Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia is one of the greatest tourist attractions. It offers a wide variety of nature sites as well as tasty treats. However, it’s the cultural heritage that the people of Zakarpattia are really proud of.

Tall mountains, virgin forests, and lakes. Add in traditions from dozens of different cultures, and you have the Ukrainian Zakarpattia. The region, also known as Transcarpathia, takes its name from the majestic Carpathian mountains that spread throughout the region. This area is considered to be one of the best for tourists in Ukraine. The locals love to share their nature, music, food, and hospitality with guests.

Liubov Kohuch, Director of Tourism and Resort Management, Zakarpattia Region

Tourist activities can be found year-round and for any taste. These include mountainous terrain and valleys, architectural monuments from the Middle Ages, unique wooden churches which were built without a single nail. There are mountain resorts, extreme sports, eco-tourism.

Mountain site in Zakarpattia region

One of Zakarpattia’s biggest draws is its music. This is the home of the trembita, an alpine horn considered to be the longest musical instrument in the world.

Men playing trembitas

Local musicians claim that their music incorporates a thousand year history from all the different historical cultures that inhabited the area. And even now, each region of Zakarpattia has its own unique style. The music is even popular in Europe. This local band often plays as far away as Romania, Poland, Hungary, and other countries.

Volodymyr Shepeta, Manager of Lisorub Musical Ensemble

The influence of different nationalities, over 100, has added color and made the music so interesting. We represent the Hutsul region. It has Romanian villages, Slovaks, Germans, Roma, and many other peoples.

Zakarpattia is also a great place to visit for gastronomy. It often hosts food festivals that showcase traditional dishes — all made from eco-friendly products.

Liubov Kohuch, Director of Tourism and Resort Management, Zakarpattia Region

There are a lot of dishes from many different nationalities, which have merged with ours. They are very delicious. Our wine is made from locally-sourced grapes. Our cheese is made from animals that have free pasture in the mountains.

Wine festival in Zakarpattia

Dishes from Zakarpattian and Ukrainian cuisines can be tried in the ArtHub of Ukrinform. There, during events organized by the Ministry of Informational Policy, Eurovision guests will be able to experience Ukrainian traditions and culture.