The “Wonderful Time of the Year” is fast approaching, and even though the festivities may look different this year due to hostilities in our region, you can still feel the festive spirit in the heart of the Ukrainian Carpathians. The best Christmas vacations offer fun decorations and festive activities that capture the festive spirit, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful location. And with many ideal holiday destinations located throughout the country, you will never be indifferent to a Carpathian destination! Wondering where to go for Christmas in 2023? From sunny shores to winter wonderland ski resorts, these are the best places to spend Christmas this year. Although some destinations and hotels have released their vacation plans, they are subject to change due to the pandemic and hostilities, so be sure to check before planning your trip.
Climb the slopes and enjoy an unparalleled winter wonderland at TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa****. The season offers festive events that the whole family will enjoy – see our calendar and digest for a full list of festive events. Stay just 10 km from the nearest Bukovytsia chair lift, which boasts incredible views and a ski resort, as well as access to the ski slopes.
TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
Have you dreamed of spending Christmas holidays in the mountains? TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** is the destination you’ve been dreaming of, surrounded by ancient forests, snow-covered landscapes that delight the eye of the tourist, and decorations decorated for the holidays. For many of us, Christmas is a time for family celebrations, spending quality time with grandparents, cousins or a group of friends. It is a magical time at the end of the year, and this magic adds a special touch to the activities on offer. The opportunity to spend this time with loved ones will make your holiday even more peaceful…
Enjoy festive entertainment organized especially for the end of the year celebration! A rich program of entertainment, shows and events is provided during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Such celebrations will add a magical and atmospheric mood to your wonderful Christmas holidays, always with a cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate steaming magically in your hands. A winter vacation does not necessarily involve skiing. Our “winter discoveries” are about enjoying the environment at a leisurely pace. Spend your days exploring the picturesque places of the Carpathians, walking along snow-covered paths, watching the sleepy nature from a horse-drawn sleigh, trying your hand at winter hikes or just sitting on the terrace of our wooden cottages with a cup of hot and fragrant coffee. It all depends entirely on you…
Contrary to popular belief, winter is actually one of the best times to travel. If there is nothing better for you than cozying up by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate in your hand, then travel to TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** – the place of your own winter wonderland! Whether it’s December, January, or February, winter break can either celebrate everything you’ve accomplished over the past year, be the perfect way to start the new year, or celebrate time with loved ones.
No matter what month you plan to travel in winter, we offer you to enjoy the perfect winter at TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa****. When it comes to a winter getaway to the Carpathians, the season’s most dedicated jetsetters tend to fall into two camps. Snow or sun? Mink or linen? Skis or irons? A glass of whiskey by a roaring fire or a shot of tequila on ice with your toes in the sand. Winter is a time when everything slows down, so it’s the perfect time to relax. TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** offers a special type of peaceful serenity that can only be found in the mountains, from spa visits to cozy fireplace-lit rooms to skiing through snow-covered forests.
Soak in the bath
Call us crazy, but hot baths in the summer are no fun. The real way to enjoy a warm vacation is when the air is refreshingly cold, but you are still as comfortable as possible. Pro tip: The hot tub at TAOR gets a lot of positive reviews. Spa Come on, treat yourself. In addition to a full and varied list of treatments, the hotel complex boasts a soothing atmosphere that will put your stress in order. Massage No matter what type of massage you prefer, TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** has a massage therapist who will work his magic. Hiking in the snowy forest This soothing spectacle is gaining more and more popularity, and for good reason! It’s a gentle way to enjoy nature.
Cross-country skis While downhill skiing or snowboarding can be relaxing for some, the slower way to slide is the sport’s more horizontal cousin. Cross-country skis can be rented in many places.
Retail therapy It’s true that money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy souvenirs and home-made products, and that’s essentially the same thing. If you prefer shopping filled with an extra dose of beauty, we offer a wide selection of products at TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** Comfort food Nothing soothes a broken nervous system like the real creations of our chef. We invite you to visit our restaurant and taste the most appetizing dishes from the menu!
Resting by the fireplace If we could spend every evening cuddling by the fireplace in a cozy log cabin, we wouldn’t be angry. TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** offers cottages in an incredible area of the Carpathian Mountains, which are open all year round.
The best place to relax is away from the noise of the city, busy streets and work. You forget about all these things when you come to the picturesque Carpathians, where nature inspires peace and vital energy. Here you completely switch off and reboot mentally. Here you are filled with new ideas. Here you are looking for harmony, which is so necessary for further life.
Rest in Western Ukraine
Our country is rich in beautiful scenic places that simply take your breath away. No matter where you look, there is a magical nature that captures your gaze and you can’t take your eyes off it. I just want to enjoy it, fully immerse myself in it and feel true unity.
