Mykolaiv: A Quiet Little City Outside Lviv
Mykolaiv, Ukraine is a city in the region of Lviv Oblast that was once part of the Kingdom of Hungary before Poland reintegrated it as their own. It was only in 1945 when the town was annexed by the Soviet Union in accordance with the Potsdam Agreement. The nearest airport to Mykolaiv is Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport (IFO), 72 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mykolaiv sand neighboring Lviv is from mid May to mid September, with the busiest months for tourism in July, September in June. For cheaper Mykolaiv lodging and hotels, travel during the lean season in November. May is a great time to visit with annual festivals such as Lviv City Day and Kyiv Day.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Mykolaiv, Lviv Oblast, drive down to Dnistrovskyi Kanion Regional Landscape Park for its picturesque landscapes, rocky forest banks, hiking and more. Skydiving competitions are also held here. Later, visit the Rocks of Dovbush in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, a group of natural and man-made rocks inside the Polyanskiy Regional Landscape Park. Go skiing at the Fairy Glade resort or head north to the Lviv High Castle for panoramic views of Lviv city and an exploration of the 13th century castle. The Bukhta Vikingiv, a Mykolaiv city hotel, is by the reservoir of the Davydivka River and offers refined rooms with complimentary breakfast, a restaurant, and indoor pool and sauna. Outdoor activities include fishing, shooting, and horseback riding. The Kopa Hotel, enjoy relaxed rooms and complimentary breakfast buffet. The Mykolaiv hotel also offers a restaurant, lobby bar, indoor pool, saunas, and landscaped gardens.