Lviv is not only the most Big city Western Ukraine, also this tasty coffee, chocolate (which will be especially appreciated by little sweets), European atmosphere, stone lions, cats, paving stones and forgotten legends.
A trip with a child is always a bright and memorable event in the life of a child and his parents.
What is a must-see in Lviv?
Lviv Museum of the History of Religion(Lviv, pl. Museum, 1) - one of the most famous museums in Europe, which contains unique materials on the history of world religions and the history of Lviv. The exposition of the museum is located in the building of the Dominican monastery of the 14th - 18th centuries. Organ music concerts are held in the refectory of the monastery.
Especially the kid will like to spend "Night at the Museum"... The theatrical performance, which takes place in the mystical glow of candles, will not leave indifferent either adults or children.
Market Square- the center of commercial, cultural and commercial life of the city, the heart of Lviv for over 500 years. The name of the square has not changed since the 14th century and comes from the German "der Ring" (circle, ring), it was on this principle that central squares medieval European cities.
On Market Square there are a large number of traditional Lviv cafes, where you will spend unforgettable moments of relaxation after busy walks. And while the child is enjoying Lviv's signature chocolate, you will be able to enjoy the atmosphere of the old town.
Lviv sightseeing tram(Market Square, 1, opposite the entrance to the Town Hall) is an integral part of the history of Lviv and its modern life.
The duration of the excursion is only 1 hour, which is certainly suitable for restless children and toddlers who get tired of long walks.
City arsenal(Pidvalnaya street, 5) - a defensive structure of the 16th century, where the only Museum of Weapons in Ukraine is now located.
Lviv, due to its favorable geographical location, has always been a tasty morsel for the invaders. The city arsenal will tell you about many heroic pages of the history of Lviv and Ukraine, which cannot but please curious and curious erudites.
Italian courtyard... On Rynok Square, near the Historical Museum, you will find a unique three-tiered arcade-loggia, built in 1580 by architects Peter Barbon and Pavel the Roman by order of the Greek merchant Konstantin Kornyakt.
In the "Italian Yard" you and your child can become a part of medieval Europe and leave Lviv with your heart forever.
Updated: 20.05.2019
Lviv is a city of contrasts. It is big, eventful, there is always where to go and see something new. There are the same number of options for recreation and developmental leisure here for children. Prepared today interesting information for all parents who are planning a bright family holiday in Lviv.
Where to go in Lviv with children?
Rest in Lviv with children is definitely good idea... After all, there are so many interesting things here!
Problems of where to go with a child in Lviv or what to see in Lviv with children will definitely not arise! The only problem is that there are really a lot of interesting things for children in Lviv, and there may not be enough time for everything.
If your child has long wanted to get into a large children's entertainment center, Lviv is exactly the city where you can find really high-quality options that offer many attractions and entertainment, professional animators, master classes and many, many interesting things!
Entertainment centers for children Lviv
"Children's planet"
One of the most popular centers is the Children's Planet network of entertainment parks. Since the "Children's Planet" has been on the Ukrainian market for a long time and you can find it in almost all large cities Ukraine, she has already managed to win the trust of her parents and the affection of her children.
There are two Children's Planets in Lviv - at 202 Stryiskaya Street and 30A Gazovaya Street.
Each of the complexes offers a variety of activities - from a large trampoline area of 800 m2, to a laser tag and a rope park. Even birthdays are often held here! If you are also looking for restaurants in Lviv with children's rooms, then this option is suitable - there is a restaurant and an entertainment center nearby.
Children's Planet is open daily from 12:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 21:00 on weekends.
Price entrance ticket on weekdays is 150 hryvnia, and on weekends - 190.
Two interesting entertainment areas have found a place in shopping centers Lvov - children's playground “PAPASHON” in the shopping center “Victoria Garden” and the entertainment center “Igroland” in the shopping center “Forum”.
Both options offer plenty of fun and attractions!
"Igroland"
Children here will be able to enjoy slot machines, a labyrinth with soft obstacles, mini-bowling, video games, playground... This is not even the whole list! There is a children's cafe on the territory and birthdays are celebrated here.
The entrance is free, but there is a card system for the attractions.
Opening hours - Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
"PAPASHON"
This entertainment facility is especially not only the variety of attractions offered, but also the Young Bowler School, where animators will teach children to play this game. Therefore, such leisure time will be not only interesting, but also developing.
