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Ukraine Travel Wiki

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Find general travel information, guides and “good to know”. Find the cheapest flights and best hotels offers in one click multi search engine - just click a city and discover the best of the country.

Travel to Ukraine

History is alive and on display in Ukraine for every visitor to see and experience. More than 500 cities within this nation have been in existence for over 900 years.  This makes Ukraine one of the oldest and most established areas that can be visited in the world today. With hundreds of museums dedicated to culture, art, and local history, every city has something of a twist for you to enjoy during your planned time away.

The cities offer an intense level of culture for the visitor, but the sweeping landscapes of Ukraine put up their own argument for a visit during your time here. With 30+ national parks that are open to explore, you can take a hike to see numerous biomes, reserves, or mountain summits. Catacombs dot the landscape, having been used for centuries as places of worship, reverence, or daily living.

The festivals that Ukraine’s communities offer throughout the year bring a certain vibrancy to this nation that cannot be matched. From the national fair to the local street festivals that bring in dancing, live music, and the chance to celebrate another successful year, the atmosphere that you’ll find in the ancient cities and villages here is one that is thrilling, festive, and inviting.

Whether you prefer a quiet stroll along a riverwalk or an adventurous journey through the countryside, Ukraine has history, comfort, and beauty to be discovered with every step you take. Begin your journey by taking the first step in planning your adventure and you will find that this nation offers a glorious opportunity to experience the one-of-a-kind hospitality that only Ukraine can offer.

City Guides

Click on a city for more information about the city, maps, tourist information, tours and what to see and do in the city.

Donetsk

Donetsk Travel Wiki Travel to Donetsk Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Donetsk Located in Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk is one of the industrial powerhouses of the country. The Russian influences are great here, as is the independent spirit of the people. The wealth of the city because of its industry is evident along many city streets, providing visitors with the opportunity to have an extravagantly good time without necessarily...

Ivano-Frankivsk

Ivano-Frankivsk Travel Wiki Travel to Ivano-Frankivsk Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Ivano-Frankivsk Founded initially as a private fortress for the Potocki family, Ivano-Frankivsk as evolved several times in the 20th century alone. It’s location at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains have brought Russian, German, and Polish governing bodies to the city. Now it sits as a sparkling masterpiece in Western Ukraine. Several landmarks can be found within the...

Kharkiv

Kharkiv Travel Wiki Travel to Kharkiv Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Kharkiv Located in Ukraine, Kharkiv is a city that has a lot of Russian influences within its borders. It was initially founded in 1654 to be the seat of Ukranian culture with the Russian Empire and was initially the first Russian capital for the region until it was moved to Kiev. There are a number of opportunities to explore...

Kherson

Kherson Travel Wiki Travel to Kherson Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Kherson Kherson is a city that is always evolving. It takes change in stride, allowing each person to carve out their own journey to find a mutual destination.  On each street, you’ll find hidden gems, stunning architecture, and incredible sights to behold. When in Kherson, the Church of St. Catherine should not be missed. Constructed in the late...
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Kiev, capital of Ukraine

Kiev Travel Wiki Travel to Kiev Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Kiev The largest city in Ukraine is also at the very heart of the current conflict between Russia and its home country. It also serves as the capital of this country and sits on the Dnieper River. With over 2 million residents, it is also one of the ten largest countries in all of Europe. As the borders of...

Lviv

Lviv Travel Wiki Travel to Lviv Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Lviv Lvov, or perhaps Lviv if you prefer, is a city in Western Ukraine that proclaims itself as open to the world. Settlements of this city date back as far as the 5th century and the first records of the modern city can be found in the year 1256. It has been named as the best Ukranian city in...

Nikolaev

Nikolaev Travel Wiki Travel to Nikolaev Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Nikolaev Found in Southern Ukraine, Nikolaev is a city that explores faith. It encourages visitors to embrace new cultures. It provides opportunities to create one’s own adventure. The city is just a short drive from the Black Sea, offers river experiences, and allows you to be the author of your own destiny. Explore the Southern Bug and its...

Odessa

Odessa Travel Wiki Travel to Odessa Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Odessa Found on the shores of the Black Sea, Odessa is a jewel of a city to explore. With roots in the 15th century and historical influences from Europe and Asia building upon its foundation, it is a beautiful cityscape of incredible panoramas that invites you to come explore. One of the most famous monuments of the city...

Uzhhorod

Uzhhorod Travel Wiki Travel to Uzhhorod Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Uzhhorod This border city between Slovakia and Ukraine, with its proximity to Hungary, has created a melting pot of cultures and opportunities. Founded as a community as early as the 9th century, it has been a community that has seen Italian, Hungarian, and Czech influences on the development of the community throughout the centuries. That means the varied...

Travel resources

Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country

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A symbol of the city – Dynamo Kiev

One of the best reasons to visit Eastern Europe for the weekend is football event. Like everywhere else they have their own unique spirit and style. And it’s hard to find a city with richer football history than Kiev in in this part of the world. One of the symbols of the Ukrainian capital is a football club Dynamo Kiev. Like in the most parts of Europe, roots of local professional football stretch from the beginning of the last century. Dynamo...

Biggest City Ukraine

Facts about Ukraine, Biggest city What are the name of the biggest city Ukraine, and how big are city by population. Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual. Last update august 2017

Food Ukraine, Local Dishes

Ukraine has an interesting local kitchen. Below you can see some of the local dishes you maybe would like to try during a vacation. One of the things you should try when travelling around the world is absolutely the local food. Generally you should be able to eat exactly the same as the locals - off course, if the streets are littered with dead bodies, then maybe it is worth to think twice before ordering some local food. An American Testing...
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National Tourist Information Ukraine

Traveladvisor in Ukraine: Are you going on a vacation you can get lots of free and professional help, traveladvice and information from the National Tourism Organisation. Discover the country and the cities getting the most out of your vacation with the professional help from the people who knows their country and their culture the best. Ukraine Tourism Authority WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE FLICKR INSTAGRAM GOOGLE+ PINTEREST VIMEO Ukraine which is located in Eastern Europe is one of the largest country in that region of Europe bordering Russia in the northeast, Belarus in...

Ukraine Holidays

Ukraine Public Holidays See the calendars for national Ukraine holidays year by year. Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Ukraine holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.

Official holidays

When are holidays and no working days in the country ?

DateEnglish
January 1new year
January 7Orthodox Christmas
March 8International Women's Day
Variable(Julian) Easter
Variable(Julian) Pentecost
May 1Labour Day
May 9Victory day over Nazism in World War II
June 28Constitution Day
August 24Independence Day
October 14Defender of Ukraine Day
December 25Christmas Day
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Which are the largest cities ?

Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country

NamePop.State
Kiev2,814,258Kiev
Kharkiv1,441,622Kharkiv
Odessa1,003,705Odessa
Dnipropetrovsk1,001,962Dnipropetrovsk
Donetsk962,024Donetsk
Zaporizhia772,600Zaporizhia
Lviv760,026Lviv
Kryvyi Rih654,900Dnipropetrovsk
Mykolaiv498,518Mykolaiv
Mariupol486,856Donetsk
Luhansk431,109Luhansk
Vinnytsia370,800Vinnytsia
Makiivka358,156Donetsk
Sevastopol340,297Sevastopol
Simferopol336,330Crimea
Kherson302,526Kherson
Poltava298,652Poltava
Chernihiv296,836Chernihiv
Cherkasy286,037Cherkasy
Horlivka279,637Donetsk