Want some sweetness and romance? Visit the Klevan love tunnel in Ukraine!
You are planning a stay at two and, now that Paris no longer allows “the cadenas of love” on the Pont des Arts, are you looking for another original way to celebrate your love? Fly to Ukraine and find a poetic place called the “Tunnel of Love”!
In the footsteps of the love tunnel in Ukraine
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Located northwest of the country, at the edge of a forest in the commune of de Klevan , you will discover a railroad surrounded by dense vegetation. The latter, at the pace of the passages of a train supplying mainly factories, was transformed into a magical place. Fascinated by nature itself, the tunnel of love did not need the intervention of Man to have this appearance so specific.
Landscape worthy of a fairy account, this tunnel of love and greenery calls to walks hand in hand and heart in heart. We would almost expect to see bird ballets of all colors and hear singing a melodious voice worthy of a Disney.
What hides behind the tunnel of love?
Surrounded by abundant vegetation, trees and shrubs, this railway passes through the forest almost magically. The rays of the sun, piercing the thick green coat, come to bring a sweet layer of dreaming instead.
Sometimes tamed, sometimes hot or cold, its particular atmosphere — varying at the pace of the seasons — has been able to seduce beyond the borders. Having become popular with tourists from all over the world, this atypical place gives way to romanticism and imagination. We ride, dream, love and plant flowers to seal her love! According to legend, lovers making a vow in the tunnel of love, will see him realize if their feelings are sincere.
To go
How?
DEPUIS LA FRANCE
To reach the town of Klevan, your adventure begins in Paris with a flight to Kiev. Count about 3 hours. To find tickets at the best price, feel free to use Ulysses And think about taking you there early enough.
KIEV
Once at Kiev airport , you will have to go to the Kiev Central Station to join Rivne. For this, the Sky Bus Company ( line 322 ) provides the connection between the Kiev airport and the central station. These purple color buses — circulating all 15 minutes day and all 30 to 45 minutes in the evening — depart from terminal D . Count 4 € The ticket.
From Kiev Central Station to Rivne, the journey lasts approximately 6h . Tickets prices, relatively affordable, are around 8 € .
If you want more freedom and wish not to depend on public transport, the ideal would be to opt for it car rental on site to reach Klevan the quiet mind.
SOMETHING
At the station Rivne , you will find minibuses called "marhrutkas" that will lead you to Klevan. Departures start from 5:00 and they pass about all 15 minutes . The ticket price runs around 60 centimes and the journey takes about 45 minutes .
A KLEVAN FOIS
Once on site, the bus will drop you to about 20 minutes walking the tunnel of love. If you don’t want to walk, you can always call a taxi. Don’t hesitate to ask your minibus driver for help if you’re afraid to lose yourself.
When?
Accessible throughout the year , the tunnel of love is visited according to your desires and expectations. The decor changes over the seasons and, thus, the verdoyance of spring leaves room for the orange shades of the autumn, before getting dressed with a long white coat in winter. The best season to go is still summer, end of May to early September . The temperatures are more pleasant, and your experience can only be more exceptional. Only small flat, mosquitoes can also be part.
If you fear the heat, the month September Maybe you'll be better. Be careful, even though you would prefer the cold, January to March the climate is very bad across the country. Your stay could be ruined.
Note : the tunnel of love knowing great affluence the day, it is best to visit it at sunrise or sunset.
To sleep
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If you want to sleep near the tunnel of love, the easiest option is to stay in the commune of Klevan. From there, several choices are available to you. You can choose the most classic option by booking a hotel room. In Klevan and in the Rivne region, you will find some, including Skolmo, a warm chalet complex close to the "Tunnel of Love". Do not hesitate to use a hotel comparison to find the one that suits you best and that will last the magic accumulated during your visit to the famous tunnel.
The other option is to rent an apartment through Airbnb . The choice is not really wide, but you may find the accommodation that meets your expectations.
To eat
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Restore on site
There are no restoration points on the site of the love tunnel. If you want to anticipate a small hollow and eat on site, you can bring your snack.
The nearby addresses
If you don’t want to eat on the thumb, you can find several good addresses nearby.
You can reach the nearest, the Diamond , in 6 min By car. A little further you can find the Yavir, a warm and modern restaurant, accessible in 19 min By car. You want originality? Cap sur le Tarantinos, a restaurant specializing in burgers, paying tribute to the famous American director Quentin Tarantino and located in 28 min by car from the tunnel of love.
What budget to visit the love tunnel in Ukraine?
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Visiting the tunnel of love in itself is free. However, if you wish to stay in the area one day, count 20 €/person on average for one night at the hotel and about 10 € / person for a meal. The largest of your budget will be the round-trip ticket from Paris to Kiev, which costs on average 278 € /person.
To take in my backpack
What are the essentials to bring with you?
- A camera
- Anti-moustic spray
- A bottle of water
- Umbrella (in case)
What I can discover in the region
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