It’s time to return to nature… The main motto of the TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** hotel, which is located in the heart of the Carpathians, in the embrace of mountain forests and the Stryi River, 9 km from Skhidnytsia – in the village of Korytyshche. This is where you will find peace, relax and recharge.
The best suburban complexes in Ukraine
Currently, there are many recreation complexes outside the city. Where there is no commotion, noise and rush. Where you simply enjoy every minute… Even sometimes it seems that time stops..
Country complex Butterfly, complex “Kryve Ozero”, country hotel ShishkiNN, “Hlibivka” with cottage houses in a pine forest, Sobi Club, “Ulis” with comfortable houses in the forest, Sosnovel with chalet houses in a pine forest… and many others. Simply – for any taste.
A little advice – always find time to rest. After all, our body is very tired from daily worries and needs recovery. And we often forget about this…
Country family vacation among the Carpathian mountains
Take your friends and others and go to the magical Carpathians, which beckon to you at any time of the year.
We are waiting for you at the TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** hotel, where everyone can arrange a vacation to their taste. After all, on the territory of the hotel are located:
Cozy hotel building with rooms
Eco-cottages with panoramic windows, for large companies up to 8 people, as well as small cottages for 1 family with decoration according to each season
A restaurant of Ukrainian and European cuisine with a diverse selection of dishes and seasonal menus. There is also a separate Drink menu, Children’s menu, Dessert menu, Warming drinks, “Healthy plate” menu and DETOX menu
Mineral water tank, where we have collected the best waters of the region for our guests
Medical Spa Center where you can not only visit the aqua zone (adult and children’s pools, jacuzzis and saunas), but also use medical services and improve your well-being. Consultation with a doctor is included in the price of accommodation. There are also separate medical programs for comprehensive rehabilitation.
Bathhouse and tank with a magical view of the Carpathians and the mountain river Stryi – a great option for a large company
A children’s hut with an animator, where various creative workshops, outdoor activities, games and quizzes, contests, board games and table football take place every day.
There is also a playground for your little ones, football and volleyball fields
Would you like to organize a team building or corporate vacation for your staff? Then you should definitely come to us. Our conference manager will be happy to help organize everything at the highest level.
A comfortable conference hall for 100 people with all necessary equipment
High speed internet
Comfortable hotel rooms
Coffee breaks with a sweet snack
Quests to test dexterity and raise team spirit
ATV riding
Shooting tournament
And other
After such a complete rest, your employees will return rested and filled with new forces and ideas.
Christmas is a beautiful holiday full of customs and traditions, which is celebrated in Ukraine on a grand scale. Since ancient times, the Church has counted the celebration of Christmas before the greatest event – the birth of Jesus Christ. Believers honor this holiday and try to observe all the customs and traditions that have been formed for centuries. But in Ukraine, even people who are not very religious like the Christmas period and do not mind immersing themselves in the appropriate atmosphere. The history of the celebration on the eve of Christmas goes back to the first centuries of Christianity. Christmas traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Christmas is considered a family holiday and is traditionally celebrated in the family circle. It can be said that the period of preparation for Christmas is a God-blessed time to forget old grudges, to apologize to those we may have offended, to thank those who have done us good or simply been by our side during this year. In the evening, solemn religious services begin in the temples, reminding of the great event that began the countdown to the new era.
Preparation for Holy evening.Ukraine has been preparing for Christmas since the summer. During the harvest, the first, and in some localities, the last sheaf of grain (rye or wheat) was left unthreshed. A few stalks of other cereals were also added to it and tied with one, two, or sometimes three oars. This sheaf was brought into the house on Christmas Eve.
Festive dinner dishes.To celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas, many types of bread were baked, which had different names (korun, krachun, kraichun, kerechun, knysh, kalach, strutslia and just bread) and shapes, depending on the region, and were baked from different flours, could be unleavened or seasoned (it was not consumed during dinner, but simply put on the table). The tradition of bringing grandfather and preparing the table. The next step is the tradition of introducing the grandfather. The master, taking off his hat and crossing himself, took the grandfather and a bundle of hay, and the son – two bundles. At the same time, they shook the hay, and the father reprimanded: “Let the hay shake, let it feed the lean. May it be gentle for the souls, may it be gentle for the Holy Child and the thin woman to lie on the hay!”. They entered the house and the father said the following words: “The holidays are coming!”. – “The holidays have come!” – answered the son after the father. “We respect and ask grandfather and you to visit the Lord!” – replied the mother. Christmas star. When the first star appeared in the sky, even then the family could sit down to the table after a day of strict fasting, during which no one was allowed to eat, except the little children, who were given a little boiled potato. However, before sitting down, everyone blew on the place on the bench so as not to suffocate the souls that were believed to come to the house on Christmas Eve. Ukrainians have long been preparing very carefully for Holy Evening and Christmas. People believed that these days are the beginning of a new business year. Therefore, on the eve of Christmas, it was customary to perform a number of mandatory rites, which, according to belief, should ensure happiness, peace and wealth for the whole family. These rites have been passed down from generation to generation for so long that many have forgotten their meaning. In some areas of the Western part of Ukraine, it was customary to wash in a vessel with pennies. “Someone did it in order to have money like water, someone – to be healthy like money,” says the researcher. The pennies that were thrown into the water were later given to the smallest of the children. There were also beliefs that bathing in money was a sin. Because money is evil. On Christmas Eve, it was also a tradition to smoke the house and consecrate it with holy water. Also, holy water was served on the table, which had to be drunk before dinner. In the system of Christmas customs, there are a number of fortune-telling, which gave an opportunity to look into the future. “In fact, fortune-telling was done not only on Andrii or Melanka, but also on Holy Evening. They threw a spoon with a corner to the ceiling and if the grain did not fall, then the harvest would be good. If the kutya falls on the side, it’s bad.
