Berehove district
Transcarpathian region
Berehove district is located in the southwestern part of Zakarpattia region. The total area is 635 km2. The district includes 43 settlements. It is interesting that the city of Berehove, which is the administrative center of the district, is not part of it. The population is 50,510 people (as of January 01, 2019). Geographically, it borders Uzhhorod district in the west, Mukachevo district in the north, and Irshava and Vynohradiv districts in the east.
The relief of the district is predominantly flat, which turns into the Carpathians in the east. The district is also home to the Tysa and Borzhava rivers, as well as the Chornyi Mochar and Verke canals. The district is rich in minerals (coal, alunites, barites) and building materials (perlite). Berehove district is rich in the following tourist locations (settlements): Borzhava, Velyki Beregy, Dyida, Koson, Bene, Yanoshi.
Today, the district is known for its wines produced at the Berehove Winery, and the Vyhoda branch of the Carpathian Tram narrow-gauge railway ends in the district. The area is also known for its famous thermal springs, some of which have swimming pools.
Due to its favorable geographical location, the Berehove district is famous for its fascinating and unusual natural landscapes, monuments and cultural sites:
- Berehove volcanic lowlands, Berehove city
- Berehove thermal waters (tourist base "Zakarpattia"), Berehove, 1 Koryatovycha St.
- Kosyno thermal waters, Koson village, tract 1
- Museum of Weaving in Velyki Beregy, Velyki Beregy village, Ferenc Rákóczi str. 161
- Museum of Viticulture and Winemaking, Berehove, Gabor Betlen str. 1
- Museum of Beregovo district, Beregovo, Gabor Betlen str. 1
- Hungarian National Theater (Hotel Oroslan), Berehove, Mukachivska st. 1
- House of Culture, Berehove, Ivan Franko str. 1
- Transcarpathian Regional Hungarian Drama Theater, Berehove, Mukachivska str.
Berehove district is rich in architectural monuments that need to be seen with your own eyes, given its centuries-old and interesting history:
- The ensemble of buildings of the "Count's Court", 1629 - c. Berehove, 1 G. Betlen str.
- Palace of Prince H. Betlen, 1629 - 1857 - Berehove. Berehove, 1 H. Betlen str.
- Carriage house and granary, 1629 - 1686 - Berehove. Berehove, 1 H. Betlena str.
- Stables, 1629 - 1686 - Berehove. Berehove, 1 H. Betlena str.
- Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 1100 - Berehove. Berehove, Rakoczy Square
- Church of St. John the Baptist XII - XIV centuries - Kidosh village
- Church of the Great Reformers 1405 - Velyki Berehy, Ferenc Rakoczy Street
- Church of the XIII - XV centuries - the town of Berehove. Berehove, Sandor Petofi str. 30
- Church of the XIII - XIX centuries - Berehove. Berehove, Tynoda str.
- The Church of the Heart of Jesus of the XIV century - Bene village (Dobrosilie), Rakoczy street
- Church of the XIII - XIV centuries - village. Zmiivka
- Castle "Minta" (ruins) XII - XIII centuries - Kvasove village
- Ruins of the Church of St. John the Baptist, 1117 - village. Muzhiyevo
- Reformed church with a bell tower, 1753 - Chetove village
- The Reformers' Church, 1775 - Berehove. Berehove, 30 Kotusha Square
- Small Synagogue, early 1920s - Berehove Berehove, 6 Zryni Street
- Kayden House (noblemen's manor) early XIX century - village. Hecha
- Palace "Berehy", 1905 - Velyki Berehy village, 80 Ferenc Rákóczi str.
- Twin houses of the early twentieth century - Berehove. Berehove, 32 - 34 Secheni str.
There are also various archeological monuments in the district, the most famous of which are the "Settlement" dating back to the times of Kyivan Rus and located in the village of Vary, the "Multi-layered settlement" of the Neolithic and Eneolithic periods - the village of Zastavne. Zastavne, the "Ancient Magyars' Burial Ground" of the developed Middle Ages - Choma village:
- Ursta wine cellar - Velyki Beregy village, 125 Gazlo str.
- House of wine "Beregvidek" - the village of Yanoshi
- Tasting room "CHATEAU CHIZAY" - the city of Beregovo. Beregovo, Chizay street 1
- Old wine cellar - the city of Beregovo. Beregovo, 37/2 Vynohradna str.
- Wine tasting room "Zhayvoronok" - Beregovo. Berehove, 112 Shevchenko str.
- Wine cellar of the Parasko family - Bene village
- Casino "Bereg" (today an exquisite restaurant "Golden Peacock" which has preserved elements of sophistication, aristocracy and luxurious architectural details of the XIX century, which perfectly emphasize the harmonious beauty of the Transcarpathian region) - Beregovo Beregovo,
- Ferenc Rakoczy Sq. 1.
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What to visit
Landmarks, museums and places of interest near Berehove district.
Historic siteBerehove lowlandsBerehoveunder 1 km from the centreThe BerehoveLowlands (also known as the Berehove Hills) is an array of flat-topped volcanic hills and dissected sloping surfaces on the right bank of the Borzhava...
