Winter holidays in Transcarpathia - let the fairy tale come true!
Whatever it is that anyone likes - spa relaxation, informative excursions or an active holiday in the fresh air - rest assured: winter holidays in Transcarpathia will not leave you without incredible emotions, vivid impressions and memories. All the more so since there are plenty of ideas here for spending the holidays amid the Carpathian mountains.
Winter holidays in Transcarpathia: New Year and Christmas across different eras
If you want to feel the spirit of the ancient chivalric Middle Ages, to stroll into the past of the majestic Austro-Hungarian Empire and Czechoslovakia, - set off on an excursion around the castles of Transcarpathia, as well as to Uzhhorod, Berehove or Mukachevo . Throughout the whole history of its existence this land has belonged to more than 20 states of the world and has absorbed from them all the best and the tastiest. The ancient towns of Transcarpathia - are cosy little streets with Christmas lanterns, the aromas of caramel, hot cocoa with marshmallows, mulled wine, coffee, fragrant fresh cinnamon rolls with vanilla and nuts, and amusing gingerbread men. Here you will not feel any pre-holiday bustle; on the contrary - a distinctive festive atmosphere of ease reigns everywhere, and the programme is - oh so very full: parades, fairs, yard sales, workshops, master classes, children’s theatrical shows… On New Year’s Eve, be sure to find the sweet mini-monuments, rub their nose or tummy and make your most cherished wish!
Colourful winter evenings: the secrets of the castle and the opryshky
Does no celebration of yours go by without lively merriment? Then you should take a trip to the «Saint Miklos» castle near Mukachevo or to the famous «Kolyba of the opryshky» in Nyzhnie Selyshche. It is right here that some of the most colourful Transcarpathian authentic carnivals take place, with tastings of exquisite dishes of Hungarian and Transcarpathian cuisine, to the accompaniment of folk songs and dances. Unforgettable nights of merry, vibrant folk revelry will certainly not leave you indifferent! And your children will especially love the kolyba’s mascot - the talking raven Yasha.
Winter holidays in Transcarpathia: the secrets of the Uzh Valley
If you are in search of incredible mountain scenery and love a captivating history, be sure to visit in winter the Uzh Valley. It is from here that the River Uzh rises, on whose banks the ancient thousand-year-old Uzhhorod grew up. This is an amazing 
The unrivalled treasures of the Khust district in Mezhyhirya
Where else can you immerse yourself in a magical winter atmosphere and feel as if you are in a true fairy tale? Of course, at one of the wonders of Ukraine - the amazing high-mountain lake Synevyr! Enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Borzhava meadows, take a photo against the backdrop of the giant Shypit waterfall, visit the red deer farm and the brown bear sanctuary, and try the Carpathian eco-cheeses made using unique technologies at the cheese dairy in Nyzhnie Selyshche in the Khust district. And for shopping - to the colourful village of Iza, which became famous across the whole country for its folk craftsmen, who create true masterpieces from ordinary willow.
Winter holidays in Transcarpathia: an active break
The most popular destination for the winter holiday season is - a break at the region’s ski resorts. The Ukrainian Carpathians have all the conditions for skiing, both for beginners and for experienced riders. A modern system of pistes and reliable lifts, developed infrastructure, ski schools and professional instructors, a full programme, and gentle, safe slopes let you feel completely comfortable. Skiing at such well-known ski resorts as Dragobrat, Plai, Krasiya, Bukovel, Pylypets, Podobovets and others will give you nothing but positive emotions and a charge of vigour for the whole year! If you are not too fond of skiing or snowboarding but want some active movement - you will be offered an extreme descent in a zorb (a huge transparent ball inside which a person is secured and rolled down a gentle slope), amusement parks, a variety of attractions, ice skating, sledging, horse riding and snowmobiling. In short, there will be no chance of getting bored!
Winter holidays in aristocratic style: a break in Voievodyno
The true magic of nature: the luxurious Voievodyno resort can turn ordinary winter days Voievodyno into a royal fairy tale. A stroll in the aristocratic Schönborn Park around the incredible Lake Tur, mysterious symbolism in every detail, riding on good-natured Hutsul horses, on sledges or in an elegant count’s carriage, trout fishing - all of this will make your winter holidays in Transcarpathia an unforgettable and vivid adventure!
Relaxation for the winter holidays in Transcarpathia
And how about experiencing exotic Carpathian spa treatments for yourself? Then your way leads straight to the thermal waters of Berehove, Kosyno or Velyatyno, as well as to the high-mountain village of Lumshory, which is famous for its so-called Carpathian jacuzzis - bathing in vats of mineral hydrogen-sulphide water. The special and universal feature of the region’s thermal springs is that absolutely anyone with no serious medical contraindications can bathe in them. It is quite the attraction, especially the illusion pools in Kosyno and the «boiling» in cast-iron cauldrons! And afterwards - there is such relaxation, calm and a complete «switch-off» from school, university, college or work. Winter holidays in Transcarpathia - a real winter spa miracle amid the Carpathian mountains!
