New Year in the Carpathians: a colourful, vibrant and unforgettable celebration!

Winter in the Carpathians is especially full of magic, heady festive spirit and a unique life-giving energy. Many genuine wonders of nature are hidden among the mysterious mountain slopes and dense forests. Our mountains are one of the most picturesque corners of Ukraine, and New Year excursions in the Carpathians are the perfect, all-round gift for the holidays.

It is hard to say which New Year trip to the Carpathians counts as the most “mountainous”. The mountains are visible everywhere you look here. Even SPA bathing in thermal waters and “stewing” in hot tubs takes place right out in nature under the open sky. Better than the mountains, of course, are only the mountains - but New Year in the Carpathians is also about distinctive traditions, unrivalled local colour, international cuisine and unique tastings, journeys through different historical eras and a mix of cultures. And the choice of New Year excursions in the Carpathians only whets the “mountain” appetite and the urge to set off for Transcarpathia right now.

New Year in the Carpathians: off to the mountains!

Just 15 minutes of a comfortable ride on the cable car - and you are practically at the summit of Mount Hemba, which opens up an astonishing, thrilling view of the Borzhava meadows. And that is before we mention the wonders of nature - the high-mountain lake Synevyr and the handsome waterfall Shypit! You will have the special chance to see real Carpathian bears and to sample the distinctive Transcarpathian cuisine. A winter fairy tale - this is the place for it!

Wonderful mountain panoramas await you on the excursion to the Uzh Valley. From the very summit of Mount Krasiya and from the Uzhok Pass, the masterpieces of nature you behold will take your breath away! Awaiting you are unique wooden churches on the UNESCO Heritage List, the famous Arpad Line, the traditions of the Lemkos and Boykos, and a very colourful lunch.

New Year excursions in the Carpathians offer a visit to the renowned scenic resort of Voievodyno . The local nature is enchanting, especially Count Schönborn’s park, the remarkable stone bridge and the elegant lake. Be sure to take a ride in an aristocratic carriage or a horse-drawn sleigh and catch a delicious fish for your New Year’s dinner with your own hands!

Mountains, clean air, spotted red deer, wickerwork and bathing in unique thermal waters - all this is offered by the Khust area. The highlight of the trip is an excursion to the famous cheese dairy in the village of Nyzhnie Selyshche, where you can taste and buy Carpathian eco-cheeses.

And if you fancy something sweet - off to the royal town of Vynohradiv, for a tasting of eco-liqueurs and lekvar (fruit jam)! A stroll among the ruins of Kankiv Castle on Chorna Hora (Black Mountain) will give you a bright burst of emotions, along with the local architectural landmarks; the highest wooden bell tower in the Carpathians will add a shot of adrenaline; and an incredible Hungarian festive feast will satisfy your hunger.

New Year SPA relaxation in the Carpathians

Everything you need for a truly restful holiday is included in the programme of the excursion to the picturesque mountain village of Lumshory. First we drop into the Middle Ages for a short while - at the legendary Nevytske Castle, and then straight on - into the beech primeval forests, to the Turychka stream with its cascade of small waterfalls, the most charming of which are the Soloviei (Nightingale) and the Davir. Next on the programme is an unforgettable soak in hot tubs filled with mineral water and fragrant herbs on the bank of a mountain river. You will be “stewed” so thoroughly that you will forget all about fatigue, stress and aches and pains! And how could we do without Transcarpathian cuisine? It would be a sin to miss such a feast for the stomach!

Another New Year SPA attraction amid the Carpathians is the healing thermal waters in Velyatyno and Kosyno and bathing in the thermal pools of Berehove. And if you are going to relax - do it in style! During the excursions you will visit the colourful town of Berehove - a town of churches, palaces, casinos, Hungarian cuisine and the tastiest wine in Ukraine.

New Year in the Carpathians with charm

And do you know what will make your festive holiday in the Carpathians even more special?

Strolls along the old, cosy little streets of Uzhhorod, steeped in legends and secrets. The town fair, filled with the aromas of coffee, mulled wine and sweet pastries, the colourful souvenirs, the hunt for all the miniature sculptures - all this will bring a genuine New Year mood. You will be enchanted by the play of light, the street lights and the fireworks of Uzhhorod on an evening stroll - both on foot and by car express. And you will experience the whole cult of Transcarpathian coffee on our unique excursion Lovely Uzhhorod with the aroma of coffee and miniature sculptures.

Another great option for New Year in the Carpathians is a New Year tour of the castles of Transcarpathia: the legendary “Palanok” fortress, the palace of the Austrian Count Schönborn and the “Saint Miklós” castle of love. At “Saint Miklós”, by the way, the most colourful evening gatherings take place, with czardas dancing, singing, tastings and a magical torchlit tour.

The New Year Carpathians will enchant you, and not only with their nature. You will spend the brightest of holidays on the trips run by the Uzhhorod Excursion Bureau.