Top 29 things you must do in Ukraine

Ukraine in 2025 is a country of contrasts, beauty and incredible resilience. Find out what to see in Ukraine, what to do, which tourist attractions are worth visiting and much more useful information for travelers

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Despite the war, Ukraine in 2025 remains one of the most unique and interesting countries in Europe. Here people still sing in the mountains, cook borscht in ovens, go to parties, and boats slowly sail over the Dnieper. If you are looking for vivid impressions, thinking about what to see in Ukraine, or do not know what to do in Ukraine, here is the answer. This is a selection of incredible impressions that you will remember for the rest of your life.

How to get to Ukraine from Europe: the most convenient routes, checkpoints, transport and read about the rules of entry at the link. Customs rules for crossing the border of Ukraine in this article.

Climb Hoverla - touch the roof of Ukraine

The highest peak of Ukraine is waiting for you and will captivate you with clean air, mountain ranges and a sense of victory. A hike to Hoverla is not only a test of endurance, but also a ritual for everyone who dreams of seeing the Carpathians from above. This is where a real journey to Ukraine 2025 begins.

Visit Lviv in the evening - coffee, kerosene lanterns and a little magic

A walk through the narrow streets of Lviv in the evening is like a journey into a fairy tale. The aroma of coffee, ancient facades, the light of lanterns and live music will make this city your favorite place on the tourist map of Ukraine.

Take a look into the dungeons of Kyiv, Lviv or Odessa

Ukrainian cities have a whole world underground: secret passages, hiding places, caves. A tour of the Odessa catacombs or a walk through the Kyiv dungeons is a real live adventure movie.

Odesa is not only the sea and legendary humor, but a whole world in miniature that can be discovered again and again. We have already told you about the most interesting excursions that will help you get to know the real Odessa.

See the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra - the spiritual center of Ukraine

The monastery on the Dnieper hills is a shrine listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, history meets faith, and the observation deck offers one of the best views of the capital.

Taste snails during a gastro tour near Odessa

Who would have thought that Ukraine is a country of snails? But farms near Odessa prepare these delicacies and serve them with white wine, herbs and sauces that will surprise even a gourmet. This is truly the unexpected gastronomic charm of the Ukrainian south.

Discover the brightest cities, natural wonders and unique locations that are definitely worth visiting in Ukraine. We have already told you what to see in the summer - a selection of ideas for an unforgettable trip for foreign tourists.

Sit on the roof of a Kyiv building overlooking Podil

The capital is seeing an increasing number of open rooftops and terraces with panoramic views. Order a coffee or a cocktail and watch the old Podil live its own rhythm, it’s a truly mesmerizing experience.

Spend the night on the Kyiv-Lviv train

Ukrainian trains are a separate culture, and also an affordable way to see the country. A night journey in a compartment, tea in a glass with a coaster, stories from fellow travelers are part of an experience you’ll never forget.

Visit a war museum in Kyiv

Ukraine has been fighting for its existence for many years, and the best way to understand this is to visit one of the war museums. This is a place where not only weapons are stored, but also interesting stories about strength, loss, and humanity live. These are places that teach you to value freedom.

Taste Transcarpathian cheeses and young wine at one of the farms

Transcarpathia is the Ukrainian Provence. Incredible goat cheeses with lavender or paprika are made here, and young white wine is wonderfully refreshing after mountain walks. Book a farm tour or simply go for a tasting on the way to Mukachevo.

Attend a real Ukrainian wedding

If you are lucky and are invited to a real Ukrainian wedding, be sure to accept this invitation! Ukrainian weddings are a drive, traditions, singing, the first dance under the stars and toasts for love. A holiday that you will definitely remember forever.

Your trip to Ukraine will become safer if you take out medical insurance with compensation for war risks. This important step will help you avoid unnecessary problems and financial expenses in unforeseen situations. Medical insurance for a trip to Ukraine is reliable support during your trip.

More details about insurance for entry into Ukraine, who needs it and what rules apply were discussed in this article.

Taste real borscht from the stove – in the village or at a festival

Ukrainian borscht is not just a dish, but part of the cultural DNA. In a village in Poltava region or at an ethnofest in Kyiv, be sure to try borscht from the stove, with donuts, garlic and love – and you will understand what the taste of home is.

Find the forgotten Bakota – Ukrainian Atlantis

Bakota – a former village flooded by the waters of the Dniester, today – a place of power. Silence, a cave monastery, snow-white rocks and incredible sunsets. This is one of the most Instagrammable tourist destinations in Ukraine.

