Uzhhorod Castle
A fortress on a hill in the old town, one of the oldest monuments in Zakarpattia; it houses the regional museum.
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Uzhhorod: airports, things to do and where to stay
The main city of Zakarpattia in western Ukraine, on the Uzh river close to the Slovak border. Its old town has a castle on a hill.
Uzhhorod airports
From the airport to central Uzhhorod
Uzhhorod airport is about 2 km from central Uzhhorod.
Taxi
Before the war, a taxi was the practical way to reach the airport from the city. No transport runs there today, as the airport has been closed to civilian flights since 24 February 2022.
Uzhhorod
Things to do in Uzhhorod
Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Greek Catholic cathedral of Uzhhorod, a Baroque building next to the castle.
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Museum of Folk Architecture and Life
An open-air museum with traditional wooden houses and buildings from Zakarpattia, next to the castle.
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Narodna Square
The historic central square of Uzhhorod, surrounded by buildings from the Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak periods.
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Which airport serves Uzhhorod?
Uzhhorod is served by Uzhhorod (UDJ).
How far is the airport from central Uzhhorod?
Uzhhorod airport is about 2 km from central Uzhhorod.
How do I get from the airport to central Uzhhorod?
From Uzhhorod airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Uzhhorod?
Highlights of Uzhhorod include Uzhhorod Castle, Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Museum of Folk Architecture and Life, and Narodna Square.
Photo credits
- Uzhhorod Castle: Varga Attila, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Elke Wetzig (Elya), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museum of Folk Architecture and Life: George Chernilevsky, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Narodna Square: Viacheslav Galievskyi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons