Winter Holiday with Children in Lviv

After the official opening of the Christmas tree, Lviv turns into a true fairy tale, where you happily slip back into childhood and involuntarily feel the atmosphere of a New Year miracle. Streets decorated with New Year lights, a cheerful mood, Christmas markets, and the sound of carols will leave no passer-by indifferent. So it is no surprise that every year many tourists come here, wanting to spend an amazing winter holiday in Lviv with children.

Christmas markets

Anyone who has never been to the Christmas markets of Lviv has no idea how fascinating and atmospheric it is in Lviv at this time. Along Svobody Avenue and Rynok Square, stalls with festive goods are set up every year. The streets are filled with a festive atmosphere, full of positivity, and the aromas of coffee, mulled wine, and gingerbread.

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The Christmas market in Lviv is a chance to buy an exceptionally beautiful and rare item. New Year souvenirs, clothing, decorations, home accessories, and many beautiful handmade items are usually sold here. So be sure to buy a souvenir that will remind you and your children of the fairy-tale days spent in winter in Lviv.

“Parade of Star Bearers”

At the beginning of January, an amazing parade of star bearers sets off from Museum Square. People dressed in national themed costumes, with bright Christmas attributes, walk to Rynok Square to melodic carols. Such a parade is the pride of old Lviv, its tradition, and a way to congratulate people on the coming Christmas.

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Pumpukh Festival

In the second half of January, the Pumpukh Festival is traditionally held in Lviv. On the 22nd to 23rd, a lively celebration will take place in Shevchenkivskyi Hai, where you can learn about ancient Ukrainian traditions, taste various pampushky, and make new acquaintances. Guests will find street nativity scenes and thousands of tasty Lviv pampukh.

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Active entertainment

It is hard to imagine a winter holiday with children in Lviv without active entertainment. Children can spend time having fun in well-equipped play centers, where they can jump, run, ride, and play to their heart's content:

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• Zhuzhu Children's Entertainment Center (1st floor of Britaniia residential complex, 17 Shevchenka St.);
• Apex Sports and Entertainment Complex (2 Buzkova St.);
• Bulka Family Leisure Center (VAM shopping mall, 214 B. Khmelnytskoho St.);
• Dytyacha planeta (30-A Hazo va St.);
• Igroland (Forum shopping mall, 7b Pid Dubom St.);
• Papashon (Vykto ria Gardens shopping mall, 226a Kulparkivska St.).

You can go sledding in Lviv in several places:

• in B. Khmelnytskyi Park;
• the hills of Stryiskyi Park;
• the slope in Franko Park;
• the hill near Marsove Pole;
• the hill in the park near the University of Veterinary Medicine.

For those who enjoy skating, an ice rink will be open on Rynok Square. Nearby, children will be able to visit the residence of St. Nicholas and meet his magical helpers.

Sweet places of Lviv

Complete your impression of winter Lviv by tasting hot chocolate in a cozy cafe in Lviv. The sweet chocolate drink is sure to warm you up and lift your spirits. Make a pleasant surprise — buy a chocolate gift at the Lviv Chocolate Workshop.

If your children enjoy learning, be sure to book a master class at the Lviv Gingerbread Workshop “Yurashky”, 19 Rynok Square. Here a child will not only learn to make delicious sweets, but will also learn to decorate them skillfully.

You can watch the caramel-making process and even take a master class at the Caramel Workshop. Here, the tastiest lollipops and sweets are made only from natural ingredients.

A winter holiday with children in Lviv is a great opportunity to spend unforgettable time together as a family in one of the most beautiful and colorful corners of Ukraine.