Safety for Tourists in Ukraine

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Is Ukraine safe for travel? Safety for tourists in Ukraine is comparable to other East European countries. Lviv, Western and Central Ukraine, including Kyiv, are safe destinations. There is a simmering conflict along Ukraine’s eastern border. However, Ukraine is one of the largest counties in Europe, so Western and Central parts of Ukraine are very far from the conflict zone. Lviv Ecotour operates in Western Ukraine and Poland within driving distance of Lviv where travelers’ safety standards are comparable to other Eastern European countries.

The conflict zone at the Russian border is over 1000 km (600 miles) to the east of Lviv and neighboring areas. In Western Ukraine, there are no signs of the Russian conflict.

Perhaps the only noticeable result of unrest near the Russian border is the drop in the value of the Ukrainian currency against the Dollar and Euro. This provides travelers with great values and bargains for pennies.

Western Ukraine is the safest destination for tourists in Ukraine, with the Carpathian town of Kolomyya topping the list of the safest towns of Ukraine. Lviv is listed by the popular travel guide Lonely Planet among “The 10 Places You Should Visit In Europe”. Also, according to an Internet publication Business Insider, Lviv has made it into the list of “The 100 Trips Everyone Should Take In Their Lifetime, According To The World’s Top Travel Experts”.

Western Ukraine, especially the city of Lviv has always been a safe and favored destination for visitors. Lviv’s popularity as a tourist spot has grown to rival Krakow and other East European destinations. Crowds of tourists can be seen on the streets of Lviv today.