Today they often like to joke that if the carolers are walking, people turn off the lights in the house. Only people know whether it is true or a joke. But it is interesting that once on the contrary – carolers were invited in all kinds of ways to come and sing carols: “If many carolers came to the house during the holidays, they were proud of it. If carolers for certain reasons bypassed someone’s house, it was considered a great shame and shame. And the whole village was buzzing about it for another six months.”
Taking care of your body in advance is the key to a happy and carefree future. After all, a person is not a robot and we need regular rest and restoration of strength and energy. The Carpathians are a great place for real union with nature and recharging. Also, in combination with spa procedures, it is a wonderful gift for your body.
Feel like it’s time to rest? Look for a holiday complex with a spa center and go there without thinking. Bring your friends and family and have a great time together! Such moments are priceless!
SPA complex near Lviv
Nowadays, it is very easy to find a holiday complex to your liking. After all, the choice of hotels is only increasing and each one is special in its own way. Some hotels focus on the natural beauty around, others on health and recovery, some have the opportunity to have fun and experience extremes. In the hotel TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** – it is all combined!
Hotel TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** is located 9 km from Skhidnytsia in the arms of the picturesque Carpathian nature. It is here that you will be able to truly feel the energy of nature and its powerful force. On the territory there are:
Family eco-cottages (some with a fireplace for a cozy evening)
Comfortable hotel rooms for two (it is possible to deliver a Euro folding bed or a baby cot)
A restaurant of Ukrainian and European cuisine with a changing seasonal menu, a main menu, a drink menu, a separate children’s menu, a dessert menu and warming drinks. It is also possible to order a detox menu or a healthy food menu
Medical Spa Center with a free consultation with a doctor, various spa procedures for relaxation and recovery
Mineral water reservoir – where the best waters of the region are collected
A children’s hut with an animator, where creative workshops, quizzes and educational and board games take place every day
Children’s playground and a large area where children play active games in the fresh air every day in good weather
And also, we have a wonderful beach with a droplet, where you can sunbathe in the summer, and at other times of the year – take a walk and admire the magical nature of the Carpathians and the mountain river Stryi
What do we offer at the Medical Spa Centre?
Aquazone – adult and children’s pools, jacuzzi and saunas – everything is included in the price of accommodation
Bath and vat with a magical view of the Carpathians. This is real relaxation for your body. We highly recommend using the service of the bathhouse Vasyl, who will make an incredible Carpathian steam bath and give your body strength for a long period of time. Guests love it very much!
Procedures for recovery and recovery: massages for the whole body, speleotherapy, cosmetology, inhalations, pressotherapy, magnetotherapy and others. In the summer time, you can also go to a session of apitherapy – sleeping on beehives, which has a very positive effect on your body, especially on the respiratory organs.
Medical programs for carefree rest: DETOX, ANTI-STRESS, RESTART AFTER COVID-19, IMMUTINY. Choose and get healthy while relaxing!
We also have a separate children’s spa: “delicious” baths, massages, inhalations and other procedures to fight infections and colds.
Would you like to come to the spa for a day only?
Buy one of the spa programs for the day or pay the price for the period of stay in the aqua zone and give your body a real vacation in the Carpathians!
Daily spa programs: “Carpathian SPA” package, “Only for him” package, “Only for her” package, “For two” package. Choose and enjoy!
Skhidnytsia is a popular resort in the Lviv region, where people from all over go to improve their health by drinking healing water. The urban-type settlement became a bilneoological resort in 1976, but the amazing properties of local mineral waters have been known for a long time.
