Best time to visit Ukraine
11 THINGS TO DO IN UKRAINE (MAY 19 - MAY 28)
Chornobyl Exclusion Zone Tours
Extremely high levels of radioactivity don't scare off curious tourists who come to discover the ghost city of Prypiat
Vyshyvanka
Time your visit to see hundreds of Ukrainians wearing their traditional embroidered shirts
Bakota
A picturesque Saint Bay has a secret on the bottom—a drowned village
Narcissus Valley
Eastern Europe's only lowland area with alpine flowers galore!
Pelicans
Hundreds and thousands of beaky birds summer on the Ukrainian coastline and further into the mainland
Tunnel of Love
One of the world's most romantic places is frequented by couples and singles who wish to find a match
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
Carpathian Tram
Former industrial railway turned into a fascinating eco-friendly sight-seeing route
22 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
canceledYou 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
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
Vorontsov Lighthouse
out of rangeDiscover the mysteries of Odesa's prominent landmark on a guided tour
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
Craft Beer & Vinyl Music Festival
on holdVisit one of Ukraine's top beer & music festivals
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
Wild Berries
out of rangeSummer in Ukraine is the best time to recharge yourself with vitamins and boost your immune system
Sweet Paprika Harvest
out of rangeWith the onset of fall, a small village in Zakarpatska Oblast turns into a vibrant display of red pepper garlands
Plum Season
out of rangeLate summer in Ukraine is time to load your stomach with sweet purple fruit
Pickled Apples
out of rangeA highly-vitaminized homemade delicacy eaten mostly during winter
Sweet Corn
out of rangeA favorite August snack—delicious, healthy, not expensive, and abundant so as to feed the whole planet!
