LOCAL AREA
Uzhhorod, city, is situated along the Uzh River just east of the Slovak border. For centuries Uzhhorod has been an important cultural, educational, religious, and economic center of the Carpathian Mountains region. It was founded in the 8th or 9th century and has long had commercial and military significance. It was under Hungarian control from the 11th to the late 17th century, when it became a possession of the Austrian Habsburgs. Nevertheless, Hungarian influence remained strong. It passed to Czechoslovakia in 1919, to Hungary in 1938, and to the Soviet Union during World War II.
Its population is predominantly Ukrainian, with significant numbers of Russians and Hungarians. The city’s industries have included the manufacture of machine tools, furniture, and foodstuffs. It is the seat of a university founded in 1945. Notable sites include a castle and a 17th-century cathedral.
You can find several different shops, cafes, and castles to explore in the city during your days off. Uzhhorod also has plenty of natural surroundings to explore.
Uzhhorod Castle
Bozdosh Park
LANGUAGE
Ukrainian is the national language of Ukraine. We recommend downloading an offline translator to your mobile device with Ukrainian language for easier interactions with locals as many of them don’t speak English.
CURRENCY
The official currency in Ukraine is the Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH).
Even though you can pay almost everywhere by card, we recommend getting some local currency, in case card terminals wouldn't work.
THE WEATHER
Ukraine has distinct spring, summer, autumn, and winter seasons.
Springtime in Uzhhorod, from March to May, introduces a gradual rise in temperatures from a chilly 0.6°C (33.1°F) at the start of March up to a warm 22°C (71.6°F) by the end of May. It is during this season that the snowfalls of winter ease into a snowless spring period starting in April. Daylight hours also increase steadily during this season.
Summer, from June to August, showcases the warmest months in Uzhhorod with temperatures peeking between 13.1°C (55.6°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F). This is complemented by the most extended periods of daylight that the city enjoys. However, it is good to know that this period is also when the city experiences its highest rainfall, topping 80mm (3.15") in July.
January is the coldest month for Ukraine with average temperatures sitting around -10° C.