| Winter sports tourism is developing rapidly in | | | | destination for downhill riders, and skiing is possible |
| Ukraine, and the resorts are developing to meet | | | | here right through until late April and even early |
| the standards expected by the travelers. | | | | May. Dragobrat rarely gets overcrowded making |
| Carpathians | | | | it a great location for those who like a bit of |
| The Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains are | | | | space on the slopes. |
| spectacular all year round, but especially in winter. | | | | Slavsko, Tysovec, Puddobovec, Pylypec, Synyak, |
| There are a large number of resorts in the | | | | Krasia and Ai-Petry |
| Carpathians offering a complete range of winter | | | | There are many other ski resorts in the |
| sports facilities, and there is no doubt they are | | | | Carpathians including Slavsko, Tysovec, |
| special and unique. After a fun day on the slopes | | | | Poddobovec, Pylypec, Synyak and Krasia, and |
| where else can you kick back with a glass of | | | | don't forget Ai-Petry in Crimea. Ai-Petry is fairly |
| mulled wine and enjoy mouthwatering Gutsul (the | | | | basic but has a number of lifts and runs and |
| local ethnic group) cuisine in a cozy wooden kolyba | | | | offers equipment rental and instruction. You will |
| (pub)? | | | | find accommodation in the form of 'sovok' style |
| Bukovel | | | | apartments which house from 3 to 12 people. |
| The largest ski resort in the area is Bukovel, | | | | The reason Ai-Petry is not up to scratch just yet |
| located in the centre of the Carpathians at a | | | | is that it resides in a national reserve and |
| height of 900 metres close to the village of | | | | therefore winter sports is strictly speaking illegal |
| Polyanycya in the Yaremcha region. Stunning | | | | here, but they are pushing hard for recognition |
| scenery, crystal clear air, a rich historical heritage | | | | from the government which will mean a drastic |
| and the unique cultural traditions of the native | | | | improvement in the services offered. But you |
| highlanders always attracts tourists to this resort. | | | | don't have to head off to these far-flung |
| The facilities are already of a high standard. The | | | | destinations to give winter sports a try. |
| resort has everything you would expect in a | | | | Kiev |
| European winter holiday destination including | | | | There are ski and snowboarding facilities right |
| numerous runs (some floodlit) catering for all | | | | here in the centre of Kiev. Located at 23a |
| levels, snow-mobiles, luxury hotels and cottages, | | | | Protasiv Jar St, the city's own little resort offers |
| night clubs, pubs, restaurants, saunas, fitness | | | | two runs with lifts - one is 300m and one of |
| centers, and even paintball. | | | | 500m in length. There is a half-pipe for the more |
| Dragobrat | | | | experienced riders. Snowboarders will be pleased |
| Dragobrat is another nice resort, at 1400 meters | | | | to see that their needs are catered for at all the |
| above sea level it is the highest resort in the | | | | resorts listed above, with each offering equipment |
| Carpathians. With peaks such as Stig (1704m) and | | | | rental and instruction. |
| Wizhnytsia (1883m), it is the top Ukrainian | | | | |