Looking for weekend getaway ideas near Kyiv but don’t want to spend hours on the road? We’ve gathered 50 incredible travel destinations within an hour’s drive from the capital, ranging from breathtaking natural landscapes to cultural and historical gems.
Mezhyhirya
A well-known but extravagant getaway, Mezhyhirya offers a stunning riverside promenade, zoo, landscaped parks, grand architecture, and a rich history.
Location: Novi Petrivtsi
Savky Ethnographic Village
An open-air museum in Novi Petrivtsi showcasing 18th-19th century Ukrainian rural life. Visitors can explore authentic farmhouses, barns, beekeeping stations, a Roma blacksmith shop, and more. Unlike most museums, here you can touch everything!
Location: Novi Petrivtsi
Lytizh Bridgehead Museum
One of the key WWII battle sites, now home to the Battle for Kyiv in 1943 Museum, detailing the dramatic events of the war.
Location: Novi Petrivtsi
Vyshenky Equestrian Club
Located in a scenic village, this stable offers horse riding lessons, scenic rides, and equine therapy.
Location: Vyshenky, Boryspil District
Glider Hill (Planerna Hora)
It is a favorite spot for nature lovers, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kyiv and the surrounding region. Paragliders and model aircraft enthusiasts frequently gather here.
Location: Near Obukhiv
Geonaut Cave
It’s a real underground adventure! This 60-meter-long cave requires crawling to explore, offering a unique challenge for adventure seekers.
Location: Khodosivka
Lakes of Zabirya
Crystal-clear lakes with a beach, pine forest, picnic pavilions, and a fish park where you can catch and cook your fish. It is an ideal camping spot for nature lovers.
Location: Zabirya
Blue Lake (Pidhirtsi)
It is a stunning summer destination with clear blue water and white sandy beaches. Paid beach access with amenities available.
Location: Pidhirtsi
Kyiv Sea in Yasnohorodka
A serene and lesser-known beach spot along the Kyiv Reservoir, surrounded by pine trees. Perfect for introverts seeking a quiet retreat.
Location: Yasnohorodka
Yasnohorodka Family Eco-Park
A family-friendly retreat featuring a zoo, Ukraine’s largest ostrich farm, an amusement park, quad biking, animation shows, camping, and even a vineyard.
Location: Yasnohorodka
Korostyshiv Canyon
A breathtaking granite canyon with picnic pavilions and viewing platforms.
Location: Korostyshiv
Korostyshiv Quarry
A working quarry with stunning turquoise water and cliffs. Swimming here is an adventurous challenge!
Location: Korostyshiv
Ivan Kozlovsky Memorial Museum
A museum dedicated to the world-famous Ukrainian tenor, showcasing historical architecture and culture.
Location: Maryanivka
XII Months Zoo
A modern zoo featuring over 100 unique animals, including aardvarks and white-handed gibbons. Visitors can feed and interact with the animals.
Location: Demydiv
Kiylivska Askania Farm
A sanctuary for exotic animals where peacocks, guinea fowl, ostriches, horses, and more roam freely.
Location: Kiyliv
Zalissya National Park
A protected natural park featuring rare plants, wildlife, and scenic forests.
Location: Bohdanivka
Victoria Film Studios
A working movie studio with a prison, fairy-tale castle, village, and city sets, offering insights into the film industry.
Location: 37 km from Kyiv
Tulip Tree in Vorzel
A rare botanical landmark, this 25-meter-high tree, planted in 1914, originates from North America.
Location: Vorzel
Osten-Saken Palace Ruins
The remains of an accurate count’s palace, built in 1805, are now in a mysterious state of decay.
Location: Nemishayeve
Kovalyvka – The “European Village”
A picturesque village with paved roads, fountains, a lake with black swans, and modern churches—once developed by a former Kyiv governor.
Location: Kovalyvka
Dobropark
Ukraine’s first private landscape park, featuring endless meadows, lakes, and glamping opportunities.
Location: Motyzhyn
Babka Reserve
A botanical sanctuary preserving rare oak and hornbeam trees.
Location: Poroskoten
Beremytske Nature Park
It is a perfect eco-tourism spot, offering wildlife encounters, guided tours, and relaxation zones.
Location: Near Chernihiv
Alexandria Dendrological Park
Ukraine’s largest and oldest landscape park, featuring architectural gems and lush gardens.
Location: Bila Tserkva
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Church on Water
A historic submerged church is accessible only by boat.
Location: Husyntsi
Davych-Hill (Trypillia)
A sacred Slavic site dating back to the 6th century AD, offering spectacular views of the Dnipro River.
Location: Trypillia
Jiffy Snail Farm
A gourmet experience where visitors can learn about snail farming and sample Mediterranean delicacies.
Location: Horbovychi
Honey Winery “Medovyi Spas”
A honey-themed tour offering tastings of traditional Ukrainian mead.
Location: Brovary
Babyni Kozy Goat Farm
A cheese-making farm where visitors can meet the goats, learn to milk them and taste homemade cheese.
Location: Halayky
Sheepland
A Scottish-style farm home to sheep, goats, donkeys, and more, offering camping and cottage rentals.
Location: Vasylkiv
More Exciting Destinations
- Pereyaslav Open-Air Museum – Ukraine’s largest ethnographic reserve (Pereyaslav)
- Solomakhyne Ranch – A horse-riding getaway (Lytvynivka)
- Osloff Donkey Farm – Ukraine’s only donkey farm (Velyki Dmytrovychi)
- Ukrainian Village Ethnographic Complex – A living history museum (Buzova)
- Medvino Eco-Park – Ukraine’s largest deer farm (near Chornobyl Reserve)
- Buki Landscape Park – A charming private park with a historic fountain (Buky)
This list offers something for everyone, from relaxing retreats to adventurous excursions. No matter your interests, these hidden gems near Kyiv are worth exploring!
