tours
out of rangeExtremely high levels of radioactivity don't scare off curious tourists who come to discover the ghost city of Prypiat
Rhododendron or Chervona Ruta
out of rangeOnce a year, the breathtaking landscapes of Ukrainian Carpathians are painted with rare magic blooms
Hutsul Carols in Kryvorivnia
out of rangeMeet the new type of Christmas carollers wearing vibrant outfits, carrying axes, and playing horns
Narcissus Valley
out of rangeEastern Europe's only lowland area with alpine flowers galore!
Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Kamianets-Podilskyi
on holdTwice a year, in May and October, hot air balloons color the sky over Ukraine's primary ballooning destination
Lviv Coffee, Books & Vintage Festival
on holdEnjoy your favorite drink at this one-of-a-kind coffee & vintage event
Lviv Christmas Parade of Star-bearers
out of rangeFlamboyant decorations, national costumes, and melodic carols make it the most colorful holiday tradition in Lviv
Lviv Christmas Markets
out of rangeAbsorb the smells and sounds of Ukrainian Christmas across cozy holiday villages
Winter in Bukovel
out of rangeThe largest ski resort in Eastern Europe has everything for a perfect holiday
Respublica FEST
unconfirmedA splendid celebration of rock music and street art with a picturesque backdrop
Sakura Blossom in Uzhhorod
out of rangeEvery spring, blooming Japanese cherry trees draw tourist crowds to the heart of Transcarpathia
Craft Beer & Vinyl Music Festival
on holdVisit one of Ukraine's top beer & music festivals
UPark Festival
unconfirmedA large international music festival with mind-blowing lineups
Atlas Festival
unconfirmedOne of the largest music festivals in Ukraine and Europe
Fall Foliage in the Carpathian Mountains
out of rangeUkrainian Carpathians are a wonderful fall foliage destination. Don't believe us? See for yourself!
Kalyna (Viburnum)
out of rangePerhaps, the most important plant in the Ukrainian culture. Taste kalyna's bitter but healthy fruit in the fall months.
Koktebel Jazz Festival
on holdThe largest and the most atmospheric open-air music festival in Ukraine with quality music and spectacular dawns
Birch Sap (Berezovyi Sik)
out of rangeThe taste of Ukrainian spring has a lightly sweet flavour of the birch sap
Khrin, Buriachky, or Tsvikli
out of rangePungent to tears, this seasonal side dish is a perfect accompaniment to meat goodies during Christmas and Easter holidays
Kholodets (Jellied Meat)
out of rangeIf you visit Ukraine during Christmas or Easter holidays, trying this unique festive course is a must
Crocuses
out of rangeThese rare flowers paint Ukrainian Transcarpathia with captivating purple
Lviv Day
out of rangeCelebrate Lviv city day in Ukraine's most European city
Faine Misto Festival
on holdThe fine city of Ternopil welcomes everyone for five days, packed with quality rock music and positive atmosphere
Pickled Apples
out of rangeA highly-vitaminized homemade delicacy eaten mostly during winter
Lilac Season
out of rangeBlooming lilacs is a sure sign of spring in Kyiv
Chestnut Bloom
out of rangeDiscover the capital of Ukraine in its full glory
Kyiv Marathon
on holdRoad running event in the center of the Ukrainian capital
The Chestnut Run
unconfirmedThe largest annual sport and charity event in Ukraine
