Dragobrat on the map

Dragobrat is a wonderful Ukrainian resort with a European level of service and affordable prices. It has all the conditions for a great holiday at any time of the year. Dragobrat is located in the Rakhiv district of the Transcarpathian region near the village of Yasinya.

Rest in the resort of Dragobrat

The healing effect of vats in Dragobrat

The history of local vats has very ancient roots. As far back as Celtic times, people began to use bathing in hot water not only for hygienic purposes, but also for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Even at that time, people realised the healing properties of bathing in hot water and noticed that the temperature contrast helps to rejuvenate the body and strengthen the nervous system.

Modern scientific research confirms the significant health benefits of bathing in vats. The fact is that through the skin, as the organ with the largest surface area, the human body can effectively absorb a huge amount of healing minerals and vitamins dissolved in the water of hot vats.

Vats are effective:

• improve overall health;
• improve the condition of the immune system, skin and musculoskeletal system;
• normalise blood pressure;
• improve the cardiovascular system;
• improve the functioning of the thyroid gland;
• normalise the state of the nervous system, serving as a means of preventing insomnia, depression, etc.

Advantages of vats compared to baths and saunas

Everyone knows that there is an ancient bathing tradition among the Slavic peoples. But the tradition of bathing in vats is no less ancient and useful. Moreover, vats have a number of advantages.

First of all, bathing in a vat is more beneficial for breathing, as it takes place in the fresh mountain air, rather than in the confined space of a bathhouse or sauna. This also makes it possible to enjoy bathing in tubs at any time of the year. In winter, bathing in the open air provides an unforgettable contrast that will help to harden and rejuvenate the body. In addition, bathing in vats is a more gentle procedure than saunas and baths. This allows you to comfortably improve your health with small children. And finally, vats provide an effective way to rejuvenate without, unlike saunas and baths, being accompanied by a lot of sweat.

Dragobrat vats today

Modern people have decided to revive the ancient traditions of bathing in vats and turn them into an attractive and useful tourist destination. The Dragobrat resort has not been spared this trend.

Many of the local hotels, cottages and private estates have set up magnificent Hutsul vats. All of them are located in the open air and allow you to enjoy contrasting procedures in the form of alternating bathing in a hot vat and cold water in a wooden barrel, pool or natural reservoir. Diving into the snow after a bath in the vat is also popular. The water in the vats is heated to a temperature of 38-45 degrees Celsius, which allows you to warm up outdoors even in severe frosts. For maximum healing, medicinal herbs, essential oils, honey, pine branches, etc. are added to the water in the vats.

The vats in Dragobrat are made using ancient traditions that have been tested by time. Most of them have a diameter of about 2 metres, can accommodate 6-8 people and are made of cast iron, which is an excellent material for keeping heated water warm. Due to the design features of the vats in Dragobrat, the fire under them does not cause harm or discomfort to those who bathe in them.

There are a huge number of different locations with vats in Dragobrat. Despite the large number of offers, relaxing in vats is so popular that you should book your place in them in advance. Vats are especially popular at the Peak Hotel and the Zatyshok Hotel.

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This Carpathian vat is considered to be the highest in the whole of Ukraine. It is located in the open air, which allows you to admire the incredible view of the Carpathians. The cast-iron vat of the Pic Hotel can accommodate up to 5 people at a time. Healing herbs are added to the water of the vat. The healing liquid in the vat is first heated by a fire to a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius, after which you can safely bathe in it. Gradually, the water is heated to 45 °C and bathing in the hot vat is followed by a contrasting dip in the cold water of a small pool located nearby.

The vat at the Peak Hotel (Dragobrat) provides an opportunity not only to strengthen the immune system and improve the body’s functioning, especially the cardiovascular system, but also to make an incredible photo shoot against the backdrop of the Ukrainian Carpathians.

The Transcarpathian Vat at the Zatyshok Hotel is a huge cast-iron hemisphere 2.5 metres in diameter and 80 cm deep. It has been welcoming visitors for 6 years. It is filled with pure mountain spring water and heated by a fire. Next to the vat, there is a wonderful relaxation room for recuperating and meeting friends. There is a shower room and a hairdryer nearby. The hotel has a sauna, restaurant and ski equipment rental. Ski lifts are located very close by.

Prices in 2024 for vats in Dragobrat

Those who want to experience the Dragobrat vats will be surprised by the democratic prices in 2024.

Accommodation nearby

Dragobrat has many housing options for every taste, and we have collected the best ones for you in our catalogue. The most interesting options may be accommodation with vats in Dragobrat, where you do not have to go somewhere and look for something, because the vats will be in your hotels, or even cottages. But there are also other options in our catalogue, here you can find: accommodation in Dragobrat in private sector. For those who are looking for more budget-friendly options, you may want to consider housing in the village of Yasinya.

Among the interesting options are the following:

1. Sports equipment rental is available at the U Stozi mini-hotel.
2. Hotel Smerichka has a very convenient location in the heart of Dragobrat, next to the ski lift.
3. Even guests with pets are welcome at the Maryka Hotel. Ski storage and barbecue facilities are available.
4. The Goryzont Hotel is also located next to the ski lift.
5. The mini-hotel “Oselya Dragobrat” has a great play area for children, ski storage, as well as ironing and laundry services.
6. For comfort lovers, the Zelena Dacha Hotel will be a great option. It is equipped with a playground for children, billiards and darts, a cinema, sports equipment rental, an indoor pool, an outdoor swimming pool and other amenities. Pets are also welcome here.
7. The Adrenaline Hotel is located in the heart of Dragobrat. It is distinguished by its superior facilities. It has a jacuzzi and sauna, and offers unrivalled food for both adults and children.

Where to eat?

All hotels on Dragobrat have excellent restaurants with a great menu for every taste. On Dragobrat, all dining establishments are famous for their incredible colourful Hutsul cuisine. Fast food lovers will be able to satisfy their thirst and hunger in local cafes, bars and restaurants serving hot mulled wine, coffee and tea with delicious desserts, hot sandwiches, pies, pizza, sausages or kebabs.

Each restaurant has its own specialities. For example, the Silk Braid cafe, located behind the hotel, serves excellent national cuisine at the most reasonable prices. The kolyba “U Stepana” offers excellent Hutsul dishes. Excellent coffee is brewed in the Kuryatnya cafe, which is always crowded and cheerful. The Maryka restaurant serves famous Ukrainian dishes and European culinary delights. The U Zoltana coffee shop serves excellent coffee, and there is a special treat for children.

What else to see in Dragobrat?

Those who come to Dragobrat should also go on such excursions:

• Bicycle rides.
• Climbing Hoverla.
• Walking routes.
• Visit to Yasinya.
• A trip to Rakhiv and an introduction to Hutsul folk crafts.
• Rafting on the Chorna Tysa River.

The region is rich in interesting attractions, the main one being the highest ski resort in Ukraine.

A must-see is the magnificent wooden Orthodox Church of the Ascension (Strukivska) in the village of Yasinia, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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