Rest in Lazeshchyna

In the cold season, Lazeshchyna is a great ski resort. Tourists can ski on the local piste. The snow here lasts from October to April. In addition, the well-known ski resorts of Dragobrat and Bukovel are located near Lazeshchyna at a distance of up to 20 km.

In the warm season, Lazeshchyna is very popular among hikers. It is convenient to make climbing the highest peak of Ukraine, Hoverla and Mount Petros, which are located directly next to the village. Along the way, you can pick a lot of mushrooms and berries in the local forests.

At any time of the year, Lazeshchyna attracts visitors with its preserved Hutsul traditions and monuments. Among the local residents there are many folk artists who preserve and enhance valuable folk crafts of embroidery, weaving, quilting, carving and root plastics. In addition, Lazeshchyna has managed to preserve the monuments of wooden church architecture represented by the churches of Peter and Paul (1870) and the Transfiguration of the Lord (1827).

Lazeshchyna is also a great place for gastronomic tourism. In local cafes and restaurants, you can taste delicious Hutsul cuisine. The apotheosis of gastronomic tours to Lazeshchyna is the Hutsul Turnip Festival (turnips are called potatoes in Rakhiv region), which is held annually in September. It attracts fans of gastronomic tourism and local traditions.

After skiing, hiking, gastronomic tours or sightseeing, a visit to the vats in Lazeshchyna is a great way to relax and unwind at any time of the year.

In Lazeshchyna, local Hutsul tubs are incredibly comfortable and healing. The surrounding landscapes, clean mountain air and high-quality service will make bathing in the “Carpathian Jacuzzi” as pleasant and useful as possible.

Lazeshchyna on the map

Lazeshchyna is a wonderful Carpathian resort with an ideal price-quality ratio. This cosy mountain village has everything you need for a good holiday all year round. Lazeshchyna is located in the Rakhiv district of the Transcarpathian region in a beautiful picturesque area not far from the resorts of Dragobrat and Bukovel.

Vat therapy in Lazeshchyna

Transcarpathian vats have a very long history. The Celts, who once inhabited the Silver Land, are considered to be the authors of this method of healing in the Carpathians. It was they who created the prototype of modern tubs. For bathing, they dug a pit that was lined with animal skin. This reservoir was filled with mineral or spring water, and then stones heated on a fire were placed there. The ancient Celts used to treat injuries and diseases by bathing in this healing water. Over time, vats began to be made of wood. Hot stones were also thrown into the wooden baths. Nowadays, vats are made of cast iron and steel, and instead of hot stones, they use fires.

Nowadays, scientists have managed to prove the great benefits of vats for people’s health. The Hutsul vats in the village of Lazeshchyna are a great way to improve overall health, improve immunity, skin and musculoskeletal system, normalise blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, improve thyroid function, and normalise the nervous system, prevent insomnia and depression, etc.

Advantages of vats compared to baths and saunas

In Ukraine, the tradition of bathing in vats has been actively developing and reviving since independence. Previously, this type of recreation was known only to residents of the Ukrainian Carpathians, but nowadays vats have become a real brand of Transcarpathia both in Ukraine and abroad. Tourists from all over the world come to the picturesque mountains to improve their health in this amazing “Carpathian Jacuzzi”.

Vats have a number of advantages over baths and saunas:

1. First of all, bathing in a vat is very beneficial for the respiratory system, as it takes place outdoors in the fresh mountain air, rather than in a sauna or bathhouse isolated from nature.
2. Secondly, bathing in vats is more comfortable and gentle compared to baths/saunas, which is suitable for families with children.
3. Thirdly, a vat is a great way to rejuvenate without breaking a sweat like in baths and saunas.

Vats of Lazeshchyna today

The village of Lazeshchyna has a sufficient number of hotels, cottages and private estates with wonderful Transcarpathian vats. All of them are located amidst the picturesque nature of the Carpathians in the open air. Near them, you can cool off by plunging into cold natural ponds, pools or wooden tubs, and in winter, feel the incredible contrast by plunging into a snowdrift.

The vats of Lazeshchyna are supplied with pure spring water, which is first heated to 36 degrees Celsius, which allows you to start the bathing procedure. Next, the water is heated to 45°C, after which you should go out to cool off. The water in the vats of Lazeshchyna is saturated with healing herbs, essential oils, honey, pine branches, etc.

The vats of Lazeshchyna skilfully use time-honoured traditions combined with modern achievements of balneology. And the main highlight is the friendly people who hospitably welcome holidaymakers as their own.

Among the many locations with tubs in Lazeshchyna, the most popular are Perelaz and Alpina.

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The Alpina Guest House in the village of Lazeshchyna is a great place to relax at any time of the year. Bathing in the local open-air vat with healing mountain air is simply incredible. It offers fabulous views of the Hoverla, Petros and Blyznytsia mountains. Up to 10 people can bathe in the tub at the same time. On the territory of the Alpina Hotel there is a wonderful sauna with a cold pool and even its own lake. In winter, an ice hole is cut in the lake for contrast bathing procedures.

There are three comfortable cottages with 3, 5 and 7 rooms for guests to stay on the territory of “Alpina”. As for food, there is a wonderful 25-seat dining room with two meals a day with delicious Ukrainian cuisine.

The vat in the Alpina Hotel (Lazeshchyna) is a great place for recreation and incredible photo shoots against the backdrop of the highest mountain peaks of Ukraine.

