Where to go sledding in Kyiv?
Among the many winter activities, sledding, snow tubing and riding on ice sleds remain firm favorites with Kyiv residents. A lot of fun from winter recreation gives a good mood not only to little ones, but also to adults. So for those who want to spend a winter day in a fun way, we offer a selection of places where you can go sledding in Kyiv and near the city.
Winter hills in Kyiv 2021-2022: Top 8 places for sledding
1. Fomin Botanical Garden
Hills of varying height and steepness are opened every year for visitors to Fomin Botanical Garden, located not far from the University metro station, at 1 Symona Petliury Street. The winter route includes about 10 hills, and one of them is sure to suit children or their parents. Combine a walk through the charming winter garden with active entertainment, and make your day off full of joy and good impressions!
Photo from the website urgor.com.ua
2. VDNH
Every year, a winter town opens at VDNH, where a variety of entertainment options are set up for family leisure. Guests are welcomed by Santa’s festive residence, the fairytale characters park “Fluflandia”, the “New Year Museum”, an attractions factory and one of the largest ice rinks in Europe, with an area of 2500 sq. m. But the most exciting attraction will be the steep hills for high-speed tubing runs. The hill height for adults will reach 60 m, and for children — 30 m.
Photo from the website vdng.ua
3. Dream Park
In the Vyshhorod district, in the village of Khotianivka, there is one of the Dream Park chain’s complexes — a popular place for winter entertainment, where people come for emotions, fun and adrenaline. Six tubing runs, available passes and tasty snacks — all the conditions for a good rest!
Photo from the website dreampark.top
4. “Active Country” in Victory Park
In Victory Park, in “Active Country”, visitors are offered a fast tubing descent. The uniqueness of the hill is its year-round availability! So choose a convenient time, buy a discounted pass on Pokupon and spend time with your loved ones in an unforgettable way!
Photo from the website uactive.com.ua
5. “Winter Town” near the Palace Ukraine
Almost in the very center of Kyiv, near the Palace Ukraine, there is a “Winter Town” with plenty of entertainment. Guests are welcomed by fairytale characters, children can visit St. Nicholas’s residence, and the most active can spend time at the ice rink or on the sledding hill.
Photo from the website palace-ukraine.com
6. Obolon Embankment
One of the favorite and free places for sledding or snow tubing is Obolon Embankment. In winter, the concrete slopes along the embankment turn into an ideal place. Obolon Embankment is an ideal ice rink, where you can go sledding fun and free of charge!
Photo from the website lifekiev.com
7. Dubky Park
Near the Syrets metro station is Dubky Park — a favorite place for Kyiv residents for walks and active recreation. In summer, there are many cyclists here, and in winter, lovers of fast riding down snowy hills. Spacious descents, steep ones from the hill and gentle ones at the foot — provide an ideal ride without the risk of going out onto the road.
Photo from the website blog.pokupon.ua
8. Protasiv Yar
For decades, Protasiv Yar has been a constant place for snowboarding and skiing — the capital’s Mecca of winter hills. Here visitors are offered four runs for amateurs and pros, with elevation differences of up to 80 m. Lifts for convenient ascent, equipment for descents for adults and children, as well as the help of professional instructors. If you want to prepare for a trip to the mountains, take riding lessons right here. Nearby there is a snowpark for those who enjoy tricks on jumps, rails and steep slopes.
Photo from the website gora.com.ua
If you know of any other good places where you can go sledding in Kyiv, share your impressions in the comments. We will be grateful for your feedback!
