There is a myth that you should definitely go to the mountains in winter – to conquer beautiful mountain peaks and hone your skiing skills. But not all tourists are interested in skiing, and the list of summer-autumn activities allows you to spend your time interestingly and productively during these seasons.
4 reasons to go to the Carpathians in summer and autumn
Are you in doubt whether you should plan a vacation in the mountains in the hot summer or golden autumn? Here are four compelling arguments in favor of such a decision:
Perfect nature. The snow-capped caps of the Carpathians are, of course, also impressive, but all this pales against the background of the frenzy of bright colors, a riot of greenery, and intoxicating air with the aromas of mountain flowers and herbs. This time of year makes for some amazing family album photos.
Affordable housing. The high season in the Carpathians is in winter, especially during the New Year holidays. Accordingly, in summer and autumn you can really save on accommodation. Even hotels in Bukovel, the most elite Carpathian resort, are reducing prices. You can rent a room for two in July from 750 UAH per day. And in September there are even options from 288–350 UAH.
Hiking. Walking or cycling tours – every tourist will find the ideal option for themselves. The Carpathians are the complete opposite of passively lying on the beach; there are all the conditions for mountain tourism. You can find both simple and complex climbing roads – if you want to add a touch of extreme sports.
Berries and mushrooms. Looking for them in the Carpathian thickets is not only an exciting, but also delicious activity. In summer and autumn, raspberries, wild strawberries, lingonberries, blackberries, and blueberries are harvested here. The most popular mushrooms are porcini, honey mushrooms and chanterelles.
And this is not the entire list of possible activities, but only a small part of it. You can also swim in thermal springs or hot vats, enjoy delicious Hutsul food, and visit natural attractions. And numerous hotels in Yaremche will successfully solve the issue of accommodation.
Bukovel is not only a winter fairy tale
Bukovel is the most popular ski resort in the state. But not only Ukrainians book hotels in Bukovel – people from all over Europe come here. Travelers are attracted by the developed infrastructure of the resort and the presence of a wide range of entertainment, including:
- swimming, diving, rope jumping in the Lake of Youth – the largest artificial reservoir in Ukraine;
- riding on a cable car above it;
On the territory of Bukovel there are also swimming pools, rope parks, trolleys, crossings that will make your vacation even more varied.
You can also go rafting on mountain rivers, ride horses, rent an ATV or go on a bike tour, enjoy the views and capture them from the observation ski lifts, book an excursion, visiting the most interesting locations in the area.
Bukovel hotels happily open their doors to tourists, providing European-level service.
Yaremche – another paradise of the Carpathians
Bukovel is unmatched by the influx of tourists. Therefore, it is better to book Yaremche hotels in advance. The resort is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes: nearby are the Makovitsa, Khomyak, Pop Ivan mountains, the mythical Dovbush rocks, the Proboy and Maiden Tears waterfalls.
When choosing Yaremche hotels, it is worth taking into account the wide range of prices, depending on the conditions: hotels whose windows offer a gorgeous view of the mountains will cost an order of magnitude more. However, there are also plenty of economical housing options at prices starting from 288 UAH per day for double occupancy.
The mountains enchant you at any time of the year, see this for yourself!