Where to go with children for the winter holidays

Winter enchants with the beauty of snowflakes whirling in the sky, stirs pleasant memories of childhood, and almost involuntarily sets you up to expect some kind of miracle. Do not spare the time to plan an unforgettable family vacation. And if you still do not know where to go with children for the winter holidays, we offer several winning options that are sure to appeal to you and your kids.

Winter with children in the Carpathians

Fast runs on sleds, snowboards, skis or ice sleds are only the minimum of winter entertainment you can count on at Carpathian ski resorts. The slopes in Bukovyna, Dragobat, Vorokhta or Verkhovyna will be optimal for a holiday with children. Here you will find animators and instructors who will spend time with your child and teach the basic skills of skiing. In resort towns, many entertainments and useful wellness treatments await you: spa salons, hot tubs, saunas and various entertainment centers. Gourmets will find the best restaurants and cafes, where both traditional Carpathian dishes and European cuisine are presented.

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In the Carpathians, there is an opportunity to visit the residence of Saint Nicholas, see the most popular museums and take master classes in making vytynanky, mosaics, toys from hay or tasty banosh.

Colorful Dykanka

If you have long dreamed of visiting Kotliarevskyi's native land, seeing the place where the famous film Evenings on a Farm Near Dykanka was shot, or simply want to feel the hospitality of Poltavians, go with the children to Dykanka for the winter holidays. This town enchants with its beauty not only in a bright and sunny summer, but also in the cold winter season, when everything is covered with a veil and reminds you of a true Ukrainian fairy tale. At the highest point, you can see the Triumphal Arch; from there opens a splendid view.

While walking around Dykanka, you will get acquainted with the Trinity Church, where, according to legend, even blacksmith Vakula from the story The Night Before Christmas painted the walls of the cathedral. Take a walk along the oak avenue, where the half-century-old Kochubei oaks grow. According to Poltava legends, these oaks can restore health and strength if you touch their mighty trunks.

For active recreation, you can drive to Sorochynskyi Yar, where one of the largest ski complexes in Poltava region is located. To meet Saint Nicholas, it is worth going to Poltava. There are not only many entertainments for every taste, but also a huge ice rink on Freedom Square, near which the residence of St. Nicholas opens every year.

In Dykanka, you can stay in a comfortable hotel complex, rent accommodation, or relax at a small resort with a swimming pool and spa treatments. Beautiful nature, a quiet and cozy area guarantee good rest in the family circle.

Active recreation, Kyiv style

Mass festivities, a variety of performances, entertainments for every budget, holiday gifts, tasty dishes and incredible adventures — all this awaits guests of Kyiv and its outskirts. It is always fun and lively in Kyivan Rus Park. There are constantly various entertainment programs here, aimed at adults and children.

Exceptionally beautiful and spacious in the winter Pirogovo. Festivities, celebrations, master classes and the opportunity to walk through a real Ukrainian village, where houses and churches of the XVII-XX centuries have been preserved, taste Ukrainian dishes and go skiing — all this awaits you in the winter days.

Children will see a real miracle at the Christmas ornament factory. Here they will be shown how ordinary glass is turned into huge balls, and then painted and decorated, turning them into a true work of art.

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As for the capital itself, in Protasiv Yar there is an opportunity both to learn and to show your skill in skiing and snowboarding. On paid attractions or for free in Kyiv's parks and squares, you can go tubing, on ice sleds or on sleds. In addition, there is plenty to walk around and see in the city. The capital has many historical landmarks, a Ferris wheel, a 31-meter Christmas tree on Independence Square, and numerous entertainment venues in shopping malls. Give children a fairy tale, take part in mass celebrations on Mykhailivska Square or VDNKh, visit one of the New Year shows at the Palace of Ukraine or the Palace of Sports. Turn a child's winter holidays into a true winter miracle!

Winter holidays by the sea

What could be more unforgettable than celebrating New Year by the Black Sea? In winter, Odesa is no less charming than in summer. And although you do not feel the summer heat, there is an opportunity to spend winter holidays with children here in no less bright and joyful way.

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Odesa's main street will enchant you with New Year decorations, creating a pleasant holiday mood for passersby. On Starosinna Square, you can visit Santa's house and attend one of the grand winter shows at the Opera House. At Akkerman Fortress, together with the children, take part in New Year festivities in a medieval style, learn to make gingerbread, souvenirs or handmade soap at a master class. Here, in the “Fortress of Dreams,” the most cheerful and exciting festivities take place every year, where you can have a good time and take many interesting photos in the arranged photo zones.

Rest in Lviv style

Lviv is one of the popular places for winter holidays. Some come here to catch elite New Year shows, some simply like the city’s unique and cozy atmosphere, and children will be delighted by loud and active entertainment. On Market Square, there is the chance to go ice skating, see a New Year performance at the Palace of Culture of Railway Workers, Rox, or take part in a Christmas quest.

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When relaxing in Lviv, be sure to buy cherry tincture, taste the delicious dishes of Lviv Rib House, savor real Lviv coffee in a cozy café, give children nice candies from the Caramel Workshop, or give a decorated Lviv gingerbread, Yurashky, with an image of a funny snowman or a magical snow house. Lviv is a city that will turn your ordinary winter days into bright impressions and unforgettable memories.