There is a soft zone for the smallest visitors under 5 years old, a professional team of nannies works, various master classes are held, and there is a cafe with a wide selection of dishes à la carte.
A similar card system operates.
Opening hours - Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00. (Until 23:00 on Sunday)
In addition to these, you can also visit such entertainment centers for children, like "Bulka", "Merry Beehive", "Tweedledee", anti-cinema "RockFELLOW" (for older children, adolescents) and the like.
Master classes for children, Lviv
Lviv is a city of creativity! That is why various master classes are constantly held here in all areas - it can be both master classes for children and adults.
Children are always more interested in discovering something new - who knows, maybe your child will enjoy being a pastry chef, sand animation master or jeweler?
All the most interesting and relevant master classes in Lviv can be viewed here:
Lviv museums for children
When planning a vacation in Lviv with children, in no case should you take into account Lviv museums for children.
State Natural History Museum
How often do your children ask you questions that not even every adult can answer? We are sure that among these questions there are many related to nature and its laws. It is in this place that they will be able to answer each of them and even show them on exhibits! Therefore, if you are looking for what to visit in Lviv with children in order to see a child delighted, you are at Teatralnaya 18. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00.
The price is symbolic - UAH 10 per adult, UAH 5 per child.
Interactive Museum "Secret Pharmacy"
Are you looking for such entertainment for children in Lviv, so as not to get bored yourself? Then "Secret Pharmacy" is for you, because it will be interesting for everyone - from children to pensioners. During the tour in this unusual place, tourists will not only learn a lot of interesting things from the world of pharmacy, but will also be able to feel like real alchemists, conducting incredible experiments.
The special atmosphere of this museum will not remain indifferent to anyone!
The museum is located on Sobornaya Square 1 and is open seven days a week from 10:00 to 20:00. You can go to watch for free, but we recommend taking a tour for a small cost - 45 hryvnia for adults, 40 hryvnia for children.
Arsenal Museum
A trip to Lviv with children will not be complete without an arsenal museum. This institution will be especially interesting for boys, because many weapons of the past centuries from more than 30 countries of the world are collected here!
The arsenal is open daily (except Wednesday) from 10 am to half of 6 pm.
Admission for adults and children is 20 and 10 hryvnia, respectively.
Excursions Lviv for children
Earlier, we have already said that there are so many excursions in Lviv that even several times in the city of Lev it is unlikely that it will be possible to visit everything. When you are looking for excursions around Lviv for children, we recommend choosing exactly specialized tours for children, because dry facts from history will definitely not be interesting for them. No matter how interesting just as the city is, Lviv is better to choose thematic excursions for children, and there are many of them! And there are many guides who will turn a standard city tour into a real show.
Performances for children in Lviv
Not many kids love theaters, but that's mainly because they haven't seen really interesting and good performances! When it comes to performances for children, Lviv has something to please.
Important!!! Do not confuse this pharmacy with a pharmacy museum.
We visited her in March 2017 during our 3-day trip to Lviv.
The Secret Pharmacy Interactive Museum is located in the same building as the existing pharmacy.
You can sign up for a tour through the website or on site.
This is what a pharmacy looks like from the street.
Guided tours take place every hour.
We were a company - 4 children and 3 adults, from outsiders there was a dad with two children. The age range of the children was from 6 to 14. Everyone was interested. We adults liked it too.
I will not tell all the details, otherwise you will not be interested in visiting it :).
I will share contacts, photos and small comments.
Where is "D.S. Secret Pharmacy" located, opening hours and cost
Secret.lviv.ua
Address- Lviv, Cathedral Square, 1.
Secret entrance to interactive museum open daily from 10.00 to 20.00.
Tours start every hour.
The number of participants for one excursion is from 2 to 25 people.
Price ticket:
- for adults - 45 UAH.
- for students - 40 UAH.
- for children (up to 16 years old) - 30 UAH.
It is possible to organize excursions in English, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Polish.
Photos and impressions of visiting the "Secret Pharmacy"
Taking pictures during the tour is allowed, video filming is prohibited.
"Secret Pharmacy" is small in size - there are two small rooms. Above at the entrance with "jars-bottles" and below in the dungeon.
The excursion itself lasts 40-50 minutes + time is given to take pictures, buy souvenirs. Time flies by very quickly.
