Interesting places near Kyiv: what to see in the vicinity

When visiting Kiev for tourism purposes, you can not only see its magnificent architecture, attractions and memorable places, but also find interesting and picturesque locations near the city for an exciting holiday. And to make your trip around Kyiv as comfortable as possible, you should rent a car. This solution will save time on the road, provide comfort and freedom of movement, allow you to take everything you need with you and visit even hard-to-reach places.

NarsCars offers a wide selection of modern cars in perfect technical condition, and the advice of our experts will help choose interesting places near Kiev not only for guests of the capital, but also for Kiev residents who want to spend an unforgettable weekend in nature.

What can you see near Kiev

We have collected for you 10 of the most interesting places near Kyiv, which can be reached by rented car in an hour and a half. Here you can enjoy the beauty of natural landscapes and take pictures against their backdrop, get acquainted with the cultural heritage and life of ancestors, visit petting zoos and nature reserves, take part in active games and entertainment for children and adults.

Kievan Rus Park

The theme park, on the territory of which the Kyiv Detinets of the 10th-13th centuries was reconstructed with maximum accuracy, is located just 50 km from Kyiv, near the villages of Zastugna and Kopachiv in the Obukhov district. Here you can see what they looked like in those distant times:

• defense complex structures: a 9-meter rampart 1.5 km long, wooden fortress walls and the Mikhailovsky Gate 21 m high;
• Yaroslav the Wise's tower;
• Vasilievskaya Church - the first temple after the Baptism of Rus;
• Kievan estates and trading shops of the 11th-13th centuries;
• the princely court, stands and other buildings.

For visitors on the territory of the park:

• there are museums of wooden architecture, siege equipment, medieval shipbuilding and others;
• on weekends and holidays, cultural and historical festivals and show programs are held;
• there is an opportunity to ride in elite horse-drawn carriages and on rare thoroughbred horses;
• there is a lot of active entertainment, including archery, spear, axe and knife throwing, Slavic games and fun.

The Kievan Rus Park is, in our opinion, the first thing worth seeing in the vicinity of Kyiv, choosing the right days. There is a restaurant "Princely Tavern" here, where you can try dishes of medieval and modern Ukrainian and European cuisine, and other food outlets. And you can spend the night in a hotel-type house "4 rooms" near the complex, a tent camp or a hostel.

Mezhyhirya

A visit to the picturesque tract near the Dnieper called Mezhyhirya, where the state government residence was located from 1935 to 2007, which was occupied by V. Yanukovych in 2002-2014, will certainly bring you a lot of impressions. This picturesque place, where each location is an ideal background for photo shoots, is located in the village of Novi Petrivtsi, 23 km from Kyiv. Here you can:

• walk through a beautiful landscaped park on foot or by bicycle (electric scooter), which can be rented in the summer;
• visit the luxurious residence of the fugitive president and the majestic embankment;
• look at exotic animals in the zoo: Australian emu, American rhea and kangaroo, pheasants, peacocks and Australian geese;
• admire the impressive architecture;
• go on an excursion to the canine center and the retro car museum.

Happy Animal Park "XII Months"

When choosing what to see near Kyiv, find time to visit a unique zoo, located just 33 km from the capital, between the villages of Litvinovka and Demidov. This place is a must see, especially if you are going on a trip with children, who will get a lot of vivid impressions here. On the territory of 16 hectares:

• there is a petting zoo, which has collected more than 300 exotic animals - you can not only feed them, but also pet them;
• there is a large children's playground with trampolines and mini-golf, as well as a large pirate ship;
• the Bavarian restaurant Ludwig King, located by the pond, offers a varied menu of delicious dishes and drinks. Its building is an exact copy of the Schloss Neuschwanstein castle, well known from the intro of the Walt Disney film company.

Outlet town "Manufactura"

Located 25 km from Kyiv along the Dnieper highway, the town with outlet stores built in the style of a Dutch village will certainly interest lovers of shopping and Northern European ancient architecture. But even if you are not going to buy fashionable clothes in branded boutiques, here you can:

• stroll through the well-kept territory with flower beds, lawns and various sculptures;
• admire the neat brick houses with beautiful roofs;
• have a snack in a cafe, restaurant, pastry shop or sushi bar;
• visit a festival, exhibition or master class, having come here on weekends or holidays.

On the territory of the outlet town there is a children's entertainment center "Duckland" with trampolines and playgrounds.

Ethnographic complex "Ukrainian village"

Among the most interesting places near Kyiv, which are worth visiting not only for city guests, but also for local residents, is undoubtedly the ethnocomplex, located 15 km from the capital towards Zhitomir, in the village of Buzovaya. It is both a recreation center and a compact open-air museum. The complex includes:

• a zoo;
• an ethnographic museum;
• a modern and ethno-hotel of 5 authentic old huts brought from Polesia, the Carpathians, the Dnieper and Slobozhanshchina, and equipped as a four-bed room with all the amenities: air conditioning, plasma TV and shower;
• a restaurant;
• saunas;
• barbecue areas and picnic houses.

