Weekend in Uzhhorod: what to see and what to do

The color and diversity of Uzhhorod allows you to organize both romantic and family weekends here. Whether it's a gastronomic tour or a walk through historical locations, water activities or cycling tours, the experience will stay with you for a long time. Catch the best ideas and locations for creating an impressive weekend in Uzhhorod from UAPortal.

Traveling to monuments and museums

You can choose walking routes, or you can rent bicycles and cover more ground. The historic old town has architectural delights around every corner, so be sure to plan ahead and choose the most interesting.

• Uzhhorod Castle - 1000 years of history
• "Uzhhorod Synagogue (Philharmonic)
• Mustard Seed Lane
• Uzhhorod skansen
• Tyvodar Lehotsky Museum
• Museum of Fedir Manailo
• Art Museum named after Y. Bokshay
• The Cathedral
• Horyany rotunda
• Wooden church
• Castle Park
• Bozdosh park
• Botanical garden
• Forest near UzhNU
• Embankments of Uzhhorod
• Mini-sculptures - build your own collection

Gastronomic tour in Uzhhorod

Food lovers can discover Uzhhorod as a gastronomic platform of diverse Ukrainian cuisine. The summer terraces of restaurants and cafes on Voloshin and Korzo streets will give you the colorful atmosphere of a European city and flavors that will whet your appetite in minutes. Interesting and delicious locations in Uzhhorod:

• Camelot Restaurant - interiors of a medieval castle and a gourmet menu of eco-friendly products.

• Detsa u Notarya - a humorous atmosphere and an unusual approach to the menu will make your day and mood delicious.
• Bistro-pub "Hour" - here you can try such unusual Ukrainian dishes as: "bundashky", picnic, gurka, shovdar, bacon and bread with "kerezet".
• The vegetarian eco-cafe Yasne Sonechko offers both vegetarian and vegan dishes.
• Confectionery Cafe Steffanyo - chocolate and caramel sculptures that you will definitely want to take as gifts.
• Cactus Cafe - Transcarpathian cuisine in the historic center of Uzhhorod.

Entertainment for children in Uzhhorod

When traveling with children, be sure to choose several locations that will be interesting to young travelers. Family vacations in Uzhhorod can be active or relaxing - according to your taste.

• Movie day - two large cinemas with additional modern entertainment will allow you to have a great day even in inconvenient weather.
• Afun quest with mini-sculptures - the city is decorated with small characters that are very interesting to look for with children. Put together your own miniature collection and explore the city in every detail.
• Funny and interesting monuments - another city walk that will help you collect a collection of interesting monuments, such as a monument to a lantern or fairy-tale characters. All attractions can be found on the map of Uzhhorod and you can create your own route.

• A walk through the playgrounds is a free and interesting trip around the city.
• Rope Park (Pidzamkovyi Park) - it's easy to combine active and scenic recreation.

• Uzhhorod Fountains - a hot summer day will be a little cooler and more fun. Bring a change of clothes.

Extreme destinations in Uzhhorod for your vacation

Adding a little adrenaline to your weekend in Uzhhorod is a great idea. Fans of extreme recreation will find locations in the city for:

• jeeping
• motorcycle travel;
• horseback riding;
• paintball
• rafting;
• fishing, etc.

While in Uzhhorod with your teenage children, include one of the extreme locations in your vacation and have fun like kids.

Custom tours in Uzhhorod and the surrounding area

When visiting Uzhhorod, you can use the services of local tour operators to see the most interesting and popular sights in an organized and comfortable way. The top 10 tours in Uzhhorod and the surrounding area include the following destinations:

• Individual guided tours - the ability to customize your walks and include your favorite places on the list.

• Ungvár Quest City is an interesting city tour with children. An unconventional approach to learning about history and interesting facts.
• Hiking tour to the Blue Lagoon is a popular tour for the summer heat.
• A spa tour with bathing in vats is a romantic adventure in Uzhhorod.
• "Uzhhorod - the ancient city" is an organized tour of the historic city.
• Transcarpathia to taste - a romantic gastronomic tour with the most delicious culinary platforms in Uzhhorod.

• Romantic Uzhhorod - an evening walk around the city under the glow of lanterns.
• Mountain Jeep Travels - extreme travels around the outskirts of Uzhhorod.
• Photo session in Uzhhorod - a tour of the most popular places with a guide and a photographer. Professional photos of your impressions.
• Bicycle tours in Uzhhorod - an opportunity to see a lot of interesting things.

You can't see Uzhhorod in one weekend, but this list can be a good start to exploring the city's tourist opportunities. Read also about the most intoxicating places for tourism in Ukraine and how to travel comfortably by bus.