The private manor “Perelaz” is located in the picturesque tract of Plytovate. Here you can stay in a comfortable three-storey house for 25 people with 11 rooms equipped to the highest European standards. For holidaymakers, there are delicious two meals a day with local cuisine, a tidy surrounding area with a kolyba, a trout farm and even its own grocery store. The manor also organises hiking in the mountains and incredible horseback riding. Bukovel and Hoverla are nearby.

But the main feature of the Perelaz manor in the village of Lazeshchyna is the Carpathian vat for 10 people. It is located in the open air. Nearby, there is a mini-pool with cold water, a beautiful sauna with a relaxation room and a tub for dousing, and an incredible Japanese bath “Ofuro”. Bathing in the vat in combination with the sauna and steam bath provides a comprehensive health improvement and makes you want to stay forever in this highland Hutsul region.

Prices in 2024 for vats in Lazeshchyna

Those who want to try the vats of the village of Lazeshchyna will be surprised by the democratic prices in 2024.

• Vats “Alpina” (Lazeshchyna) – from 1500 UAH for 2 hours (up to 10 people).
• Vats “Perelaz” (Lazeshchyna) – from 600 UAH for 1 hour (up to 10 people).
• Vats “Chan Bochka Ofyro” (Lazeshchyna) – from 1800 UAH for 2 hours (up to 6 people).
• Vats “Bell of the Carpathians” (Lazeshchyna) – from 2000 UAH for 2 hours (up to 8 people).
• Vats “Domashniy Zatyshok” (Lazeshchyna) – price by agreement (up to 12 people).

Accommodation nearby

Those who arrive in the Lazeshchyna find their stay very comfortable. There are many offers for tourist accommodation. There are private houses, cottages and hotels.

It is safe to say that nowadays Lazeschyna attracts the attention of travellers both in snowy winters and hot summers. In winter, many skiers stop here to ski on the slopes of the surrounding ski resorts. Prices for housing in Lazeshchyna are quite low, but the accommodation here is a good springboard for visiting Bukovel, which is only 20 km away, and Dragobrat, which is less than 18 km away. In the summer, it is convenient to go hiking in the Chornohora massif from here.

For example, accommodation in a private 2-storey manor house “Smereka” will cost only 461 UAH per night for two people. The windows of this magnificent manor house offer unsurpassed views of the peaks of Hoverla and Petros. On the ground floor there is a double room, a veranda, a corridor, a bathroom with a washing machine and a kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a combined stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, kettle and a set of necessary utensils. On the second floor there are two double rooms with a bed and a wardrobe. The territory of the estate is equipped with a gazebo, barbecue and free parking. For an additional fee, excursions, hiking, mushroom and berry picking are organised for tourists.

An excellent option for accommodation in Lazeshchyna is the comfortable hotel “Myslyvska Vezha”. The rooms are equipped with double or single beds, wardrobes, TVs and individual bathrooms (toilet, washbasin, shower). There is a dining room on the ground floor, which can accommodate 26 people at a time. Prices for accommodation here start from 660 UAH. This price includes a wonderful two meals a day, consisting of unsurpassed dishes of Hutsul and Transcarpathian cuisine. Tourists also have the opportunity to cook their own meals in the kitchen equipped with everything they need. Travellers can take advantage of excursions, ski rental, hiking in the mountains, including Hoverla and Petros, picking berries and mushrooms, horseback riding or carting, and sledding in winter for an additional fee. On the territory of the hotel you can also relax in the sauna, hot barrel, and in the courtyard – near the gazebo and barbecue. There is a shuttle service to the nearest ski resorts. The nearest ski lift is just 200 metres away, Bukovel is 14 km away and Dragobat is 9 km away.

Where to eat?

Lazeshchyna fully provides travellers with a wide variety of food. All establishments meet the highest level of service, it is always easy to find a free seat, and the service is fast and high-quality. The menu is based on Transcarpathian and Hutsul cuisine and is very diverse.

Tourists will be served here:

• Banosh.
• Bograch.
• Broth.
• Goulash.
• Solyanka.
• Stew.
• Barbecue.
• Beer, etc.

Travellers will find a cosy atmosphere and a beautiful view from the window.

A great place to satisfy your hunger in Lazeshchyna is the Korona Karpat. This is a large restaurant with 70-100 seats. This restaurant serves Hutsul cuisine, and there is a possibility of complex meals. The restaurant is proud of such dishes as banosh, steak with mushrooms and cheese, pancakes with mushrooms, meat in the Polonynska style and considers them its specialities. In addition, the restaurant boasts a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. And when you’re done eating, you can enjoy billiards, karaoke and a disco. The restaurant operates at the hotel of the same name, where accommodation costs from UAH 886 per night. Prices for meals in the restaurant are moderate and will pleasantly surprise even budget tourists.

Another option for eating in Lazeshchyna is the Zlagoda kolyba. It can accommodate up to 70 visitors at a time. It offers both a set meal and à la carte dishes. The kolyba’s cuisine is Ukrainian, Transcarpathian and Hutsul. Prices are affordable.

What else to see in Lazeshchyna?

The village of Lazeshchyna is surrounded on all sides by the vast natural resources of the Ukrainian Carpathians. This area belongs to the nature reserve fund of Ukraine and is protected by the state.

The surroundings of Lazeshchyna village are extremely rich in various natural, historical and cultural attractions. Among the many attractions, you should definitely get to know the waterfall Trufanets, the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians – Brebeneskul, picturesque Lake Nesamovyte, an abandoned observatory on Mount Pip Ivan called the “White Elephant”, Yablunytsia Pass, through which the highest mountain road in Ukraine passes, geographical centre of Europe near the village of Dilove and an old wooden Strukivska church in the village of Yasinya.

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