Where to rest in the winter in Ukraine, if not in the Carpathians
Well, have knocked on the door and welcome the New Year holidays: a time when you can give in the holiday whirlwind and go for adventure. It is considered that in winter it is best to ride the Western Ukraine, in fact it boasts the majestic peaks, dormant under the cover of snow. But Ukrainian edges rich in beauty, and you can find them in every corner of the country.
Snow-covered cradle of Ukrainian Cossacks - the island Khortytsya , sweetly asleep in the arms of
winter. Touched ice smooth, bleached rocks and cliffs, ancient Scythian burial mounds and plates that are covered with a blanket of snow. Here you will find the Museum of History of
Zaporizhzhya Cossacks and the Historical and Cultural Complex "Zaporozhye" . It is a
town with authentic smoking, fortifications, cannon, his church and picturesque houses. Tourists show horse shows, fighting with swords, are familiar with craftsmanship. You can stay
on the island - in a hotel or hostel.
Safari in Ukrainian prepared for tourists in the biosphere reserve "Ascania Nova" . Admire deer, bison, foxes can be out of the car, or horse-drawn carriage. No less interesting tour of the huge zoo, which occupies almost 80 hectares. The cost of excursions about 30-150 hryvnia. Near nature reserve is a hotel (2-bed room - 460 UAH / day). Another miracle of Kherson, which can be enjoyed in the winter - white silence Dnieper smooth. Guides lead trails, dotted with traces of foxes, martens, otters, beavers and other inhabitants.
Covered with frost cold landscape Polesie reserve worth it to go to the north of Ukraine. Especially enjoy the beauty of winter can be cozy tram from the window, which is called "Cuckoo". His path runs along the longest narrow gauge railway in Europe. You will see the famous marshy lakes, marshy meadows, unique wooden railway bridge. Visit the museum of sacred stones and pagan sanctuary. You are out on the rare privilege - to live in the restored cottage carcass with this Ukrainian oven!
Every winter sparkling Odessa puts on its enchanting
Christmas outfit, drowning in lights illumination. Guests are waiting for fun outdoor concerts, a giant 12-meter sticks and bike ride Santa Clauses. Read all about it in an article about Christmas Odessa .
Rest that captured the hearts of extreme - Travel Desert winter. Snow-covered Oleshkivski Sands - a unique sandy areas, reaching 30 kilometers in diameter. You can cross it in 1-2 days.
Park "Kievan Rus" - a grandiose reconstruction of ancient Kiev, which takes you into the distant past of the princely court and embassy temples.Living museum of horses, jousting competitions, medieval festivals arouse great interest among tourists. Alas, in the winter to stay in the park nowhere - provided only camping. But to Kiev at hand.
To live in the authentic houses can be etnokomplekse "Ukrainian Village" , in the village of Buzovaya the Kiev region, which contains wooden buildings, made in different styles Ukrainian architecture.
Untouched virgin nature Dnieper-Orelsky reserve in the Dnipropetrovsk region particularly charms in winter. Not far from the reserve is Folk Art Center "Petrikovka" - the birthplace of unique Petrikov painting, where you can take a master class. Nearby there is a stud and Ukrainian farm "Galushkovka" .
Myrgorod - the famous health resort with a lot of resorts. On a quiet lake surrounded by snowy woods, so nice to go ice fishing! And then to see Gogol's place - Reserve Gogol , ancient churches Dikanki and look into the pottery capital - Oposhnya. There is also the Museum of pottery . Learn more about Christmas at home in Gogol's article on winter Dikan'ka .
One of the oldest protected areas of the country - Kanev reserve . Scenic mountains, deep ravines, small islands ... Next - relic of the Ukrainian people Tarasova mountain and Baturinskii preserve "Hetman's Capital" .
