Winter Weekend Getaway: Fairytale Yaremche

If you are planning an unforgettable getaway, the Ukrainian mountains and picturesque Yaremche have everything you need for a good weekend break. The road from Kyiv to Yaremche is about 630 km, from Mykolaiv — 800 km, and from Lviv about 200 km. Those most fortunate are the residents of Ivano-Frankivsk, who can reach one of Ukraine's most popular resorts in almost an hour.

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

Yaremche is a small town, so with a strong desire, you can spend a weekend getting to know almost all its most popular sights and tourist attractions.

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 view it from the bridge that stretches near the famous Yaremche market. Here you can also buy souvenirs to remember your trip or enjoy delicious Carpathian dishes in one of the local restaurants.

Railway Bridge

Another pride of the town stretches across 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 captivating and impressive in scale. The bridge is 65 m high, still in use, 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 church that combines modern and Hutsul finishing techniques, which made it possible to create a unique and remarkably beautiful church. A virtual tour of the Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist allows you to see this for yourself.

Dovbush Trail and Mount Makovytsia

Do you enjoy active recreation? Then tackle the 4 km rocky Dovbush Trail, which stretches among tall fir trees. The highest point of this ascent is at an altitude of 800 m above sea level. If you still have the 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 see not only the surroundings of Yaremche, but also the neighboring villages.

Photo from the website esu.com.ua

Various active leisure options will make a winter weekend trip more varied:

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