Look at Ukraine from the hill: what to do in Bukovel

Carpathian nature is incredibly beautiful at any time of the year. If you come here every year and you think that you’d seen everything there – you are mistaken. Therefore, you should do it again and again - to visit something new in Bukovel.

Number 1 - visit the Hutsul wedding so that to be overfilled with positive emotions

Hutsul wedding is one of the most interesting pastimes in the Carpathians and it is worth visiting, that’s why you have to go to Bukovel. The Highlanders celebrate weddings long, funny and they stick to traditions. They celebrate weddings there three days. You may have a great chance to dance traditional Hutsul dances and listen to folk music at the Hutsul wedding. Travel agencies organize special tours to the Hutsul wedding.

Number 2 – feel and experience the healing effect of mineral waters and SPA resort

Bukovel has a developed infrastructure and modern technologies. You can find there many kinds of the rest. Here you can experience the full effect of the healing mineral waters “Bukovelska 1” and “Bukovelska 2”. Bukovel also offers SPA resort. In addition to it you can also admire the beauty of the Carpathian nature.

Number 3 - visit the highest peak of Ukrainian mountains - Hoverla

It will be a crime if you don’t visit the highest point of Ukraine. The height of the mountain is 2061 m above sea level. You can climb it with a qualified instructor. Climbing on it lasts more than 2 hours. If the weather is good it will be easier and faster to get to the mountain. Take sweets with you, it will give you an energy and power and you will not be hungry.

Number 4 - taste delicious Hutsul dishes

There are no special attractions in the villages around the resort Bukovel, such the big cities have. However, you can taste there delicious dishes. Here you will feel the traditional hospitality of the Highlanders in the Carpathians. However, there is something to see in Yaremche. Yaremche is known as an open air museum.

Number 5 - buy gifts, clothes, utensils of craftsmen from all over the Carpathians at Yaremche souvenir market

Yaremche souvenir market is known as the Mecca of folk art. Here you can find souvenirs, clothes, utensils of craftsmen from all over the Carpathians. Do not forget that this is a market, there people know how to bargain. Be sincere and friendly and you will go home with good impressions.

How to get there

You can get to the resort Bukovel by train to Ivano - Frankivsk, Ternopil, Chernivtsi and Lviv.

Where to stay

Bukovel is the best resort in Ukraine. There is quite developed structure of hotels and you won’t have problems with settlement.