Things to do & places to visit in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast #6 destination in Ukraine 2023. The average rating score is 4.37 based on 2.442 traveler reviews, of 176 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Kiev, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 14:13.

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General weather summary in May

64°F - 46°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze

Feels like

46%

Chance of rain

200.0 millimeters

Amount

11.0 mph

Wind speed

77%

Humidity

15.2

Daylight length

5:42 AM

Sunrise

8:54 PM

Sunset

41%

Cloud cover

Sweater

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5.0 Mount Hoverla (185 reviews)
- Nice track, beautiful views
Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas

The highest mt in Ukraine - 2061 m has three tracks of different hardness. We were with 2 kids (8 and 13 y.o.) so we climbed via the green route and descended via the blue one. Breathtaking views not only from the top but through the whole way up and down. About 3 hours with breaks each direction. See more..
5.0 Dovbush Rocks (22 reviews)
- Perfect place for a one-day camping
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations

It's a really great place for those ones, who really like an active recreation. Ideal place for rock climbing - the highest rock is up to 80 meters tall. Also great nature and fresh air. The only one con is the road, it's just terrible starting from Bolekhiv city (in case you are going from the side of Stryi city) See more..
5.0 Bastion Gift Shopping & Exhibition Center (22 reviews)
- Nice piece of historical fortress town in this very remote part of Europe
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

Souvenir gallery «Bastion» includes a cafe, restaurant, contemporary art gallery «Art Na Mur», shops for ceramics and glassware, ethnic-style clothing, jewellery, paintings, perfumes and cosmetics, DIY- shops and other souvenir and gift shops. In the gallery there are presented varying exhibitions of different kinds of art: photography, painting, drawing and sculpture. There are held literary readings and book presentations. On the square there are held various festivals, in particular the international festival of blacksmiths. The advantageous location of the gallery promotes it to large popularity among local habitants and guests of the city. It is located in a historical center, where local habitants like to spend their spare time and regional excursions have been traditionally conducted. Connection of the gallery with the center of city by Novgorodska-street and by Sheptickogo-square provides the enormous stream of people during all the day. Souvenir Gallery «Bastion» was also entered in the list of monuments recommended for visiting by official delegations and tourist groups. Here you can watch a free movie about the history of Stanisławow fortress and to see the living history — ancient fortified wall of the only survived southwestern bastion and prison casemates which are preserved and hidden behind glass. Nearby located objects are the following: city`s town hall, Central cathedral of Sainted Resurrection, Regional museum, banks, cafes etc. See more..
5.0 Makovytsia Mountain (17 reviews)
- Nice trip, great view
Mountains

I definitely recommend to try it if you stay in Yaremche! The height of the mountain is 984 m and bearing in mind that Yaremche is about 500 m, it is not too hard to get there on feet. Moreover, you can do it even if you are novice or have small children. We've done it with our children which are younger than 10. You can reach the Makovytsia mountain by several ways. The main root starts near Probii waterfall (so called Footpath of Dovbush); by this path, you can walk across the mountain to its top for about two hours. On the top, great landscapes appear around. Near the top, you can have a lunch in a small Gutsul Kolyba. The only warning: learn the weather forecast before the trip to avoid rain. See more..
5.0 Mount Pip Ivan (15 reviews)
- Great, great, recommend
Mountains

Everything was fantastic, view, weather, as many people say that it is most beatiful summit in Czarnohora mountains. We were staying at Dzembronia village and there is 5 hours up to Pip Ivan. Way up and the views are just pleasure. Not many people on the way so may feel this wild mountains atmosphere. Recommend to leave early morning because you don't want to be on PipIvan during storm, somehow they were all about 4-5PM during our stay. We've met some tourist who are not amateurs, who unfortunately were up there in the storm, also big trip with tens of children, crazy! They all do not recommend these exeriences. This storm also got us during way down, we were all wet despite it was only 1 hour left to shelter. The observatory is under construstions now to be in some time research facility for Warsaw and Pricarpatian Univesities - good for them, good that they cooperate. Some of the observatory will be mountain shelter for tourist, so this summit will not be as wild as it was before. See more..
5.0 Carpathian National Nature Park (15 reviews)
- Nice place for a walk
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

Pople living in Yaremche are lucky ones becuase living there means breathing fresh air, drinking ckear water and enjoying Carpathian nature in its stunning beauty. For as tourists it's an opportunity to feel difference between cities we came from and Carpathian landscapes. And the difference is incredible.Hope that you 'll find time and visit the park with its awesome trees, waterfalls and rivers and won't regret. See more..
5.0 Maniava Waterfall (14 reviews)
- Водопад в глуши
Waterfalls

