The village of Nizhniy Studeny is located in the heart of the Mizhgirya district of the Transcarpathian region. The main local attraction is Lake Khashchovanskoe. It is fed by the Studennaya River, the crystal clear waters of which flow directly from the mountains. If you are going to go to winter Carpathians New Year celebrating Christmas is a very interesting option - the nature here is incredible, the ski slopes are close, and the prices are affordable.
Opportunities for skiers
On the shore of the lake there are cottages of the hotel and tourist complex "Lake Vita". This is an ideal place for family and youth holidays. In the neighboring village of Verkhniy Studeny, drag lifts operate. The tracks are modern, but the cost of ski passes and related services is adequate.
Nearby there is a sports complex "Adrenaline". Its feature is night skiing. The tracks are well lit, lifeguards and doctors are on duty around the clock. If you are going to get a good night's sleep on New Year's holidays, consider this option: you will not have to get up at dawn, you can live and have a great time at your own pace.
Freeride fans should go to nearby Pylypets. There are drag lifts, anchor lifts and chair lifts, the height difference is 900 m. There are branded ski equipment for rent, so you can take only the essentials with you.
Comfortable rest away from the hustle and bustle
But it's still better to live away from highways, restaurants and clubs. And in this respect, Nizhny Studenny definitely wins. Firstly, it is easier to book a cottage for the holidays here, there are more accommodation options. Secondly, during the rest, nothing will bother you. And if you get tired of riding, you can go on an excursion to Lake Synevyr, walk through the snow-covered forest and even walk to the Shipot waterfall along a narrow path.
The village also has a wooden church built in the 19th century. The staff of the Lake Vita complex and local old-timers will tell you a lot of interesting things about the traditions of wooden architecture - they are proud of an architectural monument in the village, take care of it, and respect it.
A lot of entertainment awaits you on New Year's and Christmas. Children will certainly delight Santa Claus and Snegurochka: fairytale characters, and even in such a magical setting of wooden Carpathian cottages - pleasant memories for a lifetime. Adults will appreciate sleigh rides, the richness and generosity of the Carpathian cuisine, mulled wine and liqueurs, the recipes of which have been passed down from generation to generation.
"Lake Vita" proves: on vacation in the Carpathians cost it does not always compete with the prices for vacations in European mountains