During the excursion, there is a combination of different formats - a guide's story, video, experiments, tasting of the "pharmacy elixir of happiness and longevity." Interesting and a bit magical :)
In the beginning, we heard a little about the history of the museum, dishes for medicines. It was interesting to look at these jars and bottles :)
Then they went down to the dungeon, where they passed most of excursions.
There is a magical atmosphere here :)
As for watching a video during an excursion, the attitude here is ambiguous. When I found out before the start that there would be a video, I was a little worried about whether the children would be bored.
In the last minutes, I noticed that the first messengers of boredom in children began to appear. But the video tour just ended and the interactive continued further, which made me happy.
In principle, the video was interesting and fit into the general idea of the excursion. The only thing is, I would cut it. I would leave the most-most, so that it was informative, but at the same time, so that the children did not start to get bored.
I liked the excursion, it was interesting to look at the interior, entourage, souvenirs and there was a pleasant "aftertaste" from the time spent in the "Secret Pharmacy".
Souvenirs deserve special attention. Even if you are not going to buy them, take the time to look at them and read the labels.
There are pills for happiness, love, good study here. Soap for blondes, bribe-takers, politicians, after spree, etc. Cups that fill drinks with medicinal properties and uplift the mood.
I think the inscriptions will amuse you. We approached the creation of souvenirs creatively :)
Most souvenirs cost in the range of 30-70 UAH
You could have been to Lviv at least a dozen times, but if you are traveling there with a child, keep in mind that your favorite routes will not be of interest to him. Narrow streets, exquisite architecture, spiers of churches and extravagant cafes - this only takes your breath away, and for the child, choose those paths where he will get his impressions. We trampled them with our four-year-old daughter.
So, at your disposal a weekend for 2-3 days, of course, start it in the center of Lviv. There before Opera House a New Year tree has already been installed on Svoboda Avenue, and a Christmas market is located nearby, where you can learn how to make toys, eat caramel apples, meet St. Nicholas and listen to carols. Ice sculptures will soon appear in the center, and angels will descend from the Town Hall and a nativity scene will be played.
Day 1: Work at the chocolate factory
After a run in the center, given the snowy weather, I want to warm up. Tea in a thermos no longer helps, so we pause in the Lviv chocolate workshop. We take coffee for ourselves (from 20 UAH), and for our daughter - a chocolate cocktail (from 40 UAH). But the child quickly finds something else to do. First, it does not stick to the glass, behind which edible bells, angels, shoes and Santa Clauses (from UAH 56) appear in front of our eyes at the chocolate factory, and then, getting into the store, he demands to taste every candy.
Considering that there are fifty varieties of them, and they cost from 8 UAH per piece, it is not a cheap pleasure. But it is much more interesting for a child and more economical for parents to send a little tourist to work in a factory. There he will be given a chocolatier's hat and apron and shown how to make candy. At the disposal will be filling, melted chocolate and various powders (sesame seeds, rice balls, nuts, coconut, strawberry sugar), and then the child will mix everything as he wants. The output should be ten chocolates on a chocolate bar. All this can be taken with you or you can drink it with cocoa, which is given to the masters.
Although there are five such "chocolate girls" in Lviv, master classes are held only in a coffee shop on st. Sichovykh Sagittarius, 5, and you need to book participation as much as a week in advance. It lasts an hour and a half and costs UAH 164.
Day 2: Hide and Seek in Three Oaks
Having warmed up and gorged on the "hormone of joy", we go for a walk in the snow-covered park. Franko - it is enough to walk to the end of Sichovykh Striltsov Street. This is one of the oldest parks in Lviv: it was founded in the 16th century, its area is slightly more than 10 hectares, and even earlier there was a plantation of local merchants Scholz-Wolfovich. Then the park for some time was even at the disposal of the Jesuit monks, who built a brewery there. But the most interesting thing is that in this park there is an old gazebo from 1835 and three hefty three-hundred-year-old oaks. So you can play with your child, trying to find these "oldies" together, or hide and seek, because the oaks are huge. And then go to the playground, where there are towns, slides and swings.
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The park is full of kids, which means there will be a snowball fight, so grab a second pair of mittens. And to keep your feet dry and warm, put shoe covers on your toes.
