Synevyr National Nature Park

Beech primeval forest, Synevyr lake and a bear sanctuary in Zakarpattia

The Darvaika, Kvasovets, Strymba and Vilshany sections protect beech primeval forest that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage massif shared with other parts of Europe. Synevyr lake and a brown bear sanctuary add two more reasons to visit Zakarpattia Oblast.

1Synevyr lakeThe park's best-known lake, set in the Carpathian forest.
2Brown bear sanctuaryA sanctuary for brown bears, one of the park's main attractions.
3Beech primeval forestsDarvaika, Kvasovets, Strymba and Vilshany sections, listed by UNESCO in 2017.

Things to do

  • HeritageVisit Synevyr lake
  • WildlifeSee the brown bear sanctuary
  • Try thisExplore the Darvaika, Kvasovets, Strymba and Vilshany forest sections
  • Try thisLook for trout and grayling in the mountain streams
Synevyr lake
Synevyr lake
Brown bear sanctuary
Brown bear sanctuary
Beech primeval forests
Beech primeval forests

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Ukraine · Zakarpattia Est. 1989 Size 404 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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