Visit Odessa Privoz – the most colorful bazaar

The most famous market in Odessa, Privoz, is an explosion of colors, smells and character. Here you can buy Black Sea flounder, yellow tomatoes and hear dozens of anecdotes from the saleswoman Galya.

Take a steam bath in a real Ukrainian wood-fired bath

Somewhere in a village in Poltava region or in the Carpathians, you will be offered a bathhouse - with a broom, a vat and honey. This is not a SPA, it is a ritual of cleansing and restoration, which is worth every minute.

Walk through the Kamianets-Podilskyi fortress

The fortress is one of those tourist places in Ukraine where it is easy to imagine yourself in the Middle Ages. Walls, towers, a bridge over a canyon - everything looks like a frame from a movie. The fortress is a symbol of the endurance of the Ukrainian spirit.

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Taste Poltava dumplings - and understand what true Ukrainian generosity is

Poltava is the gastronomic capital of dumplings. Soft, tender, with meat, mushrooms, cheese or in sour cream - they can be a first, second course and even a dessert. There is also a Museum of Dumplings, where they will show you how they are made, how they were sung about in songs, and even let you try them with a “hot frying pan”. It is ideal to combine with an ethno tour of Poltava or a summer festival of dumplings, where people dance, sing and eat, eat, eat.

Buy an embroidered shirt at a village fair

The most valuable embroidered shirts are not from boutiques, but from the hands of craftsmen at local celebrations. A real one, made of homespun cloth, with traditional embroidery – it is not just a decoration, but a talisman that will connect you with Ukraine.

Get a tattoo in Lviv or Kyiv as a keepsake

The Ukrainian tattoo scene is an art. Stylized Trypillian ornaments, a combination of modern and traditional, masters who create masterpieces. Your trip to Ukraine 2025 can leave a memory on your skin, so be sure to think about it.

Find silence in a wooden church in the Carpathians

Among the Carpathian mountains, ancient churches are hidden – without a single nail. They breathe history, wood and prayer. Come in, be silent, look at the icons – this is a real Ukrainian meditation.

Visit the Museum of Modern Art

Ukrainian modern art is powerful, profound, often created on the front or from ruins. It speaks to you directly: about identity, freedom, war and love. Don’t miss it.

Learn to weave a motanka or write an Easter egg

Traditional Ukrainian crafts are therapy with your hands. In workshops in Kyiv, Lviv or even small villages, you will be taught to create symbols that are not just beautiful, but are real amulets.

Attend a charity concert or art event in support of the Armed Forces

Culture in Ukraine today is not indifferent. Attend an open-air concert where folklore and rock sound, buy a painting at a charity auction - become a part of support and restoration.

Taste the legendary Kyiv perepikha

Fat, crispy, with aromatic sausage - this is not just street food, it is a symbol of Kyiv. The queue for it is part of the ritual. And no restaurant will repeat it.

Take part in the festival in Pirogovo

The National Museum of Folk Architecture near Kyiv hosts fairs, obzhinki, and ethno festivals every year. Here they sing, weave wreaths, and treat themselves to uzvar and varenyky straight from the oven. The best place to feel the true spirit of Ukrainian culture.

Arrange a gastronomic tour of Khmelnytskyi region - with mead and black bread

This region is famous for its local products: homemade cheese, malt, berry liqueurs and bakeries, where bread is still baked in ovens.

Kayak the Southern Bug

Active recreation and incredible views. Rafting near Mygiya is the most popular, with rapids and granite rocks. Ideal for a company and photos.

Take part in a master class on sculpting jugs in Opishna

Opishna is the pottery capital of Ukraine. Here you will not only see how ceramics are born, but also create something of your own - a clay cup, which you will take with you.

Take part in “silent tourism” – gather herbs and mushrooms with locals

In the Carpathians, in Polesie or even in the suburbs of Kyiv, you can go to the forest with locals who will teach you how to recognize medicinal plants, berries and mushrooms. This is a new trend – slow, ecological tours.

Just talk to people – at the train station, in a cafe, in the market

The strongest thing in Ukraine is its people. They are sincere, hospitable, bright and open. Talking to them is the best guide, the most valuable sight and something for which you want to return.

Read in our guide how a foreigner can plan a trip to Ukraine.

A trip to Ukraine in 2025 is more than tourism. It is a deep experience, immersion in culture, nature, emotions and humanity. Here every day is a new discovery. If you are looking for what to see in Ukraine, what to do in Ukraine, or choosing between destinations - choose with your heart. And choose Ukraine.

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Reminder! The beach season in Ukraine this year promises to be unforgettable. In particular, Odesa is already preparing to receive tourists, taking into account safety and infrastructure features. However, not all regions will be ready to open official beaches. We have already talked about the 2025 beach season in Ukraine.

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