Bukovel opened the season with giant queues: 500 people are waiting for the lifts

Opening of the winter season in Bukovel

According to Главком: Bukovel opened the season with giant queues: 500 people are waiting for the lifts. The opening of the winter season at the ski resort 'Bukovel' took place on December 28, 2025, but this event was accompanied by significant difficulties. Large queues of tourists eager to enjoy skiing formed, with queues consisting of 500 people or more, indicating the enormous demand for winter recreation in this region.

Difficulties and demand for recreation

This year, the ski resort was unable to start the season on time, as the lack of stable snow cover hindered the timely opening. Usually, the winter season starts at the end of November – beginning of December, but these circumstances forced the resort to shift the opening dates. Despite this, tourists do not lose hope and actively come to rest.

The cost of festive recreation at Radisson Blu Resort in Bukovel exceeds 100 thousand hryvnias. It is also worth noting that the cost of daily rental housing in the Carpathians has increased by 67%. This undoubtedly affects the choice of tourists and their decision about trips to the resort.

'Giant queues at 'Bukovel'. Everyone eager wants to get to the opening of the ski season.' - Leonid Feldman

Thus, the opening of the season in Bukovel has become an important event for winter sports enthusiasts, although it was accompanied by certain difficulties. The situation indicates that the demand for active recreation in the mountains remains high, despite the challenges faced by the resort.

The high popularity of Bukovel and the significant demand for winter recreation indicate the resilience of the tourism industry in Ukraine. Despite the financial difficulties associated with rising accommodation prices, tourists continue to visit the resort, which may indicate optimistic trends in recovery post-pandemic. At the same time, problems with weather conditions that delayed the season's opening may serve as a signal for the resort administration regarding the need to improve infrastructure and adapt to climate change.