For guests in the "Ukrainian Village" they organize parties, as was customary in the old days, and for girls - fortune telling. On weekends and holidays, master classes are held here on baking bread and rolls, pottery and knitting motanka dolls.

"Dobropark"

If you are looking for interesting places around Kyiv for outdoor recreation with the whole family, be sure to choose the time for a trip to the landscape dendrological park, which is located in the village of Motyzhyn, Makarovsky district, 44 km from the center of the capital. Here, on an area of ​​300 hectares, flower fields of tulips, begonias, petunias, lavender bushes, lilacs and other plants are planted, as well as trees of different species: oaks, maples, willows, ornamental apple trees, ginkgo biloba, sakura and others. On the territory of the park complex there are:

• a system of lakes and a landscaped sandy beach;
• a swimming pool;
• Glamping town with a kitchen;
• Tent for family celebrations and special events;
• 20 photo zones equipped with themed props;
• Food courts;
• Children's attractions;
• Activity zones for children and adults.

You can come to Dobropark for a picnic or a beach holiday, and in winter they set up a magnificent New Year's town with a Christmas tree and stunning illuminations.

Family Ecopark "Yasnogorodka"

The park complex in the village of Yasnogorodka, located 28 km from the Great Ring Road of Kyiv towards Fastiv, will offer various options for recreation and entertainment in nature for children and adults. The park includes:

• an ostrich farm, where you can see almost all existing species of ostriches;
• a petting zoo with domestic and wild animals (Scottish cows, deer, buffalo rabbits, exotic peacocks and others) kept in spacious enclosures;
• a complex of 6 swimming pools, 2 of which are for children, with heated water;
• an active entertainment park for children "Yasnograi" with swings, trampolines, slides and other attractions;
• the Ferma restaurant. Local Food Hub is perhaps the only interesting place near Kiev for gourmets, where you can try exotic dishes from ostrich meat and eggs, as well as fried snails or dumplings with pheasant meat;
• Grill & Chill Park with barbecue, chairs, hammocks and a stage used for street food festivals;
• vineyards and a winery offering adults a tasting of their own wines;
• a store with eco-products.

Ostrich races are held here, and you can ride these exotic birds. For accommodation on the territory of the park complex there are rooms in 8 comfortable houses and glamping.

"Solomakhino Ranch"

The equestrian club called "Solomakhino Ranch", located in the village of Litvinovka, 34 km from the Kyiv ring road towards Demidov, will certainly appeal to lovers of active recreation surrounded by picturesque nature. Here you can ride horses of different breeds under the supervision of an experienced instructor, who will accompany you on foot, leading the horse by the bridle, or on horseback, if you have already learned to confidently sit in the saddle. You can go on this trip with children, who will be able to ride a pony at the ranch.

Communication with horses is an excellent anti-stress therapy that will bring a feeling of complete relaxation and give you a boost of energy for the upcoming working days. Well, and horseback riding will teach you to control your body.

On this trip to nature, you can enjoy a delicious lunch of farm products, try cheese and kumiss. But when going horseback riding, you should still take with you food for cooking over a fire. After all, on the territory of the "Solomakhin Ranch" there are comfortable gazebos with barbecue.

Arboretum "Alexandria"

If you have already visited all the interesting places near the capital and want to see something else outside of Kiev, plan a trip to Bila Tserkva, where the largest and oldest arboretum in Ukraine "Alexandria" is located! By rented car, you will get here in less than an hour and a half, and you will be able to:

• enjoy a walk along the numerous park alleys and bridges thrown over mirror-like ponds with clean water;
• admire the beautiful sculptures and structures of landscape architecture: the residence of the Branitsky family, the "Chinese Bridge", the "Luna" colonnade, the "Rotunda" and others;
• visit the restored "Dance Pavilion";
• go to the zoo located on the territory of the park. This is a real museum of flora and fauna, where more than 100 species of plants and 86 collectible species of birds and animals are collected.

It is better to plan a trip to the arboretum for the whole day and take with you everything you need for a picnic, although you can eat in the cozy cafes "Alexandria" and "Kuznya" on the park's territory.

Historical and cultural complex "Radomysl Castle"

Our review of interesting places around Kyiv ends with "Radomysl Castle", located in the city of Radomysl in the Zhytomyr region, 97 km from the Kyiv ring road. Today, this castle-museum has been completely restored and is a medieval fortification structure standing on a granite rock between two waterfalls and surrounded by the waters of the Myka River, the Papironsky pond and a pine forest.
Having arrived here, you can:

• visit the castle, inside which the interiors of the 17th-19th centuries have been recreated;
• go on an excursion to the museum of home icons, the expositions of which occupy 5 halls;
• have a delicious meal in the Refectory, immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the late Middle Ages and early Art Nouveau to the sounds of the harmonium;
• stroll through the landscape park among ancient sculptures, canals and bridges.

Now that you know what you can see near Kyiv, and how many interesting things there are around our capital, find time to visit these places.

And professional car rental NarsCars will help you get there quickly and comfortably, where you will always find a modern car for rent.