Skhidnytsia is a great place to relax at any time of the year. Here you can not only improve your health, but also enjoy the incredible landscapes of the Carpathians, experience the incredible Ukrainian flavor. At different times of the year, there are classes here for both children and adults. And thanks to the climatic conditions - mild winters and cool summers - Skhidnytsia is suitable for both active recreation and cozy leisure. In addition, tours and excursions to other interesting places nearby are often organized from Skhidnytsia.
Skhidnytsia is known primarily as a balneological resort with healing mineral waters. Guests of Skhidnytsia have the opportunity to have a wonderful time in the territory of modern, comfortable hotels. It's a small town that you can completely walk around in half an hour. It is surrounded by beautiful nature, forests and rivers.
But if this is not enough for you and you want to have a more active vacation, there are many wonderful and interesting places around that are ideal for excursions. Without exaggeration, excursions in Skhidnytsia are an opportunity not only to have a good time, but also to learn something new.
What are the most popular tours near Skhidnytsia?
Excursion with fishing "Carpathian Switzerland"
This is a wonderful picturesque place permeated with the atmosphere of Switzerland. It is located at the foot of Mount Parashka. You will see crystal-clear rivers, walk through the Skolivsky Beskydy National Park, and catch trout and sturgeon in the village itself. Here you can prepare your catch.
Tustan fortress
The Tustan fortress is located just 16 km from Skhidnytsia. This place is steeped in legends, shrouded in unsolved secrets, interesting both from a historical and mythical point of view. The first mentions of it appeared in 1340. The remains of the fortress are located on the Urytsky rocks - this is a unique place that has no analogues in all of Europe. Remains of walls, stairs, corridors, caves, wells and vaults have been preserved to this day.
The walk will allow you to feel powerful energy and enjoy the incredible beauty of nature.
There is a museum near the fortress, which is a must-visit if you are interested in history. There you can learn about interesting facts about the fortress, try on medieval armor and hold a mace. In the same place, the "Tu Stan" festival takes place - an exciting and bright event.
Skolivski Beskydy National Park
It is a natural monument and a recreation area. You will be able to see fir, beech and spruce forests that have not been touched by human hands. 11 different hiking routes of varying difficulty are laid out on the territory: to the Gurkalo waterfall, along the valley of the Kamianka river, beyond "Buchini", to Mount Parashka, to Lake Zhuravlyny, etc.
Some can be visited on foot, others by car, and you can also take a horseback tour. It is an ideal place for union with nature.
Dovbush rocks
A popular place among tourists, which is associated with many secrets, riddles, stories and legends. Without exaggeration, this is one of the most mystical places in the Ukrainian Carpathians. The rocks are impressive in size and intricate shapes. Here, surrounded by whimsical volcanic stone giants, every traveler feels outside the real world. An impressive sight awaits you, which will simply take your breath away. In general, excursions in Skhidnytsia are always interesting and informative.
Ski resort "Bukovitsa"
Do you like active recreation? Choose the Bukovytsia ski resort complex. Developed infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment - both beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarders can ski here. There are different routes, an artificial world system, equipment rental is possible. A charge of energy and a dose of adrenaline after such a rest is guaranteed. And you can relax after a busy day at the modern Kyivska Rus hotel in Skhidnytsia. There are comfortable rooms, equipped infrastructure, an individual approach to each guest.
Andropiv source
Not only residents of different regions of Ukraine choose to rest in Skhidnytsia, but also residents of various European countries. Not far from the sanatorium "Zeleny Bir" there are two sources of mineral water No. 25 and 26. The water is effective for the treatment of various urological diseases, hepatitis, cholecystitis, in the postoperative period, as well as chronic kidney disease.
Museum of Omelyan Stotskyi in Skhidnytsia
The discovery of a mineral water deposit is connected with the figure of Omelyan Stotskyi. The museum has various documents and photos that show what a difficult path this enthusiast had to go through to prove that the springs really have healing power. There is even an old grand piano, which the researcher used to play, and a briefcase with which he traveled around Skhidnytsia in search of sources.
Memory waterfall
The waterfall is located in a picturesque place, and its natural beauty simply takes your breath away. Here you can feel the sounds of nature, enjoy the clean air and feel the pristine beauty of nature. A wonderful location for relaxation and beautiful photos.
Excursions from Skhidnitsa to Truskavets
Only 22 km from Skhidnytsia is the resort town of Truskavets. There are unique architectural monuments, ancient villas. Interesting natural sights are the Central Park "Adamivka", the landscape park "Pidhyrya", the Solonytsia pond, the weeping beech. There is an excellent transport connection, it is very easy to get from Skhidnytsia to Truskavets.
Other interesting tours
Skhidnytsia resorts offer many opportunities to relax, have fun and get a certain dose of extreme. You can go to:
- jeep tour of the Carpathians;
- to ski resorts;
- Lake "Synevir";
- Boykiv wedding;
- Mukachevo + Kosyno;
- "Limpopo" zoo;
- bathing in tanks, etc.
You definitely won't have to be bored in Skhidnitsa.