Mineral water Skhidnytska “Naftusia” – 38 sources, 17 boreholes, more than 25 sources are unexplored. The territory of the springs is 8 square kilometers. Mineral water resources are 80-100 cubic meters per day. The location of Skhidnytsia is in the Oriv region of the Skolivsky Carpathians, and therefore Naftusia is found together with oil in Skhidnytsia. Mineral water is formed in the bowels of the earth, and in combination with organic substances and microelements form an element of its healing power. “Naftusi” phenomenon: – significantly increases excretion from the human body; – restore metabolic disorders; – effectively affects the choleretic function of the liver; – effectively affects the excretory function of the kidneys; – affects the secretory and evacuation function of the stomach; – reproduce the regeneration of cells in the body. The healing properties of “Naftusa” are sometimes much more effective than medical preparations! “Naftusia” successfully treats diseases of the liver, kidneys, diathesis, stomach, diabetes, and also removes radionuclides and waste from the body.
According to mineralization and chemical composition, Skhidnytsia mineral waters are divided into:
Weakly mineralized – with an increased content of organic compounds (sources No. 1, 3, 26); – with pronounced choleretic effect (sources No. 5,8,9,10,25,1c,18c)
Weakly mineralized – with iron content (sources No. 13,15)
Moderately mineralized, hydrogen carbonate and chloride – sodium hydrogen carbonate (No. 2c) and sodium chloride
The first mention of Skhidnitsa dates back to the 14th century. In ancient times, the village was called Zolota Banya, according to researchers, from the saltworks that worked in the village. The modern name, according to one of the hypotheses, is connected with the name of the Skhidnychanka river, which cuts through the village. During its existence, Skhidnytsia experienced many dramatic events – wars and epidemics, devastating Tatar attacks and natural disasters, belonged to Poland, Austria-Hungary, and experienced the historical and political conflicts of the Soviet period. European fame came to Skhidnytsia in the middle of the 19th century with the discovery of oil and ozokerite deposits. And in just a few decades, the village took a leading place in oil production in Galicia. The countdown of the second star time began in the 50s of the 20th century, when the discoverer of the Skhidnytskyi mineral water deposit, teacher and researcher Omelyan Stotskyi began an ascetic struggle for the recognition of the Skhidnytsky springs as therapeutic mineral waters, which was crowned with success only in the 70s, when all 38 discovered source scholars were finally recognized at the state level.
Spring №1 (forest area, near the Golden Fleece Villa) This bicarbonate-sodium-calcium water treats urolithiasis, chronic pyelonephritis and pyelocystitis, as well as diseases of the biliary system.
Spring № 1-c (Zarichna St., near the “Three Sons” hotel complex) Water with a high content of organic substances. It is prescribed for diseases of the liver, urinary tract, pancreatitis, suppresses inflammatory processes in the body and helps wash out kidney stones and sand.
Spring № 2-c (T.Shevchenko St., near the bus station) Hydrocarbonate-sodium water of medium mineralization (“Borjomi” type composition) has a positive effect on the restoration of the acid-alkaline balance and helps to optimize the acid-forming function of the gastric glands. It is most effective for gastritis with increased acidity, chronic colitis, pancreatitis, and peptic ulcers.
Spring № 3 (forest area at the entrance from Boryslav) Weakly acidic hydrocarbonate-calcium water, characterized by an increased content of useful trace elements and the smell of hydrogen sulfide. It has diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects, restores kidney function and improves blood circulation.
Springs № 8, 9, 10 (water fountain at the beginning of T. Shevchenko St.) Weakly mineralized hydrocarbonate-calcium waters with a high content of manganese, iron, silicic acid. Effective in the treatment of diseases of the liver, biliary tract, as well as pathologies of the urinary tract and kidneys.
Spring № 13 (near the Three Sons hotel complex) With the help of this weakly mineralized hydrocarbonate-calcium water with a high iron content, the secretory function of the gastric glands can be improved. Water also accelerates the formation of erythrocytes in the blood, increases the level of hemoglobin, and removes radionuclides from the body. It is recommended for the treatment of liver diseases, chronic gastritis, iron deficiency anemia, radiation sickness.
Spring № 15 (a forest area near the “Hutsulka” sanatorium) Water saturated with iron, carbon dioxide and manganese is prescribed for the treatment of chronic stomach diseases and the removal of radionuclides from the body.
Spring № 18 (Kotlyarevsky Street near the Santa Maria hotel) This bicarbonate-sulfate-sodium water has an effective choleretic effect. It is recommended for diseases of the liver, kidneys, biliary system.
Springs № 25, 26 (forest zone near the “Zeleny Bir” medical and health center) Weakly mineralized hydrocarbonate-sulfate-calcium-magnesium waters. Kidney diseases, chronic hepatitis are treated with their help. Recommended for recovery of the body after Botkin’s disease.
Treatment in Skhidnytsia is carried out in numerous complexes with their own treatment bases, most institutions have mineral water pumps. Also, all sanatorium-resort facilities offer accommodation with diet food, examinations by a staff doctor and mostly good conditions for diagnostics.
Skhidnytsia is a small and relatively young balneological resort of Ukraine, since it has been operating as a resort only for the last 40 years.