Day 3: Eat pluck in khatynki
A trip to Shevchenko Hai - a museum of architecture and life under open air- takes almost the whole day. But it will be especially surprising for city children to see old churches, a smithy, a school, a sawmill, mills and khatynks from different regions of Western Ukraine, in which Hutsuls, Lemkos, Podolyans, Bukovyns lived two hundred or more years ago ... But it is even more interesting to see what is outside the door of the hatynok. Opening up! And there is a burning stove, and a cradle with a doll, and gliders, and chests with clothes and decorations ...
One of the houses is looked after by Mrs. Alla, a native Lviv woman. She just baked a kolobok and a mountain of pluckings (tortillas made of flour): “It was the most popular dish among the poor. They went to work in the fields - they ate them there with onions, and on holidays, so that they would be a delicacy, they would smear them with honey. " You can buy nips (5 UAH), and just play with a kolobok. Next is the village school. In the corner there is a bunch of rods, which were given to the mischievous people, and the clever girls will be offered to make a reeled doll, straw amulets, candles (master class - from UAH 30). And before wooden church, which is two hundred years old, still on the street you can hear the smell of incense - when it was built, the logs were rubbed with wax and incense. Another curiosity of Guy is the huge black raven Karl from the breed that lives up to three hundred years and can talk. We were secretly told that it is better not to anger him - he will swear - the local boys have taught him. But if you offer apples or seeds and ask: "Will you?", Then you can hear a censorship answer. Guy's mini zoo is home to sheep, goats and horses, and you can feed them too. You can ride horses (5 minutes for 50 UAH).
As close as possible to the museum (entrance - 20 UAH) only minibus No. 39 travels (through the center). And it's better to get out in the morning, otherwise a granary castle awaits you in the khatyns. Dress warmly and stock up on tea, because there are only three pit stops in the 60 hectare hay. And everything is in the open air. There is only one toilet. Near the smithy you can eat mushroom soup and Cossack kulesh (from 30 UAH), drink herbal tea (15 UAH).
You can take an ice cake (a plate for skating) with you - there are very steep slides there.
Day 4: painting on gingerbread
You can also take away delicious impressions from Lviv, which will come in handy as a gift to your relatives. For example, in the gingerbread workshop "Yurashki" (Krakovskaya str., 14) there is a master class for children where they can paint gingerbread. Dressed in a cap and an apron, the chefs will be offered to choose a figurine - it can be a house, a man or a star, and then they will give several colors of glaze in bags and show how to draw on gingerbread. The glaze, although acidic in color, is edible, it has been tested, so do not worry if the child begins to lick his fingers or even draw on himself, like on a gingerbread.
The master class can take longer than an hour, because you can take the gingerbread with you, but if you do not wait until the icing is dry, then all the arts are soft-boiled. If you want to paint one gingerbread, the master class will cost 40 UAH, and if one large and three small ones, then 60 UAH. Plus you get a caramel drink.
You do not need to sign up in advance, but you may have to wait for a group of people who wish.
Day 5: Go to the dolls
The winter repertoire of the Lviv Puppet Theater is special. The program includes: a meeting with St. Nicholas, carols, closer to the New Year - with Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden, round dances and a performance. But even if on your arrival days there will be "Pinocchio" or "Puss in Boots" on the poster - go boldly, the performances are good (in different years the theater received awards at international festivals).
And there are also very interesting chairs in the hall: if you turn them over, they become high, so that the children can see everything. At the theater, which this year celebrated its 70th anniversary (the building itself was built back in 1912 as the Chamber of Craftsmen), there is a museum of dolls. There are kept rare dolls, posters, mini-copies of the theater ...
It is better to buy tickets immediately upon arrival - they are taken apart quickly. The prices are ridiculous - 20 UAH, but keep in mind: a ticket is also needed for a child of any age. And go to the museum for free.
Advice. How to choose a hotel in Lviv
The hotel should be chosen according to the principle of the ring - the larger the radius from the center, the cheaper the price. The main thing is that it is adjacent to large streets and avenues, from which you can get to any part of the city. In a 15-minute walk from the center, we rented an economy class room in December for 250 UAH for three.
Where to have a snack, it is better to ask the locals - sellers, drivers - who will better orientate where it is cheaper and tastier. Favorite place Lviv residents - "Mistechko" (Mentsinsky St., 12). The average check for three is 150 UAH.
If you want to move quickly, then the tram is not worth choosing. He is always in traffic jams: firstly, snowfalls impede movement, and, secondly, car drivers do not miss the opportunity to drive on the rails.