Wine & tastingsChateau Chizay: Wine Tasting and the Chiz Winemaker's Museum, BerehoveBerehove4.6 km from the centreChateau Chizay is a large winery on the northern edge of Berehove, in the historic Chizay estate, and one of the most popular stops on any wine tour of Transcarpathia.
Historic siteSmall synagogue, BerehoveBerehove5.6 km from the centreTheSmall Synagogue in Berehove (8 Ilona Zrinyi Street) is the only functioning Jewish religious building in the city, and is considered the main center of Hungarian...
ArchitectureChurch of the Reformers, BerehoveBerehove5.7 km from the centreUndoubtedly, one of the main attractions of the Transcarpathian city of Berehove is the Church of the Reformers, which is characterized by a significant capacity: more...
ArchitectureChurch of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, BerehoveBerehove5.9 km from the centreTheBerehove Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a parish Catholic church in the center of Berehove, which is considered one of the oldest stone buildings in...
Wine & tastingsZhaivoronok Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, BerehoveBerehove6.3 km from the centreThe wine cellar of the Zhaivoronok (Lark) health resort in Berehove is one of the most atmospheric places for wine tasting in Berehove.Craft nearby
All craft places
Wine & tastingsStaryi Pidval (Old Cellar) Wine Tasting Hall, BerehoveBerehove6.7 km from the centreStaryi Pidval ("Old Cellar") is a small family winery in Berehove where the hosts grow the grapes, make and bottle the wine and present it to guests themselves.
Water parks & thermal poolsKosino Thermal Waters and Water Park, KosonKoson7 km from the centreKosino Thermal Waters is one of the best-known thermal spa complexes in Zakarpattia. It lies in the village of Koson in the Berehove district, about 12 km from...
Craft producerssnEco crunchy cheese snacks, MukachevoMukachevo22 km from the centreSnEco is a Ukrainian brand of crunchy cheese snacks that was born in Kharkiv and moved to Mukachevo after the start of the full-scale war.
Koliby & Hutsul cuisinePoriadnyi Gazda Restaurant, MukachevoMukachevo23 km from the centrePoriadnyi Gazda (“The Proper Host”) is a Zakarpattia-cuisine restaurant in Mukachevo, at 36A Erdeli Street, right below Palanok Castle.
Craft shopsDim Medu honey shop, MukachevoMukachevo24 km from the centreDim Medu (“House of Honey”) is a honey shop in Mukachevo at 52/2 Yaroslava Mudroho Street, known for many years to locals and visitors alike.
Craft producersPovna Banka jam workshop, MukachevoMukachevo25 km from the centrePovna Banka (“Full Jar”) is a small family workshop in Mukachevo that cooks jam from wild Carpathian berries.Where to stay
Hotels, guesthouses and cottages in and around Berehove district.
Restaurant 13Sauna 9Fishing 7Outdoor swimming pool 5Wellness SPA center 4Children's vacations in the Carpathians (children's camp) 3
HotelHotel "Helikon" YanoshYanoshi3.3 km from the centreHot tubSaunaKidsNearby: Berehove lowlands 3.3 kmChurch of the Reformers 5.3 km
HotelVilla "Eden DeLux"Yanoshi3.8 km from the centreSaunaSPAKitchenNearby: Berehove lowlands 3.8 kmChurch of the Reformers 5.4 km
HotelHotel Complex "Villa Elena" MykulychynYanoshi3.8 km from the centreBBQKitchenWi‑FiNearby: Berehove lowlands 3.8 kmChurch of the Reformers 5.4 km
HotelHotel "Mitades" (Villa Mitades)Yanoshi4 km from the centrePoolParkingKidsNearby: Berehove lowlands 4.0 kmChurch of the Reformers 5.4 km
HotelHoliday Home "Otrada"Berehove5 km from the centreKitchenTransferNearby: Church of the Reformers 1.6 kmSmall synagogue 1.8 km
CottageCottage "Bereg-Travel" BerehoveBerehove5.2 km from the centreParkingTransferNearby: Church of the Reformers 600 mSmall synagogue 700 mPeaks nearby
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PeakMount Obavskyi KaminSyniakaltitude 979 m · Volcanic Carpathians range43 km from the centre1 trail to the topObavskyi Kamin (the “Obava Stone”) is a 979 m summit in the Syniak massif, part of the volcanic ridge of the Ukrainian Carpathians.
PeakMount BuzhoraOsiialtitude 1 085 m · Volcanic Carpathians range47 km from the centre1 trail to the topMount Buzhora is the highest peak of the Volcanic Ridge of Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located on the Great Dil massif, at the border of Uzhgorod and Irshava...
PeakMount DunavkaSyniakaltitude 1 018 m · Volcanic Carpathians range47 km from the centreDunavka is the highest summit of the Syniak mountain massif, 1,018 m high. Syniak is part of the Vyhorlat-Gutin volcanic ridge and lies within the Mukachevo, Svaliava...