The 10 Most Incredible Landscapes In Ukraine

Ukraine is a country of natural wonders. Most of its territory is lowlands with dense forests, hyaline lakes and green fields. Meanwhile, the western part of the country pleases the eye with its high mountains (the Carpathians). Travel to Ukraine to discover incredible landscapes and find your own place of power.

1. Carpathian National Nature Park

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The Carpathian National Nature Park became the first state reserve in the country in 1980. Nowadays, there are 48 tourist routes to explore the place. The lowest point is 500 meters (1640 feet), while the highest one is Mount Hoverla at 2,061 meters (6,761 feet); climbing is allowed from May to November. Majestic mountains and the purest rivers, picturesque valleys and mineral springs, breathe fresh air or go camping to escape the city bustle.

Inhulets River

A river called Inhulets flows like a narrow ribbon through the central Ukraine. It is a right tributary of the Dnieper River. At the mouth of it, there are several lakes and marshes, which become connected due to melting snow drifts in spring. The view over the Inhulets River opens mostly from rocky shores, which is what makes the landscape to seem so unique and chiselled.

Kiev hills

The capital of Ukraine is a city of landscapes that has a range of adorable views to offer. Kiev, like ancient Rome, is located on seven hills, which happens to have historical and cultural roots tracing back from the times of Kievan Rus. St. Andrew’s and St Vladimir Hills, along with Starokievska, Zamkova, Schekavica and Cyril mountains and Lysa Hora create a chain of hills, from which one can enjoy a great sight over Kiev city.

Kiev, Ukraine

Granite-steppe lands of Buh

A land of great beauty, this is one of the favourite places of the Ukrainian nation and contains 98 archaeological sites. The swift cliffs of the canyons along the banks of the Buh River reach a height of 50 meters (164 feet) and are a great place for alpinism training. The territory of the park has amazing flora and fauna, artefacts historical and cultural and some amazing routes for rafting.