Synevyrska Polyana

Synevyrska Polyana is the mountain village in the Khust district of Zakarpattia where the acquaintance with Lake Sinevir usually begins. It stretches along the Tereblya river, among wooded slopes, and serves as the unofficial capital of this corner of the National Park.

For a traveller, Polyana is valuable above all as a convenient base. From here it is easy to make radial trips to the lake, the bear centre, the museum of forestry and rafting, and further on to Kolochava or the Shypit waterfall, returning each evening to the warmth of a guesthouse. There is accommodation for every taste and budget here, from modest village rooms to hotels with a pool, so staying on for a few days is no problem.

In summer people go hiking in the mountains, ride bikes and fish on the mountain rivers, while in winter a small ski area operates. In short, it is a quiet place, but by no means a dull one.