The Kyiv Tourism and Promotion Department has prepared a list of the most popular locations and events where you can experience the true spirit of the New Year holidays and have an unforgettable time with family and friends. In winter, the capital transforms into a map of magical spaces, fairy-tale adventures, and warm gatherings.
“Winter Country” at VDNG
More than 20 locations – an ice rink, Santa’s residence, light installations, fairy-tale photo zones, a snow sandbox, attractions, slides, a Christmas fair, food courts, and many themed entertainments.
Address: 1 Akademika Hlushkova Ave.
Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 (from November 29 to February 22).
Residence of Saint Nicholas in the Great Bell Tower of the National Reserve Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
A meeting with Saint Nicholas, an interactive performance for young viewers, and an exhibition of a single artifact featuring a unique icon — “Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker.”
Address: 9 Lavrska St.
Opening hours and tickets: on the organizer’s page.
Updated exhibition Ukraine WOW
An exhibition space with unique installations and dozens of interactive zones.
Address: 1 Vokzalna Square (Track 14 of Kyiv Central Railway Station).
Opening hours and tickets: on the organizer’s page.
“Main Residence of Saint Nicholas” in the Living History Museum “Mamaieva Sloboda”
Ukrainian authenticity, Saint Nicholas, excursions, workshops, and treats.
Address: 2 Mykhaila Dontsia St.
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (from November 22 to January 6).
Winter Town “Crystal Ice Rink” on the embankment near River Mall
A 1600 m² ice arena, festive photo zones, a food court, and a fairy-tale carousel.
Address: 12 Dniprovska Embankment.
Opening hours: from November 29 to February 1, 12:00-21:00, Monday through Friday (10:00 on weekends and holidays).
Cosmic Ice Rink near Respublika Park Mall
A futuristic 1800 m² skating space, a mirror Christmas tree, a food court, and photo zones.
Address: 1 Kiltseva Road.
Opening hours: from November 29 to February 1, 12:00-21:00, Monday through Friday (from 10:00 on weekends and holidays).
New Year programs at Kyiv Planetarium
New Year concerts, various children’s holiday programs, and an entertainment-animation event for Saint Nicholas Day.
Address: 57/3 Velyka Vasylkivska St.
Opening hours: according to the session schedule.
Residence of Saint Nicholas in Ocean Plaza Mall
Festive animation, a winter photo zone, and Saint Nicholas.
Address: 176 Antonovycha St. (2nd floor).
Opening hours: from December 5, 14:00-18:00.
Festive space with an ice rink near Skymall
A family recreation area with a 3000 m² ice rink, an illumination park, artificial snow, a food court, and a bright Christmas tree.
Address: 2t Roman Shukhevych Ave.
Opening hours: opening soon, 10:00-22:00.
Gift Market “City of Masters” by Expo Kyiv Region
A space with the atmosphere of a folk festival and a wide assortment of goods, where visitors can purchase craft products.
Address: 6 Saksahanskoho St.
Opening hours: December 6-7 and 20-21, 11:00-19:00.
Ice Rink “Ice&Lights” at Platforma Art Factory
A modern ice rink, a warm panoramic pavilion, and unlimited skating.
Address: 1A Yakova Hnizdovskoho St. (“Darynok”, entrance No. 6).
Opening hours: from November 29, 10:00-21:00.
Winter season at Dobropark
A festival of illumination, a lavender field glowing with pink garlands with snowflakes, a light tunnel, an alley of angels, themed photo zones, and a food court.
Address: Motyzhyn village, Kyiv region (Zhytomyr Highway, 29 km).
Opening hours: from December 6 to January 25, 16:00-22:00.
Festive atmosphere at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine
A meeting with Saint Nicholas, atmospheric workshops in traditional Ukrainian arts, the exhibition “Home for Christmas,” and an engaging holiday lecture.
Address: 1 Akademika Tronka St.
Opening hours: on the museum’s page.
Exhibition project “Ukrainian Christmas Ornament: From Antiquity to the Present” and “The Christmas Flight of Shchedryk” at the Museum of Kyiv
Address: 7 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St.
Opening hours: on the museum’s page.
Themed performances at the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theater
‘The Tale of Moroz-Morozhenko,’ ‘The Adventures of the Chipmunks: In Search of a Holiday,’ ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,’ and others.
Address: 1a Hrushevskoho St.
Schedule and tickets: https://akadempuppet.com/.
May your winter journey through the capital be cosy and truly festive!