Skhidnytsia is located in a valley on the northeastern slope of the Carpathians, 25 km from the Truskavets resort at an altitude of 500-600 meters above sea level.
Rest in Skhidnytsia is a good choice for those who are tired of city noise and just want to relax from everything. Skhidnytsia will help you feel healthy and happy. The cleanest air, the silence of a mountain village in the Carpathians and healing mineral waters – this is why people come to us from all over the world.
Recently, new ultra-modern complexes have been actively appearing in Skhidnytsia – such as modern spa hotels of the European level of 3-4 stars, which will satisfy the most demanding tourists (TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa****, Osonnia Karpat, Kyivska Rus, Santa Maria, DiAnna , Three Sons and Daughter, Krona Hotel and Spa, Respect, Tustan), as well as private mini-hotels and small villas that have good infrastructure and where you can have a great vacation with your family for reasonable money.
Skhidnytsia is a real tourist pearl, surrounded by deciduous, coniferous and mixed forests, rich in resource reserves, mineral water sources and incredibly beautiful species.
Due to its unique similarity with alpine landscapes, the town is comfortably located in the foothills of the Carpathians, often called “Ukrainian Switzerland”.
Probably, Skhidnytsia would have remained only a picturesque village, and not a famous resort in the Carpathians, if in 1975 the teacher, engineer and researcher Omelyan Stotskyi (1894-1979) had not discovered large reserves of mineral water here. Analyzing the biography of Oleksandrovych Omelyan (and it is described in sufficient detail in the Ukrainian Wikipedia), we can conclude that the discovery of the field in Skhidnytsia was natural by him. In many sources, the story of the discovery sounds as if some local pensioner accidentally found a source of healing water somewhere in the garden.
Somehow it is forgotten that Omelyan Stotsky worked for a long time in the industrial development of oil fields, was the director and chief engineer of a gasoline plant, defended his master’s thesis in German philology, was an excellent musician and teacher. Making considerable efforts, Omelyan Stotskyi managed to collect the necessary evidence regarding the identity of Skhidnytsia water with the already known Truskavets Naftusa.
Guests of Skhidnytsia can have fun with walks, mushroom and berry picking, trout fishing and excursions.
In the vicinity of Skhidnytsia is the National Nature Park “Skolivski Beskydy”, in which areas of virgin beech and standard spruce and fir forests have been preserved, as well as many plant species from the Red Book of Ukraine.
Lovers of history and antiquities can visit the Skhidnytsia folk life museum, which is located in the school building. The museum was created by the efforts of local residents who collected exhibits related to the history of the region.
Interested tourists can take a walk to the “Tustan” nature reserve, which is named after the remains of a fortress built in the early Middle Ages.
Not far from Skhidnytsia (55 km) in the village of Medenichi is the Limpopo Zoo, which will be interesting for adults and children to visit. About 400 species of animals, collected from all corners of our planet, live in the zoo. The zoo has a playground and children’s attractions.
The leaves are starting to change their shades of green to fiery crimson and orange, and the air is getting clearer! Apparently, this means that autumn is on the way, and with it – exciting trips to the Carpathians. You won’t want to miss these scenic views, nature trails, and cozy weekend ideas. Whether you want a romantic break or an escape to unspoiled nature, this autumn weekend in the Carpathian region has you covered. Gaze at the gorgeous fall foliage, pick mushrooms and berries, and sample updated menus at the region’s restaurants, the best of fall right here.
Now is the most ideal period for recreation in the Carpathian region, because June is the rainiest month in the Carpathians, and it is rare to plan a trip to the mountains in this month without getting caught in torrential rain. But October is the driest period in the Carpathians, which makes it the best time to go to the mountains alone or with the family! Autumn is the perfect time for a relaxing holiday in the Carpathians.
Tourists who have repeatedly visited this region choose the autumn period for themselves. It is at this time that it is quiet and calm and a fairly stable weather is established, which can last for several days. In the summer, red rue, rhododendrons, daffodils and other flowers bloom in the mountains. In September, it is no longer there, but there are many berries: blueberries, lingonberries and many others. Also, our region is rich in varieties of mushrooms. Therefore, your quiet rest smoothly turns into a quiet hunt!
Rent a house, cottage or just book a hotel room with a view of the mountains! During this period, nature begins to dress in yellow, velvet, bright and crimson colors, which carries a special atmosphere of relaxation and rest. For the autumn Carpathians, “pacification” is characteristic, and for the guests, “unity” with nature!
If you want to combine activities during your vacation, you can diversify your vacation in the Carpathians with hikes, excursions, and dedicate a few days of your vacation to nature contemplation and slow walks. Also, try going on an educational tour or going on a hike, go horseback riding, or drive quad bikes along the trails of the autumn mountains. In the Carpathians, there is a huge selection of simple one-day hikes, when you do not need to climb a high mountain, but instead – take a leisurely walk surrounded by nature and see a lot of new things.
