Travel by car: the most scenic routes in Ukraine in 2025

Traveling by car is a great opportunity to discover the real Ukraine and get unforgettable impressions. Learn more about the top places in Ukraine that are definitely worth visiting

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If you want to see the real Ukraine, go on a road trip. In 2025, this vacation format is becoming increasingly popular: convenient, mobile, safe. A road trip gives you the opportunity to visit unique places that are not written about in tourist brochures, stop in forests, villages, near rivers, or take guided tours.

Ukraine has a huge number of interesting locations. In this material, we have collected a selection of the best places in Ukraine that are easy to visit by car.

A selection of ideas for an unforgettable summer trip to Ukraine in this material.

Read about 15 destinations that will be ideal for a short weekend trip here.

TOP locations for a road trip in Ukraine in 2025

Carpathians: Verkhovyna + Bukovel + Kolomyia

The Carpathians are always in the top – but in 2025 it is worth going here not only for skiing, but also in the summer: new eco-trails, Hutsul festivals, local cheese factories and authentic estates.

What to see:

- Polonyna Pertsi (horseback riding, Hutsul festivities).

- Museum "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" in Verkhovyna.

- SPA centers in Bukovel.

- Pysanka Museum in Kolomyia.

Tours and excursions recommended by Visit Ukraine:

- Carpathian Waterfalls and TC "Bukovel".

- Excursion to the Museum of Easter Painting and the National Museum of Folk Art of Hutsulshchyna and Pokuttya.

- Kolomyia & Sheshorski Waterfalls.

Bakota + Khotyn + Kamianets-Podilskyi

The most "Instagrammable" place in Ukraine is the flooded village of Bakota. Here you can meditate over the Dniester, explore the cave monastery, and then head to medieval Kamianets.

What to see:

- Cave monastery on a rock.

- Dniester canyon.

- Kamianets fortress.

- Khotyn castle.

Tours and excursions recommended by Visit Ukraine:

- Bakota: a place of power and secrets.

- Khotyn + Kamianets-Podilskyi.

Shatsk lakes + Svityaz

The cleanest lakes in Ukraine and an ideal place for camping. Bring a tent or book a recreation center - and catch the moment.

What to see:

- Svityaz Lake (the deepest lake in Ukraine).

- Water activities: SUP, catamarans.

- Forest trails around the lakes.

- Summer festivals and farmers' fairs.

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Zalishchiky + Dniester Canyon

If you dream of a panorama reminiscent of a trip to the Balkans - go to Zalishchiky. An island city in the middle of a river peninsula, surrounded by a canyon.

What to see:

- The plateau above Zalishchiky.

- Dniester Ecopark.

- Kayaking.

- Verteba Cave.

Tours and excursions recommended by Visit Ukraine:

- Dzhuryn Waterfall + Zalishchiky

Synevyr Lake + Kolochava

Synevyr is the most mystical and photogenic lake in Ukraine. Located high in the Carpathians, in the National Park, it is surrounded by centuries-old spruces, and in the center is a small island, as if from a dream. Nearby is the unique village-museum of Kolochava.

What to see:

- Observation deck with a view of the "eye of the Carpathians".

- Hiking trails to the lake (you can walk even with children).

- Open-air eco-museum "Old Village" in Kolochava.

- Fishing, local cuisine (banosh, bryndza).

Tours and excursions recommended by Visit Ukraine:

- Lake Synevyr and Shypit waterfall

Maniavsky waterfall + Manyavsky monastery

This is the highest Carpathian waterfall and one of the most energetic places in Western Ukraine. People come here for the silence, the power of nature and the ancient history of the monastery hidden in the forest.

What to see:

- Manyavsky waterfall (height 20 m).

- Manyavsky monastery - an Orthodox shrine of the 16th century.

- The trail "between the stone gates".

- Cascades of mountain streams, picnic spots.

