Where to relax in Ukraine in autumn 2025

In 2025, domestic tourism became not just an option for relaxation, but a real trend in Ukraine. Every trip around the country is a contribution to the development of small businesses, job creation, and preservation of cultural heritage. This is noted by dnepr.express.

Most Ukrainians choose domestic tourism

According to the State Agency for Tourism Development, over 60% of Ukrainians chose to travel within the country in 2024, and this trend is growing. Thanks to this, roads, historical sites, and natural routes are being restored. New formats of relaxation are emerging, combining comfort, authenticity, and a conscious approach to travel.

Key tourist trends of 2025

• Ecotourism in the Carpathians. Popular hikes to Hoverla, Petros, and the Svidovets massif, as well as eco-farmhouses with organic food and craft workshops.

• Gastronomic tours. In Lviv and Uzhhorod - wine and cheese festivals, in Poltava - dumpling festival, in Odesa - fish fairs and tastings of Black Sea delicacies.

• Weekend trips. People from Kyiv are massively traveling to the Korostyshiv Canyon, Mezhyhiria, or Kaniv to relax without long travels.

• Digital detox. In the Carpathians and Podillya, tours without gadgets are offered: yoga retreats, fishing, woodworking, or farming activities.

The most popular domestic tourism destinations for autumn 2025

• Carpathians. Bukovel, Yaremche, Slavske, and Verkhovyna remain tourism leaders. In addition to mountain routes, wellness tourism is developing - the thermal springs of Transcarpathia are in high demand.

• Lviv and Western Ukraine. Millions of tourists come for coffee, chocolate, and street music festivals. The castles of the Golden Horseshoe of Lviv region are again welcoming visitors.

• Black Sea. Odesa, after the restoration of the film festival, is regaining its status as a cultural center, while Zatoka and Serhiivka are top beach locations of the season.

• Kyiv. Besides St. Sophia Cathedral and the Lavra, trending are art spaces in Podil, VDNG museums, and kayaking on the Dnipro.

• Podillya. Kamianets-Podilskyi fortress, Khotyn castle, ethnofestivals, and wine tours in Vinnitsa region - all this attracts tourists with families.

Domestic tourism in 2025 is not just a journey, but a symbol of revival. Every trip around Ukraine strengthens communities, supports the economy, and reminds us that the most interesting things are nearby.

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