Silent hunting is one of the favorite activities in autumn. What could be better than a leisurely walk through a quiet forest. Especially when you return home with a full basket of fragrant fresh mushrooms. Usually, the two months with the highest yields are September and October. With the onset of frost, in November, there are few mushrooms. Although in the Carpathians, even until the first days of December, white mushrooms are found in grass covered with frost. And mushroom pickers have their own beliefs, you should always go for mushrooms when there is a new moon in the sky. But where exactly you should go to collect a basket full of forest trophies – no mushroom picker will tell you. Anyone who is fond of mushrooms and has been going to the forest for years makes such a “treasure map” for himself and does not give out his “mushroom points” just like that. There are many forests rich in mushrooms in the Lviv Region. But the mushroom picker is convinced: there is no specific place.
The human body consists of 70% water – this fact has long been known to everyone. If we lose from 6 to 8% of liquid, then our body involuntarily falls into a state of semi-unconsciousness, and if the loss of water in the body exceeds 12%, then the thick blood is unable to pass through the blood vessels, as a result of which death occurs. It is not for nothing that there is a statement that life is movement, and water is constantly in motion. An ecologically clean town in Western Ukraine – Truskavets has in its arsenal not only mountain air and a favorable climate of green areas, but also a variety of mineral waters. Truskavets surprises many domestic and foreign scientists with a large number of healing mineral water sources, there are more than 25 of them in the resort town. Among the sources of healing water, there are such cute names of female names as “Maria”, “Sofia”, “Anna”, “Kateryna”, “Barbara” “, but also quite funny – “Naftusya”, “Yuzya”, “Bronislava” and others. At first, the resort town developed as an oil production village. But even in the distant 19th century, the approaches to the study of this or that phenomenon differed little – they looked for one thing, but found something completely different. In 1810, in the then still village of Truskavets, instead of oil, mineral water began to flow from a fountain. But not just water, but healing! The first scientific research conducted on the healing properties of Truskavets mineral waters was conducted by the Lviv scientist Teodor Torosevich in 1835. The chemist-pharmacist classified the sources, determined their chemical composition, explained which source helps with which diseases, which waters and how to take them.
What is the benefit of Naftusya mineral water in Truskavets?
Its bicarbonate composition with a high content of calcium and magnesium has a hypotonic effect on the body. “Naftusya” belongs to weakly mineralized waters, contains organic substances of petroleum origin. It is used directly on the spot (loses useful properties when in contact with air).
Properties of Naftusya mineral water:
Minimizes lithogenicity of bile and urine. Regular intake as a medicinal drink reduces the tendency to stones, sand in the bile and urinary system.
Normalizes the work of the liver, organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
Removes slags, radionuclides, products that negatively affect metabolism from the body. It is indicated for diseases associated with metabolic disorders (obesity, diabetes, gout).
Removes inflammatory processes in the intestines, liver, and genitourinary system.
It has a beneficial effect on increasing immunity (activates the work of endocrine glands).
Maria mineral water in Truskavets
This is a healing composition for the treatment of inflammatory processes of the digestive organs and intestinal disorders. Chloride-sulfate water with a high sodium content is prescribed for diabetes, liver diseases, pancreatitis and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Properties of Mary’s mineral water:
regulates gastric secretion;
has a choleretic effect;
improves intestinal motility;
reduces pain in diarrhea, enterocolitis (relieves spasms and inflammation);
lowers cholesterol in bile (prevents the formation of gallstones).
Sofia mineral water in Truskavets
One of the most mineralized drinking chloride-sulfate-sodium compositions (10g / 1l). It is used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis with a sharply reduced secretory function of the stomach, colitis, constipation. Properties of Sofia mineral water:
normalization of motility of the stomach and intestines;
stimulation of gastric secretion;
increased acidity;
improvement of metabolism.
NON-POTABLE WATERS OF BALNEOLOGICAL RESORTS
Bronislav mineral water in Truskavets. The chloride-sodium compound is used for external use and for effective gargling in tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Recommended for the prevention of these diseases. It is served in a heated form in pump stations.
Water Yuzya Truskavets transforms from a health resort into a center of effective cosmetology procedures. Water with a slightly noticeable smell of hydrogen sulfide, identical to glycerin, contains softening components. Application in the form of daily washing with ice “rejuvenating” water has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin of the face. Already after several procedures, the skin will become soft, moisturized, elastic and resilient.
Water from the mineral springs of Truskavets is unique in its composition: it has a high content of organic substances of petroleum origin. It is recommended to use this water in a pump, because organic substances quickly break down when in contact with air. “Naftusya” is successfully used for diseases of the kidneys, gall bladder, liver, pancreas, it removes radionuclides, normalizes blood sugar and thus affects the general condition of the body and immunity.
Tanks in Truskavets. Healing vats of the: where to look?