Tours and excursions recommended by Visit Ukraine:

- Manyavskyi Skete and Waterfall

Lviv + Drohobych + Tustan + Skole

The unforgettable architecture of old Lviv, the saltworks in Drohobych, the medieval fortress in Tustan and the mountain landscapes of the Skole Beskids - ideal for a weekend reboot.

What to see:

- Rynok Square, the Armenian Cathedral in Lviv.

- Villas, a church and a saltworks in Drohobych.

- Tustan Fortress Rocks.

- Kamyanka Waterfall, Skole Beskids.

Tours and excursions recommended by Visit Ukraine:

- Discover Lviv for yourself

- Dovbush Rocks, Tustan Fortress, Rock Monastery

Read here what to see in Lviv and how to plan a trip easily and without unnecessary hassle.

Ternopil + Zbarazh + Kremenets + Pochaiv + Bilokrynytsia

A short route for 1–2 days: cities, castles, a lavra and botanical gardens - convenient for traveling with children or for a leisurely weekend.

What to see:

- Ternopil pond, embankment.

- Zbarazh castle.

- Kremenets botanical garden, castle ruins.

- Pochaiv Lavra.

- Bilokrynytsia park and temples.

Mukachevo + Chynadiyovo + Kosino + Berehove + Solotvino

Transcarpathia in all its glory: castles, thermal springs, wine tasting and incredible views. Suitable for 3-4 days of relaxation.

What to see:

- Palanok Castle in Mukachevo.

- Saint Miklos Castle in Chynadiyovo.

- Kosino: thermal complex with saunas.

- Tastings in the wine cellars of Berehove.

- Salt lakes of Solotvyna.

Tours and excursions recommended by Visit Ukraine:

- SPA excursion to the thermal pools in Kosino.

- Chill in Transcarpathia.

- Excursion to the thermal pools of Berehove.

Vinnytsia + Nemyriv + Pechera + Tulchyn + Shargorod

A non-trivial route for those looking for something new: underground monasteries, palaces, baroque, the silence of Podillia and interesting architecture.

What to see:

- Roshen Fountain in Vinnytsia.

- Shcherbatov Palace in Nemyriv.

- Monastery in the rock in Pechera.

- Potocki Palace in Tulchyn.

- Shargorod: Jewish heritage, synagogues, old churches.

Travel in comfort - rent a car at Visit Ukraine!

Are you looking for convenient and safe transport for your road trip? We have a wide selection of cars for every taste: from compact city cars to crossovers for mountain routes.

Book online and enjoy the freedom of movement.

How to prepare a car for a trip to Ukraine in 2025?

To make your journey stress-free, you should check a few important things in advance:

1. Technical condition of the car

Before setting off:

- check the tire pressure, tread condition and the presence of a spare tire;

- inspect the level of engine oil, coolant and brake fluid;

- test the brakes, headlights, wipers and air conditioning;

- take a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle and a set of tools with you - this is not just a recommendation, but a mandatory minimum on the roads of Ukraine.

2. Documents

Don't forget:

- driver's license;

- vehicle registration certificate;

- valid insurance policy of the motor vehicle insurance company - in 2025 it is mandatory and is checked at checkpoints and in case of an accident. If the policy is about to expire - renew it online in advance.

3. Route and stops

- Download offline maps (Google Maps, MAPS.ME, Visit Ukraine App) in case of no connection;

- Check for gas stations, places to stop and cafes on the route;

- If you plan to spend the night in popular locations (Carpathians, Podillia, Transcarpathia) - book accommodation in advance, especially in the season.

Take care of everything before the start - and your road trip will turn into an easy adventure, not a series of surprises.

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Let us remind you! Ukraine is a boundless mosaic of impressions: from ancient fortresses to exquisite European architecture, from legends of antiquity to the modern atmosphere of cities. All this is in convenient, bright routes that are easy to discover together with professional guides. We have already talked about the most interesting cities for traveling in Ukraine in 2025.

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