Autumn in Ukraine is a great time to travel. This is the moment when it is no longer hot, but it is not too early to get dark, and daylight allows you to do a lot.
What is it like, vacation in the top 5 cities of Ukraine in autumn?
Kyiv
Autumn is a time of romantic walks and long warm evenings. It’s time to walk around the city and enjoy the golden age – take pictures, read, dream or just wander the favorite streets.
Where to walk in Kyiv in the fall:
- Mariinsky Park. Quiet and cozy place in the heart of Kiev. The observation deck offers a magnificent panoramic view of Podil and the Left Bank of Kyiv.
- Vladymir Hill. The park, located on St. Michael’s Hill, was laid in the early XIX century, and the Monument to Prince Vladimir the Great became one of the hallmarks of the city. From here you have a wonderful view of the Dnieper, Podil, Trukhanov Island and Darnytsia.
- Peoples’ Friendship Park. Great place for a family vacation. It not only offers a picturesque view of the Dnieper, but you can take a boat ride.
Lviv
One of the wonderful places to relax, where it is so nice to get inspiration – is Lviv. In autumn, this city looks like a precious picture in a frame of golden leaves. Even the autumn mists adorn it, giving it endless mystery.
Where to walk in Lviv in autumn:
- High Castle. There is a park on Castle Hill. There is a grotto with lions, a terrace that offers a beautiful view of the city, alleys, a TV tower, mounds, a monument to Maxim Krivonos and beautiful autumn nature.
- Walks through the old streets. Such ancient cozy and lovely streets as in Lviv can hardly be seen in any other city of Ukraine. Walking on them, you will not have a question what to do in Lviv in the fall. In this wonderful cool time, there is a special romance, silence and tranquility. Sometimes it even seems that you hear the voice of centuries in this space full of history.
Odessa
They usually go to Odessa in the summer. Sun, sea, beach – what else do you need? But if you want to look at the city without crowds of tourists, enjoy the coolness of the evening and see a completely different Odessa, come in the fall.
Where to walk in Odessa in the fall:
- Semi-empty beaches. Of course, the season has not yet passed and sunbathe a lot, but to lay the litter so that within a radius of 2-3 meters from you there was no one – in the summer luxury is impossible. And the transport that goes to sea is not so crowded, and this is a big plus.
- Shevchenko Park. You should go to Shevchenko Park to watch the ships set sail and arrive, watch the crazy skaters in the new skate park, collect autumn bouquets, admire Odessa from the height of the Ferris wheel, see the ruins of the Hadzhibey Fortress. The most picturesque are the three alleys of the park: from the Sabansky (central) gate past the Chornomorets stadium, from the Langeron arch along the Alexander column and along the coast to the Baryatinsky gate. AS Pushkin loved to walk from this park, and why – you will understand for sure.
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Kharkiv
A real autumn descended on Kharkiv, with rustling yellow leaves, still warm, but no longer particularly warmed by the sun and a wedge of birds in the gray sky. We suggest not to miss this wonderful time and go to wonderful places that are especially beautiful in autumn.
Where to walk in Kharkiv in autumn:
- Feldman Ecopark. Autumn is a sad time? Only not in “Feldman Ecopark”. Here you can look not only at the beautiful nature, but also at predators and herbivores, birds and reptiles. The zoological collection of the park includes more than 2000 animals of 200 species. In addition, in the eco-park you can fry kebabs in a special place, take part in competitions and events.
- Gorky Park. Gorky Park or Central Park of Culture and Recreation – the main entertainment area of the city and one of the largest in Ukraine. The park consists of several theme areas, each decorated in its own style. There are more than 30 attractions in the park. They are designed for visitors of all ages. In addition, it is possible to ride on the largest ferris wheel in the country.
Apartments for rent in Kharkiv.
Dnipro
Autumn Dnieper is beautiful – parks, squares and alleys have changed the green color to all sorts of shades of yellow. If you dream of seeing a modern metropolis, where life is bustling day and night, but you can always stop just to sit for a cup of coffee on the river, then you – in the Dnieper.
Where to walk in the Dnipro in autumn:
- Dnipro embankment. The pride of the Dnieper is the embankment of the river of the same name. It is the longest in Europe, as it stretches for almost 30 kilometers. The embankment is boldly called the most beautiful place on the Dnieper. In the middle of the waterfront is a large boulevard, and in general it is decorated with dozens of sculptures, monuments, cafes and restaurants. Especially beautiful promenade in autumn.
- Monastery island. Monastyrsky Island, known among the townspeople as Komsomolsky, is a small patch of land located on the Dnieper near the regional center of the same name. Despite its small territory, the island is a great place for outdoor recreation. Children especially like to walk here, because the island has a zoo and various attractions.
Apartments for rent in Dnipro.