1. Spending a full day at VDNH
A well-known summer spot in the capital offers so many exciting leisure options that you can truly stay there for an entire day. We recommend starting with bike rides or roller skating, both of which are available for rent. Next, head to the equestrian club and the interactive zoo to satisfy your oxytocin levels and gain a bunch of positive emotions. Continue your day at VDNH by visiting the exhibition of fantastic dragon creatures currently taking place. Accumulated enough impressions? Then it's time to relax and swim at the PIRS 30 pool. The final touch to your day at VDNH should be a friendly picnic in the cozy Picnic Garden.
Where to relax: VDNH (Akademika Hlushkova Avenue, 1).
2. Go SUP boarding at X-Park Sports and Entertainment Complex
X-Park Sports and Entertainment Complex is all about endless extreme adventures. If you're craving an adrenaline rush, head here for some excitement. They offer stand-up paddleboarding, also known as SUP. The abbreviation SUP actually stands for "Stand Up Paddle."
Never tried paddleboarding before? Test your skills in this extreme activity at X-Park. They provide all the necessary equipment and professional instructions.
Where to relax: Muromets Park (formerly known as Druzhby Narodiv Park).
3. Chill and enjoy the sunset at YUBK
The wonderland on the southern coast of Trukhaniv Island is a must-visit during the summer. Especially since YUBK has just opened and is ready to delight visitors with a cool lineup and the most beautiful sunsets in Kyiv.
Of course, the organizers have emphasized that they will welcome visitors while adhering to all sanitary and epidemiological norms.
Where to relax: YUBK (Trukhanivska Street, 1).
4. Feed squirrels at the Fomin Botanical Garden
If you've ever strolled through the picturesque Fomin Botanical Garden at least once, you've surely encountered these curious fluffy creatures. In the summer, they particularly enjoy fruits (apples, pears), vegetables (carrots), berries, and breadcrumbs from white bread. Remember not to feed squirrels almonds, peanuts, or salted seeds, as these can be harmful to them.
Where to feed them: Fomin Botanical Garden (Symona Petliury Street, 1).
Botanical Garden named after O. V. Fomin
1 Simon Petliura Street, Kyiv
5. Arrange a picnic photoshoot in the Mykola Hryshko Botanical Garden
Another botanical garden that is a must-visit in the summer. Why? Because in the summertime, this place blooms with an incredible variety of plants and trees, making it exceptionally beautiful. So, the season for admiring its beauty is officially open. What's more, in this botanical garden, you can set up perfect romantic photoshoots. Don't forget to wear a dress with a floral print.
Where to take photos: Mykola Hryshko Botanical Garden (Tymiriazievska Street, 1).
Let's remind you that we have created a calendar of plant flowering in the Mykola Hryshko Botanical Garden, which is convenient for photographers and all visitors.
6. Take a promenade around the capital following the fountain route
On May 31, the capital's fountains started operating, not only providing a captivating sight but also adding a touch of freshness to these hot days. The largest concentration of fountains is, of course, on Khreshchatyk and Independence Square, but we also recommend not overlooking the unique Rusaniivskyi Fountain Complex, constructed in the 1970s. It currently consists of 12 multi-colored fountains.
Where to enjoy the fountains: Independence Square, Khreshchatyk Street, 119/121 Velyka Vasylkivska Street, Rusaniivskyi Canal.
Fountain in Zankovetskaya Square
Vasilkovskaya street, 119/121, Kyiv
7. Take a ride to Pushcha Vodytsia on the famous tram #12
A journey that will provide you with excitement both during the ride (it's recommended to bring ice cream and cold drinks and not take your eyes off the views) and upon arrival.
Pushcha Vodytsia is a separate microcosm in the capital where you can have a cozy picnic in the shade of trees near the water and spend hours exploring its spaces. And remember, at the end of your visit, there's another "scenic" tram ride awaiting you.
How and where to go: Tram #12 starts from Kontraktova Square.
8. Rollerblade down the alley on Politekhnichna Street
Rollerbladers from the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and all over Kyiv are well aware of this pedestrian-rollerblading zone with excellent pavement. By the way, nearby you can find everything a skating enthusiast might need: rollerblade rentals, benches to rest and change, and a café with refreshing drinks and food.
Where to rollerblade: Rollerblading alley at KPI (Politekhnichna Street).
Park Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Peremohy Avenue, Kyiv
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9. Rent a watercraft and feel like a ship captain while cruising on the Dnipro River
Boat, kayak, motorboat, catamaran, or canoe - choose whatever you like and enjoy Kyiv from a new perspective. The capital looks even more beautiful and enchanting from the water.
Where to rent: Hydropark, Obolonska Embankment, Muromets Park, Trukhaniv Island, Golosiivsky Park.
Holosiivskyi National Nature Park
General Rodymtsev str., 6а, Kyiv
10. Where to go in Kyiv — visit 20 capital landmarks with mascarons, take photos, and post them on Instagram
Kyiv's mascarons are sculptural ornaments in the form of a human face, animal head, or mythical creature, which can be seen on the city's historic buildings. We recommend taking a guidebook and embarking on a journey through the center of Kyiv. The goal: to find at least 20 mascarons (there are many more), hidden on the cozy city streets. And, of course, post them on Instagram or Facebook.
