Weekend Winter Tour: Fairytale Yaremche

If you are planning an unforgettable getaway, head to the Ukrainian mountains, to picturesque Yaremche, where there are all the conditions for a good weekend. The road from Kyiv to Yaremche is about 630 km, from Mykolaiv — 800 km, from Lviv about 200 km. The residents of Ivano-Frankivsk are the luckiest: in almost an hour they can find themselves at one of the most popular resorts in Ukraine.

For those who want to relax in Yaremche, it is hard to imagine a better winter weekend trip!

Yaremche is a small town, so if you really want to, you can get to know almost all its most popular sights and tourist attractions over a single weekend.

Probii Waterfall

Even in winter, the strong current of the Prut River makes it possible to admire the turbulent streams of mountain water flowing down the slopes, forming the incredibly captivating Probii Waterfall. You can see it from the bridge that stretches near the well-known Yaremche market. Here you can also buy souvenirs to remember the trip or enjoy tasty Carpathian dishes in one of the local restaurants.

Railway Bridge

Another source of pride stretches over the Prut River — the railway bridge, which was built back in the 19th century. Unfortunately, its original structure has not survived to this day, but the modern version is no less impressive and monumental. The bridge reaches a height of 65 m, still operates, and connects the city with the regional center and Lviv.

Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

If you want to feel the power of God’s blessing, you should go to the Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. The church was built in 2007 — it is a new Greek Catholic temple that combines modern and Hutsul finishing techniques, creating a unique and remarkably beautiful church. A virtual tour of the Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist makes this clear.

Dovbush Trail and Mount Makovytsia

Do you enjoy active recreation? Then tackle the rocky 4 km Dovbush Trail, which stretches among tall spruces. The highest point of this climb is at an altitude of 800 m above sea level. If you have enough strength, it is worth continuing the route by conquering one of the Carpathian Mountains — Mount Makovytsia. Its height reaches only 984 m, but from its summit you can take in not only the surroundings of Yaremche, but also the neighboring villages.

Photo from esu.com.ua

Various options for active entertainment will help fill a winter weekend trip:

• Horseback riding will be the best way to feel all the color of Hutsul walks among the high mountains.
• Snowmobile or quad bike rides will let you feel the full thrill of riding along snowy slopes.