The Carpathians are unique and that it is only here where primeval forests, unique for Central Europe have been preserved. Silver firs, beeches, fir trees and of course, millennial yew trees look like grey sages. Now the major part
of the Carpathians consists of reserved areas. The mountains with their “soft” peaks called polonynas (alpine meadows) are not very high.
Who was the first to call the Carpathian Mountains blue and why is this not so well known? They are actually green, but it is for you to judge. You might also think that the forests, rivers, lakes or the shroud is of blue color. But irrespective of the color and the season, you will feel inexplicable harmony and the beauty of the world around you when in the Carpathians. Have you ever seen a whole valley of wild daffodils in bloom? You can marvel at this sight only in Khoust, home of the only reserve of narrow-leaved daffodils in Europe. Among the gems of the Carpathians there is the biggest lake of the region, the fantastic Synevir so named after an ancient legend about the passionate love of a girl named Synia and a youth called Vir. According to folk tales, those who declare their love in this place will never get divorced. In summer, the highland scenery is complemented with herds of sheep. Therefore, if you come across a shepherd, don’t be surprised by his national costume. You see, here in the Ukrainian Carpathians, traditions have been kept alive since the times of old. Taste the fresh sheep cheese and listen to the sounds of the trembitas, the longest musical instruments in the world. The length of this cone-shaped pipe reaches four meters. From time immemorial, the sound of trembitas informed highlanders about important events. Tourists will be happy to know that a perfect combination of tradition and convenience has been created just for them at nearby recreation centers, hotels and small cottages in the mountains. You may pick the price category and distance from noisy civilization according to your liking.