A true Austro-Hungarian fairy tale - amid the picturesque Carpathians. Unique landscapes, bridges and sculptures of amazing beauty, the beautiful Tur lake, the spirit of aristocracy, refinement and European charm - all of this is about the Schönborn park, which sits in the Voievodyno tract of the village of Tur’ia Pasika in the Uzhhorod district (the Perechyn district until the 2020 reform).
The Schönborn park in Voievodyno - is a copy of a classic Austrian park. In those distant times the Transcarpathian lands were ruled by representatives of the ancient aristocratic German-Austrian Schönborn family. The Schönborns loved luxury and imperial splendour, valued beauty and had good taste. From their own legacy they left another architectural masterpiece of national significance, one of the most famous castles of Transcarpathia - the palace of the Counts Schönborn in the Berehvar tract, not far from the town of Mukachevo.
Built on an astronomical principle, the Schönborn park in Voievodyno carries every one of its guests into the romance of the Middle Ages. That is exactly why this fairy-tale location has been recognised as one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Ukraine and included in the list of 5 parks you simply must visit. In addition, the Schönborn park is among the ten most romantic places in Transcarpathia and is especially in demand for wedding ceremonies and photo shoots.
You can visit the fairy-tale Schönborn park in Voievodyno on the wonderful excursion to Voievodyno
The Schönborn park in Voievodyno enchants with its symbolism. It is - a tribute to the fashion of the time, when the astronomical sciences were at the peak of their fame all over the world. The main gates of the park - are a kind of portal between the present and the past, between Ukraine and Austria-Hungary. The large spires on the gates symbolise the seasons, the small ones - the months. The seven lanterns along the path - are the days of the week, while the graceful wrought-iron bridges over the stream - the 12 signs of the zodiac.
The keeper of the aristocratic spirit of Voievodyno is the baroque bridge of the four Evangelists. Having crossed the bridge, you step onto the Way of the Cross, or Via Dolorosa, and beyond - the church of St Catherine.
Tur lake
The true adornment of the Schönborn park in Voievodyno is the picturesque Tur lake. In the middle of the lake sits a small island, its shape - an exact copy of the outline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the days of the Habsburgs, and these borders are laid out with 365 stone blocks, symbolising the 365 days of the year. By evening, 24 lanterns light up around the lake, as many as there are hours in a day. On the shore of the reservoir you can rest on 22 benches bearing the coats of arms of the states to which Transcarpathia once belonged throughout its entire history.
Not far from the lake is a Celtic garden and a druids’ calendar. Here grow 12 trees corresponding to people’s dates of birth. It is said that you need only touch your own tree - and you will at once feel the energy of nature. In May 2015 a Celtic druid settled here - a mini-sculpture by the renowned Transcarpathian sculptor Mykhailo Kolodko, whose miniatures have become something of a hallmark of Uzhhorod. On the lakeshore you can also see the working stone mill of Saint Jan , the patron of millers.
To be here and NOT to try fishing - is simply a crime. The Voievodyno resort has 4 trout fishing ponds and 2 more for carp. Tackle and bait can be bought or rented on site. A wonderful mood, plenty of thrills and appetising trout are guaranteed! First-class local cooks will begin to work their «magic» over the fish you catch straight away. And take our word for it, because we have tried it ourselves: Transcarpathian-style trout - is finger-licking good!
Entertainment to suit every taste
The firm favourite of active recreation among the park’s guests remains horse riding. In Voievodyno there is a riding club, where a personal instructor will help everyone master the basics of horse riding and take an unforgettable ride. And a ride in Cinderella’s elegant carriage will carry you back into the past, where a special atmosphere of aristocracy and romance reigns.
The Schönborn park in Voievodyno is chosen not only by couples in love and not only for a wedding or a romantic stroll. Everyone will find their own inspiration and unforgettable views here. At last you can hurry nowhere and simply stay to savour freshly caught trout to the accompaniment of a glass of fragrant Transcarpathian wine.
From Uzhhorod, the road to Voievodyno runs through Perechyn to Tur’ia Pasika; from Mukachevo you go via Uzhhorod. That is the route the resort itself gives, and it also arranges transfers from both towns. The park covers 12 hectares, so allow time for the walk and wear comfortable shoes. Visitors not staying at the resort pay to enter the park; opening hours and admission terms are on the resort’s website. Bear in mind that the park was recreated in 2013, so what you see is a modern reconstruction. You don’t have to arrange the road and the transfer yourself: join our excursion to the Schönborn park.
You can travel back to the times of counts and beautiful ladies, ride horses and taste amazing Transcarpathian-style trout as part of the excursion to Voievodyno.
