Traveling through Ukraine 2025: 8 arboretums in Ukraine worth visiting this fall

Discover the brightest colors of autumn in Ukraine! A selection of eight unique arboretums — from Sofiivka to Dobropark, where nature turns into a living picture. Find out where to go in autumn, how much admission costs and how to plan a trip with Visit Ukraine

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Autumn is the time when nature turns into a canvas, generously painted with all shades of gold, red and amber. Despite the cold and rain, right now Ukrainian arboretums are becoming real centers of beauty and inspiration.

If you are looking for where in Ukraine to take the most vivid autumn photos or just enjoy walks in nature, this selection is just for you.

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Sofiyivka, Cherkasy region

- Location: Uman, Cherkasy region.

- Entrance fee: 200 UAH.

The National Dendrological Park “Sofiivka” is a real pearl of Uman and one of the most famous places in Ukraine, recognized by UNESCO.

Created in the 18th century by the Polish magnate Stanislav Potocki in honor of his beloved Sophia, the park impresses with a harmonious combination of nature and architecture: over 3,000 species of trees and shrubs, waterfalls, grottoes, ponds, ancient sculptures and pavilions. An ideal place for a romantic autumn journey.

Oleksandria, Kyiv region

- Location: Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region.

- Entrance fee: 150 UAH.

The Oleksandria Arboretum in Bila Tserkva is the largest architecturally designed landscape park in Ukraine (over 400 hectares).

It was founded by Countess Oleksandra Branytska in 1788, inspired by European parks. There are picturesque lakes with swans, waterfalls, long alleys for walks and many romantic places.

Storozhynets Arboretum, Chernivtsi Oblast

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- Location: Storozhynets, Chernivtsi Oblast.

- Free admission (from 9:00 to 17:00).

Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, this park in the city of Storozhynets serves not only as a recreation area, but also as a training base for the local forestry college.

About a thousand trees and shrubs grow on an area of ​​17.5 hectares, most of which are rare or exotic species.

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Vysokogorny Arboretum, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

- Location: Nadvirna district, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.

- Free admission.

The only arboretum in Ukraine located above 1000 m above sea level! It is located near the village of Bystrytsia, in the “Gorgany” reserve, and occupies 124 hectares.

Coniferous trees predominate here, but in autumn the landscape becomes especially magical - the greenery is combined with the fiery shades of autumn.

Obroshynskyi Arboretum, Lviv region

- Location: Obroshyn village, Lviv region.

- Admission is free.

One of the oldest arboretums in Ukraine, founded in 1730. Over 60 species of trees and shrubs grow on an area of ​​5 hectares, among which there are unique species.

Here you can also see a zoo with deer living in natural conditions.

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Dobropark, Kyiv region

- How to get there: minibuses No. 373, 375 or 711 from the metro station “Zhytomyrska”.

- Entrance: 400 UAH.

A modern private arboretum with an area of ​​over 300 hectares is a real Instagram paradise. There are food courts, bike paths, photo zones, lakes and seasonal festivals: tulips in spring, lavender in summer, pumpkins and chrysanthemums in autumn.

Despite the war, the park quickly recovered and once again became one of the main tourist locations near Kyiv.

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Feofaniya, Kyiv

- Location: Kyiv, 37 Akademika Lebedeva St.

- Entrance: 60 UAH.

One of the most beautiful parks in the capital, which officially has the status of a park-monument of landscape art.

Founded in 1992, “Feofaniya” harmoniously combines natural landscapes, lakes, gazebos and chapels. In autumn, the park especially attracts Kyiv residents for walks and photo shoots among the golden leaves.

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Open-air museum in Pirogov, Kyiv

- Entrance: 150 UAH.

- Location: Kyiv, Pirogov.

The National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine is not only a cultural monument, but also one of the most atmospheric places for autumn walks.

Ancient wooden churches, mills and mud houses look enchanting against the backdrop of autumn trees, and thematic festivals add a special flavor to the place.

Autumn is the perfect time to travel around Ukraine. Ukrainian arboretums are living museums of nature, where each maple or oak seems to light its own little flame of beauty.

Grab a warm scarf, a thermos of coffee and go for inspiration - because it is in autumn that Ukraine blooms in a special way.

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Reminder! In autumn, Ukraine reveals its brightest colors: the mountains are covered with golden leaves, the cities are filled with coziness, and the castles and fortresses look even more majestic. This is the perfect season to discover cultural traditions, picturesque landscapes and the atmosphere of ancient cities. We have already talked about 10 locations in Ukraine, where you should go in autumn 2025.

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