Visiting the chan-ban is becoming more and more popular. In many ways, the effect of visiting a chan-sauna is similar to the effect of ordinary bath procedures. After all, the basis of the process remains the alternation of high and low temperatures. But still, this method is the most different from other methods of steaming.
The procedure for visiting a chan-sauna is quite simple for fans of steam baths. Be sure to take a shower before the session. Then immerse yourself in the water and enjoy the union with nature and communication with loved ones or friends (because an ordinary vat accommodates 6 – 8 people). As soon as you get too hot, plunge into cold water, after which you can return to the warm water. The average duration of the session is 1 – 2 hours.
The body is warmed not by steam or heated air, but by hot water, the temperature of which gradually rises in a cast-iron bowl. Due to its physical properties, cast iron serves as the starting material – it takes a long time to heat up, but it also takes a long time to cool down. The temperature of the tank is usually 35 – 42 ºC. A vat is heated with the help of a fire, into which firewood is thrown. A special feature of a chan-bath is that it is usually located in the fresh air and provides an opportunity to combine bathing and enjoying the beauty of nature. The healing properties of the procedure are given by the use of water from mineral springs or by filling the vat during bathing with decoctions of medicinal herbs. There are various recipes for preparing healing vats: with medicinal herbs (mint, cherry, sage, nettle, rosemary and others); with coniferous extract; with rose petals; with wild berries. Using a steam bath improves blood circulation, calms the nervous system, helps to get rid of insomnia, rejuvenates the body, and strengthens the immune system.
A hot tub in the Carpathians is something that no vacation in the Carpathians can do without today. After all, a thermal bath is not only pleasant, but also useful. Various herbs or essential oils can be added to the tank, the aroma of which has a positive effect on the body as a whole, helps to relax and calm down after a stressful day. A large metal cauldron, which can accommodate 4-5 people, is located in a cozy corner under the open sky. Guests can choose for themselves an unforgettable relaxing holiday in the Carpathians, in the fresh air with an incredible view of the mountains. The chan is heated with firewood in a closed oven from below and the guests, in this way, seem to be cooking in a giant cauldron. Aromatic oils or Carpathian herbs are added to the purified and filtered mountain water at the guests’ request. Nearby is a tub of cold water, in which you can immerse yourself completely or pour yourself over from a mug (the principle of contrasting bathing, as in a bath). The dressing room is warm, there are sheets, towels, slippers, everything you need for a comfortable rest.
Chan is not only steaming, it is the improvement of our body, and here we must do everything correctly and follow the necessary rules.
Steaming in a tank has a rejuvenating effect on the body, has a positive effect on the general physical condition of a person, especially on the cardiovascular and nervous systems, musculoskeletal system and brings many other benefits. If there are no contraindications due to the state of health, then you can climb into the tank.
What you need to know about chan, contraindications
If you have contraindications to steaming, you should know about it yourself. Those who do not tolerate a hot bath may be the same with a vat, but for example there are many people who are intolerant to a bath, sauna or sauna, and a vat is completely comfortably tolerated. The most common contraindications are cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory processes in the body and locomotor diseases. It is also possible to take into account that some vats may contain water of different degrees of mineralization, and at your request, a decoction of needles, bark, roots, twigs, leaves, oats, and various medicinal flowers and herbs can be added to the vat. If there is an individual sensitivity to a certain plant, then you can steam without a decoction. You can ask the owner of the tank about all the features.
It should be comfortable in the tank!
Such a tank should be chosen so that you can comfortably sit and lie on your back at an angle and the water covers up to the line of the heart. Briefly, the chest should be opened, without covering it with water. If the vat is narrowed to the top and has a small angle of inclination for the back, and you have to sit almost vertically with water up to your neck, this will create an additional load on the heart, then it is better to refuse such a vat and choose a more comfortable one with a good seating position in the middle of the vat.
What is it, the process of steaming in a tank?
First of all, it is recommended to remove metal jewelry before steaming, as metals have a very fast temperature transfer. We descend gradually and smoothly into the middle of the tank, take a comfortable position and start the steaming process, adjust the most comfortable water temperature. Let’s relax body and soul, enjoying the process of health steaming. You can also immerse the heart and head in hot water for a short time to normalize the temperature of the body, but this is only for those who are suitable. On average, steaming most people in a tank takes about an hour, and every 15 minutes dousing or diving in cold water.
Hardening in a tank is quite real!
The hardening procedure goes through a process of immersion in hot water and moderate steaming, after which the body must be cooled with snow or cold water. We wipe with snow if there is, in the absence of snow we switch to cold water. Cold water is placed differently for each owner, it can be either in a bucket for pouring, or next to it in a barrel, a pool, or in any container, even in a similar tank for cold water.
Steaming in a tank is a combination of useful and pleasant. It is better to try once than to see or hear a hundred times. We wish you a successful steaming and add recommended popular tanks in our region.