Экскурсию на этот водопад взяли случайно, поскольку другая экскурсия отменилась. Ехать пришлось двумя видами транспорта: микроавтобусом до Манявы и УАЗом до самого водопада, так как дорога туда проходит через лес. Но это все компенсировалось видами. Мы подъехали к подножию, прошли немного вброд, чтобы подойти к водопаду. Затем потратили ещё минут 15 чтобы подняться наверх. Всем рекомендую это сделать, так как наверху ещё красивее чем внизу. Из водопадов в окрестностях Яремче это понравился мне больше всего. See more..
5.0 Roller Coaster Zipline (13 reviews)
- Great fu
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

Really long with beautyfull view. Good staff and looked safe at what they where doing. I forgot my glasses at top, no problem, they sent them down See more..
5.0 Silver Falls (11 reviews)
- Wild River
Waterfalls

The falls are not monumental but they are on a swift river. There are falls throughout the river and many small island that attract people who want to enjoy the sun and a swim. See more..
5.0 Manyava Cross Monastery (10 reviews)
- Место для отдыха души
Religious Sites

В нашем случае, получилось и тела... Мы лежали около получаса на мосту около скита, после 4-часового скитания сначала по реке, брёвнам, камням на внедорожнике, а потом и по трассе (мы так сокращали дорогу). Учитывая очень ранний выезд и посещение Бухтивецких водопадов, нужно было отдохнуть, чтобы в полной мере насладится этим спрятанным в лесу монастырём.
Кстати, в Яремче, есть храм 12 апостолов в лесу, тоже очень знаковое место.
Скит поражает сразу, поначалу ступенями, потом входными воротами, а затем и внутренним двором. В лучших традициях культовых сооружений, всё вокруг выглядит очень помпезно и величаво.
Мы поднялись и к Блаженному камню. Это огромная глыба, которая нависает над каменной поверхностью и рядом источник со священной водой.
Рекомендуется к посещению и верующим, и атеистам (в целях ознакомления и любования на красоту религиозных объектов). See more..
5.0 Wellness and Spa center Radisson Blu, Bukovel (8 reviews)
- Общий массаж и массаж лица
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Health Clubs • Hammams & Turkish Baths • Spas

Guests can take advantages of swimming pools (adults/kids), finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam room, caldarium, gym with TechnoGym equipment, 5 rest-zones, ice basin and drinking fountain. All spa treatments for face and body are made with cosmetic Anne Semonin (France). Spa center also offer a wide range of traditional and Thai massages, sessions in Alpha Sphera and Floating. Kids’ Club is available See more..
4.5 Probiy Waterfall (252 reviews)
- Top-destination that is "must-have" to visit in Yaremche
Waterfalls

The waterfall "Probiy" is a visitccard of Yaremche. If you take a tour to Yaremche, thetour operator for sure will bring you to the waterfall. If you come by car to Yaremche, you will go for sure to the open-space market with souvenirs that is situated on both sides of th bridge across the waterfall. So, all the ways in Yaremche brings you to the waterfall. There is a nice cafe "Probiy" situated near the waterfall with a marvelous view on the waterfall. It is a little bit old-fashioned but the view is worth going there. See more..
4.5 Waterfall Guk (139 reviews)
- Nice
Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

6 km from the main road but you can drive almost to the waterfall. very beautifull nature around. You can jump over the river there. See more..
4.5 Rynok square (119 reviews)
- Nice place
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Nice place with excellent panorama view on the top. There is no elevator, be ready for the long metal-stairs trip to the top. See more..
4.5 Mount Bukovel (104 reviews)
- Amazing place / views
Mountains

It was just perfect the sun was out and the. Iews are stunning we really liked it here you pay 120uah per per person for the lift up and they have rides and zip line etc walking here is so nice. See more..
4.5 Rocks Dovbusha (104 reviews)
- The Rocks of Dovbush
Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Geologic Formations

