Top Winter Holiday Destinations in Zakarpattia.
Winter holidays are just around the corner. This time has its own special atmosphere. Everyone wants to immerse themselves in a winter fairy tale and relax. As the best and safest place for a getaway, we recommend Zakarpattia. Zakarpattia in winter is unique nature, clean air and snow-covered Carpathian Mountains. Right now, this region is developing rapidly and attracting tourists who are looking for interesting and cozy places to spend a winter vacation, as well as fans of alpine skiing and winter recreation. It can be both a sightseeing and wellness holiday for the whole family. We offer you some of the top winter resorts in Zakarpattia - Dragobrat, Shayan and Pylypets.
Among the most popular vacation spots, it is worth highlighting - Dragobrat. It is a rather interesting and unique place. Intensive development began not so long ago, and today it is developing rapidly. The resort is suitable both for family holidays and for active ones. The road to the resort is difficult. When booking a hotel, you need to order additional transfer from the railway station. Many trains run in this direction. One of the most popular is the Kyiv - Yaremche train. A feature of this resort is its endless slopes for snowboarders, hiking routes for active tourists and lakes that attract thousands of tourists every year. There are about 80 hotels in the complex. In winter, almost all of them are open, so there are no major problems with accommodation here. For a calmer family holiday, you can go sledding, visit the vats or swing on swings while enjoying the charming views.
Another interesting location in Zakarpattia is wellness holidays at resorts such as Poliana and Shayan. The location itself helps improve well-being and has a positive effect on the respiratory system. Crystal-clear and humid air, the sound of the mountain Tysa River, and thermal waters will have a positive effect on your mental and physical health. But these places are not famous only for their healing properties. In the settlement there is a small chairlift, only 300 m long. It is located on the grounds of the Shayan sanatorium. For beginners, this is an ideal option for learning. If you have long wanted to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time, the gentle and low slope is perfect. For more experienced visitors, you can go riding in Velyatyno. There is also a lift 800 m high. In addition to skis and snowboards, some hotels offer sleds for rent, and given the open spaces around, it will not be difficult to find a place to ride.
Pylypets. This is a village where a new ski resort has been built, located on the Borzhava polonyna, a mountain massif in the Carpathians. The Rika and Latorytsia rivers flow here. The ski complex itself covers about 500 ha and stretches from Pylypets to Podobovets. The level of service is no worse than that of the well-known Bukovel complex. The complex offers many accommodation options, from budget to premium. The lifts start from the foot of Mount Gemba (1497 m.) and Mahura-Zhyd (1517m.). The total length of the ski slopes in Zakarpattia reaches about 25 km, which is the largest.
It offers skiing, snowboarding, quad biking, horse riding or sledding. Entertainment will be found by both experienced athletes and beginners. Many locations are near the village. For example, you can go to Shypit Waterfall. The waterfall is listed among the natural wonders of Ukraine. It can be visited at any time of year. In winter, festivals for young people are often held near Shypit.
In the evening after an active day, we recommend relaxing in a spa or vats. Hotel complexes offer a variety of options for their guests. A popular place to stay is the Grand Hotel. This hotel is located not far from the waterfall and has a spa area for relaxation, a gym, a children's room and a billiards room. This hotel was included in the top 100 hotels of Ukraine. On the premises, you can rent skis or snowboards for riding.
When planning a winter vacation in Ukraine, first of all pay attention to Zakarpattia. These are new adventures and emotions that will warm you throughout the year. These are emotions from climbing snow-covered mountain slopes, from sledding, from cheerful dances outdoors, delicious food and warming mulled wine, from romantic meetings and walks through the snow-covered forest. Think through your route in advance and book accommodation. Prepare warm and comfortable clothing. And most importantly, leave all your worries and work behind and get ready for an active winter holiday.
