Berehove - the most Hungarian town in Transcarpathia

An excursion to Berehove - a wonderful chance to discover the so-called Hungarian side of Transcarpathia, since even now the influence of the era of Hungarian rule here is vividly evident in the region’s culture, architecture and customs.

The ancient Hungarian town of Transylvanian magnates and kings, Berehove

Berehove is a border town. Most of its population here are Hungarians, and accordingly the language heard on the small town streets is most often Hungarian too. Berehove is called the Hungarian capital of Ukraine. It is also a centre of winemaking and old wine cellars, which are still used for their intended purpose to this day.

According to historians, in the times of the Roman Empire there was a small Roman settlement here. As early as the 11th century, the power of the Hungarian feudal lord Lampert established itself here. After that, rule over the town passed from hand to hand - first to the Transylvanian prince Gábor Bethlen. He was even King of Hungary for a time and left behind a magnificent count’s court, and then - to the renowned Schönborn family.

In Berehove there are two churches built in the Gothic style, as well as several buildings representing the Baroque era. Especially popular is the Berehove bridge over the river - a unique old structure that invites romantic strolls and an imaginary journey back into the distant past.

Today, against the backdrop of Transcarpathia’s multinational character and cultural distinctiveness, Berehove stands out among other Transcarpathian towns thanks to its refined architecture bearing the clear imprint of Hungarian traditions, its captivating history and its delicious wine.

You can discover the ancient and majestic Transcarpathian castles on our regular excursion around the castles of Transcarpathia .

Thermal pools and Transcarpathian homemade wine

Berehove is famed not only for its beautiful architecture and fascinating history - the town is renowned across Ukraine for its thermal pools, to which more and more people come each year to improve their health.

In these pools there is water from thermal springs, containing sodium, silicic acid and many other minerals very beneficial to health, which have a favourable effect on the human body, possess healing properties and are capable of preventing various illnesses.
The most famous pool in Berehove, built back in the 1960s, is filled with water from a deep geyser. That is why the water is always hot, which makes it possible to bathe in the open-air pool at any time of year - something many tourists take advantage of.

Lately SPA tours have been growing ever more popular, as they allow you to complete a cycle of wellness treatments while also enjoying a proper rest. As for our SPA excursion to the thermal pools of Berehove, it offers a unique opportunity for an interesting and pleasant getaway: visiting a beautiful Transcarpathian town with a tasting of Transcarpathian wine and Hungarian cuisine, and at the same time truly restoring your health and regaining your strength!

We also offer you a wonderful wellness getaway in the famous Transcarpathian hot tubs as part of our SPA excursion «Bathing in Hot Tubs» !