The Rocks of Dovbush is a rock and cave complex, which is very important for history of Ukraine.It is located in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (province) of western Ukraine. The name of this complex comes from Oleksa Dovbush, who was a leader of the opryshky movement. There are many interesting and mystical legends about treasure of Dovbush, which was hidden there many years ago. Also in this place you can see very beautiful and exciting views of mountains, forest and the waterfall, which is located near the complex. See more..
4.5 Pysanka Easter Egg Museum (76 reviews)
- Amazing
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Pysanka Easter Egg Museum is amazing! You will see collection of beautiful Easter eggs decorating in many colors. See more..
4.5 Stometrivka (71 reviews)
- Lovely area at any season!
Scenic Walking Areas

Love being here anytime! It's calm and live at the same time, with charming musicians and cosy atmosphere. See more..
4.5 Shevchenko City Park (64 reviews)
- Shevchenko
Parks

a good place to take a few good photos and just have a coffee on the bench.the park is right in the center Ivano Frankivsk See more..
4.5 Bridge - Viaduct (61 reviews)
- A Bridge lost in History
Bridges

There are two different bridges in Voroktha to take pictures , don't get confused. Visit both the bridges See more..
4.5 Bukovel Ski School (50 reviews)
- liked
Spent More than 3 hours Lessons & Workshops • Ski & Snowboard Areas

For the first time I booked a group snowboarding class with friends to learn the basics and for fun. It was really informative, interesting, fun, the instructor always insured, was attentive to mistakes, and paid a lot of attention to everyone equally. (in group were 4 people) One downside: if you want to learn as much as possible in a short time - take an individual lesson See more..
4.5 Ratusha (26 reviews)
- City hall-museum with best view on Ivano-Frankivsk
Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings

City hall is situated in Rynok Square, the Old Town walking area. It has several museums inside and 2 ticket stands. The most popular is visiting the city tower with beautiful view on city. See more..
4.5 St Elias Wooden Church (23 reviews)
- A classic wooden church rebuilt after burning down in spring 2014
Churches & Cathedrals

This is a lovely church that has been rebuilt since the picture above was taken. It burned down nearly to the ground a week before Easter 2014. That spring an unusual number of churches burned down in western Ukraine, quite a few of them due to arson. St Elias (Sv. Iliyi) has been rebuilt completely and enlarged as it is very popular and half the churchgoers had to stand outside during the Mass before. Every August 1-2 there is an all-night celebration of Sv. Iliya or Elias, with services, singing, people holding candles through the night and a little fair on the side. It's a lovely event. See more..
4.5 Hutsul Museum (22 reviews)
- A great primer on Hutsul culture!
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

I visited Kolomyya's Hutsul Museum on an organized tour of the Carpathians recently. It's a great museum to learn about local history and culture in the Hutsulshchyna area. Be advised that an English language guide will be very useful if you aren't able to speak Ukrainian. The museum showcases regional history dating back to the earliest periods. Primitive art and artifacts displayed along with more recent pieces. I liked the examples of local dress that were on display as well as local religious art and icons. The building in which the museum is located is very interesting and pretty also. I enjoyed taking in its architecture and accents alongside the exhibits. The stained glass pieces in the stairway were really pretty. Since I'm a bit of a history and anthropology buff, I'd recommend budgeting 1-2 hours at the Hutsul Museum. If you're in the area, I would highly recommend you visit! See more..
4.5 The Holy Resurrection Cathedral (22 reviews)
- Amazing
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

Worth your time, amazing cathedral to visit. This is the main Cathedral in town and I highly recommend taking a look. See more..
4.5 Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God (19 reviews)
- Place without a nail
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Beautiful place and marvellous interior. Legend has it that this place was built without a single nail See more..
4.5 Mount Khomyak (19 reviews)
- Chomiak 1542 m
Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

With couple of friends we decided to climb on Chomiak, which is slightly smaller than Haverla but offers significantly better views. Trail from road is about 7,5 km long and seriously offers great scenery for photos. On the way up we had great weather, but on the way down we were caught by rain. But the view definitely worth it. See more..
4.5 Valy (19 reviews)
- Iconic Valy
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Valy is a park area thats more of a promenade that will eventually lead you to other streets or a main Market. Valy has been in Ivano-Frankivks since Soviet times and beyond and its a nice walking area to take a stroll. Enjoy! See more..
4.5 Prycarpathian Museum of Arts (17 reviews)
- Prycarpathian Museum of arts
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums

an extensive Baroque museum with many expositions.the museum itself is very luxurious.beautiful national Ukrainian embroidery See more..
4.5 Lake Nesamovitoye (15 reviews)
- must see place near Goverla!
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

Amazing lake into Carpathians mountains. There are many legends and stories about it. Perfect place to meet a dawn. See more..