Cossack tank/ wood-fired sauna. Truskavets
Recreation complex “Kozatsky chan”. Drohobych
Spa hut. Truskavets
RoyalSpa Geneva. Truskavets
Spa-chan. Smt. Skhidnitsa
Eco-manor “Pan Ataman”. Smt. Skhidnitsa
Hotel “VillaGrand”. Smt. Skhidnitsa
Boutique hotel “Poetry of Travels” Smt. Skhidnitsa
Wooden cottages from GK Kyivska Russ Resort Medical & Spa Smt. Skhidnitsa
The favorable natural conditions of the Drohobytsky foothills have long attracted man, who largely depended on the environment and, in particular, the corresponding ecological niche. The territory of modern Skhidnytsia and its surroundings, where one of the unique resorts of Ukraine is now located, has many benefits for human habitation. Skhidnytsia is located at an altitude of 600-900 m above sea level. The mountains around the village reach a height of 823 m. A warm temperate-continental climate, rich flora and fauna, specific air, and a good supply of water resources, including healing ones. Such conditions contributed to the fact that people could live in certain territories for thousands of years.
It is worth going here not only because there are excellent conditions here, but also for other reasons: 1. Skhidnitsa is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Carpathian region 2. The resort is also known for the fact that you can get better here. 3. This is an ethnic territory, and therefore it will be extremely interesting for excursions. 4. Here you can taste a lot of delicious national dishes and drinks 5. There is no better place for a family vacation. The famous balneological resort will allow you to have a fun and interesting vacation with special benefits for the health of children and adults. 6. You can live here in any of the places you like. 7. Skhidnytsia is a place where it is easy and simple to find a wide variety of entertainment. Biking on mountain slopes and hiking in the most beautiful places are especially popular 8. Do not forget that Prykarpattia is a unique region where beautiful rapid mountain rivers flow 9. If you are tired of work, you are tired of affairs, problems and sleepless nights at the computer, then it is time to come to one of the most quiet and peaceful places. Here you will forget about everything for the necessary period, everything around will contribute to absolute peace. 10. Healing mineral waters – this is what attracts millions of people here.
Interesting places near Skhidnytsia 1. Andropov spring Tourists who came to rest and recover in Skhidnytsia will be able to visit two sources of hydrocarbonate-sulfate-calcium-magnesium mineral waters located not far from each other under No. 25, 26, very similar to Naftusya in terms of their chemical composition. 2. The landmark of Skhidnytsia is the historical and cultural state reserve “Tustan”. Fortress city “Tustan” Tourists from Skhidnytsia can go on an excursion to the local attraction – the Tustan fortress, which is an ancient defensive complex built of huge sandstone stones. It is eight kilometers from the resort. 3. Museum room in Skhidnitsa The museum room was opened in 1991 in the school premises. Her collection is dedicated to the ethnography of the region. Today, the museum has approximately three hundred exhibits, collected by the joint efforts of students and residents of neighboring villages. Exposition 4. Regional landscape park “Stuzhitsa” The regional landscape park “Stuzhytsia” is spread along the Polish-Slovak border, on the slope of the eastern Beskydy mountain range. The area is famous for incredibly beautiful juniper and beech forests. At an altitude of 1200 meters, there are picturesque alpine meadows. Tourists can also visit the museum of Omelyan Stotsky in Skhidnytsia, on Zarichna street, building 9, go to Novy Kropyvnyk – a settlement that became famous for its monuments of state importance – the Mykolaiv Church, built in 1695, and a wooden bell tower that dates back to 1821.
Rest in winter with family. Places of family recreation
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Morning Start your morning right, and after breakfast go on an exciting journey through the incredible Carpathian forest. TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** is surrounded by forest, which makes it a favorite place for local families. Don’t forget to pack warm clothes! Start your exploration of the complex with a tour and admiring the beauty. Try to walk through the area early in the morning to see how the snow with fine dust from the mountains shimmers in the clean mountain air. Scientifically speaking, it’s actually ice crystals reflecting the morning sunlight, but it’s a pretty magical sight that your kids are sure to enjoy. Separate children’s programs encourage both parents and children to explore the area with a variety of interactive activities, while our magical cabin is filled with fun play-based learning opportunities. Bonus? Dinner Next on the agenda is relaxation in a vat or bath of our complex. In winter it is a special ritual! Conveniently located next to the complex, the steamy water is a luxurious place to soak in and warm up! After that, try the mineral waters in the private pump room of TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa****.
Evening Spend a cozy family evening in our restaurant to the sounds of live instrumental music. A convenient children’s room offers favorite dishes for children, and parents will appreciate classic dishes After an eventful day in the fresh mountain air, you can relax in our cozy, comfortable and spacious hotel rooms and wooden cottages. Mission accomplished!
